Do you suffer from excessive thick, black, ugly hair growing in places that should only be seen on a male? Or have you noticed, like your great uncle Henry, your hair is falling out, even developing a receding hair line? These are tell-tale signs of too much testosterone in your body. I know for many women – and I used…
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You may be surprised to know that more than one in ten women of reproductive age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. Next time you are at a function, on the bus, or walking around the supermarket, look around. You are not alone in your struggle. Nor are you alone in wondering… What causes PCOS? Most affected women you…
PCOS and insulin resistance usually go hand in hand, with most women with PCOS suffering from these dual conditions. But what is insulin resistance? Insulin is a crucial hormone. Amongst other duties, it takes the sugar from our blood and into our cells. When we eat lots of sugar, we produce more insulin. If the cycle continues, we end…
