PCOS can affect 1 in 10 women. Those suffering from this condition have high LH. Often they may not ovulate, and can suffer from blood sugar issues.
There are different types of PCOS:
- Insulin Resistant PCOS
- Pill induced PCOS
- Inflammatory PCOS
Diet and Lifestyle for Insulin resistance PCOS
- Signs that you may have sugar issues
- Wanting something sweet after a meal
- Anxiety issues
- Sleep issues
- Afternoon crash at 3pm craving sugar or caffeine
- Tips to help cut sugar from the diet
- Get enough sleep
- Eat some protein first thing in the morning
- Eat meals that always contain protein and fat
- Add probiotic foods to the diet
- Eat protein rich food as snacks (nuts and seeds)
- Eat something every 2 – 3 hours to keep blood sugar balanced
- Supplements: Magnesium and glutamine because they help reduce sugar cravings
- Bone broth – helps heal digestion
- Certain foods stimulate your immune system to make inflammatory cytokines. Making dietary changes can reduce inflammation
- Remove the following foods:
- Sugar and alcohol
- Wheat and dairy
- Trans fats and processed oils
- Zinc – anti inflammatory and a great detoxifier
- Probiotics – rich in beneficial bacteria
- NAC – an antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body
- Vitamin D
- Omega 3’s
- Chromium to balance
- Alpha Lipoic acid
Homeopathic remedies that can help: Pulsatilla; Lyc; Pall; Apis; Thuja
