Did you hear that resistance training is one of the best forms of exercise for PCOS, but are still not convinced or ready to commit? Women often avoid resistance training in fear of becoming too muscular and favour aerobic exercises. But here is the thing: All women should work on building muscle, especially women with PCOS. In this post, you
I know, it’s not the sexiest topic. In fact, it’s usually physically and emotionally downright uncomfortable. Many sufferers put up with this common problem much longer than necessary, often in a vain attempt to avoid the embarrassing situation of a revealing and vulnerable trip to their health professional. “Yes, it’s better to not mention this awkward affliction”…. Until the unrelenting
You may have heard the whispers… even wondered yourself as weird gut problems seemed so linked to your PCOS… but could this common syndrome and your digestive system be linked?In a word: absolutely!I have helped many women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and this is the one commonality: Regardless of the signs and symptoms, her body mass index, her mental health,
Have you just been diagnosed with PCOS? Maybe you’re going through one (or many) of the challenges that this common syndrome can bring? When it feels that your whole life is coming apart at the seams, you might wonder if you will ever be happy again. I know, I’ve been there, too. One of the best ways to get through
What is oxidative stress? You will have heard how important it is to include a lot of fruits and vegetables in your food plan. Perhaps you have heard it’s important to take supplemental antioxidants? Maybe you have heard about ‘super antioxidants’, ‘superfoods’ or supplements that promise to make you look and feel younger. Our global society is full of advertisements −
One of my patients with PCOS had her ovaries removed after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She asked me, “So now that my ovaries have gone, does that mean my PCOS has gone too?” My answer was ‘no’. Removing her ovaries might have ‘cured’ her of the ovarian cysts, but it did not entirely cure the underlying culprit. Poly Cystic
