PMDD and Mineral Imbalances

When PMS Feels Like It Takes Over Your Life

If your mood, energy, and even your ability to function take a sharp dive every month before your period, you might be dealing with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

PMDD is more than “bad PMS”—it’s a severe hormonal sensitivity that can cause debilitating mood changes, physical symptoms, and relationship strain. And while conventional treatment often focuses solely on antidepressants or birth control, there’s another piece of the puzzle many women in Blairsville, GA haven’t been shown: mineral balance.

The PMDD–Mineral Connection

Your hormones don’t work alone—they rely on minerals to be produced, activated, and cleared from the body. When those minerals are out of balance, PMDD symptoms can intensify.

Here’s what I often see on HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) tests in women with PMDD:

• High Copper – Linked to estrogen dominance, anxiety, mood swings, and intrusive thoughts.

• Low Magnesium – Increases irritability, sleep issues, and muscle tension.

• Low Zinc – Impacts progesterone production, leading to worsening mood symptoms.

• Sodium-Potassium Imbalance – Heightens stress response and emotional reactivity.

Why HTMA Testing Matters for PMDD

Unlike standard blood work, HTMA shows a long-term pattern of how your body is storing and using minerals. This is key for PMDD because symptoms are cyclical—meaning we need a big-picture view, not just a single snapshot in time.

With these insights, I create a personalized plan that might include:

• Specific mineral support to calm the nervous system and balance hormones

• Nutrition strategies to stabilize blood sugar (a huge PMDD trigger)

• Lifestyle shifts to support your stress response and reduce symptom flare-ups

• Supplement recommendations based on your unique results, not a one-size-fits-all approach

What My Clients Experience

Women I work with often report:

• Less intense mood swings

• More stable energy throughout the month

• Reduced anxiety and irritability

• A greater sense of control over their emotions

📅 Ready to Take Control of Your Cycle?I work with women in Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Young Harris, and Hiawassee, GA, as well as virtually, to address PMDD from the root.

Book your PMDD HTMA package today and take the first step toward calmer, more balanced cycles.