The acute effects of yoga on cognitive measures for women with premenstrual syndrome

Cramer, Holger; Wu, Wen-Lan; Lin, Tze-Luen; Chu, Ih-Hua; Liang, Jing-Min

doi:10.1016/s0415-6412(16)30009-1

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“…Evidence suggests Yoga for a healthy menstrual cycle; yoga practice helps to release endorphins, the mood-elevating compounds of the body. It also boosts blood circulation to reproductive organs, eases stress, and encourages deep relaxation 1,39,40 (►Fig. 4).…”

Section: Yoga Poses That Can Help With Pmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Mystery behind Relaxation Therapy: Adieu to Premenstrual Syndrome

Jose

Nayak

Kamath

et al. 2021

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition leading to physical, emotional, and psychological distress in females during their reproductive years. Researchers found that as many three of every four menstruating women have experienced some form of PMS. Although the severity of this problem is great, a lot of confusion exists in both medical and lay communities about what is and is not effective for the treatment of PMS. It has a wide variety of signs and symptoms and it may tend to recur in a predictable pattern. The physical and emotional changes experienced with PMS may vary from just slightly noticeable to very intense. Lifestyle adjustments in every kind can help to reduce or manage the signs and symptoms of PMS. Apart from all these, one of the most beneficial methods to reduce the difficulties of PMS is relaxation therapy which includes meditation, visualization, autogenic, Tai Chi, hydrotherapy, exercise, massage, aromatherapy, biofeedback, relaxation breathing, progressive muscle relaxation (Jacobson’s progressive relaxation therapy and The Mitchells progressive relaxation therapy) and yoga. Thus when remedies are available why not we celebrate the inborn power of relieving PMS in women.

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Section: Yoga Poses That Can Help With Pmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Mystery behind Relaxation Therapy: Adieu to Premenstrual Syndrome

Jose

Nayak

Kamath

et al. 2021

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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The effect of regular aerobic exercises on premenstrual syndrome in sedentary women

Çiçek

2018

BJHPA

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Background: Premenstrual symptoms (PMS) occur very commonly and cause a negative impact on the overall quality of women's lives. The aim of this study was to assess the PMS symptoms between women who exercise and non-exercising sedentary women. Material and methods:A total of 220 participants were studied. N = 100 exercising group and N = 120 non-exercising were selected as participants. The exercising group was selected from women who regularly do aerobic exercise (walk-running) for 3−5 days a week, within a 60 minute time period for each exercise session for 4 months. Results:The mean number of menstruations in a year and the frequency of menstruations were compared between the exercising group and the non-exercising group. No significant differences were found in that respect, but significant differences were found for the length of the menstrual flow. Premenstrual PMS scores were found significantly higher in the non-exercising group than the exercising group. Water retention, negative affect, impaired concentration, behavioral change, arousal and control scales show significantly higher scores in the non-exercising group than in the exercising group in the premenstrual phase. Conclusions:The obtained results allow concluding that in women who exercise regularly, some PMS symptoms occur less frequently and are less intense than in sedentary women; therefore, physical activity may be recommended as a method of reducing menstrual symptom severity.

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