The mental pressure women face today is immense. The pressures and responsibilities of studies, work, commute, household and career. With age, our responsibilities only multiply. Moreover, when we are married and have difficulties conceiving, society (including close relatives and friends) makes fun of our situation instead of giving us genuine support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware of people and situations that stress you out. Keep as far away from them as possible. Reduce your stress by cooking, cleaning, reading, listening to music, going for walks, spending time in nature, or gardening, whatever helps you. Let’s not use junk food, ice cream, chocolate, tea, or coffee to relieve stress. From my experience, these might only provide temporary relief from stress, but they have a ton of side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Eat only when hungry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Previously on PCOD, I mentioned “Never skip breakfast” but I have learned from experience over the past few years that skipping or delaying breakfast until you are hungry is okay. The same topic was covered in a detailed post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid mindless grazing, such as watching the TV and eating snacks as you process information in your mind. Consider eating 2-3 healthy meals a day. You can have a handful of nuts or fruit mid-morning\/evening if feeling hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Limit dairy intake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today’s commercial dairy products contain growth hormones, antibiotics, and other chemicals that are unwelcome. The amount of dairy I consume has decreased greatly, though not to the point of quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paneer, cheese, and other heavy dairy products are not digestible to my body. Apart from coffee and a small bowl of curd, I don’t drink milk or any other dairy products. Take a week without dairy to see what a difference it makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Be active throughout the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all know that exercise is important. Unfortunately, most people (including myself) do not move much after an hour of exercise in the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking to buy groceries and vegetables (rather than ordering online), participating in physical activities (gardening, cleaning, cooking) etc. are some of the ways we can keep ourselves active. The days I am physically active throughout my day, the better I sleep. Otherwise, the days when I am sedentary, my sleep becomes disturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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