Hormone imbalances can be tiresome. PCOS can make you sleepless, tired, moody and irritable.
I remember what I used to be like. Many years ago, I ate box cereal for lunch because it would give me that, albeit temporary, pick-me-up. It worked… until the 3-4 pm slump. It felt like being dropped into a deep chasm, and trying to claw my way back to somewhere near level required all my effort.
I now rarely eat box cereal at all. And my energy levels are fine. No 3 pm slump at all.
So what can you do to help boost your energy and improve your mood?
- Substitute meats, gluten, and dairy products with highly nutritious sources like fresh fish, free-range eggs, nuts, seeds, organic fruits and vegetables, gluten-free whole grains, and legumes. This significantly reduces the levels of excess testosterone in your body. When you bring your wayward testosterone under control, you not only lessen excessive hair growth over time, but you also improve your chances of being happy and overcoming your PCOS.
- Exercising and practising Oriental moving meditation techniques, such as yoga, Tai Chi, or Qi Gong, will help you balance your energy. Practising yoga and Meditation will also help you deal with stress and negative emotions. Exercise produces ‘happy hormones’ that both boost positive emotion and a healthy body image. Exercise also helps to improve insulin sensitivity and decrease cravings.
- Cut down on processed and sugary foods, such as bread, cakes, pasta, sweets, and baked goods. The lack of fibre and nutrients, plus sugar, unhealthy fats, additives and preservatives, causes a myriad of problems, from oestrogen dominance (one culprit behind a ‘grouchy’ you), to insulin resistance, gut issues and cravings.
- Cut down on your coffee and alcohol, and give up smoking. These adversely affect your health and fertility, your ability to heal, detoxify and de-stress.
- Your food may not be providing your body with all the nutrients it requires. When it comes to your emotional and psychological health, ensuring a steady supply of nutrients is also essential. Supplements like theanine will help you relax and help improve brain alertness and sharpness. This can be taken as an inexpensive supplement, but it is also found in green tea. B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, and calcium are also essential for calming crabbiness.
Go on. Give it a go. What have you got to lose?
From PCOS to perfect health, with love,
Dr. Rebecca Harwin
The PCOS Expert
Chiropractor & Bestselling Author of
Conquer Your PCOS Naturally
www.ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com
P.S. If you’d like a copy of my bestselling book, Conquer Your PCOS Naturally, it’s available on Amazon.
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