PCOS, Enemy of Body and Mind

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:

1. Forget about simple carbs like white flour, sugar and processed food, and opt for complex carbs: brown rice, oats, legumes, vegetables and fruit.
2. Eat healthy protein and fats: chicken, eggs, oily fish, avocado, and nuts, use unrefined, good quality cooking oils.
3. 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.

Embraced by Lady’s Mantle

Searching for the philosopher’s stone, which was supposed to enable them to turn metal into gold, the alchemists left us numerous legends. One of them says that the key ingredient required in the process was the guttation water on lady’s mantle leaves. The precious liquid is sap forming on the leaf, unique and pure. The alchemists never succeeded in their mission; however, their legend was not in vain.

Lady’s mantle, or Alchemillae folium, still holds the alchemy in its scientific name, for a good reason: it can help us obtain the greatest treasure of all – our health. Lady’s mantle has had a reputation of the protector of women for ages.

Long ago, when numerous pregnancies ended tragically, for the new born, the mother or both, women sought help in nature. And they found it in this precious herb. Today, with all the fantastic achievements of the modern medicine, women still largely suffer from reproductive system disorders. Moreover, one could say that the modern way of living has brought us numerous health issues, and is particularly to blame for reduced chances of conception.

Once again, we need to seek help in nature. Lady’s mantle, especially when combined with some other medicinal herbs, successfully fights the following disorders:

•         Ovarian cysts
•         Uterine fibroids and excessive bleeding
•         Irregular periods
•         Painful periods
•         Endometriosis
•         PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
•         Fibrocystic breast
•         Infertility, inability to conceive
•        Cervical lesions
•        Premenstrual syndrome
•        Hormonal mood swings

The tannin contained in Lady’s mantle not only tightens mucilage, thus protecting from infections and improving wound healing, but also strengthens the heart, alleviates stress and insomnia and helps us maintain healthy body weight.

Lady’s mantle is one of key ingredients of Femisan A Plus Maca Capsules. Completely natural and easy to use, Femisan A is the contemporary mantle protecting reproductive health of modern women.

Thrown off the Track by Hormones

Do you suffer from acne, memory fog, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety or sleep disorder? Do you often feel frustrated, extremely emotional and find it difficult to stop binge eating? Do you have tension headaches, IBS, sudden weight gain and experience extreme flatulence? Is loss of libido ruining your relationship or marriage?

Do you know that all of these symptoms and conditions can be caused by hormonal imbalance? Our modern way of living made us drift too far away from nature. We often use medications, we are swamped with toxic plastic and polluted air, we give in to unhealthy diet rich in fats, sugars and meat full of steroids and antibiotics, we sit for too long, we don’t get enough sunshine, and we are on the Pill. As a consequence, we are witnesses of an epidemic of hormonal imbalance among women all around the world.

It may take a while before we realize that the symptoms we have been having are caused by hormonal imbalance. Apart from the reproductive system, it can harm the thyroid, the bones and muscles, the heart and veins and it can increase risk of tumors. When it hits the uterus and ovaries, apart from the above mentioned conditions, it can also cause:

·         irregular or missed periods
·         trouble in conceiving
·         PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
·         ovarian cysts
·         cervical lesions
·         endometriosis
·         uterine fibroids
·         pre-menstrual symptoms
·         menstrual cramps and excessive bleeding during periods
·         fibrocystic breasts.

Once we get thrown off the track, going back is not easy. We are grateful to modern medicine for all the advances in various treatments of serious diseases, but when it comes to the hormones, apart from the synthetic substitutes, it does not have much to offer. Since the problem is caused by our drifting away from the nature, the solution, logically, would be to get closer to it once again. 

 

Throughout history, women sought help in green fields and woods. There is a vast traditional knowledge that cannot be denied even by modern science. Certain herbs help, and clinical trials have confirmed that the traditional beliefs are well founded.  

Lady’s mantle has been used for ages for female ailments and infertility. It contains tannins which have a strong astringent effect, thus preventing heavy bleeding, which explains why women with heavy, painful menstruations and uterine fibroids find it helpful. Studies proved that lady’s mantle is an efficient tumor inhibitor. Its effect on gastrointestinal disorders has also been proven.

Yarrow, known since ancient times, is known to alleviate cramps and pain, especially in the lower pelvic region. Its flavonoids have a spasmolytic effect, while pro-azulene soothes inflammations. It is an excellent remedy for painful periods.

Marigold can heal wounds, reduce inflammation, kill microbes and parasites and is an excellent diuretic. It prevents water retention during the pre-menstrual phase, and is a potent healer of uterine wounds, cysts and fibroids. Marigold is also used for dysmenorrhea.

Crane’s bill is another very potent herb and healer of wounds, it regulates blood circulation and works as a mild sedative. It is a strong antioxidant which prevents infections and boosts the immunity. It also contains tannins which prevent heavy bleeding.

Golden maca has been used for over two millennia in traditional medicine of the Andes as an adaptogenic herb, helping the body to adapt to harsh environmental conditions, increasing stamina and endurance. It balances hormones and has a very beneficial overall effect, both on the body and mind. It eliminates depression and brain fog, and is particularly useful in stopping the pre-menstrual energy and mood roller-coaster. Its alkaloids work against infertility.

Shepherd’s purse can regulate uterine contraction, blood flow and balance menstrual bleeding. It heals wounds and burns and is also very beneficial for the heart.

These six medicinal herbs, together with zinc which is a potent essential element and antioxidant, are assembled in Femisan A in well-studied doses, aiming to help women from the moment they enter puberty, till the menopause. Femisan A, the potent protector of women, brings us closer to nature.