And as promised our star naturopath, Dr. Carrie Jones, offered this opinion.
"Evening Primrose oil contains the essential fatty acid, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) which works wonders for female health, hormone balance and especially sore breasts.
Sensitive breasts around your menstrual cycle is an indication of hormone imbalance. Many women have lumpier or denser breast tissue as well, which is known as fibrocystic changes. Coffee and other caffeinated beverages affect the breast tissue causing increased sensitivity. Taking evening primrose oil throughout your cycle can help counter this affect and make for smoother cyles.
Generally it has mild side effects such as stomach upset if taken without food or mild headache. Take it for several cycles to receive the maximum benefit of this great oil."
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And as promised our star naturopath, Dr. Carrie Jones, offered this opinion.
"Evening Primrose oil contains the essential fatty acid, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) which works wonders for female health, hormone balance and especially sore breasts.
Sensitive breasts around your menstrual cycle is an indication of hormone imbalance. Many women have lumpier or denser breast tissue as well, which is known as fibrocystic changes. Coffee and other caffeinated beverages affect the breast tissue causing increased sensitivity. Taking evening primrose oil throughout your cycle can help counter this affect and make for smoother cyles.
Generally it has mild side effects such as stomach upset if taken without food or mild headache. Take it for several cycles to receive the maximum benefit of this great oil."
August 6, 2009 - 10:12amThis Comment
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