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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)Variable group of symptoms occurring before menstruation in 40% of women, severe in about 10% of those. Physical symptoms may include headache, cramps, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Emotional symptoms range from irritability, lethargy, and mood swings to hostility, confusion, and depression. Theories as to the cause centre on hormones, nutrition, and stress (known to affect severity). Depending on the symptoms, treatment may involve exercise, stress management, nutritional therapy, or drugs. Dietary measures include low sodium and high protein and complex carbohydrate intake and avoidance of xanthines (including caffeine). Increasing calcium intake has been shown to prevent or reduce cramps, which are best treated with ibuprofen. PMS(Pantone Matching System) A color matching system from Pantone Inc., Carlstadt, NJ (www.pantone.com) that has a unique number assigned to more than 500 different colors and shades. This standard for the printing industry has been built into many graphics and desktop publishing programs to ensure color accuracy. Introduced in 1963, PMS color swatches have expanded beyond graphic arts into industrial design and the fashion and home arenas. Web designers and business users also rely on PMS shades when they need to select, match and control color. In 2007, Pantone rolled out a new system for digital printing and workflow (see Goe System). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 7 mil) on January 17, the new company, Evidence Lab, will create a special website to provide useful information on FOSHU, including results of PMS studies and information on the effectiveness and safety of FOSHU. Although the emotional symptoms of PMS are well documented, says David Silbersweig of Cornell University, researchers know little about how the menstrual cycle affects women's brains. Chief investigator and Professor of Women's Health Psychology at UWS, Professor Jane Ussher, said the study would be the first systematic and in-depth look at the way PMS affects relationships, the way many relationship problems are attributed to PMS, and whether a partner's attitude influences PMS. |
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