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Irregular periods, together with obesity point to the possibility that you are suffering from PCOS. Read a patient's story of what symptoms can be present, how patient may have to carry out several investigations and unless proper guidance is received, patient may loose lot of time: http://health.groups.
yahoo.com/group/ayurvedaonline/message/10084 HOme remedies which try to reduce insulin resistance, the main factor driving PCOS are: soak 1 tsp fenugreek seeds overnight in a cup of water, drink this water first thing empty stomach next morning. Lick 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (twig, not bark) in 1 tsp honey, when beginning the meal.
You may also add 2 black pepper seeds to this mixture. Apply castor oil to below navel pelvis area and apply hot fomentation for 30 minutes, at least 5 days a week. Eliminate refined sugar, soft carbs, bakery, dairy, omega-6 dominant fatty acids (Soya, Sunflower, Safflower, cotton seed, corn oils) and adopt flaxseed oil or extra virgin olive oil in diet. Sugar cravings will reduce if you use honey, jaggery instead. Increase green salad, green leafy veggies, fresh farm fruits in diet. Fasting with one meal consisting of fruits only will help. Papaya seeds powder licked in honey also helps. Papaya fruit also helps. Ovenight soaked 4 dates and 2 almond seeds eaten at brek fast time will be useful. Pranayama and certain Tibetan breathing techniques also help reduce central obesity, but these techniques must be learnt from the Guru.
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