Sudden weight gain? Irregular menstrual cycle? Excess facial and/or body hair? Depression? Heavy flow during periods? Anxiety? Sleep disorder?
The above mentioned symptoms are found in many women of this era and when diagnosed PCOS or PCOD(polycystic ovarian diseases) is what is being mentioned in the reports with a few medicine(Generally birth control pills) prescribed by the doctors . The question raised by many is
⚫"Why PCOD or PCOS occurs?"
⚫"How to treat it?"
⚫"Are medicines the only solution?"
Medicine in the form of injections or tablets though prescribed by an expert is not always a solution.
WHAT IS PCOD OR PCOS??
Ovaries produce a large number of follicles (egg). Each egg is surrounded by a sack that produces a hormone called Androgens ( Male sex hormone,such as testosterone). These Androgens are supposed to get converted into Estrogen(primary female sex hormones,Its responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive systems) through an enzyme called Aromatase cytochrome p450.
When this particular enzyme Aromatase cytochrome p450 is blocked due to a chemical called Glyphosate the number of Androgens shoot up.
This causes an imbalance in the hormones and leads to all the problems mentioned above.
CAUSES OF PCOS OR PCOD
1) The chemical Glyphosate that blocks the conversion of Androgens into Estrogens is present in many of the GMO foods.
GMO: Stands for genetically modified organisms and in any organism whose genetic material has been restructured using genetic engineering techniques. Its commonly being used to create crops that are resistant to certain pests and certain environmental conditions.
A diet consisting of organic raw fruits and vegetables can help reduce Glyphosate.
2)The second cause is the spike of Insulin(caused due to high intake of sugars). When Insulin ( a hormone produced in the Pancreas , which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood) Rises another hormone called IGF-1 (Insulin like growth factor 1) also Spikes up and this converts into androgen and creates an imbalance between the androgen and estrogen.
3) Its not only the ovaries or the insulin resistance that spikes the androgen Count ,
It is also the Adrenal gland which releases the hormone called Androgen when the body is under stress , is also responsible.
Adrenal gland : A pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys.
HOW WEIGHT TRAINING CAN SOLVE THE PCOD OR PCOS PROBLEMS
One of the major cause of PCOD is spike in insulin( insulin resistance ) Progressive resistance training can solve majority of this problem.
Progressive resistance training increase the size of our muscle and can enhance the ability to manage glucose.
Muscles are one of the body's main consumers of glucose. Growing muscles through strength training helps keep your sugar levels at a healthy stage.
Progressive resistance training would increase the amount of testosterone(male sex hormone) in a woman is a BIG MYTH , Natures law can never be broken , a womens testosterone ratio is a fraction compared to a man .
Strength training helps to reduce Androgen hormone which is higher in a PCOS or PCOD case.
Medicines are not always a good option . Lifting weights in a proper way and a good diet is. So the next time PCOD or PCOS is diagnosed , it's time you take control of your hormones.
The above mentioned symptoms are found in many women of this era and when diagnosed PCOS or PCOD(polycystic ovarian diseases) is what is being mentioned in the reports with a few medicine(Generally birth control pills) prescribed by the doctors . The question raised by many is
⚫"Why PCOD or PCOS occurs?"
⚫"How to treat it?"
⚫"Are medicines the only solution?"
Medicine in the form of injections or tablets though prescribed by an expert is not always a solution.
WHAT IS PCOD OR PCOS??
Ovaries produce a large number of follicles (egg). Each egg is surrounded by a sack that produces a hormone called Androgens ( Male sex hormone,such as testosterone). These Androgens are supposed to get converted into Estrogen(primary female sex hormones,Its responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive systems) through an enzyme called Aromatase cytochrome p450.
When this particular enzyme Aromatase cytochrome p450 is blocked due to a chemical called Glyphosate the number of Androgens shoot up.
This causes an imbalance in the hormones and leads to all the problems mentioned above.
CAUSES OF PCOS OR PCOD
1) The chemical Glyphosate that blocks the conversion of Androgens into Estrogens is present in many of the GMO foods.
GMO: Stands for genetically modified organisms and in any organism whose genetic material has been restructured using genetic engineering techniques. Its commonly being used to create crops that are resistant to certain pests and certain environmental conditions.
A diet consisting of organic raw fruits and vegetables can help reduce Glyphosate.
2)The second cause is the spike of Insulin(caused due to high intake of sugars). When Insulin ( a hormone produced in the Pancreas , which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood) Rises another hormone called IGF-1 (Insulin like growth factor 1) also Spikes up and this converts into androgen and creates an imbalance between the androgen and estrogen.
3) Its not only the ovaries or the insulin resistance that spikes the androgen Count ,
It is also the Adrenal gland which releases the hormone called Androgen when the body is under stress , is also responsible.
Adrenal gland : A pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys.
HOW WEIGHT TRAINING CAN SOLVE THE PCOD OR PCOS PROBLEMS
One of the major cause of PCOD is spike in insulin( insulin resistance ) Progressive resistance training can solve majority of this problem.
Progressive resistance training increase the size of our muscle and can enhance the ability to manage glucose.
Muscles are one of the body's main consumers of glucose. Growing muscles through strength training helps keep your sugar levels at a healthy stage.
Progressive resistance training would increase the amount of testosterone(male sex hormone) in a woman is a BIG MYTH , Natures law can never be broken , a womens testosterone ratio is a fraction compared to a man .
Strength training helps to reduce Androgen hormone which is higher in a PCOS or PCOD case.
Medicines are not always a good option . Lifting weights in a proper way and a good diet is. So the next time PCOD or PCOS is diagnosed , it's time you take control of your hormones.
There are so many misconceptions surrounding Pcos and it is a widely accepted belief that only hormone treatment can alleviate the issue. Since it has become so pervasive , young girls should be taught the benefits of resistance training . Good read !
ReplyDeleteYes absolutely agreed ma'am.
DeleteHey Anisa ..the artical explained in a very simple words how to deal with the PCOD was really helpful and seems to be more efficient way of dealing with the problem then taking a tablet ..which could cause side effects ...I agree on this..the artical was very beneficial..keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot shaan.😊
DeleteGood and informative read Anisah! Every fact you have stated is so damn true. You are my Gym Guru!
ReplyDeleteMy personal experience with PCOD and how Anisah's weight training helped me cure it:
I have been struggling with PCOD since my 10th grade. The problem aggravated as time progressed. Now, I am 28. And in the last five years, I got my periods only twice or thrice an year. In 2016, I had my period only once in the entire year.
Reasons being - sedentary lifestyle, outside and junk food, having food at irregular timings, no exercise. This lead to major depression to an extent that I did not step out of my house for more than an year.
From 49 kgs, I went straight to 67. Heavy mood swings, inability to work, laziness, lack of interest in everything, all leading to low self esteem, emotional instability and much stress. The fact that my periods weren't regular added to the stress and it deepend my PCOD condition. This is a loop and I got badly stuck in it. I started taking medication for depression instead of treating the root cause. And the dosage was pretty high. This was my condition for almost 5 years.
Five months back, with great difficulty, I managed to push myself to workout. I approached Lateef's Gym and started training under Anisah. This woman turned me around completely. She said she would get me onto weight training. I had no idea what that meant, though she explained it to me, but I had agreed immediately as I was desperate to hit a gym. Now, I am so glad I went for it. Within just three months of training, my menstrual cycle was back on track and I was surprised when I got my period the next month on the bang on same date! It is such a pleasure to see yourself getting better and fit.
Weight training and a good diet full of veggies and fruits as suggested by Anisah helped me lose all the flab and mass. My weight reduced and my hormones were responding well. I started to get healthier. I could see my body come back to beautiful shape. My muscles got stronger. I could see my calves, biceps and quadriceps getting beautifully toned. My skin started to glow. My mind feels so fresh. The best part, I had automatically stopped consuming pills for depression and hormonal imbalance. It has been more than three months now that I had not taken any pills. All of them went into trash and trust me, it feels so good.
Anisah's weight training literally turned my whole lifestyle around. Kudos to you woman!
I recommend each and every one of you, especially those who have problems like PCOD and depression, to go for weight training wherever you are. This is the only medicine.
Thanks a lot Monica. Its a pleasure training you. Happy for you. Its you who has put in all the effort.💕
Deletegood to see you bringing so much change in someone's life.
DeleteThanks a lot dipika😊
DeleteVery informative!! Honestly I have never read such a good explanation on pcod before!!
ReplyDeleteHi! This is very helpful, thank you.I started weight training, could you tell me what diet is good to control PCOD? Vindhya.
ReplyDeleteYou can mail me on fatimaanisah96@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteShowcasing good knowledge Keep it up, 😊😇
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