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Alternative Approaches to PCOS
Foods and Supplements:
- Chlorophyl (green vegetables) helps reduce symptoms of hypoglycemia without raising blood glucose levels
- B vitamins, magnesium, alpha lipoic acid and chromium all help to improve insulin resistance. Chromium increases the sensitivity of insulin receptors. Recommended dosage is 300 micrograms/day.
- Increase antioxidants both dietary and supplemental micro-nutrients including zinc, vitamins A, E, and C.
Herbal Medications
- Essential fatty acids, including flax (Linseed) oil, evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis), and black currant oil, act as anti-inflammatory and hormonal regulators.
- Western herbal medicine uses phytoestrogen and phytoprogesteronic herbs, such as blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) and false unicorn root (Chamaelirium luteum), as well as liver herbs, like dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum), to assist in recreating hormonal balance.
Alternative Treatments
- Acupuncture works on the body's energy flow according to the meridian system. Chinese herbs, such as gui zhi fu ling wan, can be effective.
- In naturopathic and homeopathic medications and treatments can focus on helping the liver function more optimally in the hormonal balancing process.
Exercise
- Exercise is possibly the second most important key after diet to successful treatment of PCOS.
- Exercise helps the body's cells use glucose as energy, reducing blood glucose levels. A structured exercise plan can help the body use insulin more efficiently and gradually reduce insulin levels. Regular exercise also improves circulation, reduces blood pressure, increases levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL), your good cholesterol and helps with weight loss.
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