More Solutions To Women Woes

Is there no end to what women have to suffer? If  it's not menstrual pain getting them down, it's pre-menstrual tension stressing them up. So some women are once-a-month wiches, but can they help it? With Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) nowadays, it seems they can.

North Americans Indians first used the roots of the Evening Primrose plant as a herb for healing. It was only in the 1930s hat a chemical analysis was made of its seeds. The oil from these displayed similar characteristics to most vegetables oils, except that it also contains Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) which can also be found in human breast milk.

Our bodies actualy produce linoleic acid but which unhealthy eating habits, it takes a long time for linoleic acid to convert to gamma linoleic acid, the useful one. As EPO can stabilise the hormones to keep them relatively balanced, it is useful for women who suffer the effect of pre-menstrual tension-irritability, swollen, tender breasts and depression.

EPO is also good for sufferes of eczema. It can either be consumed or applied externally and has been found to be useful for controlling rheumatic arthritis and multiple sclerosis, as well as for bringing down cholesterol levels. EPO also stimulates the body's immune system.

If you're thinking of getting rid of those beastly mood swings once and for all and want to maintain general good health, EPO may be the answer. There are many different brands available on the market. Once of which comes from Quest, a company based in the UK which also manufacture a wide range of other health supplements. Quest EPO capsules can be found in pharmacies and health food stores. They come as Gamma Oil Premium, Gamma Marine and Gamma EPA.

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