24/03/2026
PMS Headaches? 🤯
Stop blaming hormones and support your Serotonin! 🧠✨
At the end of your cycle, both progesterone and estrogen drop significantly. 📉 Estrogen helps to produce serotonin and prevents too quick serotonin breakdown in the brain. If estrogen drops—there is less serotonin available in the brain, impacting our mood. 🌪️
How does low serotonin lead to a headache? 🤕
- Your pain threshold drops (everything hurts more!) ⚡
- Your blood vessels swell and get inflamed (especially around the head) 🎈
- Your trigeminal nerve (the main pain pathway to your head) is more stimulated. ⚡️
How to raise serotonin naturally? 🌿
🍌 Have a banana: It doesn’t only contain tryptophan (precursor of serotonin) but also Vit. B6, which helps in serotonin production, and provides carbs
🍗 Turkey: Another great source of tryptophan.
🍠 Honor the cravings: If you crave more carbs, it’s justified! Carbs increase insulin, which helps tryptophan pass the blood-brain barrier. Choose whole carbs like potatoes, sweet potatoes, quinoa, millet, oats, or fruit, and balance them with some proteins or fat. 🥣
☕ Try St. John’s Wort tea: A natural serotonin booster that prevents your brain from breaking down serotonin too quickly. ⚠️ Note: Use cautiously if you are on other medication and consult with your doctor!
💊 Magnesium is a great support: It helps with muscles and trigeminal nerve relaxation to reduce pain. The best form is Magnesium Glycinate (min. 300mg) taken before bed—it will also relax your mind and allow for better sleep. 😴
🛀 Epsom Salt Bath: A relaxing soak provides magnesium and helps the whole body relax. ✨