Currently, in Canada, a thorough workup into the cause of a pregnancy loss isn’t recommended until a woman experiences three or more miscarriages. Recurrent miscarriages are estimated to occur in 1-1.5% of the population, and are defined as three or more pregnancy losses before 20 weeks 1. The trauma of experiencing one miscarriage—let alone three—is …
Are carbohydrates the cause of inflammation in women with PCOS? Well, yes and no…
News about the female bladder microbiome has turned medical dogma on its head, resulting in the need for new diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Of all the people affected by autoimmune conditions, 75 percent of them are women. A recent study’s findings support a link between fluctuating estrogen levels and autoimmunity.
Even if you are otherwise healthy, carrying excess weight around your belly is risky. Extra abdominal fat is linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health concerns.
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements around, as it has so many health benefits. Many studies show that when a person supplements their diet with Omega-3 fatty acids—particularly EPA and DHA—there’s a noticeable improvement in their overall mood. Many people take flax oil instead, as it also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, but …
Flax Oil or Fish Oil: Which is Better for Treating Depression? Read More »
A recent study was done on women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who also have a vitamin D deficiency. The study found that these women fare better when they taken higher doses of the vitamin. The women in the study had improved glucose and lipid metabolism markers when they increased their daily intake from 1,000 UI, …
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Green tea continues to prove itself as a healing powerhouse. A lot of women with PCOS take Metformin to manage their insulin resistance, but a simpler solution proves to be even better. In a recent study, green tea extract was shown to outperform Metformin in both lipid profile and glycemic control. 120 women with high BMI took …
Green Tea Extract Proves Better Than Metformin for Metabolic Markers in Women Read More »
In PCOS, insulin resistance causes oxidative stress and inflammation to be carried in our blood. A recent study has shown that magnesium and zinc play an important role in antioxidant stress and inflammation. In the study, 60 women with PCOS were matched for BMI. They were randomized to either take 250mg of magnesium paired with …
Magnesium and Zinc: Two Essential Minerals for PCOS Read More »
How would you react if you discovered that taking a couple of simple supplements daily could have a profound impact on your mood? A recent Iranian study on depression in women with PCOS has shown that combining two very foundational supplements that can be found at any pharmacy—Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E—were effective …
