Incredible Combination of Lifestyle Modification and Herbal Remedies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Management

    January 2023 in “ Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ”
    Acharya Balkrishna, M. K. Rana, Shalini Mishra, Deepika Srivastava, Rohit Bhardwaj, Shalini Singh, Satyendra Kumar Rajput, Vedpriya Arya
    TLDR Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
    The document reviews the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) through lifestyle modifications and herbal remedies, emphasizing the potential benefits of combining yoga and specific herbs like Foeniculum vulgare and Tinospora cordifolia. These approaches have shown promise in reducing PCOS symptoms, improving hormonal balance, and enhancing quality of life. Studies involving up to 102 participants support the effectiveness of yoga in managing PCOS symptoms, highlighting its superiority over traditional physical activities in improving metabolic and hormonal parameters. Herbal remedies are presented as a safer alternative to conventional drugs, with fewer side effects, and can be used long-term. The review suggests that integrating these therapies offers a holistic and cost-effective approach to PCOS management, though further research is needed to validate these findings.
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