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Nov 2022
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Ayurvedic Treatment of PCOS with Vaidya ...

Colette Kent
About this episode

Vaidya Kamya Pillai is a specialist in Ayurveda, with more than a decade of clinical experience. Coming from a family of teachers and healers, it has always been a calling as well as a privilege for her to choose this noble profession and serve the community. She believes in helping her clients through creative practical tools using the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga.

Colette chats with Vaidya Kamya about the common endocrine disorder, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They discuss the following:

  • What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
  • PCOS symptoms and the doshas.
  • The samprapti or progression of PCOS.
  • Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS.
  • How Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle guidelines can help to pacify imbalances and prevent the progression of dis-ease.

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