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Understanding PMS & PMDD Help. Hope. Healing. Let the journey begin. The PMS Project© remains the most comprehensive research into PMS and PMDD. Deborah Robbins

The PMS Program© is proven effective through 12 years of research by The PMS Project. Deborah Robbins is an award-winning writer and researcher of literary fiction and non-fiction in the field of health and wellness. Her research and writing on PMS, PMDD, and women's health has appeared in women's magazines and medical journals.

Every journey is born of need. Just as the journey varies, so does our reaction; yet always, the journey for change begi...
09/02/2026

Every journey is born of need. Just as the journey varies, so does our reaction; yet always, the journey for change begins with hope.
Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project

October 2026 ~ Your Journey Begins HereThis is a quiet place of discovery and growth. May your time here be well spent.O...
09/02/2026

October 2026 ~ Your Journey Begins Here
This is a quiet place of discovery and growth. May your time here be well spent.

One must travel unknown roads in order to chart a map. I am intimately acquainted with the complexities of PMS and PMDD—my personal journey began in puberty. In adulthood it became clear that resources were few and fractured, and I struggled. Years later, after constant effort with no relief (but armed with a solid background in research), I founded The PMS Project. This organic research blossomed from a sincere desire to help every woman who suffers the misunderstood medical anomalies of PMS and her formidable sister, PMDD. Today we follow a well-travelled road together.

I began the formal leg of this research with a lofty goal to identify individual symptoms, search for a cause, and seek a solution. My hypothesis: Me**es is a natural cycle. An effective treatment for the cyclical symptoms of PMS and PMDD could, and should, be natural. All these years later, my research still stands as the most comprehensive in PMS and PMDD identification and treatment.

The development of The PMS Program represents a significant component of this research—a proactive balance of health and lifestyle practices proven effective in reducing, and finally eliminating, the physical and emotional symptoms of PMS and PMDD. This body of work quietly evolved into an international resource for women and health professionals seeking answers and an effective treatment for the myriad of symptoms that plagues up to 80% of women.

The PMS Program is based on 12 years of comprehensive research. Its success is backed by documented stats from the research data, and feedback from women who embraced this program through the website, then the monthly publication, and finally the award-winning little book, Transition... the passage into wellness. We grew as a synergetic community, nurtured by the understanding that PMS and PMDD can be treated and defeated.

This site contains a wealth of timely articles based on this research and The PMS Program—offering a natural solution for every woman who suffers the cyclical chaos of PMS or PMDD. You will discover a healthy dose of inspiration, motivation, clearly explained research, original recipes, and snippets of brevity to gently guide you on the path to wellness.

May today be the day you take that first tentative step toward reclaiming control of your life. Yes, you can do it!

Sit back. Relax. Read. Help, hope and healing awaits.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD

© Deborah Robbins, All Rights Reserved

During 12 years of formal research The PMS Project reached numerous milestones—recording 150 symptoms, documenting 1200 ...
07/01/2026

During 12 years of formal research The PMS Project reached numerous milestones—recording 150 symptoms, documenting 1200 registered participants, compiling responses from 2000+ long form questionnaire respondents, and averaging three million followers through the Understanding PMS website—all while providing insightful guidance and support. This body of work spawned The PMS Program.

This research shows that the emotional symptoms of PMS and PMDD top the list as the most troublesome and difficult to control. Understanding PMS & PMDD features research based articles and recommendations from The PMS Program to help you control and eliminate your emotional and physical symptoms, naturally.

The PMS Program is a proven method of nutritional and lifestyle practices for controlling the cyclical chaos of PMS and PMDD. Learn how specific foods can significantly reduce symptoms and severity, and which foods exacerbate symptoms. Find relief in herbals shown to be more effective than Rx drugs. Discover mindfulness techniques to reduce negative thoughts and promote calm. Follow simple relaxation practices to support emotional and physical health all month long. Embrace the process and reap the rewards.

This page remains a trusted source of help, hope and healing for the approximately 80% of women who experience the cyclical turmoil of PMS and PMDD.

Yes, you can regain your health and wellness. Let the journey begin.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD

Don't Let Your Symptoms Control You — Choose To Take ControlDon't wait for the emotional symptoms of PMS or PMDD to simm...
06/24/2026

Don't Let Your Symptoms Control You — Choose To Take Control

Don't wait for the emotional symptoms of PMS or PMDD to simmer and boil over. (And they will, every month, if left unattended.) It's time to adopt a proactive mindset. This means practicing relaxation techniques, eating smart and healthy, taking your supplements, and (gently) reminding yourself of all the reasons why you need to take control. Remember, self care fuels the journey.

Don't know where to start? Relax. Read. Everything you need is here, now. For the past 16 years this site has provided help and hope based on the groundbreaking research of The PMS Project and featuring The PMS Program. Learn how to control your symptoms with this proven program.

There is no miracle cure, no quick fix. That's just the way it is.

You can do this.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD
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Let The Journey BeginThe emotional symptoms of PMDD and severe PMS wreak havoc on every aspect of your life. You're here...
10/04/2025

Let The Journey Begin

The emotional symptoms of PMDD and severe PMS wreak havoc on every aspect of your life. You're here now because you need to eliminate the monthly storm and you're ready to take control. Life without the cyclical chaos is a viable goal. With specific lifestyle and nutritional practices you can regain your health and well-being all month long. This site exists to guide you on the path to wellness. Embrace the process. You can do this.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD

Find Your Calm In YogaThere are many beneficial forms of physical exercise but the yogic system of asanas (meaning stead...
09/17/2025

Find Your Calm
In Yoga

There are many beneficial forms of physical exercise but the yogic system of asanas (meaning steady pose) is considered the most complete. Asanas promotes a state of mental and physical well-being. This yoga discipline is recommended by The PMS Program for its emphasis on deep breathing, relaxation movements and mental concentration. Research shows that yoga is more effective in reducing anxiety, stress and cyclical depression than prescription drugs.

Start your day with a positive pose. Find a studio near you or join an online class and improve your mood with yoga.

Follow Understanding PMS & PMDD for a natural dose of help, hope and healing.

Namaste
Deborah Robbins
Understanding PMS & PMDD [Outhwaite]

Herbal Help For Anxiety, Irritability and InsomniaValerian is widely used as a effective sedative in Europe and holds a ...
09/17/2025

Herbal Help For Anxiety, Irritability and Insomnia

Valerian is widely used as a effective sedative in Europe and holds a centuries long history in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as a treatment for nervousness and insomnia. Valerian works by enhancing the activity of GABA, a naturally calming neurotransmitter.

The standard dose is 50 to 100 mg, three times a day for anxiety and stress; 300 mg taken before bedtime for insomnia. Be sure to purchase a standardized valerian capsule containing 0.8% valeric acid.

The effects of herbal medicine are cumulative, not immediate. Begin by taking for three weeks, prior to me**es, to gauge symptom relief. If this proves effective, go ahead and add Valerian to your routine for the ten days prior to me**es, each month.

Controlling the symptoms of PMS or PMDD requires a unified approach. The nutritional and lifestyle principles of The PMS Program are designed to work together in maximizing your success for minimizing your symptoms. This site is here to guide you. Let's do this!

Take care. Take control.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD

PMS ~ Prevention Made SimpleMade In MinutesRecipes From The PMS Nutrition PlanThe PMS Nutrition Plan recommends eating s...
03/18/2025

PMS ~ Prevention Made Simple
Made In Minutes
Recipes From The PMS Nutrition Plan

The PMS Nutrition Plan recommends eating small meals and nutritious nibbles at three hour intervals throughout the day during the ten days prior to the onset of menstruation. This practice helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduce mood swings. These two popular power drinks work overtime. Enjoy a glass of deliciousness to start your day, as a mid-day snack and a night cap.

~Watermelon Wonder~
This refreshing non-dairy drink from The PMS Nutrition Plan provides a quick and easy mid-day boost and is full of PMS fighting nutrients. Lemons are a good source of vitamin C and one slice of watermelon contains 559 mg of potassium—an excellent mineral for controlling bloating, fatigue, irritability and night sweats.
Makes two servings

1 1/2 cups cubed, seedless watermelon
3/4 cup natural lemon sorbet (Find it in your grocer's freezer section.)
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
8 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender, pulse for 20 - 30 seconds or until frothy smooth.

Optional: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Be sure to eat the mint, it's a natural tonic for stomach upset.

~The PMS Power Drink~
Developed for The PMS Nutrition Plan, this sensational smoothie is the original power drink. Packed with pms-fighting vitamins B6 and C, potassium and fiber, this dairy-free beauty is a satisfying way to start your day. Make it fresh in minutes.
Makes 2 servings

8 large fresh strawberries
1 banana
1 - 2 large oranges (squeeze 1/2 cup juice)
8 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in blender, pulse for 20 - 30 seconds or until frothy smooth.

Toss it, blend it, chill it. Enjoy a glass of pms-fighting nectar anytime you need a boost.

Namaste
Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD

Photos: Left, Raspberry, mango and banana Right: The PMS Power Drink, strawberry, banana, orange juice

© Deborah Robbins, All Rights Reserved

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