Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women. Symptoms include high testosterone levels, which can lead to menstrual problems and infertility, along with high insulin levels, which can contribute to obesity. In this part of SOS for PCOS, we take a look at supplements.
Keep in mind that it can take at least 6-12 months of consistent lifestyle and diet changes, along with natural therapies, to bring about real change in the body when living with PCOS. In addition to a good diet, supplements have shown to be effective in helping those with PCOS. Continue reading “SOS for PCOS: Supplements”
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Every day I send my kids to school with strawberries, carrots, blueberries, cukes and carrots… and many days they come right back. Even trying my best, my kids won’t always eat what I wish they would, so this is when I turn to supplements. I realize that nothing can replace the quality, variety and even the availability of nutrients found in food, and in no way are supplements a replacement for a proper meal. But I also don’t want to my children to be deficient in important nutrients.
The number one resolution for Americans is weight loss. Despite hundreds of fad diets and weight loss programs that promise quick and long-lasting results, more than half of American adults are still overweight or obese.
I get a lot of questions about multivitamins ranging from wondering how important they are, to what makes some better than others, to what one should look for in a good in a top-quality multivitamin. Here are some answers.
