PCOS POSTS
Hormonal Acne: New Science on How to Beat It
Even though many dermatologists would deny it, hormonal acne is a real and serious problem for women. Gut health and inflammation are both major players in acne. (read more about causes of acne other than hormones in this post, or my brand new acne program, for 50%...
What No One Told You About Your Period
I was talking to a friend the other day about carb cycling for women, specifically regarding the luteal phase and the best workouts to do while in the luteal phase versus the remainder of the month. She asked me to elaborate, as this was something she had never heard...
3 Ways a Functional Nutritionist Can Help You
Have you been using Dr. Google for a while now? Do you find yourself reading tons of health blogs (like this one!) but still having lingering symptoms? Are you confused about what is healthy and right for YOU? Don't worry! That's normal! For many of us, the path...
Metformin and PCOS: Everything You Need to Know
Metformin is a type of medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Because there is a strong link between diabetes and PCOS, metformin is now commonly proscribed to treat PCOS. But should it be? What is the real relationship between metformin and PCOS? Can Metformin...
Do You Have Anemia? Two Types to Be Aware Of
Many, many women suffer from anemia, the most common kind being iron-deficiency anemia. But did you know there are actually several different types of anemia? If you are very pale, with pale conjunctivae, have heavy periods, or lack energy, you may have anemia. The...
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Women with PCOS Make
I've been working with women who have PCOS now for more than 5 years. In this time, I've encountered hundreds if not thousands of specific cases. Iv'e read just about every blog, website, and article there is out there for PCOS. I've spent hours searching through...