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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A Few Things that Worked for Me (Including Ayurveda, Sleep, Vaniqa)
Hi, I'm sure you all know the shit that goes with PCOS and the shit from going to doctor to doctor, and the shit of spending all your wages on just
PCOS News: Fish Oil and a Successful Pregnancy
PCOS news: Fish oil and a successful pregnancy. Overweight people get less respect from doctors. Healthy young women have polycystic ovaries.
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I'veTried All the Weight Loss Diets. This One Worked for Me!
My PROBLEM - I am a 39 yr old woman who was looking for answers to my weight, PMS, heavy periods, mood swings, fatigue, bloating, and menstrual cycle
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PCOS Risk: Processed Foods May Increase Depression
Depression is a very common symptom of PCOS. If you suffer from both polycystic ovary syndrome and depression, here's some important news.
A new study has shown that processed foods can make you depressed.
In contrast, whole foods can relieve depression.
The University College London in the UK studied 3,486 individuals over a five-year span. They discovered that depression was associated with consumption of a "processed foods" diet (heavily loaded with sweetened desserts, fried food, processed meat, refined grains, high-fat dairy products).
However, the people who consumed "whole foods" (heavily loaded with vegetables, fruits and fish) had much less depression.
It appears that what you eat can influence your mood and whether you feel depressed.
We recommend that you switch over to a diet of whole, fresh foods. If you're looking for a detailed diet of such foods, this PCOS diet book may interest you.
Chanda's Baby
The pictures of the other babies on your website, born to mothers with PCOS is one of the biggest inspirations I had to keep motivated to fight for my
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Almonds vs. Complex Carbohydrates for PCOS-Related Weight Loss
If you have a challenge with controlling your weight, do you avoid eating nuts because they are so fattening?
If so, this research may interest you.
A recent study at the City of Hope National Medical Center examined 32 individuals who consumed a low-calorie diet with 84 grams per day of almonds, resulting in a diet that was 39% fat and 32% carbohydrate, compared with 33 people who consumed a low-calorie diet consisting of 18% fat and 53% complex carbohydrate. The two diets were equivalent calories and protein.
In other words, one group of people ate a high fat diet (including almonds). The other group ate a low-fat diet.
So what happened?
Surprisingly, the diet supplemented with almonds was associated with greater reductions in weight/body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, total body water and systolic blood pressure.
There was a 62% greater reduction in weight/body mass index, 50% greater reduction in waist circumference, and a 56% greater reduction in fat mass seen in the almond low-calorie diet compared with the complex carbohydrate low-calorie diet.
What's interesting in this small study is that the amount of protein was the same; only the relative proportion of complex carbohydrate was reduced and replaced with fat.
If you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you may have found it quite difficult to lose weight. Although this condition is partially caused by disordered hormones, you can make helpful modifications to your diet.
In moderation, raw nuts and seeds are excellent sources of nutrition and provide helpful essential fatty acids (EFAs) -- and they may help you to control your weight, provided your total calorie intake is low.
This is not to say that complex carbohydrates are bad. However, you can be selective about which carbohydrates you eat. For more information on complex carbohydrates, visit our web page about the Glycemic Index.
PCOS News: New Way to Reduce Hair Loss?
PCOS news: New way to reduce hair loss? Spearmint tea helps PCOS symptoms. Plastics chemical tied to aggression in young girls.
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Diagnosed with PCOS at Age 16
I'm Shannon and I'm 16, I started my periods when I was 11. After this they came every 3-4 months. I thought they would soon settle down and become a
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I'm in a PCOS Gray Zone
I'm 27 yrs. old and for the since hitting puberty I've had regular cycles until the fall of 2007 when my cycles stop occurring monthly. In February of
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Inositol Reduces Acne, Hirsutism - PCOS Symptoms
PCOS news: Inositol reduces acne, hirsutism. Chili pepper extract may help you. Your daughter, premature development, and PCOS
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Inositol for PCOS - New Research
PCOS news: 1) More good news about inositol for PCOS. PCOS and cancer risk. Metformin linked to low vitamin B12.
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Diagnosed with PCOS and have pregnancy success!
I had been on the pill since I was 17 years old. When I was 29, my husband and I started to try for a baby, so I ditched the pill. To my surprise,
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Woman with PCOS Restores Normal Cycle with Fish Oil
Hello, I just wanted to make a quick comment about the article regarding fish oil. I have had PCOS since I was sixteen years old. I am now 24.
I have struggled greatly with all sorts of symptoms, including a COMPLETE lack of a period for the first two years of diagnosis.
I have never taken birth control, as I personally don't like the idea. So, when I was eighteen, I saw a holistic doctor.
He put me on fish oil, and the following month I had my period!
I have discovered that if I do not take fish oil, I will not have a period, but if I do take it, I will have one.
So, if any woman with PCOS out there is doubting the effectiveness of taking fish oil, it is definitely worth trying. Amanda L. Bucyrus, OH
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Comments from the PCOS Health Solutions Team:
Fish oil has offers a number of health benefits for anyone, but especially for women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome.
It's well worth your time to learn more about fish oil .
Weight gain impossible!
I do not have PCOS, but am very interested in it and am learning about it. But I do have a problem that I would like to know if you could at least
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I Exercise a lot but have belly fat and gaining weight
I am 18 I have always been very active, cross country, swimming in high school, now just starting as a freshman in college. I still work out 6 to 7
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Omega-3s Beneficial for PCOS
PCOS news: B-vitamin reduces acne, hirsutism. PCOS - irritable bowel link. Does PCOS disappear at menopause?
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Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant!
Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant! In 2004 I was diagnosed with PCOS,
PCOS, In the Dark but Light at End of Tunnel
Hi! I'm Vivian. Since my first period I've always had very irregular periods (11 years of age) I would only get a few (2-3) periods a year. But they
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Lossing weight and getting my body back in balance!!
I found out that I had PCOS about 6 years ago. I never really looked into it or did anything about it. Until a few months ago when I saw my OBGYN
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Regular periods and PCOS?
I was diagnosed with PCOS without two major symptoms: irregular periods and ovarian cysts. I have hirsutism controlled by saw palmetto, a blend of
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B-vitamin Reduces PCOS-Related Acne and Excessive Hair Growth
PCOS news: B-vitamin reduces acne, hirsutism. PCOS - irritable bowel link. Does PCOS disappear at menopause?
On my way to better health in spite of PCOS
I have been diagnosed with PCOS since 2001. When I first found out the doctor basically said: you have something called PCOS and you will need to
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PCOS Puzzle Solved by Jenn and Her Identical Twin Sister
PCOS news: Jenn and her identical twin sister solve PCOS puzzle. PCOS, stress and hypnosis. Women with PCOS may have bacterial infection.
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PCOS Symptoms, Weight Loss, Hair Loss May Be Helped with Hypnosis
PCOS symptoms might be helped by hypnosis, including excess weight, self-esteem, hair loss or chronic stress.
Featured PCOS Clinic: San Francisco Natural Medicine
San Francisco Natural Medicine Center offers help for women who have PCOS. Treatments include clinical nutrition, herbal medicines, lifestyle counseling, bioidentical hormone therapies, acupuncture.
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My PCOS diet and some do's and don'ts
Hi, since being diagnosed with PCOS since 17 years old, I experienced a number of symptoms: 1. Weght gain 2. Difficulty losing weight 3. Low energy
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Never Give Up - My PCOS Struggles and Successes
Thank you all for sharing, it is so helpful to hear from others that deal with this. I hope my contribution will help someone out there as well. I
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Success with Vitamin D, Overcame PCOS Naturally
I was diagnosed with PCOS after stopping the birth control pill and 9 months later my periods had not returned. After doing a lot of research I
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Do Women with PCOS Need More Vitamin D?
PCOS news: Do women with PCOS need more vitamin D? 10 healthy diet tips when travelling. Exercise: Does sweating mean I am out of shape?
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Scared about PCOS but Happy
Hi, I'm 16 years old and realised that I suffer from PCOS since February. When I first found out I was upset, depressed and didn't really want to talk
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PCOS story, Pregnant
I got married young, 17, and thought I had plenty of time to get pregnant. My husband and I were using two forms of birth control. I had what
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Wheelchair Bound PCOS Sufferer!
Hi, I've been looking about a number of different sites since I was officially diagnosed with PCOS. I know that it is important for me to lose
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and Insulin Resistance: Treatment Options
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and insulin resistance are often interrelated. Learn treatment options for improving insulin sensitivity with exercise, diet and nutritional supplements such as d-pinitol.
I'm New to PCOS
I very recently found out that I have PCOS. I am 26 yrs old and married for 3 years and my husband and I decided that we would go off birth control
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Belly fat
Hi, I have been working out consistently for four months now. I do a mixture of interval training, pilates, yoga and more. I usually do two 30
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And the PCOS Saga continues
When I was ten years old, I started to develop the velvety dark skin in my underarm area as well as very dark and dry elbows. It wasn't until I was
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at last a sweet baby boy!
Me and my husband have been married for 13 years now. The lord blessed us with a child back in November of 2008. We have been trying of course for
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I'm not stressed at all and I know PCOS won't get in my way EVER
I'm 17 years old. In my whole life I've only had 3-4 periods over all. After doing a lot of tests for my family doctor, I met with a Specialist
Overactive Enzyme Contributes to PCOS Hormone Imbalance
PCOS news: Overactive enzyme contributes to PCOS hormone imbalance. Ancient Maya abdominal massage for healthier uterus. Reduce stress with breathing meditation.
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Losing Weight, but My Not in My Midsection
I am 31 years old. I am losing weight, but I cannot lose my mid-sections. What exercises do you recommend? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi there
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How Useful is Yoga vs. Weight Training?
I have recently started yoga and have found relief in many of my symptoms. I am doing surya namaskar, vayumukta asan, uttpanpadasan, dwichakra asan,
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Walking and PCOS Weight Reduction
I have PCOS and was just recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I believe he considers me more of a pre-diabetic as my numbers are low and my A1C
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Exercise for bad knees
My question is: Is there a way to get aerobic exercise benefits when you have a disability that prevents running, etc.? I have very bad knees, but
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PCOS and Weight Loss - Looking for Tangible Results
Dear Gemma, My name is Smriti Patrick and i was diagnosed with PCOD 3 years back. My height is 5'2 and i have always been 53-54 kgs . In 2007 after
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Integrating aerobic exercise with weight lifting
Hi Gemma, I am a 48 yr old woman with PCOS. I began lifting weights a few months ago with the help of a personal trainer. While I am getting a lot
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Exercise to lose weight with PCOS
Hi Gemma I'm 45 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago. I have tried various forms of exercise over the years without much success, well
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How Do I Lose PCOS Weight if No Gym Available?
Hi Gemma, I was discovered as having PCOS two years back. I was suffering from this problem since I had started my period 15/16 years back but no
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I stopped taking "the pill" and now I don't have PCOS.
I was first diagnosed at 21, and I am now 23 years old and I do not have PCOS anymore. One day before my 16 birthday I got my period. It was a
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Is PCOS and Ovulation Affected by Socio-Economic Status?
PCOS news: Omega-3 fats have multiple health benefits. Benefits of lean body mass - tips from a personal trainer. Is PCOS and ovulation affected by social and economic status?
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PCOS Women Are Super-Sensitive to Stress
When's the last time your doctor asked you if you are under chronic stress?
Stress hormones may increase anxiety, excessive eating, weight gain, belly fat, infertility, miscarriage, ovarian cysts and a host of other health problems.
Chronic stress is a particular problem for women with PCOS because they appear to have an exaggerated response to stress, as shown in a recent study from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.
Thirty two women with PCOS and 32 non-PCOS women had to do a public speaking assignment. Biochemical markers showed the PCOS women had a more stressful experience. They also showed increased psychological stress compare to the other group.
The researchers concluded: "The altered stress reactivity in PCOS patients may constitute a link between depression, overweight, and the cardiovascular and diabetes risks associated with the diagnosis."
In other words, it's more important for you than other people to find ways to reduce chronic stress, regardless of its source.
Even though stress is "invisible", it is real. Stress management is important even if your doctor ignores it. Successful stress management will definitely help you improve your PCOS situation.
Read the complete article here.
