Herbs and tea have been a part of holistic wellness routine for centuries, and spearmint tea is one of my personal favorites for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). I’m Tallene, a Registered Dietitian who has PMOS myself, and I’m especially interested in natural approaches that […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common in women of reproductive age. The hormonal imbalance creates excess testosterone, which leads to a host of symptoms including inflammation, irregular periods, acne, and difficulty losing weight. Although the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, there are plenty of issues that can worsen PCOS symptoms; namely […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects between 5 and 6 million women and it’s not well understood by medical professionals. We know that PCOS causes hormone imbalances that domino into a host of other problems and challenging symptoms. One of these effects of hormone imbalance is autoimmunity, which has a lot of professionals wondering if PCOS […]
The link between gluten and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has long been debated. The ultimate question is: is there a connection between gluten and PCOS? Studies show that if you’re sensitive to gluten, it can contribute to inflammation. Inflammation leads to insulin resistance, imbalanced cortisol, and hypothyroidism, all of which are underlying issues that drive […]
Learn how to communicate with your Doctor about treating your PCOS.
Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone, but did you know it plays a role in the female body as well? In small amounts, testosterone helps maintain mood, energy, libido, and other bodily functions in women. In fact, 40% of female Olympians have PCOS. A little extra testosterone is a superpower! However, when testosterone hormone […]
When you’re a woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), finding relief from your symptoms can be overwhelming. Often, doctors push you toward hormonal birth control, which has a long list of potential side effects. Trading symptoms of PCOS for symptoms of hormonal birth control and other harsh medications doesn’t really feel like healing, does it? […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) describes when a woman of reproductive age has chronic hormonal imbalances. It sounds simple, but PCOS can make living life to the fullest pretty difficult. As you may know from my blog, PCOS is reversible, including symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and infertility. Long-term complications like […]
There are few health foods as trendy, delicious, and nutritious as avocado. It’s a super versatile fruit (yes, a fruit!) that adds texture, flavor, color, and a ton of health benefits to any type of dish. So, as you’re making your grocery list for PCOS-friendly foods that’ll satisfy your health goals and your cravings, definitely […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine abnormality that affects a woman’s hormones. The imbalance of hormones causes a long list of unfavorable symptoms that makes living with PCOS difficult. Weight gain, hair loss, irregular menstrual cycles, fertility issues, fatigue, and more are all negative side effects that come with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Thankfully, there […]
