What is insulin resistance? Insulin Resistance is when the body has trouble getting sugar inside the cells for energy. This results in more insulin being produced which creates a vicious cycle. Read more »

If you’ve read my past posts, you will know studies show the main cause of excess facial and body hair (a.k.a. hirsutism ) is elevated levels of testosterone. Read more »

YES, it can!

Studies have shown that women with PCOS have a huge decrease in symptoms/side affects and their cycles are regulated by Acupuncture treatments and/or Chinese Medicine. Read more »

Just by watching an hour of TV, or flipping through your favorite magazine you know of the thousands of weight loss “plans” or diets that are around today. For women with PCOS, it may be a bit misleading or confusing…. we know we’re supposed to watch our carbs, only eat “good carbs” as this is what best controls our insulin resistance, therefore controlling our PCOS. But the question is, which diet or plan do we choose? Read more »

A good number of women with PCOS have weight issues (are overweight, have gained a large amount of weight in a short amount of time). For some reason, despite their diet and exercise program, they STILL gain weight and find it incredibly difficult to lose weight at all. This is caused by Read more »