Ten to twenty percent of women suffer from PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, a common endocrine disorder. It presents as a spectrum condition, with severe cases being overweight and others milder. Treatments include dietary and lifestyle recommendations, herbal and nutritional prescriptions, and natural remedies to improve symptoms. Here are some holistic women's health methods that can be used to improve PCOS symptoms naturally. Reducing inflammatory foods such as: • Gluten-containing grains: While gluten is not an issue for everyone, it can be quite inflammatory for many women, and many report feeling more energetic, less bloated, and more mentally clear after avoiding it. • Diary: Dairy increases IGF-1 and is particularly problematic for PCOS symptoms such as acne and hirsutism. • Alcohol Managing stress Women with PCOS, particularly adrenal-driven PCOS, are frequently susceptible to the effects of stress. High cortisol levels can increase insulin production and worsen PCOS...