Naturopathy for PMDD: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing

If your mood, energy, or sense of self seems to unravel every month, you’re not alone. And — despite how it might feel — you’re not broken.

For many women, the second half of the menstrual cycle brings waves of anxiety, depression, rage, or emotional overwhelm. Then, as soon as bleeding begins, it’s as if the clouds part and you’re suddenly "yourself" again.

This cyclical pattern is one of the hallmark signs of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) — a severe but often misunderstood condition that affects up to 1 in 20 women. Unlike typical PMS, PMDD can feel like an emotional hijacking. And while medication is the go-to for many, it’s not the only path forward.

As a naturopath specialising in PMDD, I help women find another way — one that supports the whole self, not just the hormones.

What is PMDD?

PMDD is a hormone-related condition, but it's not caused by a hormone imbalance. Instead, it's rooted in the way a sensitive brain responds to normal hormonal fluctuations — particularly progesterone in the luteal phase.

Symptoms can include:

• Intense mood swings

• Anger or rage that feels out of proportion

• Debilitating anxiety or sadness

• Brain fog, fatigue, or insomnia

• Relationship conflicts that seem to peak monthly

• A sense of being “two different people” before and after your period

Many of my clients have spent years trying to “fix their hormones” or were told it’s all in their head. But PMDD isn’t a character flaw — and it isn’t something you just have to live with.

How Can Naturopathy Help with PMDD?

Naturopathy is a form of evidence-based natural medicine that looks at the whole person — not just the symptoms, but the terrain beneath them. Instead of suppressing your body’s signals, we ask: What is your body trying to communicate? And what does it need to come back into balance?

Here’s what naturopathic care for PMDD might include:

1. Detailed Case-Taking & Symptom Mapping

We’ll explore your full story — your menstrual history, digestion, sleep patterns, stress levels, trauma history, and more. The goal? To connect the dots between your symptoms and their root causes.

2. Functional Testing (if needed)

Depending on your case, we might run:

• Hormone panels

• Nutrient deficiencies

• Gut health assessments

• Cortisol or adrenal function profiles

These insights help us personalise your care.

3. Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance

Together we’ll make manageable changes to your diet, sleep habits, and daily routines — focusing on blood sugar stability, inflammation reduction, and nervous system support. This is about creating lifestyle habits that your body can trust.

4. Herbal Medicine & Supplementation

I may recommend evidence-based herbs like Vitex, saffron, or adaptogens — alongside key nutrients for neurotransmitter and hormone support. These natural tools gently guide the body back into balance.

5. Emotional & Nervous System Healing

This is where my programme stands out beyond standard naturopathic PMDD protocols. PMDD isn’t just physical — it’s deeply emotional. That’s why I integrate trauma-informed therapies like Family Constellations and Rapid Core Healing as part of my PMDD Transformation Journey.

These are not fringe add-ons. They are often the missing piece that helps healing land and last.

Is This Approach Right for You?

Women who benefit from naturopathy for PMDD are often those who:

• Want to heal without relying solely on medication

• Are tired of symptom-chasing and want real, lasting change

• Suspect there’s more to the story — gut health, stress, trauma, or unresolved emotional patterns

• Want a practitioner who listens deeply and treats them like a whole person

If you’ve tried supplements or diets without long-term results, it may not be because they "didn’t work" — but because they weren’t part of an integrated, personalised strategy.

What’s Possible with Naturopathic Support?

When you stop fighting your body and start working with it, real change becomes possible:

✔ Feeling calm and stable throughout your cycle
✔ Less anxiety, rage, or sudden depressive crashes
✔ Improved digestion, sleep, and energy
✔ Stronger emotional resilience
✔ A deeper sense of self-trust
✔ Relationships that no longer suffer from monthly sabotage

FAQ: Naturopathy for PMDD

What does a naturopath do for PMDD?
A naturopath specialising in PMDD supports you with natural therapies tailored to your unique symptoms and history — including nutritional changes, herbal medicine, emotional support, and functional testing.

Can naturopathy cure PMDD?
PMDD is complex, but many women experience a transformed pre-menstrual experience through an integrated naturopathic approach — especially when emotional healing is included.

Is this approach safe if I’m on medication?
Yes. Naturopathic care works alongside medication and can often help reduce the need for it over time, under supervision.

How long does it take to see results?
Many clients start noticing improvements within 1–3 cycles. Deeper healing, particularly involving trauma or nervous system work, takes time — but the results are often life-changing.

Do you offer online consultations?
Yes. I work with clients worldwide via Zoom call. Whether you’re based in the UK, Australia, or Bali, you can begin this journey from wherever you are.

Real Support Means Looking at the Whole You

PMDD doesn’t just affect your hormones — it affects your identity, your relationships, and your daily life.

And real healing isn’t about throwing supplements at symptoms. It’s about listening, nourishing, and creating the right conditions for your body and mind to rebalance — for good.

Ready to Begin?

I offer a fully redeemable 1:1 PMDD Strategy Session where we explore your history, your cycle, and your next best steps.

If you’re looking for a naturopath who specialises in PMDD, who understands both the science and the emotional terrain — I’d love to support you.

👉 Book your PMDD strategy session here
(Or explore my PMDD Transformation Journey, online courses, and Bali retreats.)

You don’t have to keep surviving each month. There is another way. And it starts by choosing to listen — with compassion — to what your body’s been trying to say all along.

With love,

Camilla x

About Camilla Brinkworth
Camilla is a naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed PMDD specialist. After healing her own cycle through an integrative natural and holistic approach, she now helps women worldwide stabilise their moods, restore emotional balance, and feel safe in their bodies again—naturally. Explore support options →