Based on inputs by Dr. Sowmya Lakshmi, Hospital Administration, The Art of Living
PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition where women develop small cysts in their ovaries. It is not a serious or harmful condition, but it does cause hormonal changes in women. The multiple cysts on the ovaries lead to excessive hormone production particularly androgen, which leads to male tendencies, internally and externally.
Symptoms tend to vary from person to person. Some have excessive facial or body hair, while others lose hair. Some feel sluggish, experience acne and mood swings and suffer irregular periods. Many people gain weight and find it difficult to lose it.
Admittedly, none of these symptoms are life-threatening but, definitely, inconvenient, and unwanted. Some people, who are looking for natural remedies, turn to Ayurveda for PCOS.
It is said that prevention is better than cure. This is true for PCOS as well because though PCOS is treatable, it has a tendency to recur in patients.
Try these home remedies for PCOS.
Even if you’re taking other treatment for PCOS, these remedies will surely help you in the long run.
1. Exercise regularly.
- You can walk, run or go to the gym, but do it regularly. Don’t do too much too soon. Increase the exercises gradually, so it doesn’t become a stressful activity.
- One of the problems that PCOS patients have is not being able to lose weight easily. However, remember that even if you are not able to see the difference on the weighing scale, it will help you reduce your symptoms over the long run.
- Specifically, focus on lower abdomen exercises. These will help shed belly fat.
It might seem like a drop in the ocean at first. However, remember that it takes each drop to make the mighty ocean. You will see results in the long term.
2. Maintain a healthy diet.
A healthy and timely diet can do wonders towards preventing PCOS or reducing its symptoms.
- You must abstain from eating sweets and fried food completely. In general, avoid high calorie food. When you have a craving for sweets, eat an apple.
- Eat frequent small meals rather than large and irregular ones. This will also help you avoid snacking in between.
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Ensure that you eat a nourishing breakfast on time.
- Plan your meal for the day and stick to your plan. This will help you stay away from junk food.
- Add fibrous foods in your diet like brown rice and whole wheat bread.
- Avoid dairy products.
