luck with St. John's Wort?

[bjbowers]

I did a quick search on here but didn't find a whole lot of info about this. I'm wondering if anyone has had success with St. John's Wort? I bought some today (liquid form) and was surprised at how it didn't have a bad taste after that awful smell!

I don't like taking medication, but I know I need something. I suffer from horrible PMS, and have just been feeling more depressed lately. Summers usually get worse for me (love the weather but hate bad memories) so I'm hoping this might help some. Any input would be appreciated
Brandi

 

[carolynjane]

I have read quite a bit about the success some people have had with St. John's Wort, so I think it really does work. One caution - several studies have shown that it can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills - so if you're taking them you might want to try something else!

 

[bjbowers]

Thanks for your response, that's good to know;-) I am not taking birth control pills so that takes care of that.

I have been reading up on it but hopefully someone here may have some more good tips like you

 

[klirosi]

Hi Brandi,

I used to suffer horribly from pms, too. Lately, I have become much more regular and don't seem to get as many symptoms. I noticed a change when I started the Zone diet, and even though I don't follow it too closely anymore, I do still incorporate many of the principles, like high fiber and more protein. I also added nonfat plain yogurt into my diet and I've heard that calcium can help with pms symptoms.

Sorry, don't have any experience with St. Johns wort.

Kerrie

 

[bjbowers]

Thank you Kerrie, all I know about the zone diet is that I love the Zone bars I'll have to look into that as well.

Brandi

 

[Michele S]

Brandi -

I was taking St. John's Wort about a year after the birth of my son when I felt that I was suffering from some post-postpartum blues. I really felt that it worked for me. It can interact with some meds, so you may want to check that out if you're taking anything.