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High insulin levels stimulate male hormone production from the ovaries, contributing to PCOS symptoms.Natural dicine can be very suessful in dealing with this condition. There are six main areas that need to be addressed; Diet, Nutritional Supplentation, Exercise, Lifestyle, Detoxification, and Attitude. In addition to these, there are many other specific natural treatnts that can be used to deal with PCOS.1. DIETWon with PCOS ould follow a low GI (glycaemic index) diet, which helps to normalise your blood sugar and insulin levels, and allows you to burn more fat. The type of fat eaten is important too, good fats need to be favoured over saturated and trans fats. Good fats are in foods like avocado Nike Air Max 90 Premium Womens , fi, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Water intake ould be about six to eight glasses a day, and high fibre foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legus ould be eaten regularly. It is also important to eat foods that are as natural as possible to reduce the toxic load on the body, and determine any foods that are causing allergic or inflammatory retions in your body and adjust your diet aordingly. A naturopath can assist you with organising various testing procedures or supervise an elimination diet.2. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATIONAlthough a healthy diet is essential, most people can't get an optimal amount of nutrients from their diet alone. The nutrient content of soil is being depleted, green harvesting ours, food is stored for long periods, and processing of foods is mon. All of these ftors reduce our nutrient supply.These three nutritional supplents help form a strong foundation for health, providing the nutrients that are most lking in modern diets: Good Quality Multivitamin & Mineral formula to provide a wide spectrum of nutrients that are needed eh day for supporting cell function and structure. Essential fatty ids Oga-3 and oga-6 fats must be obtained from the diet. Most people consu enough oga-6 in their diet, but not enough oga-3. Fi oil or flaxseed oil is a source of oga-3 fats. Glyconutrients there are eight glyconutrients needed by cells to make structures such as glycoproteins. Glycoproteins have many functions Nike Air Max 90 Independence Day Red , including allowing cells to municate with eh other. Supplentation helps to improve cell to cell munication which allows the body to function optimally.3. EXERCISEIt is important to be more tive every day. The main thing is to GET MOVING! Make sure you do sothing you can do consistently over the long term. Exercise can help with managing insulin resistance, as well as burning more body fat.4. LIFESTYLE So healthy lifestyle tips are: Dont smoke, and avoid or reduce the amount of alcohol you drink, Get adequate sleep, and get checked for sleep apnoea if you snore or feel sleepy during the day. Learn how to manage stress. Stress can contribute to many PCOS symptoms. Try ditation or relaxation techniques to help you balance your mood. Get support. When dealing with PCOS, you need to know you are not alone. Talk to others in the sa situation as you, and feel the relief this brings.5. DETOXIFICATIONWe are living in a chemical world, and this toxic overload can disrupt normal hormonal balance in the body, especially in geically susceptible won. Toxic overload along with modern diets and stress affects the health of the many organs including the digestive system which can lead to whats known as leaky gut syndro. This sets off inflammation in the body, which is a known contributing ftor to PCOS.Following a lifestyle that reduces exposure to chemicals is important, and a properly and professionally designed detoxification program is an important part of taking control over PCOS for the long term. Many patients improve dramatically after detoxification, as it reduces the inflammatory load on the body and helps restore normal digestive and immune function.6. ATTITUDEThe way you think has an effect on what happens in your life and how well your body functions. Our genes are controlled by our environnt, including thoughts. Although it is hard to be positive when you have annoying symptoms and feel like your body has let you down, the more you focus on positive things, the more positive things tend to enter your life. Before you go to bed eh night nike air max 90 womens uk , think of three things you are grateful for, and dwell on the positive feelings these thoughts bring. SPECIFIC NATURAL TREATMENTS: So beneficial natural treatnts for PCOS are: Peony and Licorice For symptoms relating to excess testosterone such as ae and hirsutism. Acia and Hops This herbal bination available from naturopaths can be very effective for insulin resistance, high triglyceride levels, and inflammation. Chaste Tree (vitex agnus castus) .Vitex can be very effective, but is not for everyone. It is most effective when PCOS is panied by low progesterone levels, and high proltin. Gymnema Useful for reducing sugar cravings. Alpha Lipoic Acid Useful for insulin resistance, and as an antioxidant.