soprano 84 I’m just now learning how to deal with the ebb & flow (no pun intended) of my cycle. When I have energy, I use that to my advantage to tackle my “to do” list and work out. When I’m hitting the lows, I go into my self care routine. It’s still a work in progress, but I wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self to chart out my cycle.
Great advice, although I think Dr Josh Axe left out the main support for pcos - exercise - it boosts insulin sensitivity, increases endorphins, regulates hormones and obviously losing weight. Speaking from having pcos myself if I slack in exercise my body begins to suffer. All these points are definatley spot on but I do think regular exercise is essential with pcos.
Emma Silcock its important to know to not overdo it though. go at a good pace, don't dive in head first. this can cause the body to go in a hyper-stressed state which can do more harm than good.
Thank you so much for this. I was just diagnosed with a 4.2 cm ovarian cyst and have started taking these steps to naturally reset my body. I hope this helps!
I just had abother ovarian cyst rupture. They just diagnosed it yesterday after I have been struggling with this for over 7 months. Thank you so much for this video, I will definitely be changing my diet. I refuse to go on birth control again after it made me so depressed for two years. Bless you, hope you are doing well 🙏
Thank you for talking about this. I'm 19 and i was diagnosed last year in feb with PCOS and wasn't informed about insulin resistant or about eating healthily. I didn't think it was serious since the doctor didn't provide me with much information since i'm not overweight (140lbs & 5ft5) and my cycle isn't as irregular as most PCOS sufferers. they just kept mentioning the pill (which i wasn't keen on using & i'm still not) i started researching more about PCOS towards the end of last year and found out how sever it could get and how it could cause infertility which frightened me and i honestly became so upset. I'm honestly so grateful for this video Dr. Jose Axe. This is exactly what i needed. Could you please do a video on the type of exercise and weightloss methods which would be best for for people with PCSO. i've been trying to loose weight but its really hard to do so with PCOS. i've heard some HIIT exercises aren't good for PCOS sufferers since it causes stress on the body. Again i would like to say thank you for making this video. i really appreciate it.
Kamila M. same with me. i have bilateral ovarian cysts and after changing my diet and doing hiit 3-4 times a week, both cysts become small and i lose weight since i was overweight.
Thank you so much for this! I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after 3 years of going to the doctors and being told it was just stress. I'm not overweight, but II have irregular and very painful periods, hirsuitism, constant fatigue, hormonal acne...and androgenic alopecia. The alopecia is the worst symptom for me..it has affected my self esteem a lot, but at least now I know there's a way to fix it!
I know Axe touched on this but the best thing you can do is to stop eating processed food and start making your own meals. I know it's time-consuming but perhaps it's time to make cooking a family event just like it used to be in the past.
I have always eaten cooked food and home made meals because in my country and family it is an general tradition. And here I am with hormonal issues 30 years latter.
What a Blessing you are Dr. Josh Axe! You are Truly GOD Sent! You gave Hope to women suffering from PCOS & Ovarian cyst. With your Very Valuable Medical Advice finally we can heal ourselves naturally saving us from resorting to expensive surgery. Thank you very much, GOD BLESS U!
I'm sooo glad you mentioned sugar first. I knew there had to be some type of correlation bc Every single time I eat a cookie, have a sweet drink, any type of refined sugar products I have soo much pain!!! I still have sugar but it's mostly from fruits and honestly I try not to eat too much of that either. But I believe stress has been the biggest issue for me.
This issue touch my heart.. my 19 year old .. studying to become a neonatal nurse.. who loves babies.. my sweet girl.. thank for your advised! . We will fight back!! 🙏🏽
So crazy. I never had cyst, ever. I’m 45 and I started taking care of my dad 2 years ago and he developed dementia and when he passed away I finally had this new fullness in my belly checked out which also made me go tot he bathroom more and sure enough cyst. Thanks for your video, I’m looking for ways to shrink and prevent, your video gives me hope.
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my teens. I am NEVER overweight, and I used to run 1km since the age of 6 every day until 14, and then 2km until 18. My BMI has always been around 20-22 since the day I knew what it means. Now I am 26, and I go to the gym 3 times a week and I don't work in a sit-down environment. I wake up at 7am and go to bed at 11pm. I eat 5 portions of veg and fruits every day for years, and I eat a lot of healthy lean meat as well. My work stress is manageable. My boyfriend and I would spend nights watching movies, going out for a romantic dinner, or drive away during the weekends. I love gardening and I also grow lots of veg in my garden... I live a very happy life without much financial burden. Tell me, what should I do more to have my period back again?
People are like: you have PCOS, you must eat an unhealthy diet, have excessive stress, overweight, or just generally living unhealthily. I don't fit into any of those categories. My menstrual cycle was normal after 18 for many years! I almost forgot what it felt like to have PCOS. And suddenly, it came back again... No explanation. I didn't change my diet, or life style.
Best informative video I've watched on PCOS. I Have cut sugar and processed or simple carbs out of my diet (except fruit) one week ago. I feel so much better already, better focus, better clarity, less inflamation, I feel happier, my anxiety has gone way down and I lost 10 lbs. I hadn't watched this before making those changes, but I wanted to learn more about what was the best diet for PCOS and this was very helpful for feeling like I'm heading in the right direction. Also I used to have headaches and has seemed to go away.
I just want to say.. I have a lot of respect for Doctor Axe and the other health professionals/enthusiasts I follow for doing this research and presenting it to us so simply. Otherwise we wouldn't hear of these simple life adjustments we can make to be happy and healthy ( doctors will not and do not tell us this). I can't believe I had waited so long to find out how delicious and healing my health journey could be. The stigma revolving around eating right and exercise needs to stop because I feel to a certain extent the world would be a lot better if everyone met their body's needs.
Dr. Axe has helped out more on this video to explain how to heal my PCOS problem more thoroughly than my gynecologist here in Texas who didn't really explained what PCOS was. She just told me to diet, exercise cause I was too fat & just gave me a sheet of paper what PCOS was, and told me to take birth controls to control my acne & balance my hormones. When truth is, I tried the birth controls and it didn't work for me. I went back with my gynecologist again. And gave me different birth controls. Which STILL didn't work for me. It would make me break out more, be more emotional stress, no period, etc. I stopped going to that gynecologist because I felt that she didn't do a good job and was taking advantage of my good health insurance. So, now seeing this video I'm going to use the tips and see if it works. I'm so glad I found this video, thank you Dr. Axe!! 🙏🏻
Kim Sanchez was this doctor in north Texas. Because I was told the same thing. I have hormonal issues facial hair, trouble losing weight, cyst, period pain, and other embarrassing symptoms of pcos and tea does help.
Don't take the pills they give off terrible side effects including the increase of vaginal infection like yeast I have had PCOS over 4 years now so trust me natural is best
I too was on birth control pills for 4 years...no improvement at all . Then I got into homeopathy and it worked..My cysts are no longer there but yes i get my periods on time. TRY HOMEOPATHY ..
I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer in Feb. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer the next werk; both of our cancer were caused by estrogen dominance due to low progesterone.
I would love to hear about how to treat PCOS in women like myself who don’t fit nearly any of the stereotypical symptoms of PCOS. I don’t have insulin issues, I don’t have weight issues, and my hormone levels are the exact opposite of what 90% of patients with PCOS. I live a very very healthy life with very little stress, yet, I have severe PCOS.
thank you so much.. I kept strugling with acnes along with my jawline, gain and lost weight. regular doctor just made me consuming drugs instead off explain the roots. Turns out it's hormonal imbalance
I've been searching everywhere for information on endometriosis about curing it and no such luck, all I'm seeing is balancing the hormones and removing excess estrogen. I'd like a video on tips for minimizing an endometrial cyst naturally without surgery. I've done some things naturally that have drastically helped with the pain but honestly if you don't continue the plan to a T ,the issues come back. I think managing endometriosis is more a permanent life style change, and people shy away from giving information bcuz it's extremely difficult to manage. if I have any great improvement with my lifestyle change I'll update you. But somethings I did to minimize the symptoms was consuming chia, flax and pumpkin seeds , I'm taking maca root, drastically minimizing my gluten intake, eating more nuts, eliminating soy, minimizing my intake of meats because in my country it's difficult to get organic meats and even diary. I eliminated diary because I have no organic source here, so I drink almond milk, I also took tumeric to help with inflammation. I also exercised daily for the two months I did that I had absolutely no pain (and trust me my monthly pains were as if my pelvic region was being hammered) I felt healthier and I lost some weight. So from my short lived method I know it can be managed, but I need info on reducing the cyst and of course endometrial cysts are more complex.
Hi ladies! I was watching the video and saw your comments, I also have endometriosis and I had a chocolate ovarian cyst (endometrioma) which was 6 cm and I got rid of it naturally. As for endometriosis my symptoms are way more manageable now, I have shared a video describing how i achieved and you will also be able to see the ultra sound results showing the cyst shrank
Super excellent information! I've had sage on my grocery list and my shopper refuses to buy any of the spices or animal products. I've been deathly ill for three years now not even able to get out of the bed due to excruciating pain and immobility. I always had homemade soup every day of my life made with bone broth and I never had more than 22% body fat. Not having consumed any animal products has been absolutely detrimental to my health and my body fat has increased as far as 30%. The amount of cysts on both of my ovaries are 25 times larger than what a healthy over he should be.
Looking back, I started having symptoms in high school. No, I wasn’t fat yet, so that’s not what started it. My mother told me to keep track of my periods and observe what normal is for me. Great advice, especially for the 70s, but I didn’t know that I needed more information. I thought it was normal for a period to last 8-10 days because that’s how it always was. I thought needing to wear 2 pads at a time on certain days was normal. I thought 30-35 cycles was not normal for others but, since it was that way from my first period on, it was my normal. So, when doctors asked if my period was normal, I said yes. I didn’t know that getting a hair or 2 on my face was a problem; it happens to a lot of women so I just plucked them out. Of course, it started out with 1 hair in a mole and then 2, 3, 5... now I pluck daily and can’t keep up with them. I can’t take any hormones bc I had cancer. This isn’t about feeling sorry for myself, I have been blessed in so many ways, this is about being open and sharing so that you or your loved ones don’t end up being 51, no children and no hope for having a family.
Love this video! I've already been on the evening primrose oil, chia, Vitex, spearmint tea, Tumeric, clary sage and try to avoid sugar as much as I can. My Pms is better and the hair on my face has lessened.
Vitex messed me up. It made my symptoms worse. I had both low estrogen and progesterone, and Vitex lowered the estrogen even more. I was aging years in weeks. Maca, however, is an adaptogen and will help everything. It is important to understand the exact hormonal imbalance, and unfortunately, traditional doctors aren't willing to work hard to identify the issue. Also, DHEA, like mentioned, will help lower cortisol so the other hormones can rise.
Great video! In my practice, I've found one of the most effective ways to raise progesterone naturally and help my PCOS patients get pregnant is to balance their hypothalamus.
Love your videos and advises Dr Axe! Following your posts on Facebook. Indeed, food is medicine, I have endometriosis and I got rid of my ovarian chocolate cyst which was 6 cm big naturally! And the symptoms of endometriosis are milder now, and slowly fading away with every passing month. I even decided to share my video, in hopes that it would help other women. All the things you have mentioned here are very true, especially when it comes to stress!
I love u Dr Axe I love how u look to diet and natural solutions instead of medication first which most doctors push meds first they do.! Its refreshing to hear a Dr basically say ur health is up to u its in ur hands that's a good feeling. God bless & as always great mssg. :)
i watch from Australia. love your videos they are so interesting n educational I'm learning so much from them and putting some of your advice on practice. Thank you so much. God bless you
You are AWESOME! I just love you! Thank you for helping educate others! I recently came across your channel and have watched a couple of videos! You break down the info so it is easy to understand. Thank you again!😘
Alot of women suffer from PCOS many undiagnosed. I appreciate your input and know this video has been very informative. I drink smoothies daily so I will add a few things you mentioned.
Hi Dr. Josh! This video was really useful and interesting! I have PCOS and I find that there are not lots of people that speak about this issue even though lots of us suffer from it. Thank you very much for those tips! I'll try and see if they work for me! Have a nice day! All the best, Claudia
Hey Dr.Axe I want to say that you have helped me through so much. Even my Herbologist swears by you hahaha. But if it wasnt for either of you I wouldnt be back to my healthy happy self. And now I have started my own channel to help other women like me get through thick and thin with PCOS and other issues like Hypothyroidism. ^.^
From other sources I gained similar information as this video, and I DID got my ovulation and eventually got pregnant too!! He does goes too fast trough the info, there are certain was how to practise these, but that is probably because people don't have patience. But really amazing information:D
I wish he had talked more about excess Testosterone and how to lower it. He only really talks about Estrogen and Progesterone. And yes, Progesterone will lower Testosterone but I'm talking about specifically targeting and lowering the Testosterone. PCOS affects people differently and some people have issues with high Testosterone and need to raise Estrogen.
HI DR AXE HOW YOU DOING, I HAVE CYSTS AND FIBROIDS AN NODUALS , TO, SO, THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION DR AXE THANK YOU SO MUCH I HOPE IT HELP LOTS OF WOMEN LIKE ME. BE WELL, AND HAVE A NICE DAY
I've been diagnosed with PCOS recently, though I don't have any cysts and have never had irregular periods. I don't have insulin resistance either, just excess androgens and subsequently some hirsuitism. The diagnosis has been kind of surprising as I do not have any problems with my weight (have fallen below the healthy BMI range since my diagnosis, even), insulin, and already am vegan + a relatively clean eater. I brought up the fact that I don't really fit the criteria to my obgyn, but she's adamant it's PCOS--I asked her what I could do to try to get rid of it, and she essentially told me it was for life and put me on birth control. I still feel conflicted about this as I'm quite young, don't necessarily want to be on birth control, and can't help but feel that PCOS is being...over or perhaps misdiagnosed to people like me who might not necessarily have it? But, of course I don't know.
a mess you should try and ask for metformin. Due to pcos and insulin resistance, we are more prone to getting diabetes and it will help with our sugar levels and help regulate your period. I’ve used birth control since I was 15 due to hormonal imbalances. I even became anemic bc I bled heavily for 3 months straight soaking every super plus tampon. I lost so much blood!! After seeing more than 5 ob/gyn I finally got one to prescribe me metformin and it has helped a lot
I recently made a video about ovarian cysts, give it a watch it might help you understand it better and work on healing it yourself, without needing any kind of herbs or supplements.
If your birth control treatment has much progesterone in it, this will help your condition much. When ready to get pregnant, just stop the treatment 6 months before ready, if its the pill.
I have never been heavier than 52 kg my whole life but always had pcos. And struggling with recurrent misscarriage :( Now I removed processed sugar and carbs from my diet and waiting and praying for the good outcome. I don’t know how long will it take to repair my system though.
Thanks Dr. Axe for this information! I am also doing a Daniel's fast at the moment and it is amazing! I can't believe how my face clears of acne. So happy with the results. Thanks for sharing these knowledge!
Thanks for that Dr Axe! I'm talking from Auckland, New Zealand, and I would like to know if Brown rice and Basmati rice have low sugar to be consumed by PCOS people, please.
Don’t eat white basmati rice - buy the whole brown basmati rice or regular brown rice - and don’t fry in commercial vegetable oils - they are toxic for you- especially, having POOS or inflammatory conditions.
Hi Nancy! I was watching the video and saw your comment and comments of other ladies, I also have endometriosis and I had a chocolate ovarian cyst (endometrioma) which was 6 cm and I got rid of it naturally. As for endometriosis my symptoms are way more manageable now, I have shared a video describing how i achieved and you will also be able to see the ultra sound results showing the cyst shrank
Thank you for posting real advice.. the doctors just say theres nothing you can do but wait and see if it gets bad enough for surgery. I have been doing a lot of my own research but it has come back again :(
Hi, I really enjoy your videos and find them very informative. I recently heard that fibroids are made up of collagen. Is it ok for me to consume bone broth with collagen or should I avoid it?
Hey! How I don't consumer refined sugars/carbs but I am worried about fruits. Should I be avoiding afternoon smoothies? Typically I 'll do fruits+vegan protein powder and rice/almond milk.
I have nothing better to do then watch your channel . I have learn sooooo much becasue of your info. You are 100% accurate when u talk about progesterone I heard the same thing from a doc that talks about the damage of a tubal ligation. So thank you very much I do eat soups and avocados but now I wil get the rest of the things you mention !
Why are you going to stress over something that might not even happen? That might not even change? That might have no fixing? Not referring to getting pregnant but in general! I mean, you stressing won't fix things! What I tell myself is, if something has no remedy, me stressing won't change that. However, I will get all the physical illnesses related to stress. The main thing will be your body not working properly because you're under stress. How can your body focus on getting pregnant? If it's too worried trying to deal with stress.
I purchase all my herbs and oils from Mountain Rose Herbs and encapsulate my own capsules with some herbs. Vitex is one herb I have taken almost every day for the last few months mostly for menstrual cramps and it works so well that I have not had to take anymore analgesics for menstrual cramps since then. I also drink Rapsberry leaf tea during my menstrual cycle and it is wonderful as well.
Human Being hi. Greetings. Could you let me know which supplements other than vitex are you taking and the dosage. Looking forward for your reply sis. Since I want to be pregnant since long and looking out for solutions. Thanks.
I wish every doctor taught in this way
Always had an interest in Naturopathic Medicine. Would love to be an ND.
Absolutely!! ❤🕊❤🕊❤
PCOS and it's symptoms literally cause emotional stress!!
True
Quite literally. I never had anxiety before now I do and there are no added stressors on my life.
I just found out I have PCOS and yes, I’ve been trying for years to figure out why I have so much anxiety and stress for no reason
soprano 84 I’m just now learning how to deal with the ebb & flow (no pun intended) of my cycle. When I have energy, I use that to my advantage to tackle my “to do” list and work out. When I’m hitting the lows, I go into my self care routine. It’s still a work in progress, but I wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self to chart out my cycle.
this explains why i have anxiety and ocd
Finally! A video that tells me point blank how and why foods can help with pcos. Not just a "don't eat" list. Actual sound advice. THANK YOU!
Did it work
Great advice, although I think Dr Josh Axe left out the main support for pcos - exercise - it boosts insulin sensitivity, increases endorphins, regulates hormones and obviously losing weight. Speaking from having pcos myself if I slack in exercise my body begins to suffer. All these points are definatley spot on but I do think regular exercise is essential with pcos.
High fat diets block your insulin receptors and increases insulin resistance.
Emma Silcock... Exercise also reduces stress...
Emma Silcock its important to know to not overdo it though. go at a good pace, don't dive in head first. this can cause the body to go in a hyper-stressed state which can do more harm than good.
If you want to get rid of your ovarian cysts fast then I recommend you visit this website here: MootCure. info
Great point. I'm ready to start back working out. I gained over 70lbs & it's so crazy. PCOS sucks so bad.
If someone would pay my bills and allow me to stay home all day my stress would be gone.
Agreed (same story)
Do yoga and go to church
Haha. Absolutely. Its easy to say dont take stress. But difficult to apply
Right
Go on a fast. It will make you calm afterward. It's the only thing that worked for me. Research autophagy.
Thank you so much for this. I was just diagnosed with a 4.2 cm ovarian cyst and have started taking these steps to naturally reset my body. I hope this helps!
Madm plz update what's your condition now is it resolved or not ?
4.5cm cyst back in April diagnosed 😢😢
Any update?
@@IAmHisBeloved5I went for ultrasound and now it’s called complex so I have to see OB gynecologist
@@Adelina24244 the worse feeling is the pain.
I just had abother ovarian cyst rupture. They just diagnosed it yesterday after I have been struggling with this for over 7 months. Thank you so much for this video, I will definitely be changing my diet. I refuse to go on birth control again after it made me so depressed for two years.
Bless you, hope you are doing well 🙏
Just drink fresh orange juice ApV + raw garlic for a week and it will be gone. I did it unbelievable
Thank you for talking about this. I'm 19 and i was diagnosed last year in feb with PCOS and wasn't informed about insulin resistant or about eating healthily. I didn't think it was serious since the doctor didn't provide me with much information since i'm not overweight (140lbs & 5ft5) and my cycle isn't as irregular as most PCOS sufferers. they just kept mentioning the pill (which i wasn't keen on using & i'm still not) i started researching more about PCOS towards the end of last year and found out how sever it could get and how it could cause infertility which frightened me and i honestly became so upset. I'm honestly so grateful for this video Dr. Jose Axe. This is exactly what i needed. Could you please do a video on the type of exercise and weightloss methods which would be best for for people with PCSO. i've been trying to loose weight but its really hard to do so with PCOS. i've heard some HIIT exercises aren't good for PCOS sufferers since it causes stress on the body. Again i would like to say thank you for making this video. i really appreciate it.
Anti King what is the HIIT workout?
Rodnina Hallgren high interval/intensity workout . Its not true tho i have pcos and it actually helped me..i guess everyone is different
Kamila M. same with me. i have bilateral ovarian cysts and after changing my diet and doing hiit 3-4 times a week, both cysts become small and i lose weight since i was overweight.
OMG THIS IS ALL ME TOO INCLUDING THE WEIGHT AND EVERYTHING
@@rodninahallgren search INSANITY, this is the best HIIT ever!
Thank you so much for this! I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after 3 years of going to the doctors and being told it was just stress. I'm not overweight, but II have irregular and very painful periods, hirsuitism, constant fatigue, hormonal acne...and androgenic alopecia. The alopecia is the worst symptom for me..it has affected my self esteem a lot, but at least now I know there's a way to fix it!
Did u follow this? Any updates
?
I know Axe touched on this but the best thing you can do is to stop eating processed food and start making your own meals. I know it's time-consuming but perhaps it's time to make cooking a family event just like it used to be in the past.
If you want to get rid of your ovarian cysts fast then I recommend you visit this website here: MootCure. info
Michael Reyes
But you also have to watch what you buy at the store, even as you prepare your own meals.
Do all this...always have and still have pcos!
I have always eaten cooked food and home made meals because in my country and family it is an general tradition. And here I am with hormonal issues 30 years latter.
What a Blessing you are Dr. Josh Axe! You are Truly GOD Sent! You gave Hope to women suffering from PCOS & Ovarian cyst. With your Very Valuable Medical Advice finally we can heal ourselves naturally saving us from resorting to expensive surgery. Thank you very much, GOD BLESS U!
I just love how Dr. Axe looks at all possible treatments and supplements to support a healthy body. You are absolutely awesome!
I'm sooo glad you mentioned sugar first. I knew there had to be some type of correlation bc Every single time I eat a cookie, have a sweet drink, any type of refined sugar products I have soo much pain!!! I still have sugar but it's mostly from fruits and honestly I try not to eat too much of that either. But I believe stress has been the biggest issue for me.
Best doctor ever
Thanks so much for your positive feedback, Ray!
@@drjoshaxe Hello Doctor, will this work for men with epididmyal cyst?
@@drjoshaxeThank you so much, for sharing this video' s have a nice day.?
This issue touch my heart.. my 19 year old .. studying to become a neonatal nurse.. who loves babies.. my sweet girl.. thank for your advised! . We will fight back!! 🙏🏽
So crazy. I never had cyst, ever. I’m 45 and I started taking care of my dad 2 years ago and he developed dementia and when he passed away I finally had this new fullness in my belly checked out which also made me go tot he bathroom more and sure enough cyst. Thanks for your video, I’m looking for ways to shrink and prevent, your video gives me hope.
How r u feeling ?
Did ur cyst go away. ?
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my teens. I am NEVER overweight, and I used to run 1km since the age of 6 every day until 14, and then 2km until 18. My BMI has always been around 20-22 since the day I knew what it means. Now I am 26, and I go to the gym 3 times a week and I don't work in a sit-down environment. I wake up at 7am and go to bed at 11pm. I eat 5 portions of veg and fruits every day for years, and I eat a lot of healthy lean meat as well. My work stress is manageable. My boyfriend and I would spend nights watching movies, going out for a romantic dinner, or drive away during the weekends. I love gardening and I also grow lots of veg in my garden... I live a very happy life without much financial burden. Tell me, what should I do more to have my period back again?
People are like: you have PCOS, you must eat an unhealthy diet, have excessive stress, overweight, or just generally living unhealthily. I don't fit into any of those categories. My menstrual cycle was normal after 18 for many years! I almost forgot what it felt like to have PCOS. And suddenly, it came back again... No explanation. I didn't change my diet, or life style.
Consult to a hamoeopathaic physician
I have pcos and I Take Inositol for managing ovulation. Also took apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoonn before sleep
Any help so far?
@@ohagwuolivia6992 yes. Vinegar and inositol
Best informative video I've watched on PCOS. I Have cut sugar and processed or simple carbs out of my diet (except fruit) one week ago. I feel so much better already, better focus, better clarity, less inflamation, I feel happier, my anxiety has gone way down and I lost 10 lbs. I hadn't watched this before making those changes, but I wanted to learn more about what was the best diet for PCOS and this was very helpful for feeling like I'm heading in the right direction. Also I used to have headaches and has seemed to go away.
I just want to say.. I have a lot of respect for Doctor Axe and the other health professionals/enthusiasts I follow for doing this research and presenting it to us so simply. Otherwise we wouldn't hear of these simple life adjustments we can make to be happy and healthy ( doctors will not and do not tell us this). I can't believe I had waited so long to find out how delicious and healing my health journey could be. The stigma revolving around eating right and exercise needs to stop because I feel to a certain extent the world would be a lot better if everyone met their body's needs.
Dr. Axe has helped out more on this video to explain how to heal my PCOS problem more thoroughly than my gynecologist here in Texas who didn't really explained what PCOS was. She just told me to diet, exercise cause I was too fat & just gave me a sheet of paper what PCOS was, and told me to take birth controls to control my acne & balance my hormones. When truth is, I tried the birth controls and it didn't work for me. I went back with my gynecologist again. And gave me different birth controls. Which STILL didn't work for me. It would make me break out more, be more emotional stress, no period, etc. I stopped going to that gynecologist because I felt that she didn't do a good job and was taking advantage of my good health insurance. So, now seeing this video I'm going to use the tips and see if it works. I'm so glad I found this video, thank you Dr. Axe!! 🙏🏻
Kim Sanchez was this doctor in north Texas. Because I was told the same thing. I have hormonal issues facial hair, trouble losing weight, cyst, period pain, and other embarrassing symptoms of pcos and tea does help.
Don't take the pills they give off terrible side effects including the increase of vaginal infection like yeast I have had PCOS over 4 years now so trust me natural is best
I too was on birth control pills for 4 years...no improvement at all . Then I got into homeopathy and it worked..My cysts are no longer there but yes i get my periods on time. TRY HOMEOPATHY ..
E. Bennu I’m sorry I just saw your comment :/ no ma’am here in Houston TX. But same here!! Just know you’re not alone 🙏🏼
positivity2402 thank you soo much for your comment!!! ❤️ I’m gonna look into that. Ladies y’all should too ❤️ just know we’re in this together 🙏🏼
It is also helpful to weight train. Adding muscle increases the number of insulin receptors which helps with insulin resistance.
I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer in Feb. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer the next werk; both of our cancer were caused by estrogen dominance due to low progesterone.
Thanks for this! I was recently diagnosed w PCOS. I started whole30 last week and already feel amazing!
I got PCOS and I always come back to this video. Best doc ever!
I would love to hear about how to treat PCOS in women like myself who don’t fit nearly any of the stereotypical symptoms of PCOS. I don’t have insulin issues, I don’t have weight issues, and my hormone levels are the exact opposite of what 90% of patients with PCOS. I live a very very healthy life with very little stress, yet, I have severe PCOS.
Agreed! I wish they would address this because Not everyone fits the stereotype.
We might not be aware that what we're eating includes gmo. Either meat or plant based with steroids and all that harmful chemicals.
Do you live in the goiter belt?
this video is gonna save my life , this ovarian cyst is causing me major lower back and hip pain
its not breaking down your proteins and amino acids.
thank you so much.. I kept strugling with acnes along with my jawline, gain and lost weight. regular doctor just made me consuming drugs instead off explain the roots. Turns out it's hormonal imbalance
‘Period repair manual’ is a great book on this topic. Talks about the whole range and best supplements for it.
How do I get the book?
Please, please do a video on Endometriosis!!!
Styletrends4 exactly I am also suffering from endometriosis
I've been searching everywhere for information on endometriosis about curing it and no such luck, all I'm seeing is balancing the hormones and removing excess estrogen. I'd like a video on tips for minimizing an endometrial cyst naturally without surgery. I've done some things naturally that have drastically helped with the pain but honestly if you don't continue the plan to a T ,the issues come back. I think managing endometriosis is more a permanent life style change, and people shy away from giving information bcuz it's extremely difficult to manage. if I have any great improvement with my lifestyle change I'll update you. But somethings I did to minimize the symptoms was consuming chia, flax and pumpkin seeds , I'm taking maca root, drastically minimizing my gluten intake, eating more nuts, eliminating soy, minimizing my intake of meats because in my country it's difficult to get organic meats and even diary. I eliminated diary because I have no organic source here, so I drink almond milk, I also took tumeric to help with inflammation. I also exercised daily for the two months I did that I had absolutely no pain (and trust me my monthly pains were as if my pelvic region was being hammered) I felt healthier and I lost some weight. So from my short lived method I know it can be managed, but I need info on reducing the cyst and of course endometrial cysts are more complex.
Endometriosis and adenomyosis are believed to be caused by too much estrogen in relation to progesterone. Balancing hormones can alibi ate symptoms.
*alleviate
Hi ladies! I was watching the video and saw your comments, I also have endometriosis and I had a chocolate ovarian cyst (endometrioma) which was 6 cm and I got rid of it naturally. As for endometriosis my symptoms are way more manageable now, I have shared a video describing how i achieved and you will also be able to see the ultra sound results showing the cyst shrank
Super excellent information! I've had sage on my grocery list and my shopper refuses to buy any of the spices or animal products. I've been deathly ill for three years now not even able to get out of the bed due to excruciating pain and immobility. I always had homemade soup every day of my life made with bone broth and I never had more than 22% body fat. Not having consumed any animal products has been absolutely detrimental to my health and my body fat has increased as far as 30%. The amount of cysts on both of my ovaries are 25 times larger than what a healthy over he should be.
Looking back, I started having symptoms in high school. No, I wasn’t fat yet, so that’s not what started it. My mother told me to keep track of my periods and observe what normal is for me. Great advice, especially for the 70s, but I didn’t know that I needed more information. I thought it was normal for a period to last 8-10 days because that’s how it always was. I thought needing to wear 2 pads at a time on certain days was normal. I thought 30-35 cycles was not normal for others but, since it was that way from my first period on, it was my normal. So, when doctors asked if my period was normal, I said yes. I didn’t know that getting a hair or 2 on my face was a problem; it happens to a lot of women so I just plucked them out. Of course, it started out with 1 hair in a mole and then 2, 3, 5... now I pluck daily and can’t keep up with them. I can’t take any hormones bc I had cancer. This isn’t about feeling sorry for myself, I have been blessed in so many ways, this is about being open and sharing so that you or your loved ones don’t end up being 51, no children and no hope for having a family.
it's normal... I love you for the way you share your life.... everyone has her own story
Love you and I know Jesus loves you more. If only you could get to know him more, ask for his help and he will not fail you. Amen
May you be comforted on all sides
Love this video! I've already been on the evening primrose oil, chia, Vitex, spearmint tea, Tumeric, clary sage and try to avoid sugar as much as I can. My Pms is better and the hair on my face has lessened.
I'm going to do this by the hair on my face sucks
Could you please mention the diet chart pleaseeeee. I terribly need it. Im soon gonna get married. Please..God bless you !
Jackie Cali did it help with your fertility?
Jackie Cali Girl help !! Mzcocobean94
Vitex is great.
Vitex messed me up. It made my symptoms worse. I had both low estrogen and progesterone, and Vitex lowered the estrogen even more. I was aging years in weeks. Maca, however, is an adaptogen and will help everything. It is important to understand the exact hormonal imbalance, and unfortunately, traditional doctors aren't willing to work hard to identify the issue. Also, DHEA, like mentioned, will help lower cortisol so the other hormones can rise.
Great video! In my practice, I've found one of the most effective ways to raise progesterone naturally and help my PCOS patients get pregnant is to balance their hypothalamus.
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP Hello, what would balancing your hypothalamus entail?
How do you increase progesterone naturally?
@@stephanniemarrero4057 did you ever find out?
I'm sharing this with my friends and family. Thanks for this amazing video. May God Bless you. Waiting for more videos like this.
Doctor Axe and Doctor Oz are my heroes!!! Just shared to my friend who struggles with this! And just shared on facebook!
Love your videos and advises Dr Axe! Following your posts on Facebook. Indeed, food is medicine, I have endometriosis and I got rid of my ovarian chocolate cyst which was 6 cm big naturally! And the symptoms of endometriosis are milder now, and slowly fading away with every passing month. I even decided to share my video, in hopes that it would help other women. All the things you have mentioned here are very true, especially when it comes to stress!
Please tell me what you used in ur treatment
@@claraoyie6615 Hi Clara, kindly check the video uploaded here, so that it is easier :) Click on my name and you should land on my channel
Please can u help me what you did
Hi am from Africa, I was diagnosed with pcos too. Am changing my diet too.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you Dr Josh please l have ovarian cyst but I don’t want to do surgery please what can I do please tell me what I do thanks
Try castor oil pack treatment
Thank you so much I was diagnosed with pcos a few weeks ago.Facial hair really lowers my self esteem.Thank you so much
I love u Dr Axe I love how u look to diet and natural solutions instead of medication first which most doctors push meds first they do.! Its refreshing to hear a Dr basically say ur health is up to u its in ur hands that's a good feeling. God bless & as always great mssg. :)
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i really like listening to Dr Josh Axe his health advice help bring healing in my body.
Dr Axe! We love you! You are God sent! Thank you for dedicating your life to us!,,
Im almost 29 and since being diagnosed with PCOS 5+ years Ive been on the Pill,and would REALLY like to get off it, and treat naturally.
If you are going to take birth control - I found years ago the Nuva Ring was gentle - dr put me on it to prevent ovarian cancer which my mom had.
i watch from Australia.
love your videos they are so interesting n educational I'm learning so much from them and putting some of your advice on practice. Thank you so much. God bless you
Thanks Dr Axe my daughter just had a episode of pain n had to go to the ER I send right to her thanks 🙏🏿
You are AWESOME! I just love you! Thank you for helping educate others!
I recently came across your channel and have watched a couple of videos! You break down the info so it is easy to understand.
Thank you again!😘
Alot of women suffer from PCOS many undiagnosed. I appreciate your input and know this video has been very informative. I drink smoothies daily so I will add a few things you mentioned.
Organic spearmint tea tea also helps pcos
And green tea also..
Does it help with hirsutism?
Amber Willis yes it does
Great video! So glad I stumbled upon this!
Contact DR RORPOPOR HERBAL ON TH-cam and get cured totally 💯
Hi Dr. Josh! This video was really useful and interesting! I have PCOS and I find that there are not lots of people that speak about this issue even though lots of us suffer from it. Thank you very much for those tips! I'll try and see if they work for me!
Have a nice day!
All the best,
Claudia
You are always so passionate about your topics.
Amazing information thank you josh 👏🏼
Wonderful explanation doctor 👌🏻
Hey Dr.Axe I want to say that you have helped me through so much. Even my Herbologist swears by you hahaha. But if it wasnt for either of you I wouldnt be back to my healthy happy self. And now I have started my own channel to help other women like me get through thick and thin with PCOS and other issues like Hypothyroidism. ^.^
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I appreciate the advice to also emotionally get healthy and approach a church leader! God bless you!
Jarima Kook yes
Thank you for sharing some great information!
@leighannvlogs this is who I watch for my migraines, just noticed this video.
Thank you Dr Axe... your information is wonderful and healing!! Your awesome :)
From other sources I gained similar information as this video, and I DID got my ovulation and eventually got pregnant too!! He does goes too fast trough the info, there are certain was how to practise these, but that is probably because people don't have patience. But really amazing information:D
Thank you Dr.
Really informative.some of suggestions are hard to reach.(am from Kerala, India)
I wish he had talked more about excess Testosterone and how to lower it. He only really talks about Estrogen and Progesterone. And yes, Progesterone will lower Testosterone but I'm talking about specifically targeting and lowering the Testosterone. PCOS affects people differently and some people have issues with high Testosterone and need to raise Estrogen.
HI DR AXE HOW YOU DOING, I HAVE CYSTS AND FIBROIDS AN NODUALS , TO, SO,
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION DR AXE THANK YOU SO MUCH I HOPE IT HELP LOTS OF WOMEN LIKE ME. BE WELL, AND HAVE A NICE DAY
thanks dr josh axe i am suffering from irregular periods and this vedio helped me a lot to understand pcos
I've been diagnosed with PCOS recently, though I don't have any cysts and have never had irregular periods. I don't have insulin resistance either, just excess androgens and subsequently some hirsuitism. The diagnosis has been kind of surprising as I do not have any problems with my weight (have fallen below the healthy BMI range since my diagnosis, even), insulin, and already am vegan + a relatively clean eater. I brought up the fact that I don't really fit the criteria to my obgyn, but she's adamant it's PCOS--I asked her what I could do to try to get rid of it, and she essentially told me it was for life and put me on birth control. I still feel conflicted about this as I'm quite young, don't necessarily want to be on birth control, and can't help but feel that PCOS is being...over or perhaps misdiagnosed to people like me who might not necessarily have it? But, of course I don't know.
a mess Google flaxseed. If you grind 1 to 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and put it in water and drink it everyday it will reduce the testosterone by 89%!
a mess you should try and ask for metformin. Due to pcos and insulin resistance, we are more prone to getting diabetes and it will help with our sugar levels and help regulate your period. I’ve used birth control since I was 15 due to hormonal imbalances. I even became anemic bc I bled heavily for 3 months straight soaking every super plus tampon. I lost so much blood!! After seeing more than 5 ob/gyn I finally got one to prescribe me metformin and it has helped a lot
I recently made a video about ovarian cysts, give it a watch it might help you understand it better and work on healing it yourself, without needing any kind of herbs or supplements.
If your birth control treatment has much progesterone in it, this will help your condition much. When ready to get pregnant, just stop the treatment 6 months before ready, if its the pill.
a mess, hirsuitism can be just genetic,
I have never been heavier than 52 kg my whole life but always had pcos. And struggling with recurrent misscarriage :( Now I removed processed sugar and carbs from my diet and waiting and praying for the good outcome. I don’t know how long will it take to repair my system though.
Kimber Bauer so.. did that helped you?
Thank u i needed this pcos is so hard to live with. Im on a vegan diet now
How is it workibg for u ?
More on essential oils please 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Thanks Dr. Axe for this information! I am also doing a Daniel's fast at the moment and it is amazing! I can't believe how my face clears of acne. So happy with the results. Thanks for sharing these knowledge!
Excellent information!!!! Thanks.
What about PCOS creat hair problems too like facial hair or body hair nd all what’s the treatment for this hair issue?
Please make video on this
Laser Hair removal works great!
Gratitude!!! What sugar replacement is recommended, if any
Thanks for that Dr Axe!
I'm talking from Auckland, New Zealand, and I would like to know if Brown rice and Basmati rice have low sugar to be consumed by PCOS people, please.
wild rice and quinao is best
Don’t eat white basmati rice - buy the whole brown basmati rice or regular brown rice - and don’t fry in commercial vegetable oils - they are toxic for you- especially, having POOS or inflammatory conditions.
This is great advice! Do you have any insight on fibroids? Thank you so much!
@Drea G there's a video on how to get rid of ovarian cysts naturally by a TH-camr called Brown Yogi Girl. Maybe this might help. Be Blessed
Can do a video for endometriosis please
Hi Nancy! I was watching the video and saw your comment and comments of other ladies, I also have endometriosis and I had a chocolate ovarian cyst (endometrioma) which was 6 cm and I got rid of it naturally. As for endometriosis my symptoms are way more manageable now, I have shared a video describing how i achieved and you will also be able to see the ultra sound results showing the cyst shrank
If you want to get rid of your ovarian cysts fast then I recommend you visit this website here: MootCure. info
See Dr John Bergman's channel for natural info on endometriosis
And fibroids?
Thank you for posting real advice.. the doctors just say theres nothing you can do but wait and see if it gets bad enough for surgery. I have been doing a lot of my own research but it has come back again :(
I love bone broth and coconut oil. I love sage but never thought of getting the essential oil sage.
Coconut water is fine but coconut oil is very bad for the body in which it is high in saturated fat, not mono or polysat fat
R u a dr ?
This video is very helpful ❤
Hi, I really enjoy your videos and find them very informative. I recently heard that fibroids are made up of collagen. Is it ok for me to consume bone broth with collagen or should I avoid it?
Dr Axe! Thank you so much! All your videos are very informative! looking forward to more... from nancee Singapore
PLEASE DO VIDEOS ON fibroids!!!!!
Nisha Ni iodine 👍🏻
Doctors must have taught this to patient to be aware on what not to eat to avoid this pcos and cyst
Hi dr axe can you do a video on desolving fibroids naturally please looking forward to seeing it tks alot need help
Hey! How I don't consumer refined sugars/carbs but I am worried about fruits. Should I be avoiding afternoon smoothies? Typically I 'll do fruits+vegan protein powder and rice/almond milk.
Did u have a cust
@@michellequezada6787 Yes
Thank you great info ❤❤
I have nothing better to do then watch your channel .
I have learn sooooo much becasue of your info.
You are 100% accurate when u talk about progesterone I heard the same thing from a doc that talks about the damage of a tubal ligation.
So thank you very much I do eat soups and avocados but now I wil get the rest of the things you mention !
Thank you Dr.Axe for your videos
Is rice okay ? Does it have to be brown rice too ? 🤔
AyeMina brown rice is better. It doesnt shoot up your sugar and you do not need as much as you would usually eat with white rice.
How about black rice?
Wonderful video. Will this help with uterine fibroids also?
wow, you are AMAZING! thank you..
Thank u for sharing Doc❤
Eliminate emotionally stress... haha plz . So much easier said then done.
😢pray for me
😢pray for me
Why are you going to stress over something that might not even happen? That might not even change? That might have no fixing? Not referring to getting pregnant but in general! I mean, you stressing won't fix things! What I tell myself is, if something has no remedy, me stressing won't change that. However, I will get all the physical illnesses related to stress. The main thing will be your body not working properly because you're under stress. How can your body focus on getting pregnant? If it's too worried trying to deal with stress.
Hi guys. You know what, we can not eliminate stress in our life but just take lil time to pause and meditate. ☺️
Right
I suffer from pcos. Thanks doc.
I purchase all my herbs and oils from Mountain Rose Herbs and encapsulate my own capsules with some herbs. Vitex is one herb I have taken almost every day for the last few months mostly for menstrual cramps and it works so well that I have not had to take anymore analgesics for menstrual cramps since then. I also drink Rapsberry leaf tea during my menstrual cycle and it is wonderful as well.
Human Being hi. Greetings. Could you let me know which supplements other than vitex are you taking and the dosage. Looking forward for your reply sis. Since I want to be pregnant since long and looking out for solutions. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Dr Axe, I like how you have a summary at the end. Bless you :)
The herbal remedies I got from Dr iyaremoses on TH-cam was indeed helpful, I finally got rid of PCOS.
Just found your Chanel loving it. Going through my changes and trying to eat healthy . Love cooking so it makes it easier!!
thanks, plz give advice on histamine intolerance
Excellent info ! Thanks
So it possible cyst cause hormone imbalance.
I believe it is more the other way round ! The hormone imbalance creates the cyst.