Empower Yourself with Ayurveda: Managing PCOS Naturally
Ayurvedic
medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is a whole body treatment method developed in
India three thousand years ago. It is one of the world’s oldest holistic
therapies, based on the belief that balance of mind, body and spirit brings
health and wellbeing.
Some women
who have a diagnosis of a condition such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
may reconcile to Ayurveda.
What is PCOS?
PCOS is a
hormonal condition, usually seen in women in a reproductive state of life.
Typical are high levels of androgen (male hormones) or a woman’s menstrual
cycles being out of normal or prolonged rhythm.
With PCOS
your ovaries can make follicles (small fluid filled places) but they can’t
release eggs in a regular rhythm.
What are the ayurvedic treatment of PCOS?
Typically, Ayurvedic
treatment for PCOS includes herbs, treatments, and diet.
PCOS Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
Though the
Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS varies with different practitioners, there is some
use of some herbs to maintain hormonal balance. These include:
• Ashwagandha - Indian ginseng or winter
cherry is a herb also known as Ashwagandha. A research of 52
people with chronic stress in 2016 discovered that cortisol levels can be
balanced, stress and symptoms of PCOS can be reduced.
• Cinnamon – Cinnamon isn’t just a spice
to add to baked products, it’s a spice, and a small 2007
study has found that it can help to reduce insulin resistance in PCOS.
However, it seems that there is some evidence that cinnamon can help to
regulate menstrual periods in PCOS women, according to a 2014 study of 45 women.
• Turmeric - The yellow color of turmeric
is due to the active compound, curcumin. And, curcumin was shown to have
potential as an anti-inflammatory drug and a way to lower insulin resistance in
a 2017 study
involving mice with PCOS.
Ayurvedic Treatments for PCOS
A study published in
2012 found that a 12 week yoga program can reduce adolescent females with
PCOS symptoms of anxiety.
According to
Auyurvedic practitioners, it is better to practice yoga stances (asanas) such
as
• Supta Baddha Konasana ( Reclining
Butterfly pose),
• Bharadvajasana ( Bharadvaja’s
Twist),
• Chakki Chalanasana ( Mill Churning
pose), and
• Shavasana ( Corpse pose)
Some of
these offer meditation and breathing techniques (pranayamas) to help relieve
stress.
Ayurvedic Diet for PCOS
Dietary
habits recommended by an Ayurvedic practitioner for PCOS are frequently
comparable to those recommended by your primary care doctor, including:
• Cut
saturated fats (red meat and deep fried foods)
• Reduce
salt
• Eating
more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Processed
sugars, sugary meals or artificial sweeteners — avoid these.
Ayurvedic Treatment for PCOS Subfertility
Subfertility
means getting pregnant but not being able to. It may be a sign of PCOS.
Some
clinical studies are available for the Ayurvedic therapy of subfertility.
Vamana Karma
(therapeutic vomiting) along with the administration of Yoga–Ikshwaaku seed
powder followed by Shatapushpadi Ghanavati was investigated in 15 patients with
PCOS in a study
conducted in 2017. This technique might aid PCOS patients in becoming
pregnant, researchers found.
According to
a 2010 study
of 40 people experiencing subfertility, PCOS-related subfertility can be
addressed with a 6-month programme of:
Shodhana, or
detoxification and purification, is also called shuddhi.
Shamana:
Pain or other symptoms advanced or palliative treatment.
Tarpana
(offering to deities).
Takeaway
Ayurvedic
treatment for PCOS often includes medicines such as
• Ashwagandha and turmeric.
• Yoga and breathing techniques are
just some of the treatments.
• Eating more fruits, vegetables, and
whole grains; less saturated fats, salt and processed sugar.
You can also
take our Ayurvedic
Medicine for Polycystic Ovary – Nirmaan tablets as per prescribed doses.
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