HOW PCOD CAN BE TREATED BY BALANCING YOUR KAPHA DOSHA (WATER ELEMENT)?

According to Ayurveda in PCOD the vitiation of kapha and vata which affects the process of ovulation in women. Kapha  Dosha affects the digestion, which leads to the poor metabolism of seven dhatus(tissue). In PCOD the affected dhatus are rasa, rakta, meda and artava. The ama enters the artava dhatu disturbing the pit Ahara agni leads to poor functioning of system.

DEFINITION OF PCOD:

Polycystic ovarian disease is a condition in which the ovaries generate immature or partially mature eggs in more number. These eggs  develops into cyst in the ovaries. Due to cyst ovaries become larger and secrete large amounts of male hormones

CAUSES OF PCOD:

1. More secretion of insulin hormone.
2. Genetics
3. Stress
4. Higher levels of male hormones
5. Wrong dietary choices

SYMPTOMS OF PCOD:

1. Irregular or missing periods.
2. Acne
3. Abnormal facial hair
4. Feeling fatigued
5. High testosterone levels
6. Skin discoloration
7. Thinning of hairs
8. Mood swings
9. Ovarian cysts
10. Weight gain or obesity .

COMPLICATIONS OF PCOD:

1. Difficulty in conceiving.
2. Miscarriage
3. Difficulty in breathing during sleep
4. Increased risk of heart diseases
5. Type 2 diabetes menstruation Depression, anxiety
6. Eating disorder
7. Non -alcoholic steatohepatitis.
8. High blood pressure
9. Cancer of Uterine lining.
10. Gestational diabetes

INVESTIGATION:

1. Blood test
2. Pelvic examination
3. Ultrasound

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:

1. Thyroid disease
2. Hyperprolactinemia
3. Congenital adrenal Hyperplasia
4. Cushing syndrome

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF PCOD:

PCOD is a disorder of kapha dosha which blocks the artava vaha srotus and causing interrupted movement of apana vayu.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

Panchkarma helps in detoxifying, cleansing, restoring the hormone levels and helps in metabolism

1. Abhyanga
2. Basti
3. Vamana
4. Virechna

HERBS USED IN PCOD:

1. Varuna
2. Hareetaki
3. Pippali
4. Bilva
5. Guduchi
6. Punarnava
7. Sunthi
8. Chitraka

FOODS TO BE AVOID IN PCOD:

• White sugar in all forms
• Avoid tea and coffee
• White rice
• Potato
• Avoid milk and soya products
• Limit salt intake.

GOOD FOODS:

1. Green leafy vegetables
2. Ghee
3. Olive oil, corn oil
4. Beans
5. Tomato, Orange ,Spinach, Avocado, Soybeans, Peanuts
6. Cauliflower
7. Fish
8. Nuts and legumes

HEALTHY TIPS AND DIET FOR PCOS:

1. Drink low fat milk by adding a pinch of turmeric with it.
2. Eat more fruits like apples, papaya, grapes, pineapple, oranges.
3. Follow a good lifestyle.
4. Decrease the use of contraceptive pills.
5. Do daily exercise, yoga and pranayama.
6. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol.
7. Reduce the intake of refining glucose.

  CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE   TREATMENT OF PCOD:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.

Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

2. Women Champion Syrup

Woman Champion is purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. It is a very effective tonic for women and help to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of body and also maintain hormone levels. It contains herbs like Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal, Punarnava,Shatavar,Bala,Daruharidra,Nagarmotha that help women typically with mood changes, stress, headache and pain. CAC Women champion helps in leading a life of minimum discomfort during those difficult days every month. It act as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, uterine tonic and immunity booster.

Recommended Dosage–  Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day with normal water.

3. Kanchnaar Guggul

It is one of the very efficient Ayurvedic herbal medicine that contain ingredients like

• Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata)
• Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), etc.

Kanchnaar guggul is mainly administrated in the cysts.These tablet are used in the condition of dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia. It is the best medicine for the Rakta – Shodaka.These tablets are very beneficial for hormonal imbalance. It enhances female reproductive health and infertility.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 tablets twice a day with normal water.

4. Woman power tablet

It is a complete health supplement for women who are best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. The herbs used are Ashoka, Shatavari, anatmool, etc. These are herbs used since ancient times to maintain female health metabolism. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. The extract of these herbs is used which provides multiple health benefits. These herbs have the potential to improve female health and libido. The main Ingredients Rajah pravarthini vati, Femine care tablet, Shatavar extract, Ashoka chall extract, Ashwagandha extract, Giloy extract. It shows a great effect on menopausal women. It works well in hot flushes and mood swings. It regulates the female menstrual cycle, relieve menstrual pain, Used in leucorrhea is excessive discharge from the vagina, excessive menstruation, painful menstruation and delayed menstruation the herbs can alleviate almost every female problem when used for a long, regular period.

Dosage – 1 tab twice daily after meal.

5. Cyst Heal Tablet

CAC Cyst heal tablet is a pure ayurvedic medicine that contains various herbs extract that works on the any kind of abnormal growth like cyst, myoma, polyp, lipoma, lumps in breast, benign or malignant tumor. Cyst heal tablet helps in reducing any kind of abnormal growth in the body and reducing overall body weight. It treats menstrual irregularity, increases ovulation and follicular maturity, PCOS and treats female infertility as well.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. Femine Care Tablet

Femine care tablet is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflamatory and immuno modulater properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.