I wish more doctors would be honest about this and tell #cysters to #ditchthepill. #Repost from @drjolenebrighten with @regram.app ... Did you know that blood sugar and insulin imbalances + inflammation are at the root of PCOS? These imbalances leads to hormonal symptoms like weight gain, acne, irregular periods, hair loss, and infertility. . When women are given the pill for PCOS it only addresses the hormones, not the root cause. And while those symptoms are being masked, conditions like heart disease and diabetes continue to develop. And you know what else contributes to heart disease and diabetes? The pill. 😦 . There's now evidence suggesting an imbalance in gut flora may also be driving PCOS. Guess what messes with your microbiota (good gut bugs)? The pill. 😮 Now that isn't to say taking the pill causes PCOS. Nope. But it is to say that if you already have a condition that puts you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, is inflammatory and bacterial dysbiosis may be involved then maybe your best option ISN'T a pill that does that too. . How can you love those good gut bugs up and reduce inflammation? ✔Eat fiber rich food: fresh ground flax seeds, leafy greens, celery, avocados, and artichokes. ✔Eat whole turmeric, turmeric powder, and drink turmeric tea. ✔Include ginger in your diet in soups, stir fries and teas. ✔Include variety in your diet and avoid eating the same foods every day. ✔Make sure to eat healthy fats and proteins with your meals. . Treating PCOS requires a holistic approach. Giving the pill to treat symptoms is a disservice.👊🏻💥 . If you've been given the pill for symptoms then please grab my Birth Control Quick Start Guide (☝🏼link in profile @drjolenebrighten) and learn how you can start supporting your body today!💖 . In the guide I provide you with diet and lifestyle tips to transition easily off the pill, protect yourself while you're on it and get your hormones back in check.












