It’s understandable that as you get older, your body is going to endure changes.
I started experiencing low self-esteem as a result and was no longer as social as I once had been.
I wanted to take these symptoms head-on, so I decided to drag myself to the doctor.
Then, my doctor discovered close to a dozen cysts on my ovaries.
I was quickly diagnosed withPCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
I began asking questions: How did this happen?
Was it something I did?
And finally, what can I do?
I was told there was little I could do and that this would stay with me for life.
My doctor recommended I go onbirth controland begin hormone therapy.
I decided to work with my body instead of controlling it.
With this disheartening news, I made the decision to take my health into my own hands.
I never went on birth control.
I decided to work with my body instead of controlling it.
I started listening to my body and altered my diet, eating foodsrich in ironand magnesium.
After four months, I went back to my doctor and was officially undiagnosed with PCOS.
I had no cysts on my ovaries, my hormones were balanced, and my periods were regular!
What did he say?
Some people just get lucky.
Well, that’s not how I saw it.
I am now 24 years old and have stuck to this new lifestyle.
That does not necessarily mean that your diet needs to be fullyplant-basedor vegan.
I found I really loved how I felt eating this way.
Andcacaois a good source of iron and magnesium, two minerals women can be deficient in.
I recommend eating at least one vegetable a day that contains high levels of iron.
I added in supplements
Ensuring your body has the proper vitamins is vital to healing.
In particular, I foundzinc2,evening primrose oil,ashwagandhaand amultivitaminto be helpful in my health journey.
Talk to your health care practitioner about what supplements you should consider.
What’s the point of going to the gym if you hate every minute of it?
These days, I lovebarre class,Pilates,yoga,walking, paddle boarding, andbike riding.
