PCOS
PCOS and Weight Gain, first steps to lose the PCOS Belly
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one of the leading causes of female infertility. It is also a common problem among women, ranging from 10 to 25% of the female population or 1:10. If you suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, you know...
Top 8 Benefits of Zinc for PCOS and Hormone Health, How to Get It
When you think of Zinc, do you instantly think of cold lozenges? I do. Zinc is everywhere in the cold and flu season. But did you know Zinc is crucial for hundreds of essential functions in the body? It helps...
How to test for Insulin Resistance, 4 ways
Insulin resistance affects nearly all women with PCOS. Some experts say 70% while others would argue it affects all women with PCOS to some degree. You can have insulin resistance and not PCOS. Why is this? No one for sure...
5 Health Benefits of Pumpkin, the third one will surprise you + 3 recipes
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is commonly seen around fall and winter. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, hello. The crisp air and a sweater with a pumpkin spice latte are just magical. Interestingly, a pumpkin is a fruit, it...
Insulin Resistance and PCOS, what you need to know.
A hallmark of PCOS is insulin resistance. All women with PCOS have some degree of insulin resistance, and some have a lot of resistance. Some studies indicate up to 80% of women who are overweight with PCOS have insulin resistance,...