23/02/2017
YOGA AND DIET IN PCOS
Yoga can play important role in the prevention and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome. . Some of the important Yoga postures are
Nadisodhan Pranayama: Nadisodhan Pranayama is also called Anulom Vilom.
Bhramri Pranayam
Bhadrasana (Butterfly pose)
Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
Naukasana (Boat pose)
Warrior pose (Superman pose)
Supta Badhakonasana (Reclining Butterfly Pose)
Bharadvajasana (Bharadvaja’s Twist)
Chakki Chalanasana (moving the grinding wheel)
Shavasana (Co**se pose)
Padmasana
Diet for PCOS
Focus on protein and fresh vegetables
Eat low GI and GL foods.
Eat natural based foods like egg, fresh fruits.
Eat the good fats.
Take balanced and healthy diet
Eat foods, which are having enough fiber and roughage
Avoid more sugary and carbohydrate foods.
Low glycemic foods should be preferred.
Low saturated foods should be given importance.
More weightage should be given fresh fruits and fresh vegetables.
Vitamin B6 helps to maintain hormone balance and good to control PCOD.
Vitamins B2, B3, B5 and B6 are good in controlling weight.
Foods such as lentils and chickpeas should be taken as it reduces estrogen levels.
Foods such as nuts, seeds and olive oil should be encouraged as they contain essential fatty acid
Use apple cider vinegar.
Tips to control PCOS
Drink adequate quantity of water.
Take fresh foods and fresh vegetables
Avoid junk, fast and processed foods
Avoid milk and milk products.
Avoid coffee and alcohol.
One should do regular exercise, Yoga and brisk walk to maintain his weight.
Avoid faulty modern life instead focus upon soothing music, nature & scenic beauty, gardening, and spending time at natural place.
Take fresh foods and salads
