Herbal Remedies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Natural Cure for PCOS: Herbal Remedies Chaste tree is an important women's health herb that can help treat the symptoms and cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Juniper (Juniperus communis) for PCOS Juniper is an emmenagogue (a plant that promotes menstruation) that specifically targets the ovaries. It both stimulates menstruation as well as increases the amount of blood during menstruation, which can be valuable for women who may have periods, but whose periods are extremely short or where there is very little blood.  In addition to its role as an emmenagogue, juniper is also a diuretic with antiseptic properties, making it a good choice for the treatment of cystitis and urinary tract infections. Its role as a diuretic can also help relieve fluid retention in some cases. It sho...

Is there a cure for PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, and Cures

How to Cure PCOS An illustration of polycystic ovaries. According to conventional medicine, PCOS (formally known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) describes a health problem involving excess production of androgens (male sex hormones) by the ovaries, resulting not only in the production of cysts on the ovaries but also in symptoms such as: Unexplained weight gain Hirsutism (excess hair growth in different areas of the body)  Mood changes Irregular or missed periods (generally due to lack of ovulation) Infertility Acne and/or oily skin Enlarged ovaries (which may cause pain) Thinning hair and/or male-pattern baldness Skin tags Patches of dark or thick skin under the breasts, armpits, or on the back of the neck Hoarse voice Click here to schedul...

The Role of Endocrine Disruptors in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

How Environmental Toxins and Cosmetic Chemicals Cause PCOS Nail polish (of all kinds) contains many highly toxic ingredients that can be classified as endocrine disruptors. Hormone disruptors, sometimes referred to as endocrine disruptors, are substances that interfere with the body’s natural production and usage of various hormones, including hormones like estrogen, testosterone, insulin, thyroid hormone, progesterone, and others. Interference with the endocrine system (the system of the body that manages hormones) can lead to disorders such as PCOS. Removing hormone disruptors from your environment as much as possible is an essential part of treatment for many women with PCOS. There are three primary ways that hormone disruptors work:  They enter the body and behave si...

Royal Jelly and PCOS: The Anti-Androgenic and Hormonal Support Effects of Royal Jelly for Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Apitherapy Treatments for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome There are a variety of honeybee products, like royal jelly, that are healing in various ways. In one study on female rats with PCOS and induced hyperandrogegism, royal jelly was administered to the test group for 4 weeks during treatment. The royal jelly was administered at a dose of 200mg/kg each day during this time. The results of the study concluded that the rats who had been given royal jelly had improved reproductive hormone levels (including more normal, balanced levels of testosterone, estradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. In addition, the rats taking royal jelly also had more regular estrus cycles and improved ovarian health.  Notably, royal jelly has been shown to improve estrus response...

PCOS and the Keto Diet: How the Ketogenic Diet Can Help You Lose Weight, Rebalance Your Hormones, and Regain Your Life

The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Diet Protocol The ketogenic diet is a high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate diet. Though fruits, vegetables, and grains ARE permitted, they are generally consumed in small quantities. Meanwhile, foods like meats, animal products, nuts, and other sources of fats and proteins are eaten in higher quantities in order to encourage the body to enter a state of ketosis (put simply, meaning that the body is using ketones as a sources of fuel rather than glucose). Diet plays an important role in the development and treatment of disease. The same is true for PCOS. Eating nutrient rich foods that include primarily fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, free-range and non-processed meats and animal products is extremely important regardless of which diet you...

Neem: A Safe and Highly Effective Female and Male Herbal Contraceptive Option

Neem: Herbal Birth Control Pill Alternative for Women and Herbal Contraceptive for Men Neem is an amazing herb that can be used as an herbal alternative to birth control pills for women and as an herbal birth control option for men. NOTE: As a contraceptive, anti-fertility herb, Neem / Azadiracta indica should not be used during pregnancy or if you’re trying to conceive.  Neem, otherwise known as Azadirachta indica, Indian lilac, or dogoyaro, is a flowering, fruit-producing tree in the mahogany (Meliaceae) family. Most westerners who have heard of neem are likely familiar with its usage as a natural insect repellent or as an anti-malarial, but native populations in India, Africa, and other countries where neem grows know that the neem tree actually has a surprisingly wide variet...

Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Birth Control Pills vs. Herbal Remedies

Natural Methods to Regulate Hormones and Stay Off Birth Control If you go to the doctor because you’re a woman and you’re having hormone issues or menstrual problems, chances are your doctor will prescribe birth control pills if you aren’t already taking them. But before you jump on that bandwagon, there are some natural remedies that are much kinder to your body and that can lead to some spectacular results health-wise in terms of hormone balance. Most notable among these is IODINE but also vitamin B17. If you have menstrual problems, fertility issues, or any kind of hormonal imbalance, you need to be supplementing with high-dose iodine (see below for more information about how to do this). Most women these days take the pill or use some form of birth control product that involves synthe...

Menstruation Problems and Solutions

Menstruation problems can wreak havoc in your life. If you're struggling to overcome issues with your monthly cycle, know that taking birth control pills is not necessarily your only OR your best option for treatment. Introduction: My Experience with Period Problems As a teenager, my periods were regular, but often painful. I can't really complain about having had issues with menstruation as a young woman. For me, period problems were not my main concern as a woman, but rather fertility problems. I have one healthy child. I’ve had two miscarriages and 1 stillbirth. I’m not infertile, but my babies only survive for about three months in the womb. As a 39 year old woman, I’ve made peace with my past, but it’s upsetting now to think that my menstrual cycle problems and infertility issue...