How to ensure overall health and wellbeing with PCOD/ PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women. Some of its symptoms include irregular periods, hair growth on the face and body, acne, infertility, and weight gain. While living with PCOS can be extremely frustrating for women, it can be managed to some extent. Lifestyle changes and natural treatments have shown to make a big difference. Managing PCOS is also important in preventing any long-term health risks.

To be able to treat PCOS effectively, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms of the condition. While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, it is found to be more common in women who are overweight and demonstrate insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s tissues don’t respond to the normal level of insulin and the body compensates by producing extra insulin. The excess insulin increases the production of male hormones. This hormonal imbalance typically shows up as irregular menstrual cycle, excess face and body hair, acne and mood swings.

There are many options available that can help minimize the symptoms and prevent complications in the future. While there are certain medical treatments that can help in dealing with symptoms, it is always advisable to supplement medicinal treatment with holistic remedies that focus on nutrition and lifestyle. 

Staying active and eating mindfully can help you lose weight which will improve the body’s insulin levels. Start by doing simple exercises and gradually increase the intensity, without making it a stressful activity. You can choose the exercise type based on your interest. Yoga, Pilates, going to the gym or simply walking regularly will help.

Exercise will be more beneficial when combined with a healthy diet. It is best to avoid sweets, fried food and processed food. Avoid snacking on junk food by eating frequent small meals rather than large and irregular meals. Try to consume whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and legumes that are free from artificial sugars, hormones and preservatives. This will enable your endocrine system to better regulate your blood sugar.

Make sure you are getting enough Magnesium. Almonds, cashews, banana and spinach are rich in Magnesium and are known to be PCOS friendly foods as they can help improve insulin sensitivity. Another essential mineral that helps the body regulate insulin and blood sugar level is chromium. Improving your body mass index by taking chromium supplements can help with PCOS.                   

To manage PCOS, Oraah brings the PCOS drink which is a combination of powerful Ayurvedic herbs, micronutrients, and superfruit juice concentrates and pulp. It contains the juice of Pear, Strawberry, Red grape, Lemon - which are loaded with high levels of antioxidants, boost immunity and are low glycaemic foods that do not spike blood sugar levels. It is also enriched with herbs such as Shatavari and Asoka that are known to regulate the hormonal imbalances in the body. The presence of cinnamon, magnesium, vitamin-D and Inositol helps in insulin resistance. The Oraah PCOS drink also contains powerful ingredients such as Spearmint, Chromium, Pomegranate juice extract and Ashwangadha, all of which are helpful in managing PCOS.

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