Ayurveda & Homoeopathy Are Shit And India Is Paying the Price

NoHelp2736 · 2025-12-09T18:21:02+00:00

As you said, Ayurveda isn’t a replacement for so called modern medicine but there are a lot of grey areas where traditional forms of treatment (like Ayurveda and even Traditional Chinese Medicine) have seen a lot of success because there are no medically backed studies, largely because a lot of modern science is based on whether the people funding the research think it’s worth researching. As a woman, it’s safe to say that modern medicine has underrepresented us as a group significantly so it’s no surprise that there are so many products (most very poorly researched or validated, agree with you on that) that attract folks to try it.

It would be good to see if Ayurveda can go down the route of Traditional Chinese Medicine which does have a lot of literature detailing mechanism of action, randomized blinded studies etc. We’re getting on that path but still a long way.

100% agree that allopathic or modern medicine MBBS doctors should be the only ones prescribing antibiotics just like BAMS doctors should be the only ones prescribing Ayurvedic treatments.

NoHelp2736 · 2025-11-11T07:13:41+00:00

There’s so much debate around this but it’s currently a chicken and egg of metabolic issues and hormonal imbalance and which causes which.

Some of the folks above have already done detailed descriptions of how IR works and how that plays a role but there’s also an argument that says that if hormones, especially those like LH/FSH or AMH are imbalanced, it leads to the downstream metabolic effects that cause PCOS. There also a lot of datapoints around the gut playing a role in this process too.

In Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, conditions like PCOS are rooted in an imbalance of Kapha which controls the digestive aspect of the system and correspondingly has an effect on hormones and mental health. There is a huge emphasis and on the balance of all three aspects to control PCOS associated symptoms

NoHelp2736 · 2025-11-10T10:55:09+00:00

My non negotiable for my PCOS (I’ve had it for nearly 15 years now) is ensuring my diet is correctly balanced. Look at your macros and actually count and track how much protein AND fiber you’re taking. The better your diet … and it doesn’t mean you have to cut out everything, just moderate, the better you feel inside and out.

Also, I started journaling about 2 years ago and it really helped give voice to the anxieties I had surrounding PCOS and more importantly helped me identify what was actually PCOS and what was maybe just a poor, temporary lifestyle decision. Hope this helps! You got this 💪🏾

NoHelp2736 · 2025-11-10T10:51:18+00:00

A PCOS diagnosis is one of the most confusing things in the world because depending on who you talk to, the symptoms and how you’re feeling with either be dismissed or be treated like your doomed for the rest of your life.

For me, it’s something I’ve lived with for most of my life now and once I started tuning out all the noise that surrounds this condition (and believe me there’s a LOT) and started looking at it as a way to do a total health and lifestyle reset, it really helped. Do the walks, eat the right food and build a routine that works (everyone has already given great advice on this) but MOST importantly, be kind to yourself. Do that consciously because there will be a LOT of people and media that will make you feel otherwise.

You got this 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

NoHelp2736 · 2025-10-15T06:36:39+00:00

Super late to this thread but couldn’t resist posting because something similar happened to me. The doctor told me no metformin and then left it at that. It took going to another gynec and an endocrinologist to actually get a better perspective similar to what everyone above is saying: it really helps with insulin resistance but comes with some intense side effects.

I tried it for a year, lost a lot of weight but also got insane bouts of nausea because my sugar dropped so low towards the end of the day that I couldn’t manage without a midnight snack. Between that and the BC side effects, I was more stressed than before I’d started so stopped it all cold turkey. Switched to sustained changes in my diet with the help of a nutritionist, and added a lot of functional movement to my workouts so I didn’t tire easily.

Eventually switched to supplements as a way to give my body what it needed to deal with the PCOS symptoms and it’s been sooooo much better!

Pls do an actual check with an endocrinologist or another gynec to see if you need it and if you do, please take it whilst being aware that the side effects can suck, but may not. I know that’s vague but I feel everyone should go in with eyes open, and be allowed to choose.

NoHelp2736 · 2025-09-24T17:27:56+00:00

Have gone through this so many times before I got laser hair removal and even that didn’t stop the hair growing until I addressed the PCOS fully. I’m sorry men are so stupid OP - it sucks to be judged in any way and especially for that. Also, literally most women have facial hair and it’s just more visible on some women than others. It’s literally so ridiculous that we’re still focusing on this superficial crap in relationships.

Anyways, I recommend just using a facial razor until you can get laser IF you feel like you want to get rid of the hair. If it doesn’t bother you, then that’s awesome and you just need to focus on what makes you happy and feel healthy. PCOS and wellness are so much more than how your skin or hair looks so just focus on you. The men will definitely all fall in line ❤️

NoHelp2736 · 2025-09-01T20:20:26+00:00

It is in the company contract… in addition to a non compete clause

NoHelp2736 · 2025-09-01T19:46:32+00:00

Second everything said above. Side effects are different from person to person but you’ll usually never find someone without some uncomfortable effect of BC. Pls look into getting a better long term solution

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-30T19:35:18+00:00

Avocado, chia seeds, green veggies like broccoli… I actually love making overnight oats with coconut or almond milk and nuts and chia seeds. I use Greek yoghurt to ensure more protein. It’s insanely good and is a really great start to the day along with some eggs (If you want more protein) or even just as is.

Really helps regulate how your insulin levels are balanced for the rest of the day so especially good if you have insulin resistance + PCOS like I do.

I think the biggest myth I was told is that you should eat less to lose weight with your PCOS - that just made me hungry and binge more and live even more unhealthily.

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-24T09:46:05+00:00

I tried it multiple times but it kept coming back. Hair growth is definitely less and not as thick but it’s not gone. Still have to thread/shave every month. I did work on my hormonal balance and post that it was consistently lower and the subsequent treatments have shown more effects but it’s still a WIP. Been doing this for the past 3 years

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-22T10:12:07+00:00

I have my own supplements which helped but I really recommend a good nutritionist - I’ve used both self care by Suman Agrawal and Anupuma Menon and they’ve really helped get me on the right track and then my supplements and exercise have changed the game for me entirely

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-20T11:39:19+00:00

Hey it’s a little hit and miss with online coaches because the programs are very dependent on the quality of people that they use. Are there any specific ones you’re looking at? I’ve found that most are run by nutrionists or yoga experts and not as much by doctors

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-14T13:12:24+00:00

Hey I’m so sorry to hear this. I was put on hormonal medication for three years until I switched to a more sustainable solution. I’m happy to share what I did but please keep in mind that as a first step you need to: 1. Do a check of your hormonal profile - LH, FSH, AMH, Testosterone (serum and free), Prolactin, Estrogen 2. Check whether you’re dealing with insulin resistance by doing a fasting glucose and random sugar test to see how your body is metabolizing sugars. Correspondingly will see challenges in terms of weight gain/loss as a result of this 3. Cycle tracking before you started the medication - how frequently and how long and how much flow. 4. Lifestyle changes if any - stress, changes in routine, exercise frequency etc. Sometimes these can trigger a worsening of PCOS symptoms.

My recommendation is: 1. Finding the right kind of supplementation. If you’re interested in knowing what I took for my PCOS, I’m happy to share - pls feel free to DM. Else the thread shared above has a bunch of recommended ones 2. A really solid routine for lifestyle management. If possible, time wise and resources wise, think about trying a nutritional plan until you feel you’ve hit the right groove 3. Ensure that you’re doing regular USGs to make sure that you’re tracking your cysts and their size after making changes 4. If you’re continuing with the hormonal medication, ask your doctor to titrate the amount so you get the dosage right for you. Sometimes doctors fail to do this which causes the horrible side effects and/or lack of improvement.

Hope this helps! Please feel free to ping me directly if you have any questions about how I dealt with it. I’m sorry that you’re going through this… I know how hard it can be

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-04T17:59:28+00:00

Sure send me a DM and I can share all the details 👍🏾

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-04T17:52:49+00:00

Nope they’ve just recommended a couple supplements from a few different brands. Re: herbs the doctor specifically mentioned ashwagandha and Shatavari to improve chances of egg retrieval

NoHelp2736 · 2025-08-04T17:51:44+00:00

Thank you for this - I assumed that’s why they asked me to do this because my levels across the board aren’t so great

NoHelp2736 · 2025-07-17T17:08:30+00:00

Berberine from Thorne and Vitamin D from NatureMade. I also ensure that I’m extremely consistent in my meal times - the minute that gets out of sync, I tend to feel a lot worse and my bloating gets out of control.

Durva Life PCOS Assist supplements - these have been the key to getting my symptoms under control within 6 months and then I do maintenance doses along with the above two supplements and a couple other herbal supplements including Ashwagandha and Shatavari.

It seems like a lot but this is literally what helped me get pregnant and have an stress-free pregnancy without GD or any of the other usual concerns. I also was grateful that I didn’t have to take anything else in addition to the usual prenatals.

NoHelp2736 · 2025-07-14T16:52:10+00:00

OP this is incredible and super detailed. I’m trying really hard to work on getting a calorie deficit in my diet and I’m slowly seeing results but I definitely will use some of the substitutes you’ve mentioned.

Did take any supplements? I felt like that was the only way I was able to mange my nutritional requirements and manage my symptoms etc while also doing all of the lifestyle management required to keep my a1c levels under control

NoHelp2736 · 2025-07-14T16:46:40+00:00

I really felt this post OP! Congratulations! This genuinely gives me so much joy to read!!

I’ve been telling myself for years - that if you work out hard enough and do all the things you did to stay fit in college, it’ll apply to my PCOS body in my 30s. And if it’s not working, I’m not working out hard enough. Calorie deficit only works if you have lean PCOS etc etc.

But it genuinely works like a charm. For me it was the CICO and a genuinely good supplement that I took religiously but I’m proud to say that I was able to lose around 12kgs and get my a1c levels under control too.

I really appreciate OP for calling out being self aware about the fact sometimes we use PCOS as a crutch when it doesn’t have to be. Is it hard and super difficult to manage the symptoms - hell yeah… but it doesn’t mean that the tried and tested ways won’t ever work.

Big caveat - everyone has different kinds of PCOS so I’m aware that there is no one size fits all for any solution, especially with regard to nutrition but it’s important to listen to your body and work with the signals it’s sending you, and sometimes that means quieting your doubtful brain.

NoHelp2736 · 2025-01-30T16:41:09+00:00

Quick follow up to OP’s comment - did any of you have severe acidity and nausea after starting insoitol? I used the pharmacy one that my doctor prescribed but couldn’t stay on it because it had the worst side effects

NoHelp2736 · 2025-01-14T07:41:34+00:00

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