PCOD means that your ovaries are not working normally. Instead of releasing one healthy egg every month, your ovaries are producing many small immature eggs that stay inside and form small fluid- filled sacs or cysts
Think of your body as a system of hormones that must stay in balance.
IN PCOD
-the body makes too many male hormones which women also have in small amounts
- this stops ovulation, causing irregular or no periods
-it also affect insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. If insulin is not working properly(insulin resistance), it makes the body gain weight and worsens pcod.
In Ayurveda, PCOD is caused by an imbalance in the kapha and vata doshas, leading to
-ama(toxins) blocking the channels in your ovaries
-slow metabolism(poor digestion- weak agni)
- hormonal irregularities
- stress(aggravates vata) adding to iiregularity
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) M2 TONE SYRUP(by charak)= 2 tsp twice daily after meals
= helps ovaries work better, bring back your periods regularly
2) KANCHANAR GUGGULU( baidyanth/ AVP)= 2 tabs twice dailyafter meals with warm water
= melts small cysts in your ovaries, supports thyroid and weight loss
3) ASHOKARISHTA(baidyanth/dabur)= 2 tsp with equal water twice daily after meals
= regulates periods, reduces heavy bleeding and pain, supports uterus
4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime
= clears toxins from your body and improves digestion
5) EVECARE CAPSULES(by himalaya)= 1 cap twice daily after meals
=balances hormones, improves ovarian function, regularises periods
DIET PLAN
FOODS TO INCLUDE
1) WHOLE GRAINS
-millets= foxtail, barnyard, kodo, little millet- regulate insulin and reduce fat
-quinoa, amaranth, red/brown rice
-rolled oats(not instant)
2) VEGETABLES
-focus on bitter, pungent, and astringent food
-bitter gourd, drumstick, methi
-cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, ash gourd
-avoid raw salads, cook lightly and digestive spices
3) FRUITS(LOW GLYCEMIC)
-amla=fresh or churna
-pomegrante
-apples, pears, papaya, berries
4) PROTEINS
-Plant based= Moong dal, massor dal, horse gram, sprouted lentils
-Animal based (if non veg)= boiled eggs, grilled fish(2 times/week)
5) HEALTHY FATS
-cold pressed sesame oil
-ghee=1 tsp/day
-flax seed oil
-seeds= flax, chia, pumpkin seeds- support estrogen balance
6) HERBS AND SPICES
-turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, ajwian,
-black pepper+ ginger
FOODS TO AVOID
-cold and raw foods like smoothies, raws salads
- sugar and white bread=causes weight gain and acne
-fried or packaged foods= increases toxins
-milk,panner,cheese= can make cysts worse
-stress and late night= disrupts hormones
LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR DEEP HEALING
1) DAILY RHYTHM
-wake up before 7 am= sets hormonal rhythm
-hydration=warm water with lemon+pinch of turmeric or methi seeds water(soaked overnight)
-meal timing= eat meals at regular intervals; no skipping
-sleep= sleep by 10-10:30 pm to optimise melatonin and cortisol balance
-avoid excessive screen time, especially before sleep
DETOX PRACTICES TO FOLLOW
these helps removes toxins and reduce cyst formation
-Triphala churna= 1 tsp at night with warm water
-CASTOR OIL=montly one 10 ml in milk at night
-Self oil massage= sesame oil daily before shower
-TAKRA- buttermilk spiced with cumin and ginger daily after lunch
YOGA AND MOVEMENT
BEST YOGA ASANAS
-malasana= opens pelvic region
-baddha konasana= improves circulation to ovaries
-Bhujangasana= stimulates abdominal organs
-setu bandhasana= balances thyroid and pelvic hormones
-suryanamskar= 5-7 rounds
PRANAYAM
-nadi sodhana= balances hormones, calms mind
- bhramari= reduces anxiety and supports pitutary
-kapalbhati= light version, support metabolism
MIND BODY CONNECTION
PCOD is deeply linked with stress and emotional stagnation
-practicue gratitude journaling, emotional release
-engage in art, music, or nature therapy
-reduce overthinking and over working- both aggravate vata
DO FOLLOW THIS CONSISTENTLY FOR 3 MONTHS
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA