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Showing posts with label polycystic ovarian syndrome. Show all posts

Yoga Poses For the PolyCystic Ovarian Disease [PCOS]

PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or the Polycystic Ovarian Disease can be dealt with effectively by practising Yoga regularly. Yoga poses and practices for PCOS vary according to the cause of the medical condition. First of, talk to your yoga teacher and/or ayurvedic doctor about the problem, and trace out the cause of your problem.

For all PCOS, in general ample of physical activity is advised. With this overall approach below are some oof the specific yoga poses.

If the PCOS is due to Hypothyroidism, alog with neck excercises and relaxation, poses such as SetuBandhasana, Mastyendrasana, Sarvangasana, Jalandara Bandha are prescribed.

If the PCOS is associated with the family history of Diabetes, with or without insulin resistence (IR) condition, then abdominal excercise and relaxation are prescribed along with yoga poses like Vakrasana, Ardha Mastyendrasana, Paschimothasana, and Uddyana Bandha.

If the PCOS is due to Stress, then relaxation procedures, inverted postures, counselling, chanting, meditation, etc. are very useful.

If PCOS is due to Obesity which is usually associated with hypothyroidism, then exercises meant to treat hypothroidism and all vigorous exercises including yoga postures Suryanamaskar, and meditation are prescribed.

In the above sections I have tried to give you a glimpse of various yoga postures prescribed for various PCOS conditions. It is always preferred that you consult your ayurvedic physician to confirm your PCOS type and then proceed with learning the prescribed yoga postures to address your condition. You should in no time be able to treat your condition. 

Polycystic Ovarian Disease/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Disease/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOD/PCOS) is a disorder exclusive to women. A very common disorder in this present era, occurring in about 8 out of 10 females in India. It can be considered as a lifestyle disorder.

What is PCOS?
As the name tells, the Polycystic Ovarian Disease is multiple cysts in the ovaries, which can in turn rupture and stay back in the ovary, creating an eccentric, continuous pattern of multiple cysts (fluid bubbles) in the ovary. 

How does it affect an individual?
A lady with PCOS
- suffers from infertility (difficult in conceiving a baby)
- has irregular periods
- has abnormal distribution of hair in face, etc
- excess increase in weight
- have a tendency to turn diabetic in future, etc. 

What are the causes ?
- sedentary lifestyle
- history of PCOS or Diabetes in family.
- sudden change in lifestlye like a travel to aboard(sudden change of  atmosphere)
- excess indulgence in junk foods
- any history of hypothyroid
- psychological causes
- and many more, while the above can be the highlights of PCOS. 

How can we treat this?
A blend of Yoga and Ayurveda can effectively help PCOS.
Ayurveda for purifactory methods and internal medication.
Yoga for pelvic floor exercises, inverted postures, breathing exercises, Pranayama, etc.