If you feel
tired, grumpy, you can’t explain the sudden weight gain and facial hair,
nevertheless your scalp gets thinner while your periods become irregular… it’s
not you, it’s your hormones.
PCOS, the Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome affects approximately 18% of women worldwide. It is manifested
with ovarian cysts which are benign; nevertheless they can seriously interfere
with reproductive hormonal balance, by producing excessive male hormones, thus
disrupting the normal menstrual cycle. Apart from creating series of unpleasant
physical symptoms like irregular, abundant and painful periods, inability to conceive,
greasy and acne-prone skin, facial and body hair, weight gain and constant lack
of energy, the PCOS can seriously crush a woman’s self-esteem, lead to
depression and poor social life.
PCOS also has
an underlying physical aspect: it prevents the body from using the insulin
properly, leading to insulin resistance and potentially diabetes. It also
affects blood vessels and pressure, and if left untreated, can cause heart
attack or stroke. The fact that the PCOS and insulin resistance are so closely linked
clearly implies that it can significantly be influenced by proper diet.
The three essential nutritional must-dos when diagnosed with PCOS are:
- Forget about simple carbs like white flour, sugar and processed food, and opt for complex carbs: brown rice, oats, legumes, vegetables and fruit.
- Eat healthy protein and fats: chicken, eggs, oily fish, avocado, and nuts, use unrefined, good quality cooking oils.
- Eat small portions more regularly in order to maintain proper insulin levels and avoid episodes of extreme hunger and overeating.
The following lifestyle changes, apart from proper diet, should be embraced:
- Exercise regularly and spend more time outdoors.
- Maintain a healthy body weight.
- Ditch alcohol and cigarettes.
- Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress: meditation, prayer, whatever works for you.
- Use natural remedies and medicinal herbs to regain hormonal balance.
Femisan A plus Maca capsules is a natural formula designed for
women that contributes to normal physiological functions of the female
reproductive system. It does not contain any artificial ingredients or
hormones. The formula consists of dry extracts of 6 medicinal herbs and zinc. Femisan A plus Maca capsules is
efficient in the treatment of PCOS.
