Healthy PCOS

  Hormonal Imbalance In PCOS: The 3 You Should Be Treating To truly take control of your PCOS you must first understand, at its core, what's driving your symptoms. PCOS starts off as a metabolic & inflammatory issue that goes on to create hormonal imbalances. There are 3 imbalanced hormones in PCOS that want to look closely at 3 today. Insulin 50-70% of women with PCOS will have elevated levels of insulin due to a condition called  insulin resistance . This leads to unexplained weight gain, poor energy levels, and increased hunger and cravings as the cells of your body start to starve. It also causes the ovaries to over-produce  testosterone . Androgens Androgen is the term used to describe male sex hormones. Excess androgens are one of the hallmarks of PCOS. There are a few possible causes of excess androgen production; the ovaries, adrenals, or fat tissue.High androgens levels in the blood lead to symptoms such as acne, hair loss, hair growth, and menstrual cycle i...

Having exploded in popularity in recent years, maca root now appears in conversations surrounding   polycystic ovarian syndrome   (PCOS). And according to recent studies and research, it probably should. So let’s explore maca root, and how it may benefit any woman who’s suffering with PCOS. What Is Maca Root? Maca is a Peruvian plant grown in the Andes mountains that is a common ingredient in Peruvian cooking. It’s said to have an earthy, nutty, butterscotch-like flavour - yum! (if you’re into that). It belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and cabbage. However, aside from its culinary uses, maca can also be processed and commercialised as a pharmaceutical because of its organic and biological nature. In fact, Peruvians have been using maca root as a medicinal tool for centuries either in the form of its natural state, maca powder, or maca capsules. Traditionally, it has been used to boost fertility, energy, stamina, and sex driv...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a female-specific condition that is far more common than most believe. Even to this day, when I tell people that I work with  women with PCOS  I would say that 80% of people, men and women, have never heard of it. This is hard to believe when you know that between 10% - 15% of the entire female population has PCOS. This means there are around 300 - 500 million women in this world with PCOS. Because PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome it is extremely misleading due to the fact that polycystic ovaries can be a  symptom of PCOS , not the cause of PCOS. Speaking of the cause, we still don’t completely understand it, but we do believe there is most likely a genetic disposition combined with lifestyle and environmental factors.

  Most of the time when speaking about PCOS you are hearing talk about the physical aspects of PCOS but, you cannot ignore the mental and emotional side of having this condition. Women with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety than women without PCOS. Approximately 34% of women with PCOS have depression compared to 7% of women in the general population and around 45% have anxiety, compared to only 18% of the general population. PCOS and Depression The numbers around PCOS and depression are scary. 👉 Women with PCOS are 3x more likely to suffer from depression compared to women without PCOS 👉 34% of women with PCOS have depression 👉 Women with PCOS are 7x more likely to commit suicide compared to women without PCOS Researchers and experts believe that a combination of physical issues such as insulin resistance, stress, and inflammation combined with living with PCOS symptoms are part of the cause of such high depression rates among women with PC...

  When you talk to women with the condition,  symptoms like fatigue  and low energy levels are part of everyday life. Unfortunately for these women life goes on. You have a million things you need to get done every single day and it seems like nobody cares that you could sleep for 6 months straight like a hibernating bear. Let’s be honest here, when you have your daily duties to get through and you’re so tired there’s a chance that every blink could turn into a nanny nap, it’s the worst feeling. What’s even worse than constantly feeling tired is when you’re tired of constantly feeling tired. So, what’s the cause of fatigue in PCOS, and what can you do about it?   Combining smart supplementation with a healthy diet is the most effective way to ensure your body is hitting its nutrient needs.

Inositol , sometimes referred to as vitamin B8, is actually not a vitamin, it’s a form of sugar with several important functions, such as being a major component of cell membranes - this is important to note when understanding how it helps insulin sensitivity. This allows a healthy amount of nutrients from your bloodstream into the cells that need it. This means a healthy level of blood sugar and insulin in your bloodstream.

Hair thinning or loss in PCOS is caused by excessive amounts of male sex hormones called androgens. If you want to reduce your PCOS hair loss then you must be taking action to reduce the amount of androgens your body is producing. This means first finding out whether your androgens are being produced via your ovaries or adrenals. Secondly, taking the actions needed to resolve the hormonal imbalances of either the ovaries or adrenals. If you've been following me for anytime you know I always want to target the source of symptoms and not the symptoms themselves. Androgens are produced in three areas within the female system; 1) The ovaries - driven by insulin resistance and high insulin levels 2) The adrenals - driven by excessive amounts of cortisol and stress 3) Adipose (fat) tissue - driven by excess body weight Read More.