PCOS is one of the most common hormone disorders affecting women. In fact it affects 6‒10% of women in developed countries and up to 30% of overweight women.
PCOS causes a broad range of symptoms including weight gain, sugar cravings, acne, facial hair, absent or irregular menstruation and difficulties falling pregnant. PCOS can also make you feel tired, moody and even depressed some days.
As a qualified and experienced Australian Naturopath and Wellness Coach I can now share with you the crucial information you need to overcome PCOS. For many years I ran my own private clinical practice where I treated numerous women suffering with PCOS. I helped them get their health back on track using a natural and holistic treatment plan.
So you could say I know from firsthand experience what it takes to see lasting results…I now want to share these natural treatment solutions with you. But before we go any further, take a few moments and look over my PCOS checklist.
If you are suffering with PCOS it’s more than likely you will experience some or most of these symptoms.
PCOS is termed a ‘syndrome’. It therefore describes a group of symptoms that when clustered together collectively indicate a specific health problem. Like most ‘syndromes’ the symptoms of PCOS can vary differently from woman to woman… but our understanding of what causes PCOS is becoming a lot clearer.
Insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas to help control your blood sugar levels. A diet high in sugary foods leads to ‘insulin resistance’. When this happens the body stops responding effectively to the actions of insulin. Insulin resistance leads to weight gain especially around the abdomen. In addition, weight gain associated with PCOS interferes with ovulation.
It’s normal for women to produce small amounts…