I started seeing this naturopath…just for the heck of it…no specific reason at all…More like I was curious to see what this is all about and it doesn’t hurt since my work insurance covers it (otherwise they tend to be expensive…like they charged $180 for first consultation and $120 for every subsequent visit)…She’s a ND (Naturopathic Doctor).
**Long story short…she said the same things as your herbalist automne77…she also mentioned that over time we consume so much processed stuff that our bodies go outta sync…and to get things flowing naturally it is good too cut down on refined sugars and carbs. She also told me to quit dairy and try alternates like Soy, Almond or Rice Milk…Dairy including milk, cheese, butter and yogurt…have a “wet” effect on the body and slow down the over all digestion, energy and blood flow. Too proteins like red meat and chicken every day is not good either.
She also recommended quitting bananas (good thing I am not too fond of them anyway)…chalking up to same “wet/sticky” effect. 
She is all about veggies, pulses, fish and other lighter fruits…plus chicken/red meat once or twice a week. Balanced diet and lots of water!!! This not only makes your body in-sync, it also helps with PMS which is direct result of hormonal imbalance. Ideally (if you have perfectly balanced hormones) your periods should be a breeze. You should not get any of the commonly mentioned symptoms.
Other than that it all helps in energy flow and digestion as well…so it’s more like a body overhaul!
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