Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, Insulin Resistance (IR), and sex hormones all share a complex relationship that, to date, modern medicine has yet to completely understand. At their most basic, they connect through the hormones of the body—and through an imbalance in these hormones that can ... Views: 1458
Do you ever feel bombarded with messages from the media telling you that "xyz" food is bad for you? One day eggs are good for you, the next day they are bad for your heart. You need to eat more spinach, less fat, more protein, less sugar... So what's the bottom line? It all boils down to the ... Views: 1335
Women with PCOS are frequently told to go on "low carb" diets to lose weight and manage health issues related to weight gain.
I receive emails from distressed women who have no clue whether or not to eat carbs, which ones are good and bad, and how to live this limiting lifestyle (especially ... Views: 845
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After six months of blood work and doctor visits to an OBGYN, an MD, and an Endocrinologist, I had nearly given up hope of discovering what was truly wrong with me.
Let's go back to September of the previous year (2007), in ... Views: 851