Why Do Menstruation and Binge Eating Often Go Hand in Hand?
Many women find that their good intentions to eat healthily often fail as their menstruation approaches. What happens in our bodies that triggers these binge eating episodes, and what can we do to break this cycle?
Menstruation, Binge Eating, and Hormonal Imbalance
Just before menstruation, women can feel gloomy or even depressed. These symptoms are often related to a progesterone deficiency and estrogen dominance . When progesterone levels drop, the serotonin level in the body also decreases. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter essential for our sense of well-being. Progesterone plays a crucial role in the production and function of serotonin; a deficiency can lead to mood swings, gloominess, and even depression.
Progesterone and...
A question we get very often is: "How fast does progesterone cream work?" This question is very understandable, especially when you are experiencing unpleasant symptoms such as estrogen dominance or hot flashes during menopause. When you decide to start using progesterone cream, it’s perfectly logical to hope for quick relief from your complaints. You buy a jar or pump, start applying it, and expect to feel better almost immediately. Sometimes I get emails from women or men who have been applying it for a week and say that it doesn’t help, so they stop. They think that this is just another thing that doesn’t work. This is unfortunate and a missed opportunity.
How fast symptoms disappear
Although it often happens that symptoms disappear within a few days, that is simply not...