Hair loss and hair growth, in my book, are two of the worst symptoms of PCOS. It is an ironic twist of fate that we lose hair where we wish we had more, and grow hair where we wish we had less. Lately there have been some very brave women …
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Did you happen to catch the intriguing, FACES OF PCOS “Contest” that was advertised over all of PCOS social media this past summer? FACES OF PCOS was sponsored by Napa Valley Nutritionals. The company was looking for women to share their PCOS story. I thought it was interesting that a …
N. Chandler - Jumpstart Diva
“In 2007 my husband and I decided to start trying to have a baby. By surprise we were pregnant less than a month after stopping the pill. I couldn’t believe it was so easy and quick!
In 2010, we were ready to start trying for baby #2 …
Ask Amy: Does Pregnitude really work? Tara, Chicago, IL
Amy says: For those Divas who haven’t heard of Pregnitude yet, please read my Pregnitude post and Myo-inositol post. To answer Tara’s question, I must defer to one of the nation’s top practicing docs. I turned to Scott Roseff, MD, FACOG, a …
Lately, myo-inositol seems to be the other “m”-word in the PCOS world (the first being metformin). There is a lot of very positive research coming out about myo-inositol and how it helps women with PCOS. You may have even heard the buzz about a new PCOS supplement that recently hit …
Ask Amy: I’ve heard that milk isn’t good for PCOS. What is the best milk alternative? – Tracey, Atlanta, GA
Amy says: Drinking milk isn’t a great choice for PCOS for a variety of reasons (see Don’t Be A Dairy Queen). So if you want to avoid dairy, what can you …
Hopefully you have read my maca post. If you are as intrigued about maca, especially Natural Health International’s Femmenessence product, I encourage you to read the following Q&A. I had an opportunity to chat with Natural Health International’s CEO, James Frame about maca and Femmenessence and want to share the …
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After more due diligence reviewing all the published clinical studies on maca, I realized that while there is a lot of anecdotal evidence, there has actually been a relatively limited number of human studies done on maca and women. Also …
What do you think of when you hear the term “Super Foods?” I think pomegranate juice and blueberries. I had never heard of the super food maca until I recently attended a lecture by raw foodie David Wolfe. He spoke a lot about super foods like raw cacoa, spirulina and …
Before I go to bed, I practice a ritual of counting three blessings and offering gratitude for the good things in my life. When I was reflecting on my day this past Tuesday evening, I found myself so grateful for an organization that provides a voice for women with PCOS. If …
