Natural Treatment for PCOS

Sufferers of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome will often consider a natural treatment for PCOS. For some this may be because they have previously used or always been open to alternative medicine, but for most it is because conventional medicine just doesn't seem to have the answers they are seeking.

Natural treatments (or complementary therapies or alternative therapies) are also aften called holistic medicine because they aim to treat the person/patient as a "Whole", mind, body and spirit, and to understand everything that is going on with that person.

Some areas of natural treatment practice you may wish to consult, who take that holistic approach, include:

Kinesiology

Kinesiologists use muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body and discover what the body needs for healing. They may utilize various other complementary therapies when working with a patient including nutrition, acupressure, affirmations and flower remedies. There are many branches of kinesiology and you should seek out a practitioner who has followed a thorough course (I consult with a systematic kinesiologist) in their field and is accredited by a respected school or organisation.

Herbalism

As the name suggests, Herbalists use herbs and medicinal plants to treat a patient, seeking to treat the underlying cause of any disease or illness (in this case PCOS) with an aim to also prevent further disease and help the body to heal itself. Herbal medicine is safe and effective when prescribed by a fully qualified herbal practitioner (do not self-medicate as many herbs can have strong and unexpected effects, especially in combination).

Homeopathy

This holistic system is based on the theory of treating "like with like". i.e. using highly diluted natural substances that if given in stronger doses to a healthy person would produce the symptoms you are experiencing. It is a very subtle and gentle therapy and probably the only one that cannot be practised in conjunction with any prescription drugs. Again, choose your practitioner wisely.

For more information on PCOS visit the PCOS Matters website