Natural PCOS Solutions Blog
This blog gives you:
- Answers to your questions about PCOS, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, weight loss, hirsutism, hair loss, infertility, acne, hyperinsulinsm, hormone imbalances, and more.
- Natural ways to deal with PCOS, including nutritional supplements, lifestyle, and dietary tips.
- Holistic physician's analysis and review of relevant health issues and alternative medicine treatment options.
- Immediate access to new in-depth feature articles and updated information posted to this site.
- The latest research on polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.
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Feb 3, 2012
PCOS-Acne-Cancer-Dairy Link?
Dartmouth Medical School has reported a possible causal link between consumption of dairy products and acne and breast cancer risk.
A big issue in PCOS is the over-abundant production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which is a biologically active form of testosterone that is more powerful than testosterone itself.
Milk contains a substance called 5alpha-pregnanedione (5alpha-P). 5-alpha-P is a direct precursor to DHT. 5-alpha-P also appears to make your cells more sensitive to estrogen, which increases the risk of any estrogen sensitive-disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, breast cancer, reproductive cancers, fibroids and changes in any organ or cell that has estrogen receptors.
DHT is known to be a causal factor in acne, hirsutism (unwanted hair growth), and hair loss.
In addition, dairy products may be problematic because they contain a growth stimulant called 'insulin-like growth factor-1" (IGF-1), or consumption of dairy causes the body to produce more IGF-1. IGF-1 has been identified as a contributor to PCOS.
Cow's milk is designed to make baby cows grow fast. This is not what you want to be consuming, especially as an adult. Think about it. Humans are the only species on the planet that consume the milk of another species after we reach adulthood. Does that make sense to you?
Milk and products made from milk are loaded with hormones and other compounds that are not helpful if you want to reduce your symptoms.
The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility e-book has a detailed chapter about dairy products. If you have this e-book, take a look at that chapter.
Jan 26, 2012
I Want a Baby - Losing Weight May Help?
After reading the above stories I am inspired to lose the weight. I am from the Caribbean. At the age of eighteen I too was diagnosed with hormonal imbalance.
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Jan 26, 2012
Recommendation for PCOS Doctor?
Hello, I was a senior in high school and still had no idea what a period felt like. My family doctor every year said that at my age it was normal.
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Jan 25, 2012
Is PCOS Bad for Your Brain?
PCOS News: Inositol does it yet again! Is PCOS bad for your brain? 2 easy, quick tricks to curb your appetite and lose weight.
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Jan 25, 2012
Lymphatic Massage Helped My PCOS
Thank you for this website. This resource has helped me find ways to help myself and start managing my PCOS. I was getting very discouraged and beating
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Jan 20, 2012
Special Fat Effective in Treating Depression
If you have PCOS, depression may be something that you're concerned about. Here's something that may help.
EPA is a type of fat found primarily in marine creatures such as fish. Could it help to relieve depression?
Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute examined all the medical studies about EPA and depression between 1960 and 2010.
Based on their review of these studies, they concluded that EPA is effective in relieving depression. EPA is commonly available in fish oil capsules, along with DHA, which is another type of beneficial fat.
Interestingly, however, the researchers discovered that EPA/DHA capsules in the studies that contained less than 60% EPA were ineffective. Those with more than 60% EPA were effective.
So the capsules that are mostly EPA appear to be the most effective. The daily dose of EPA in the studies ranged from 200 to 2,200 mg.
Here is an example of a high-quality, pure EPA/DHA concentrate that contains 60% EPA, the ratio needed for effectiveness according to this research.
EPA/DHA is also useful for other problems associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, such as weight, insulin resistance, and especially chronic inflammation.
Jan 18, 2012
Skinny with PCOS
My daughter has always been skinny, and yet she does suffers with PCOS, since the age of 18. Everywhere I look, the problem refers to overweight women.
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Jan 17, 2012
Zinc for Acne, Hirsutism, Hair Loss?
If you suffer from PCOS, your skin and hair follicles may have too much DHT.
The male hormone testosterone is converted by an enzyme into a more powerful dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It's the DHT that plays a strong role in acne, unwanted hair growth and hair loss.
So if you can reduce the production of DHT, you can reduce these problems.
One way to reduce DHT production is to lower the activity of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme that makes DHT possible.
Saw palmetto is the most well-known nutritional supplement for suppressing 5-alpha reductase.
We recently came across an old but interesting study from the Necker-Enfants-Malades Hospital in Paris. They studied skin cells that were exposed to testosterone.
They found that zinc acted as a "potent inhibitor" of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme.
So, besides saw palmetto, it appears that zinc is a nutrient that can help you with controlling skin problems caused by too much DHT: acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth in unwanted places.
However, we don't recommend taking large quantities of zinc because doing so may induce a copper deficiency. A good multi-vitamin/mineral should provide you with the zinc you need, assuming you are not consuming a junk food diet that is deficient in zinc.
This is an example of a high-quality multi-vitamin/mineral containing highly absorbable zinc.
Jan 15, 2012
My PCOS Pregnancy Success Story
I am very happy to share my success story with you. Am 30years old and I have been suffering from PCOS for 16 years i.e., since my 1st period. When
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Jan 13, 2012
Miracle Baby - What I Did
Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS and Insulin resistance in 2005. I gained about 17kg in 6 months. I became depressed because of the snide remarks of the
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Jan 9, 2012
PCOS: A Hidden Major Cause of Is Revealed
PCOS News: A hidden major cause of PCOS revealed. Is there a link between vitamin B12, thyroid disorders and infertility? How to celebrate life!
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Jan 5, 2012
I Have the Answer to PCOS
I'm a lifer! I'm 43 years old and have known I have PCOS since before my 16th birthday. Irregular periods, weight gain, excess hair on my face and
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Jan 5, 2012
The #1 Killer of Women
Breast cancer is not the #1 killer of women.
Heart disease is.
This is important to understand because women with PCOS have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than other women do.
Secondly, medical research has revealed that polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with a greater tendency for blot clotting. This can happen regardless of whether you are lean or overweight. Unnecessary blot clots can present a health risk. They can get stuck in your blood vessels and interfere with blood circulation.
And there's more to the story, if you're taking birth control pills to treat your symptoms.
Most birth control pills increase a woman's tendency to form blood clots.
In other words, you already have an increased risk of clotting. You add to that risk when you take birth control pills. So don't think that taking birth control pills is going to magically solve all your problems, without any risk at all.
It's always wise to fully and carefully think about any medication that is prescribed to you. Be sure to ask your doctor plenty of questions.
So, is there anything you can personally do to reduce your blood clotting risk, whether or not you're taking the Pill?
This article has some easy tips that will help you reduce your risk of PCOS-related blood clotting.
Jan 3, 2012
Finding New Hope!
Hello, I am 26 years old and I have PCOS. I was diagnosed with PCOS in July '11 (after) receiving news that I had had my (3rd) miscarriage in 2.5 years!
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Dec 31, 2011
The World's Simplest Weight Loss Method
Are you tired of counting calories? Failed with a low-calorie or low-carb diet? Or diet pills? Or maybe something really extreme like the HCG diet?
Here's an inside weight loss tip, based on emerging medical research.
It's water in your food.
Not with your food. IN your food.
Suppose you decide to have for dinner roasted chicken, brown rice and vegetables, accompanied by as much water as you care to drink.
Or, suppose you decide to make chicken soup, consisting of chicken, brown rice, vegetables and water.
You would think that since the components of each meal are identical, their effect on weight loss would also be identical.
Research has proven this is not the case.
The woman who has the chicken soup will lose more weight than the one who has the chicken dinner.
The reasons are not entirely clear, but it appears that you may feel more satiated (full) when the water is in your food, and not as a separate beverage.
Women who have more water in their food lose weight and their waits get smaller.
Besides soups, any food with a high water content is beneficial. For example, most fresh vegetables and fresh fruits have a high water content.
If you focus on increasing the water content of the foods you consume, you may be pleasantly surprised to notice the pounds start to melt away.
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Dec 26, 2011
The Five Essentials for Solving PCOS
PCOS News: The five essentials for solving the PCOS puzzle. What happens to your brain when you meditate? Probiotics helpful for depression, anxiety and acne.
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Dec 18, 2011
Low Vitamin C Intake May Increase the Risk of Belly Fat
Too much belly fat (visceral fat around the abdomen) is a frustrating problem for many women who have PCOS. Maybe a multi-vitamin could help.
In a study from the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, involving 926 women between the ages of 40 and 60 years, low intake of vitamin C and low intake of calcium were found to be associated with an increased risk of abdominal obesity.
As you might expect, the researchers also found that lack of physical activity, depression, and smoking all contributed to increased belly fat.
The finding about vitamin C and calcium was a bit of a surprise. There was a 131% increase in the probability of central fat accumulation in women with low intakes of vitamin C, and a 30% increase among women with low intakes of calcium.
If you have an issue with belly fat, supplemental vitamin C and calcium may aid in your efforts to lose it, especially vitamin C. You can get both of these nutrients in a good multi-vitamin
Dec 16, 2011
Hard work and Perseverance to Achieve what Others Conceive as "Normal"
To any female out there who has suffered from PCOS, just know that you are not alone and it is more common than you think. I know it is a very, very difficult
Dec 14, 2011
PCOS Newsletter Helped Me Become Pregnant
Hi. I have been reading your PCOS newsletter for good 3 years now. I have success story to share. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18. But I
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Dec 14, 2011
A type of helpful birth control for PCOS
Hi everyone, My name is Maria, and I'm about to turn 25 this month. I got my first period when I was 12, and had to wait around 6 months before the second
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Dec 13, 2011
How to Reduce PCOS Symptoms by 5%-69%
PCOS symptoms can be reduced by up to 69% by doing two simple things. How to know if you're at risk for diabetes. New PCOS symptom: anxiety.
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Dec 11, 2011
How Gemma Liberated Herself from PCOS
If you're overweight and depressed about it all, and you can't become pregnant, read Gemma's story.
She was diagnosed with PCOS at age sixteen and told to take birth control pills. She was fat, had acne, and was not happy. She found this to be unacceptable.
By age eighteen, she started to change her life. No longer a couch potato, she signed on with a personal trainer in a gym. She said: "Training made me feel good and I had realized that I was burning fat and getting really fit -- which in turn was making me happy and balanced!"
She went on to become a personal trainer herself and became "Britain's Strongest Woman".
And best of all, she became so physically fit that she was able to conceive and have a beautiful baby boy.
Now, she wants to pass on everything she learned to you. She has written an e-book called "PCOEz" for women who have PCOS. The e-book is your personal fitness program that you can start right away.
Gemma understands what you're going through because she has gone through it herself. Now she wants to help you. "Thanks to excellent training, delicious nutrition and positive thinking, my body is now perfect and I feel absolutely fantastic! I wish for you all -- the same!"
Visit this web page to view Gemma's video of her story, and to get her e-book.
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Dec 9, 2011
After 4 years I finally got my miracle!
I was diagnosed with PCOS in the spring of 2007 (after 6 months of marriage and trying to conceive). I believe that I have actually had PCOS since my
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Dec 8, 2011
Have PCOS? Acupuncture Helps Induce Ovulation and May Help You to Get Pregnant
Have PCOS and having trouble trying to conceive? Acupuncture may help you to induce ovulation, and increase pregnancy rates if you're trying IVF (in-vitro fertilization).
Dec 8, 2011
PCOS and Melatonin
If you're a woman suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome or can't conceive, you've probably heard a lot about various sex hormones being out of balance, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
But there's another hormone that may be out of balance. A hormone that you not have heard of.
It's called 'melatonin'.
It's produced inside your brain when you are asleep in full darkness. It's best known for its role in managing your day-night biorhythm.
But melatonin is important for a bunch of other reasons. For example, it is deeply involved in influencing your ovarian function.
It's well known that women with PCOS tend to have disturbed sleeping patterns. For this reason, you may not be producing enough melatonin.
Consider the importance of getting a better night's sleep, or possibly taking supplemental melatonin, or consulting with your doctor about the advisability of melatonin.
Click here for more about PCOS and melatonin.
Nov 28, 2011
PCOS News: Is Leaky Gut Syndrome making you fat?
PCOS news: Fish oil omega-3s have multiple benefits for women, and help normalize periods. Intestinal permeability is linked to belly fat. New blue laser treatment for acne.
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Nov 16, 2011
PCOS or not PCOS? That's a good question!
Hi there everyone, my name is Annalisa, I'm from Italy and I'm 30 years old. I spent many years in the UK studying and got a degree there in 2006, which
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Nov 16, 2011
Making Progress with Natural PCOS Treatment
I have PCOD from last 3 years. I had gained weight. I had hair on body everywhere. My periods were irregular; I had also insulin. But from 8 months
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Nov 15, 2011
PCOS News: Birth Control Pills Not an Effective Long-term Treatment?
PCOS news: Birth control pills not an effective long-term treatment? Is laughter the best medicine? Does PCOS Disappear when You Get Older? Success story of the week.
Nov 9, 2011
PCOS Miracle
It was a miracle after using this regimen; I had my cycle a week after I took it. I have been experiencing a lot in life depression and symptoms that
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Nov 5, 2011
Struggling with PCOS Again - Need Birth Control Advice
My husband and I have given up trying to have a baby right now. We've decided to wait until I can get healthy. I have recently had Implanon put in
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Nov 5, 2011
Encouraged by the PCOS Health News newsletter
Good morning - I am writing this memo to express my sincere thanks for all of the information that the PCOS Health News newsletter shares monthly. I
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Nov 4, 2011
How I Became Pregnant after Years of PCOS Treatment
I knew something was wrong with my reproductive organs when my periods were 32 days apart, when for others it was just 28 days, and when I started to miss
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Nov 4, 2011
Feeling good and healthy- finally!
I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago. I had two very hard years in which I had a lot of fatigue and insomnia and felt sick a lot of the time.
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Nov 4, 2011
EXCELLENT PCOS book that works
After being told by doctors for 10 years that I could never get pregnant, I was ecstatic to run across the PCOS diet book. Of course, after I read it
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Nov 3, 2011
PCOS Women: Inositol Improves Quality of Your Eggs & Successful Pregnancy
PCOS news: Inositol Improves Quality of Your Eggs. Young Women Are Low in Vitamin D. Do Insulin-Sensitizing Drugs Improve Your Health?
Nov 2, 2011
Inspirational PCOS Success Stories
PCOS news: Inspirational success stories. How to reduce risk of miscarriage.
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Oct 22, 2011
PCOS Suggestons or Cures?
Hello, My name is Candace and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 14 years old. Ever since than my period only come once maybe twice a year. I've
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Oct 20, 2011
Your PCOS Diet Worked for Me, but I Have Vegetarian Concerns
Hi, I bought your book a few years back & followed your diet to the best of my ability and it literally healed my body. My periods came back full force
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Oct 20, 2011
Help with Weight Loss Tips?
I am a 35 year female diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 17. I didn't get my period till after my first child was born. Never had fertility problems (I
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