If you are in any grocery store or restaurant, chances are you are going to overhear people talking about diets. There’s the vegan diet, paleo diet, low-carb diet, Atkins, Weight Watchers, and so many more. But lately we seem to…
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You’re Not Alone– Celebrities with Endometriosis
If you ever feel like you’re the only one struggling with Endometriosis, read on. These celebrities with Endometriosis have come forward to share their experiences. Daisy Ridley: Daisy, star of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Star Wars: Read More…
The Importance of Nutrition for Ladies with PCOS and Insulin Resistance
When we eat food, our body breaks it down into glucose (which is a simple sugar). In order for this glucose to be used by our body, the pancreas creates insulin. The insulin helps our body pull the glucose out…
The Hormonal Imbalance Behind PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that affects approximately 10 million women around the world. Although it stems from a hormonal imbalance symptoms can be difficult to pin point, especially for general practitioners and family doctors who Read More…
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS, PCOD) Symptoms & Treatment
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (also commonly called Polycystic Ovarian Diasease, abbreviated as PCOS or PCOD) encompasses a wide spectrum of symptoms. Just like Endometriosis or Interstitial Cystitis, women who are affected by this disease can suffer Read More…
PCOS Overview and Symptoms
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine system* disorder that affects the ovaries and sex hormones of women. It is estimated that between 5 and 10% of women are affected in the United States alone, and many are not diagnosed…
Warning Signs of PCOS in Teen Girls
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a chronic condition that will affect a woman for the entire course of her life (until menopause or removal of ovaries). Oftentimes we see warning signs in young girls who become diagnosed with…
Additional Health Risks for Women with PCOS
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the result of too much testosterone being produced in a woman’s ovaries. The hormonal imbalance causes a disruption of the menstrual cycle and can lead to unwanted side effects like excessive weight gain, acne, Read…
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Androgens and their role in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disease that shows up in many areas of a woman’s body. Although doctors don’t know exactly what causes it, they do know that women with PCOS have higher levels of androgens in their…
Pelvic Pain and Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a medical practice where needles are placed into the skin in order to relieve pain, treat disease, or provide emotional well-being to patients. Developed thousands of years ago in China, acupuncture revolves around the idea of “qi.” Read…