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...

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...

Acupuncture and PCOS: Scientifically Proven Holistic Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for PCOS Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that works by stimulating different energy points on the body using either needles, electricity, or cupping to encourage proper energy flow. According to this system of medicine, improper energetic flow leads to disease, and correction of this flow can lead to healing. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat literally all kinds of health conditions, including fertility problems, PCOS-related symptoms, and other women’s health complaints. As a fertility treatment, this therapy has been highly effective for many women. Some women have to go to multiple acupuncture sessions before they see results, while other women only need one session before they notice a difference. Either...

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...

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...

Lugol’s Iodine: Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise

Lose Weight: Use Lugol's Iodine to Strengthen the Thyroid Gland and Drop Pounds EASILY. Liquid Lugol's iodine can be placed in drinking water or applied to the skin. It was be absorbed throughout the day. At first, you may experience a rash as bromine is released and iodine re-absorbed by the thyroid glands and reproductive organs. I tell everyone about iodine. That’s right. Iodine. But not the iodine that you buy at the pharmacy. I tell people about Lugol’s Iodine and Iodoral. These are two products that contain both potassium iodide and molecular iodine. The thyroid gland and reproductive organs each require slightly different configurations of iodine to be healthy which is why you can’t just go buy some Betadine and expect to see weight loss results.  Most of the time, when I...

Keto for Cancer? Is this really a good choice as an anticancer diet?

A Diet to Cure Diabetes and Autoimmunity...but Not Cancer Detailed Introduction The ketogenic diet is popular right now as an anticancer diet even though it really shouldn’t be. Studies have shown that the keto diet for cancer is a bad choice and that makes sense up against the characteristics of all of the other anticancer diets that exist. Yet, at the time of this writing, many people are using and also recommending the use of the keto diet for cancer on social media. It’s tragic, which is why we’re writing an article dedicated to keto for cancer here. Anticancer diets need to include fruits and vegetables and low quantities of fats and proteins to support the liver and the pancreas. The Budwig diet is the only other anticancer diet that includes a very specific form of animal fats...

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...