Question regarding I have pcod issues with upset stomach and infection in throat. Pcod is since I was 15.and infection - #35493

Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom

❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.

💊Medication 💊

Tab. PCOSNil 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Laghu Suthshekhar Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Evecare forte 3 tsp twice a day after food

Gandharva Haritaki 3 tabs / 1 tsp powder at bed time with a cup of hot water.

NOTE: For PCOD you need to do regular and vigorous exercise. Medication play only 40-50% role in treatment

Hello Rashmi I can understand your concern regarding PCOD with digestive weakness and recurrent throat infection but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

The goal of treatment is to ✅ Strengthen digestion ✅ Detoxify the system ✅ Balance hormones and restore regular cycles ✅ Improve immunity and throat health

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT-

✅ For PCOD and Hormonal Balance

1. Rajahpravartini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food ( Regularizes menstruation and balances hormones.)

2. Kanchnar Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food ( Reduces cysts and balances thyroid & ovarian hormones.)

3. Ashokarishta – 20 ml with equal water after food twice daily (Tones uterus and normalizes menstrual flow.)

✅For Digestion and Detox

1. Agnitundi Vati – 1 tablet before meals twice daily ( Improves appetite and digestion.)

✅ For Throat Infections (Recurrent)

1. Sitopaladi Churna + Yastimadhu Churna (1/2 tsp each) with honey twice daily ( Reduces throat irritation and boosts immunity.)

2. Tulsi, Mulethi, and Ginger tea – twice daily (warm). 3. Gargle with warm water + turmeric + pinch of salt daily.

✅HOME REMEDIES

✅ Morning Routine

Drink lukewarm water with lemon + honey + pinch of turmeric every morning.

Take 1 tsp aloe vera juice + 1 tsp amla juice daily (balances hormones and clears skin).

✅DIET MODIFICATION

Include:

Warm, light, freshly cooked food Moong dal, lauki, tori, leafy greens Garlic, ginger, black pepper in meals Cow ghee (1 tsp/day)

❌ Avoid

Cold drinks, curd, cheese, bakery food Oily, fried, heavy meals White sugar, refined flour Late-night eating

✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

Wake up early and do 20–30 min brisk walk or yoga daily. Practice Anulom Vilom and Bhramari pranayama for hormonal and mental balance. Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keep throat warm — avoid chilled items and cold water. Reduce screen time before bed to improve hormonal rhythm.

✅For Immunity & Long-Term Balance

1. Giloy Juice – 10 ml daily for immunity and infection control.

To regain good health, focus on detoxifying your gut and strengthening immunity — both are the roots of hormonal and throat-related issues.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

HELLO RASHMI,

You have three main issues

1) PCOD -started at age 15, ongoing -In Ayurveda, this is mainly due to kapha and vata imbalance -Kapha= causes heaviness, weight gain, sluggish metabolism -vata= causes irregular cycles, dryness, mood swings -Agni (digestive fire) is weak, leading to Ama (toxins) accumulation, which blocks normal hormonal flow and ovary function RESULT= irregular periods, cyst in ovaries, possible weight gain, acne, hair growth in unwanted places

2) RECURRENT THROAT INFECTION -present for 3-4 Years -indictaed kapha+ pitta imbalance , which lowers immunity -Causes frequent inflammation, mucus and infection in throat -often worsened by cold foods, sweets, fried foods or dust exposure

3) UPSET STOMACH/ DIGESTIVE ISSUES -indicates weak digestive fire -leads to bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation/diarrhea -digestive toxins contribute to PCOD and weak immunity

TREATMENT GOALS Ayurveda treats the root cause, not just symptoms

1) FO PCOD -redce kapha and vata imbalance -improves Agni (digestion/metabolism) -reduce ama (toxins) -regulate hormones and menstrual cycle -prevent cyst formation

2) FOR THROAT INFECTTION -boost immunity -reduce kapha and pitta in respiratory channels -clear mucus and infection

3) FOR DIGESTIVE UPSET -stengthen agni -reduce bloating and gas -improve nutrients absorption

OVERALL AIM= balance all three doshas, strengthen immunity, regulate hormones , improve digestion

INTERNAL MEDICATIOS

1) FOR PCOD/ HORMONE BALANCE

-SHATAVRI KALPA= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning =nourishes ovaries, balances vata, improves menstrual regularity

2) FOR PCOD/ CYSTS AND KAPHA REDUCTION

-KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tab twice daily after meals =reduces cysts, clears lymphatic channels, remove toxins

3) FOR DIGESTIVE FIRE/ BLOATING

-TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals =stimualate agni, reduces kapha, and ama

4) DIGESTIVE UPSET/ CONSTIPATION

-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =detoxifies regulates bowel movement

5) FOR THROAT UPSET/ IMMUNITY

-GILOY GHAN VATI =2 tabs twice daily after meals =boosts immunity, reduces kapha and pitta

6) FOR THROAT INFECTION

- TULSI LEAVES/ HONEY MIX= 2-3 leaves chewed daily of 1 tsp honey, twice daily =anti inflammatory, antibacterial

GENERAL= warm water with lemon 1 glass in morning daily =improves digestion and detox

Home Remedies: -Jeera, ajwain, fennel water: Enhances digestion, avoids gas (boil 1 tsp each in 1 liter water, drink during day) -Turmeric milk (golden milk) at night: Enhances immunity, anti-inflammatory -Flaxseed + fenugreek powder: Maintains hormonal balance (1 tsp each in warm water in morning) -Steam inhalation with tulsi & mint: Cares for throat, decongests, twice weekly

External Treatments

1) Abhyanga (Oil Massage): -Apply Mahanarayana or Ksheerabala oil -Massage 3–4 times/week or daily, followed by warm bath -Benefits: Relaxation, stress relief, improves circulation, reduces Vata

2)Panchakarma (if possible): -Virechana (therapeutic purgation): Eliminates Kapha & Pitta toxins, particularly for PCOD -Udvartana (herbal powder massage): Reduces Kapha, supports weight loss, increases metabolism -Nasya (nasal therapy): For frequent throat infections and sinuclearance

Lifestyle Changes -Sleep: 7–8 hours, avoid late nights (especially for PCOD) -Exercise: Brisk walking or yoga daily (30–45 min) -Stress management: Meditation, deep breathing, music therapy -Avoid: Cold, oily, heavy, fried food, junk food, excessive sweets, cold drinks -Sunlight exposure: 10–15 min daily for vitamin D (helps PCOD) -Hydration: Warm water throughout the day

Yoga & Pranayama for PCOD & Digestion

Asanas: -Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) – Enriches pelvic circulation -Malasana (Garland Pose) – Opens pelvic area, decreases Kapha -Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) – Enhances digestion, stimulates ovaries -Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) – Balances hormones -Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) – Improves digestion & reproductive health

Pranayama: -Nadi Shodhana (Alternate nostril breathing): Balances hormones & stress -Bhramari: Reduces throat inflammation and stress -Kapalabhati (if throat is alright): Increases metabolism, detoxifies

DIET -Prefer: Warm, cooked, easily digestible foods -Whole grains: Bajra, Jowar, brown rice -Lentils: Moong dal, masoor dal -Vegetables: Green leafy, bitter gourd, bottle gourd -Fruits: Apple, pomegranate, berries

Avoid: Refined flour, sweets, fried & oily foods, cold drinks, processed foods

-Spices: Ginger, cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric (improves Agni)

Investigations To identify underlying causes & exclude complications: -Hormonal tests: FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone, DHEAS -Thyroid profile: TSH, T3, T4 (thyroid dysfunction can exacerbate PCOD) -Ultrasound of pelvis: To follow ovarian cysts -Blood sugar & lipid profile: PCOD usually associated with insulin resistance -CBC / ESR / CRP: For frequent infection & inflammation of the throat

Treatment Duration -Internal medicines & home treatments: 3–6 months -External treatments (massage, steam, Panchakarma): 3–4 weeks for initial cleansing, then follow-up once a week/month -Lifestyle & food: Lifelong compliance for best results

Ayurveda emphasizes cause, therefore patience is paramount; external results can take 2–3 months. Diet, herbs, lifestyle, and yoga consistency is better than quick fixes. Frequent infections of the throat are caused by low immunity, so Ojas building is crucial. PCOD treatment involves weight management, balance of hormones, and detox, not only drugs. Monitor your period, weight, digestion, and infection to observe changes.

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

For managing PCOD along with a upset stomach and throat infection, understanding the root cause through the lens of Ayurveda helps in drafting a holistic approach. PCOD, often linked with imbalances in the body’s doshas, particularly Kapha and Vata, requires long-term lifestyle and dietary changes.

First, for PCOD, focus on balancing your Kapha dosha. Reducing the intake of cold, heavy, and oily foods, as they can aggravate Kapha, can be helpful. Incorporate more warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric into your diet— they aid digestion and support metabolism. Regular physical activity such as yoga or brisk walking should also be integrated into your daily routine to maintain healthy weight and balance hormones.

For your upset stomach which indicates an imbalance in the digestive fire (Agni), start your day with warm water infused with a teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of ginger powder. This can stimulate digestion. Your meals should be light and easy to digest, favoring cooked vegetables, whole grains like quinoa or brown rice, and moderate quantities of legumes.

For the throat infection, consider gargling with warm saltwater twice daily. A herbal tea made from tulsi (holy basil) leaves and mulethi (licorice root), sipped slowly, can soothe the throat.

Importantly, with throat infections being recurrent over 3-4 years, it is vital to consult a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying serious conditions. A persistent throat infection over years warrants professional medical evaluation to ensure it doesn’t compromise your health further, especially in the presence of an immunocompromising condition like PCOD.

Keep hydrated and avoid sugary, cold, and processed foods, as they can prompt throat irritation and inflammation. Lastly, consistency is key in Ayurveda — these changes take time to show results, so patience and persistence are necessary.

Mulethi kwath -1/2 tsp with warm water at morning Avipattikara churna-1/2 -0-1/2 tsp before meals with water Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bed time

Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) combined with digestive disturbances and a recurrent throat infection requires a multi-faceted approach, utilizing Siddha-Ayurvedic insights. Firstly, PCOD often correlates with an imbalance in the kapha and vata doshas. To address this, incorporating certain lifestyle modifications can be beneficial. Regular exercise is crucial, focusing on activities that increase circulation and promote hormonal balance, like yoga or gentle jogging.

For dietary interventions, favor warm, easily digestible foods that calm vata and balance kapha. Fibrous vegetables cooked with light spices like cumin, turmeric, and fennel can support digestion and help balance your doshas. Avoid cold and raw foods, which aggravate vata and kapha. Consuming a teaspoon of flaxseed powder with warm water daily may assist in hormone regulation.

For the throat infection, it’s important to strengthen your immune response. Gargle with warm salt water mixed with turmeric twice daily; this acts as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil may help alleviate congestion and provide symptomatic relief.

To enhance digestive fire or agni, sipping warm ginger tea throughout the day can support digestion and reduce bloating. Control stress through meditation or breathing exercises as stress can exacerbate both PCOD and gastrointestinal issues.

If symptoms persist or worsen, it is crucial to seek medical attention. Some conditions may require more immediate or aggressive treatment approaches. Always ensure that remedies are compatible with any current medications you are taking.