Download or read book Enlightening Guide to PCOS written by Dr Linda J Howland and published by Health Hunter Books. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here’s the book that will take you step-by-step from diagnosis to a position of empowered health choices for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is very common condition that affects at least 1 in every 10 women. Yet it is largely undiagnosed and often poorly managed. It affects women all over the world. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that can affect your appearance, monthly cycles, fertility, mental health and longevity. PCOS differs from person to person, so understanding what to look for and how to diagnose the condition is critical for good care and getting your body back on the right track to health and happiness. Easy-to-read but not skimping on details this book is the perfect choice for women who want to understand PCOS and choose a healthy and vibrant life as a PCOS woman. Whether you are struggling with weight loss, acne, hair loss or growth, infertility or serious complications like heart disease and insulin resistance/diabetes, this book explains how your hormones are disrupting your life and provides insight into how to regain your balance. The chapters include the following topics to help you understand PCOS: What is PCOS? The common symptoms and complications How disrupted hormones are effecting your body How to get the correct diagnosis for PCOS What tests are required to confirm your diagnosis A positive diagnosis - the 4 types, and how to understand your type so you can tailor your management strategies towards fixing your unique combination. The newly diagnosed PCOS group of "slim sisters" breaking all the stereotypes. It also looks at the "why me?" behind a PCOS diagnosis and explains what is currently understood about the causes. Genetic factors- which includes a detailed explanation and pictures to help you understand how you may have inherited PCOS from your mother or father, and why you may have PCOS but your sister does not or the likely hood of you passing PCOS onto you own daughters. Environmental factors - which includes info on how your diet effects your hormones, the role of Insulin in PCOS and nutritional deficiencies that could be contributing to your PCOS. Medication induced factors Readers have found this book to be jam-packed full of "Ah-ha!" moments and insights into how to regain balance, health and happiness as a PCOS woman. Knowledge is power - start learning today with instant download of the e-book and start living the life you deserve.

Download or read book Enlightening Guide to PCOS written by Linda Howland and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the book that will take you step-by-step from diagnosis to a position of empowered health choices for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is very common condition that affects at least 1 in every 10 women. Yet it is largely undiagnosed and often poorly managed. It affects women all over the world. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that can affect your appearance, monthly cycles, fertility, mental health and longevity. PCOS differs from person to person, so understanding what to look for and how to diagnose the condition is critical for good care and getting your body back on the right track to health and happiness. Dr Linda Howland has created this easy-to-read guide that doesn't skimp on details. This book is the perfect choice for women who want to understand PCOS and choose a healthy and vibrant life as a PCOS woman. Whether you are struggling with weight loss, acne, hair loss or growth, infertility, miscarriages or further complications like heart disease and insulin resistance/diabetes, this book explains how your hormones are disrupting your life and provides clear insight into how to regain your balance. Jam-packed with "Ah-ha!" moments and insights into how to regain balance, health and happiness. Knowledge is power - start learning today and start living the life you deserve.

Download or read book The Patient s Guide to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome written by Katherine Simpson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-26 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My True Life Story Of How I Reversed My Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Naturally According to health statistics by the World Health Organization, 1 in 10 American women of childbearing age are affected by the dreaded Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). And do you know the worst part? They may (to some high degree) suffer from serious health problems such as infertility, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, Acne and abnormal hair growth. It was very scary for me (when I was diagnosed with PCOS) and this lead to a lot depression because all I wanted to be in the world was to be a mother someday. In fact, I was so terrified that I had to call my dad to apologize to him that I may not be able to give him grandchildren which he has been pestering me about. But all hope was not lost because I followed a clear, realistic and proven guideline and was able to reverse my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms naturally after years of trial and error. If I can do it, you too can! And that's why I'm sharing my personal experience in "The Patient's Guide To Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - My True Life Story of How I Reversed My PCOS Symptoms Naturally" which covers the exact steps and guidelines on how I dealt with my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome so other women out there who are suffering from this life-threatening disease can also reclaim their health from the shackles of PCOS. As a certified health practitioner, I combined my experience and expertise to give you a proven formular that you can follow to reverse your Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms in a step by step manner that's easy to follow, even if it's your first attempt. In "The Patient's Guide To Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome", you'll learn: A detailed explanation of what Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is all about and how it affects the body Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome so you can get apprised of its emergence at the early stages Why it is important to treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how to go about it the right way Foods to avoid when you've been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome The types of food I took that helped me treat my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome naturally right from home A sample meal plan of how my daily diet looked like so you get a roadmap to follow and create the right diet on a daily basis This is not just a fly-by-night book that keeps you confused rather than enlightened. It's a proven guide from a PCOS patient that has been there and successfully reversed her symptoms naturally without any side effects. SPECIAL BONUS GIFT: You'll also get access to an exclusive Facebook group where you can learn the exact strategies that I used to treat my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome naturally from other health experts which I couldn't cover in this book so you can learn from my experience and reclaim your health from the shackles of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. You'll also get access to interview from experts about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome so you can get first-hand information about how Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects the body and what you need to do to keep it at bay easily. Also, you get answers to your questions and other challenges you might have come across in your journey. Unlike other so-called "experts" who leave you at the mercy of your fate or refer to do some Google search, I'll always be available to answer any questions and ensure you attain success treating your Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. In other words, if you learn how to get rid of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome naturally, The Patient's Guide To Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the perfect and the most comprehensive guide you'll ever need. So, scroll up and CLICK ON THE BUY NOW BUTTON right away!

Download or read book Healing PCOS written by Amy Medling and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven 21-day diet and lifestyle plan to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) take back control of their health and resolve their symptoms from a certified health coach and founder of the large PCOS Diva online community. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, and the most common cause of female infertility, affecting roughly five million American women. Because it’s symptoms are widespread—including stubborn weight gain, acne, mood swings, abnormal hair loss or growth, and irregular menstrual cycles—women suffering from PCOS are often misdiagnosed and treated with "Band-Aid" pharmaceuticals with uncomfortable side effects that only mask PCOS’s root causes. While there is no cure for PCOS, women can learn to control their symptoms naturally. In this welcome guide, Amy Medling shows how to combine an anti-inflammatory and hormone-balancing diet, daily movement, and stress-reducing self-care to successfully treat their PCOS. Grounded in the latest medical research and filled with the knowledge she’s acquired dealing with PCOS herself and working with thousands of women, Healing PCOS offers women small, manageable steps that help alleviate their symptoms and control the inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and insulin resistance that underlie the condition. Amy’s revolutionary program consists of: A 21-day anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing and gluten-free meal plan, including meal prep and plan-ahead tips to make eating this way simple and fast 85 delicious recipes—half fan favorites and half new dishes Daily self-care exercises, including meditation and journaling prompts Amy has helped tens of thousands of women with PCOS take back control of their health and their lives through lasting, healing, and sustainable lifestyle change. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have struggled with PCOS, her revolutionary program can now work for you.

Download or read book The PCOS Diet Plan Second Edition written by Hillary Wright, M.Ed., RDN and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of registered dietitian Hillary Wright's popular book on nutrition and lifestyle management of PCOS, this prescriptive guide focuses on using diet and exercise to manage polycystic ovary syndrome and has new information on diet therapy and exercise, current food and fitness logging technologies, and all-new nutrition-backed meal plans. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS affects up to 10 percent of all women and 14 million women in the United States alone. It is linked to infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While this disorder is believed to be genetic and incurable, it is controllable. In this prescriptive plan, dietitian Hillary Wright demystifies the condition by explaining its underlying cause--insulin resistance--and helps readers understand how diet and lifestyle can influence reproductive hormones and decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease, and infertility. This book is packed with simple dietary and nutritional specifics: day-to-day strategies, sample meal plans, and shopping and snack lists. Updates include new information on diet therapy and exercise, the newest research on PCOS and soy and dairy, revised meal plans, and updated resources and shopping lists. The PCOS Diet Plan is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to managing this increasingly diagnosed condition.

Download or read book Womancode written by Alisa Vitti and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alisa Vitti found herself suffering through the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and was able to heal herself through food and lifestyle changes. Relieved and reborn, she made it her mission to empower other women to be able to do the same. As she says, 'Hormones affect everything. Have you ever struggled with acne, oily hair, dandruff, dry skin, cramps, headaches, irritability, exhaustion, constipation, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, clotting, shedding hair, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, infertility, lowered sex drive, or bizarre food cravings and felt like your body was just irrational?' With this breadth of symptoms, improving hormonal health is a goal for women at every stage of their lives Alisa Vitti says that medication and anti-depressants aren't the only solutions. The thousands of women she has treated in her Manhattan clinic know the power of her process that focuses on uncovering your unique biological make up. Groundbreaking and informative, WomanCode educates women about hormone health in a way that's relevant and easy to understand. Bestselling author and women's health expert Christiane Northrup, who has called WomanCode the 'Our Bodies, Ourselves of this generation', provides an insightful foreword.

Download or read book 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS written by Fiona McCulloch and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Unique 8-Step System to Reverse Your PCOS Author and naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch dives deep into the science underlying the mysteries of PCOS, offering the newest research and discoveries on the disorder and a detailed array of treatment options. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition in women. It afflicts ten to fifteen percent of women worldwide, causing various symptoms, including hair loss, acne, hirsutism, irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and infertility. 8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS gives you the knowledge to take charge of your health. Dr. McCulloch introduces the key health factors that must be addressed to reverse PCOS. Through quizzes, symptom checklists, and lab tests, she'll guide you in identifying which of the factors are present and what you can do to treat them. You'll have a clear path to health with the help of this unique, step-by-step natural medicine system to heal your PCOS. Having worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past fifteen years of her practice, Dr. McCulloch is committed to health education and advocacy, enabling her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural therapies with a warm, empathetic approach.

Download or read book Polycystic Ovary Syndrome written by Andrea Dunaif and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-12 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume includes the latest diagnostic criteria for PCOS and comprises the most up-to-date information about the genetic features and pathogenesis of PCOS. It critically reviews the methodological approaches and the evidence for various PCOS susceptibility genes. The book also discusses additional familial phenotypes of PCOS and their potential genetic basis. All four editors of this title are extremely prominent in the field of PCOS.

Download or read book Managing PCOS For Dummies written by Gaynor Bussell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't be held hostage by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - with the right diet and effective exercise, you can minimise its impact on your day-to-day life and future wellbeing. Packed with realistic advice from a qualified nutritionist, this guide takes you through everything from picking which treatments to try - and which to avoid - to thriving with PCOS superfoods and finding resources and support to help you stay positive and maintain your focus

Download or read book The South Asian Health Solution written by Ronesh Sinha, MD and published by Bradventures LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Asian Health Solution is the first book to provide an ancestral health-based wellness plan culturally tailored for those of South Asian ancestry living in India, the United States and across the world – a population identified as being at the highest risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. Dr. Ronesh Sinha, an internal medicine specialist in California’s Silicon Valley, sees high risk South Asian patients and runs education and wellness programs for corporate clients. He has taken many South Asians out of the high risk, high body mass category and helped them reverse disease risk factors without medications. His comprehensive lifestyle modification approach has been validated by cutting edge medical science and the real-life success stories he profiles throughout the book.

Download or read book Betrayal of Trust written by Laurie Garrett and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 1294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "meticulously researched" account (New York Times Book Review), a Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the dangers of a failing public health system unequipped to handle large-scale global risks like a coronavirus pandemic. The New York Times bestselling author of The Coming Plague, Laurie Garrett takes on perhaps the most crucial global issue of our time in this eye-opening book. She asks: is our collective health in a state of decline? If so, how dire is this crisis and has the public health system itself contributed to it? Using riveting detail and finely-honed storytelling, exploring outbreaks around the world, Garrett exposes the underbelly of the world's globalization to find out if it can still be assumed that government can and will protect the people's health, or if that trust has been irrevocably broken. "A frightening vision of the future and a deeply unsettling one . . . a sober, scary book that not only limns the dangers posed by emerging diseases but also raises serious questions about two centuries' worth of Enlightenment beliefs in science and technology and progress." -- Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

Download or read book The Complete Insulin Resistance Diet for PCOS written by Maggie Glisson and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover delicious recipes for managing PCOS with the help of the insulin resistance diet! Have you recently been diagnosed with PCOS, and you're looking for an all-natural way to overcome your condition? Want to learn how the insulin resistance diet can help you create positive change and improve your wellbeing? Then keep reading. Inside this book, author Maggie Glisson explores how you can use the insulin resistance diet to dramatically improve your health and reduce the symptoms of PCOS. With a selection of delicious recipes, a 30-day PCOS boot camp, and a breakdown of how the insulin resistance diet works, now you can kickstart your road to recovery and manage PCOS. With recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and more, you're bound to find something you'll love inside! Here's what you'll learn: The Secret To Why Insulin Increases Weight Gain and Harms Our Bodies How An Insulin Resistance Diet Can Help Manage PCOS Practical Tips and Tricks For Making This Diet Work For You A Wide Selection of Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes Your 30-Day PCOS Boot Camp To Kickstart Your Dieting Success! And Delicious Meals For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner... ...As Well As Desserts, Treats, and More! With a wealth of heartfelt advice, the author's personal story, and a 30-day plan to help you on your journey to healing, this book is perfect for anyone looking to manage their PCOS symptoms and start reversing their condition. Healing is possible - and this book shows you how. Reclaim control of your health with the help of the insulin resistance diet, and begin your journey to managing PCOS today.

Download or read book Taking Charge of Your Fertility written by Toni Weschler and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologies Are you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in your cycle? This invaluable resource provides the answers to your questions while giving you amazing insights into your body. Taking Charge of Your Fertility has helped literally hundreds of thousands of women avoid pregnancy naturally, maximize their chances of getting pregnant, or simply gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health. Toni Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which in only a couple of minutes a day allows you to: Enjoy highly effective and scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices Maximize your chances of conception before you see a doctor or resort to invasive high-tech options Expedite your fertility treatment by quickly identifying impediments to pregnancy achievement Gain control and a true understanding of your gynecological and sexual health This new edition includes: A fully revised and intuitive charting system A selection of personalized master charts for birth control, pregnancy achievement, breastfeeding, and menopause An expanded sixteen-page color insert that reflects the book’s most important concepts Six brand-new chapters on topics including balancing hormones naturally, preserving your future fertility, and three medical conditions all women should be aware of

Download or read book Beyond the Pill written by Jolene Brighten and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the 100 million women—almost 11 million in the United States alone—who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS, and acne. While the birth control pill is widely prescribed as a quick-fix solution to a variety of women’s health conditions, taking it can also result in other more serious and dangerous health consequences. Did you know that women on the pill are more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant? That they are at significantly increased risk for autoimmune disease, heart attack, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and even breast and cervical cancer? That the pill can even cause vaginal dryness, unexplained hair loss, flagging libido, extreme fatigue, and chronic infection. As if women didn’t have enough to worry about, that little pill we’re taking to manage our symptoms is only making things worse. Jolene Brighten, ND, author of the groundbreaking new book BEYOND THE PILL, specializes in treating women’s hormone imbalances caused by the pill and shares her proven 30-day program designed to reverse the myriad of symptoms women experience every day—whether you choose to stay on the pill or not. The first book of its kind to target the birth control pill and the scientifically-proven symptoms associated with taking it, BEYOND THE PILL is an actionable plan for taking control, and will help readers: • Locate the root cause of their hormonal issues, like estrogen dominance, low testosterone, and low progesterone • Discover a pain-free, manageable period free of cramps, acne, stress, or PMS without the harmful side effects that come with the pill • Detox the liver, support the adrenals and thyroid, heal the gut, reverse metabolic mayhem, boost fertility, and enhance mood • Transition into a nutrition and supplement program, with more than 30 hormone-balancing recipes Featuring simple diet and lifestyle interventions, BEYOND THE PILL is the first step to reversing the risky side effects of the pill, finally finding hormonal health, and getting your badass self back.

Download or read book Hormone Repair Manual written by Lara Briden and published by Lara Briden. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hormone Repair Manual is a practical guide to feeling better in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. It explains how to navigate the change of perimenopause and relieve symptoms with natural treatments such as diet, nutritional supplements, and bioidentical hormone therapy. Topics include: - Why everything is different after “second puberty.” - How perimenopause can be a tipping point for long-term health. - The four phases of perimenopause. - The role of testosterone and insulin in weight gain. - How to speak with your doctor about hormone therapy, including natural progesterone. - Treatment protocols for all common perimenopause symptoms, including night sweats, insomnia, migraines, and heavy periods. - Risk reduction for osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia. Written by best-selling author and naturopathic doctor Lara Briden, the book is backed by evidence-based research and real-world patient stories. Praise for Hormone Repair Manual: "The book my patients have been waiting for–a science and whole woman-based approach to the menopausal transition that will give women the wisdom, language, and practical tools to navigate menopause and unveil this time for what it really is–one of the most transformative and empowering chapters of a woman's life." Dr Peta Wright, gynecologist and women's health advocate "This lively, clear and supportive book provides positive and helpful information that many women need as they approach perimenopause and beyond." Jerilynn C. Prior MD, author of Estrogen's Storm Season "Essential reading for all women over 40 and their doctors!" Dr Natasha Andreadis, gynecologist and fertility specialist "Evidence-based natural solutions for optimizing women's health and wellbeing in their 40s, 50s and beyond." Dr Fatima Khan, menopause specialist

Download or read book Conquering Infertility written by Alice D. Domar and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infertility is a heartbreaking condition that affects nine million American couples each year. It causes tremendous stress, can trigger debilitating sadness and depression, and can tear a marriage to shreds. In Conquering Infertility, Harvard psychologist Alice Domar—whom Vogue calls the “Fertility Goddess”—provides infertile couples with what they need most: stress relief, support, and hope. Using the innovative mind/body techniques she has perfected at her clinic, Domar helps infertile women not only regain control over their lives but also boost their chances of becoming pregnant. With Conquering Infertility, women learn how to cope with infertility in a much more positive way and to carve a path toward a rich, full, happy life.

Download or read book Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook written by Tara Spencer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easy way to take control of your PCOS symptoms—The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook gives you fuss-free recipes to fight PCOS with an insulin resistance diet. Struggling with PCOS symptoms is already hard enough, but following an insulin resistance diet to alleviate them shouldn't be. That's why Tara Spencer, a nutritionist specializing in PCOS who suffers from the condition herself, created The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook—to give busy PCOS fighters the easiest, most hassle-free recipes to eliminate symptoms. The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook helps readers prepare super simple meals using 5-ingredient recipes—many of which require only 30-minutes or less to make or just one pot—so that they take control of PCOS without wasting any time. The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook features: 125 Easy Recipes providing a mix of 5-ingredient recipes, 30-minute recipes, one-pot recipes, one-pan recipes, and no-cook recipes Easy-to-Find Ingredients using affordable, and easily found items from any grocery store Essential Info on PCOS teaching you need-to-know information about changing your lifestyle and diet to feel better Living with PCOS isn't easy, but changing your diet to manage symptoms can be with The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook.