Dr. Samina Mitha, ND, shows us the connection between dairy and insulin resistance, how it affects PCOS, and guides us on how to go dairy free.
Dr. Kelly Clinning, ND, discusses how thyroid health can affect a woman’s reproductive cycle, from fertility through to postpartum issues.
How Sleep Impacts Insulin Levels and Metabolism Every time we eat, we release insulin into
Bile Acids as a Hormonal Factor in PCOS A study was recently conducted on circulating bile
Intermittent fasting has a surprising impact on insulin levels and inflammatory markers, making it an effective treatment option in women with PCOS.
Are carbohydrates the cause of inflammation in women with PCOS? Well, yes and no…
Zero-calorie sweeteners like Aspartame have long been used in diet sodas, as well as other
Green Tea Extract Proves Better Than Metformin for Metabolic Markers in Women Green tea continues
A lot of people struggle to lose weight while dieting, and a new study may
In Lean PCOS, Insulin Resistance is Often Missed, as Illustrated by This Study on the
Knowing which test to order for insulin resistance can be confusing and negative tests for diabetes can be misleading. This article summarizes with accuracy which are the best tests to order to know definitively if you have insulin resistance and risks for metabolic conditions like diabetes.
The Discomfort behind Comfort Foods Have you ever eaten a high fat, high carbohydrate meal
Dr. Fiona goes into some of the underlying mechanisms of how the microbiome affects our metabolic health. The drug, Metformin, illustrates this connection through it’s antibiotic effects.
Learn more about the underlying causes of PCOS – the dysfunction of our fat cells – not often thought as functional – they are actually an endocrine organ that has a profound effect on our entire bodies. Women with PCOS have fundamental differences in the ways that the fat cells function.
Many women with PCOS find it particularly challenging to lose weight. However, there are ways of making attempts at weight loss more successful, such as deliberate timing of meals and focus on meal composition.
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