Women can experience irregularities in menstrual cycle if they are suffering from Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, the most common women’s hormonal disorder.
Here I will discuss ayurvedic treatment for PCOS – a disorder involving Tridoshas, fat metabolism and water retention. Treatment involves -detox or Panchakarma. Most important factor to remember here is body metabolism.
Symptoms of PCOS
Lack of regular ovulatory cycles (i.e. no ovulation), menstrual irregularity, infertility, obesity, acne, excessive hair growth, and even hair loss.
It causes increased weight, diabetic tendencies, coldness, slow metabolism, depression, mood swings. Sometimes it has nothing to do with weight and patient still has all above signs in PCOS.
Premonitory signs
Slight irregularities in menstrual cycle or no cycles at all.
Mild pain on ovulation or severe pain
Weight gain
Irregular appetite
Constipation
Mild acne
Facial hair
What causes PCOS
Eating excessive sweet and fatty food.
Low digestive fire-leads to toxins accumulation which blocks the channels
Stress, lack of love, lack of contact with inner self, low self esteem
Simple remedies
Fenugreek : Good for detoxifications
Karela or bitter melon: reduces sugar levels
Guduchi: Helps to balance Tridosha
Organic Ashwagandha
Exercise: Enhances tissue sensitivity and increase body metabolism.
Trikatu is one good mixture to try. (Long pepper-black pepper and ginger mix.)
Black pepper is good to increase digestive fires. Breathing exercise (kapalbhati) doing daily for 20 minutes is the most important remedy.
(Dr Priya Punjabi (B.A.M.S.) is an Ayurvedic consultant based in Auckland, New Zealand. This article is for information only. Please consult your doctor.)
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