There is nothing a woman can’t win over, not even PCOD!

Being a woman and dealing with your monthly menstrual cycles can be difficult enough,  let alone dealing with Polycystic Ovaries! Noticing a sudden weight gain, unwanted facial hair, uncontrollable acne, menstrual irregularity and other such problems? You could be a sufferer of the most dreading syndrome/disease called Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome/diseases (PCOD/PCOS). This dreading ailment is a cause of an imbalance of hormones in women and is seen to be growing as a common concern among almost 1 in 10 women all around the world. The most common symptom that helps detect PCOD is irregular periods. This disease is most dreaded because it causes infertility in the long run and might be quite a burden to tackle. Thus, the earlier this ailment is being treated, the better it is.

While doctors from different fields of medicine can prescribe medication to treat this problem, it can only help in the short term. PCOS arises from a disproportion in one’s lifestyle and thus the only way to completely get rid of it is to make lifestyle changes for good! Here are a few tips on how you can help yourself get rid of the pesky little cysts in your ovaries that affect your body in so many different ways:

1. What you eat

Nutrition plays an important role in the functioning of your body. It is important to eat real and fresh foods in order to balance your hormones. A healthy diet contributes to good health solving most of our health problems. It is extremely important to avoid or at least limit your intake of processed and packaged foods. These are triggers that mess with your body’s metabolism as they are preserved and served in unnatural form.

2. Get your body moving

Exercise is a must, no matter what age you are at. Have you noticed that if you leave an item unused for long, it gets rusted or stops functioning? Similar is the case of our body. Exercise not only keeps your body fit but also uplifts your mood and keeps you active. Set aside at least 30 minutes every day to work out. Even short brisk walks every day will go a long way in helping you battle PCOD.

3. Cut back on intoxicants

Alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs are a complete NO-NO if you want to kick PCOD off your life. Liver function plays an important role in the normal functioning of your entire body and can be disturbed due to these intoxicants. Not only will your ovaries thank you, so will the rest of your body! They are called intoxicants for a reason.

4. Ditch the Dairy!

This might come of a surprise to you, but dairy products cause inflammation which only triggers the growth of your cysts. However, you can be selective with your dairy products by choosing alternatives to the regulars such as toned milk, soy milk, tofu, etc.

You might wonder these are just random health tips to stay healthy, yes they are. But that’s what PCOD is all about, a lifestyle problem that needs to be corrected. Take this advice from a PCOD warrior herself and win the battle!