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Carbohydrates & Insulin Resistance: Finding a Happy Medium
Over 40, apple-shaped (excess abdominal fat), struggling to lose weight but continuing to gain, battling high blood triglycerides, low HDLs (the good cholesterol) and high blood pressure. nnDo you recognize this woman?nnIf it's not you, you likely know someone who fits this description. It's a profile that goes along with a condition called metabolic syndrome (formerly known as syndrome X). It affects millions of women today, and at its core is insulin resistance. nnDoes Insu
July 30, 2008
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Achieve Healthy Eating And Weight Loss By Changing Your Mind First
Most of us have likely at one time or another resolved to eat better - to cut out all the foods we think we 'shouldn't' be eating. We believe by sheer willpower alone we can 'eat right' to lose weight, improve our health and feel better. But after a few days of this resolve (if we can last that long), we find ourselves reaching for the potato chips or whatever foods we determined to cut out. And because we ate some, well, why not eat more? After all, this is the last time we'
July 28, 2008
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO or PCOS): Definition, Diagnosis & Management
Do you have irregular menstrual periods, sometimes missing cycles and/or experiencing excessive bleeding? If so, you might be one of the estimated 70% of women with irregular menstrual cycles who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO or PCOS) . A hereditary disorder that creates a hormonal imbalance, PCO produces higher than normal levels of male hormones, with results such as: nn irregular periods nn fertility issues nn male pattern hair growth or loss nn acne nn mood change
July 28, 2008