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In most cases of PCOS
there is dominance of androgens
i.e male hormones which causes symptoms like
acne,
hair loss,
excessive hair growth on unwanted body parts
which can be frustrating and annoying
making you reach out for all quick shortcuts like
laser,
medications and so on.
And all these lead to temporary results
going back to square one once you stop them.
But the true power of herbs
lies in their wealth of protective polyphenols
a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Hi I’m Neha Ranglani and today
I’m going to share some really simple tips
on how to use herbs and spices from your kitchen for PCOS.
Cinnamon is a commonly used spice in every kitchen
that does more than just add flavour.
It can help increase progesterone production
that balances your hormones,
while reducing the amount of testosterone in the body.
This is through the action of cinnamaldehyde,
a component of cinnamon which helps to reduce
insulin resistance that is extremely important
for regulating menstrual cycles.
You can simply add ½ tsp to your water,
porridge,
soups or
juices and reap its benefits.
Turmeric is a spice with miraculous benefits
which is used a number of times in our Indian diet.
This is because of curcumin
a great detoxifier found in turmeric which stimulates
the production of bile in the liver
that helps in better digestion and elimination.
It eliminates toxins from the body
and also offers an abundance of antioxidants
while naturally increasing the bodies own antioxidant enzymes.
But turmeric alone is not highly absorbable
and needs other components like black pepper and fats
for its absorption.
Here’s how you can make this golden delight
and consume 1-2 tbsp a day.
Just add
200ml cold pressed coconut oil
1 cup organic turmeric powder and
5 tsp organic black pepper powder.
Mix well and keep it in a jar and use one spoon
in your juices,
soups or
gravies.
Shatavari is a natural herb with medicinal properties.
It contains bioflavonoids,
crucial B vitamin components,
calcium and
zinc
which are essential nutrients in women’s health.
The best part about this herb is
that it’s well-known for its restorative properties of the ovarian follicles,
regulating the menstrual cycle
and energising the female reproductive functions as a whole.
Shatavari works on PCOS women
by managing insulin levels which works as a messenger
telling the body how much hormones to produce
and thereby promoting the balance.
Shatavari powder can be taken with
soups,
juices,
shakes or
green teas.
Ashwagandha is loaded with goodness of naturally occurring chemical
call alkaloids and steroidal lactones.
For this reason alone,
it is a powerful anti-stress,
antioxidant and
adaptogenic herb.
Ashwagandha helps to balance hormone levels and thyroid function,
supports adrenal function,
thereby normalizing cortisol levels
and also maintains insulin levels in the body
which then helps to regulate menstrual cycles.
It is available in the form of powder,
tablets which you can have upto 2gm per day.
You can also add the powder to your shakes,
smoothies
and even soups.
Also known as licorice, mulethi is known as
a potent anti-androgen and it prevents fatigue
which is the main reason for excess male hormones.
It also helps in detoxification of the liver
to remove all excess hormones and toxins floating around
which can add unnecessary stress on the body.
It also reduces inflammation,
insulin resistance
and improves immunity and gut health
all of which can help in improving your PCOS.
The best way to consume it is in a tea form.
Add 1 inch of dried mulethi root to boiled water
and let it steep for 10-12 minutes,
strain and drink 2-3 times a day.
The cure to PCOS is right in your kitchen!
So add these herbs and spices in your diet
and be ready to fight it for good.
Until next time stay tuned and stay GLAMRS.