Natural Therapies for PCOS
Uses needles and techniques to penetrate the skin to rid pain or problem caused by a blockage in the flow of vital energy in the body
Acupuncture for PCOS uses needles placed along the acupuncture meridians related to the reproductive system. This helps stimulate the organs, improve blood flow, normalizes hormone levels and promotes the proper functioning of the reproductive system.
PCOS Acupuncture leads to a decreased release of luteinizing hormone (LH) leads to a decrease in the release of (andogens) male hormones from the ovaries.
#acupuncture reduces high levels of testosterone and can lead to more regular #menstruation
acupuncture for PCOS can impact beta-endorphin production, which may affect gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion
Acupuncture gor PCOS helps regulate the follicle stimulation hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone ( LH) and androgens.
Acupuncture for PCOS can increase insulin sensitivity and decrease blood glucose and insulin levels found in insulin resistance.
Acupuncture for PCOS promotes relaxation by deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain, which is responsible for anxiety
#AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is traditional Indian medicine that in PCOS can regulate normal hormone secretion and fine tune the endocrine system.
In Ayurveda.. PCOS is usually included under gulma classification of Ayurvedic medicine which has symptoms of bloating, constipation, reduced metabolism, abdominal distension and pain, low back pain, dysmennorhoea, delayed periods or absence of periods and sub fertility
Ayurvedic practices have been shown to minimize stress and cortisol to reduce body weight, decrease insulin resistance, remove toxins. and correct body metabolism.
An important point in the PCOS Ayurvedic treatment is identifying person’s dosha (type or body nature) and their digestive and metabolic power.
The process of ayurvedic treatment for PCOS includes a selection of Ayurvedic medicines and diet, a detox and balance of hormones
Ayurveda for PCOS includes herbal remedies with antioxidant properties used to promote health, provide defense against disease, and promote longevity.
#ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE
A small electric current is sent through a needle into the muscle through electrodes attached to the needles to send a small continuous current between needles.
A continuous pulsating current is applied between the muscles for no more than 30 minutes in order to stimulate acupuncture points in the body.
The theory is sensory pulses are sent from the ovary to the brain leading to a decrease in the release of androgens (male hormones) from the ovaries.
blood glucose levels improved after 45 minutes of treatment in women with PCOS and those without.
#electroacupuncture and physical exercise can improve hyperandrogenism and menstrual frequency.
Electro acupuncture may improve the regulation of blood sugar (glucose) levels
improving insulin sensitivity or insulin resistance.
#ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PCOS
Theory behind Essential oils for PCOS is when you smell certain aromatic oils it triggers the brain to release chemicals in the body to restore hormone balance
Aromatherapy is an alternative treatment in which essential oils and aromatic compounds are used to improve overall health of an individual.
Essential oils for PCOS can help the system relax to alleviate inflammatory responses or symptoms including anxiety
Essential oils can Help balance weight, Regulate insulin levels and support stable blood sugar in women with PCOS
Examples....
Lavender - mood enhancer helps body relax and reduces tendencies towards depression
Geranium - Helps regulate and balance hormones and detoxifies body... Its great for bloating as it reduces water retention..
#HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy tries to restore the balance of your body's vitality. Once the vitality regains its original balance, it is able to nurse itself back to health without any external aid.
Homeopathic remedies pull from natural ingredients.. It's about reaching a balance between body and nature. Below are some examples of homeopathy for #PCOS
Homeopathic treatment for PCOS has excellent success rate because it offers a more holistic approach in the treatment of the condition.
Homeopathic treatment for PCOS is meant to be a long term treatment and ensures complete well-being of the individual and may not show instantaneous results when you start
Apis Mellifica
This remedy is to help with stinging reproductive pains liikely to be accompanied by tenderness over abdomen and uterine region. This medicine is made from the honey bee and its characteristic pains are also like the sting of a honey bee.
Pulsatilla
This remedy is when the menses are late or delayed and are scanty.. it helps restore hormone balance
#MEDITATION
Meditation when you have PCOS can help you tune into your body, your feelings, and your emotions, boost your endorphins for better mood and lower stress to keep inflammation and symptoms under control.
Meditation for PCOS can help increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin receptors. and keeps excess blood sugar under control
Meditation for PCOS can aid in digestion. When we’re exercising or stressed the body works to use as much energy as possible and food does not digest as easily as it should. Restful activity enables the stomach to relax, which in turn allows our digestive enzymes to start working optimally.
Meditation can boost your immune system. Meditation offsets stress and inflammation, key factors in weakening the immune system.
#REFLEXOLOGY
Traditional Foot Reflexology involves stimulating areas on the feet that correspond to specific organ systems of the body. It is believed that all diseases are caused by an imbalance in energy flow of the body
Reflexology is really great because its focus is on the Endocrine System and helps regulate hormone levels in the body.
Reflexology has a positive effect of
Regulating the menstrual cycle and reducing the number of follicles in the Ovaries.
Reflexology is a completely non-invasive therapy, it can be used as a complimentary therapy to help with side effects from other PCOS therapies
#REIKI
Reiki for PCOS is a positive healing energy of the universe passing from the therapist via the hands to the patient.
Reiki is generally given on the Chakras of the body but is also given on a specific affected area to target problems like irregular menses, insulin resistance and infertility
Reiki has proven to be very effective for inflammation, pain and emotional turmoil. It helps heal a person on all levels-
Reiki helps in enhance sleep and body relaxation which helps with PCOS associated mood disorders like anxiety and sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea
#TCM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Eastern Philosophy says PCOS is as a result of high testosterone levels, which in Chinese medicine correlates with Yang deficiency and excess phlegm and the other involves high testosterone with insulin resistance—a pattern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) connects with Yin deficiency—causing internal heat and accumulation of phlegm.
TCM practitioners treat the main organs, including the kidney, spleen, and liver. The practitioner may use a combination of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, and herbal therapy.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, practitioners describe PCOS as a Kidney Deficiency. In TCM, the symptom of irregular or absent menstrual periods, along with the absence of ovulation is considered a kidney disease process.
In TCM, PCOS is considered to be a Spleen Deficiency. A Spleen Deficiency relates to the symptom of insulin resistance.
TCM recognizes a third pattern of Liver Stagnation with PCOS. Liver Stagnation can manifest as Blood Stasis or excess heat in the channels or meridians of the body. Blood Stasis in the body’s meridians or channels nourishes the hair follicles excessively, creating the coarse and unwanted hair or hirsutism
#YOGA
Yoga helps release deeply stored stress in the system, which can help improve PCOS symptoms through Asanas (yoga postures) designed for PCOS to open up the pelvic area and promote relaxation and pranayamas (breathing exercises) to calm the mind and body.
Yoga practice can increase heart rate, providing a cardiovascular workout tgat leads to weight loss and better cardiac help.
Yoga relieves stress. Alleviating stress keeps cortisol levels under control and in turn keeps excess testosterone at bay
Yoga promotes hormonal balance and can lower cortisol levels that will help keep cortisol levels in check and help resolve chronic inflammation.
#PCOS yoga poses open up the pelvic area and promote relaxation. Relaxation helps keep low grade inflammation in check
Yoga weight-bearing poses build muscle. Increased muscle mass helps to combat insulin resistance.
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