Ayurveda Management of PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)
For effective management of PCOD, more importance should be given for diet and lifestyle changes than for medicines.
Dietary & Lifestyle Changes
- Exercise should be 30-45 minutes. Walking, running, skiing (skipping), swimming, cycling, dancing etc can be included. Exercise should be done until you sweat well.You should keep fit and undertake regular exercise and work out. Walking is an ideal exercise which you can opt for.
- Avoid junk and fried food
- Take your dinner early or at least 8 oclock at night. You can include more Vegetables either as salad or in the cooked form.
- Include more lean protein in your diet :PCOS can cause you to gain weight. A diet reich in lean protein, as they are more likely to keep you fuller for longer and prevent you from reaching for unhealthy snacks. This way, you wont be adding up to calories and not gain weight. Your PCOS diet should consist of tofu, chicken and fish.
- Include food having Anti Inflammatory action in your diet : According to the PCOS Nutrition Center, eating foods that helps reduce inflammation can minimise PCOS symptoms. Load up on tomatoes, kale, spinach, almonds, walnuts, olive oil, fruits, fatty fish and whole grains that have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Add more Omega-3 Fatty Acids :Omega-3 fatty acids are known to balance hormones and also improve insulin levels. Consume foods like fish, olive oil, avocado and nuts and seeds.
- A low glycemic index (GI) diet: The body digests foods with a low GI more slowly, meaning they do not cause insulin levels to rise as much or as quickly as other foods, such as some carbohydrates. Foods in a low GI diet include whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, starchy vegetables, and other unprocessed, low-carbohydrate foods.
- You should eat heart healthy food which includes vegetables, nuts, fruits, whole grains and beans. Avoid foods which contain saturated fats and these include fried food, meat and cheese.
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Anyway, try to keep the Body Mass Index (BMl) below 25.
Foods to avoid with PCOS
1. Processed foods
2. Milk :Milk has the tendency to increase the testosterone levels; thanks to its high protein content that limits the normal testosterone metabolism. High testosterone levels can worsen your situation, so prefer having skimmed milk than full-fat.
3. Simple and refined carbohydrates
4. Soy and fat
5. Caffeine and alcohol
6. Quit smoking as smoking increases the levels of androgen in your body.
Treatment :
Ayurveda Treatment and Management
In Ayurveda the condition is managed by bringing the doshas into normalcy using certain mediciens and lifestyle modifications.
Common medications helpful in PCOD treatment are as mentioned below,
Lasun erandadi kashay: Useful for reduction in circulating androgens
Sukumar kashay: acts on Vata Dosha and corrects it.
Varanadi kashay: Useful in insulin resistance and reduces cysts.
Rajaha pravarthini Vvati: Induces menstruation in Amenorrhea
Kanchanar guggulu: Reduces Cysts
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Modern Medicine
The treatment of PCOD aims at relieving the symptoms and preventing long-term health problems associated with the condition. PCOD can be treated and managed by using the following measures:
Treatment is focused on weight : Losing weight is beneficial for your health if you have PCOD. Losing even a small amount of weight will help in balancing your hormones and regulating your menstrual cycle.
Birth control pills are also prescribed for reducing your symptoms, and fertility medicines are prescribed in case of infertility issues because of PCOD.
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