Nikki Warren, an Australian fertility naturopath and medical herbalist is one of the eight to 13 percent of women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She shares her tips for successfully living with PCOS, and for increasing fertility.
- Eat a diet with plenty of protein and good fats and low in carbohydrates.
- Eat organically as much as possible, especially meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables.
- Avoid plastic. Drink from a glass or glass water bottle and avoid plastic wrap and containers.
- Drink 2-3 litres of filtered water daily.
- Eliminate soft drinks and other sugary foods such as lollies and biscuits.
- Add cinnamon to smoothies or protein shakes to help stabilise blood sugar.
- Reduce alcohol to an occasional treat or better still, eliminate altogether.
- Quit drinking coffee and switch to tea instead.
- Drink herbal teas instead of caffeinated drinks. Try licorice tea or spearmint tea.
- Learn all you can about eating low GI foods and lowering the glycaemic index of your meal by food combining.
- Take a high-quality multivitamin such as NaturoBest’s Preconception Multi for Women, along with a calcium and magnesium supplement such as
Calcium & Magnesium Plus K2 & D3.
- Have blood tests every three months with a fertility naturopath, herbalist, or nutritionist to monitor your progress.
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