Product Review — NutraCare

Posted on Nov 20, 2012 in Hair loss, Natural treatments/Herbs | 0 comments

This is a topic very close to my heart, so I had to share what I knew about it…. PCOS causes high testosterone levels, we know this. However did you know that these high testosterone levels cause thinning hair and/or hair loss, among other things? (more…)

PCOS and hypothryoidism

Posted on May 16, 2012 in Hair loss, Infertility, PCOS General, Weight loss | 0 comments

According to findings reported by Dr. Roland Gaertner of the University of Munich, women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome may be four times more likely to suffer from hypothyroidism (an under active thyroid) due to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland. (Also known as Hashimoto’s disease and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.).*

Low levels of progesterone and elevated estrogen levels negatively affect the thyroid gland and receptors, leading to a sluggish or slow thyroid (hypothyroidism). (more…)

Iodine deficiency — Cause of PCOS?

Posted on Mar 2, 2011 in Health risks, Insulin resistance, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs, Weight loss | 0 comments

Believe it or not, studies have shown that iodine deficiency is likely a cause of PCOS. Its been proven that low iodine levels cause ovarian cysts (PCOS), insulin resistance, and hypothyroidism (often misdiagnosed as insulin resistance) AND multiple miscarriages!! (more…)

Fertility Massage benefits

Posted on Feb 17, 2011 in Infertility, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs, Pregnancy | 2 comments

Massage has been used for hundreds of years, by different cultures for many different reasons including health benefits, and stress reduction/relaxation. (more…)

Omega-3′s for PCOS

Posted on Feb 9, 2011 in Depression/Anxiety, Health risks, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs | 0 comments

We know how important Omega-3′s are for our general health – excellent for our cardiovascular system, mood disorders, etc. But did you know that they are especially beneficial for us cysters? (more…)

Elevated estrogen and PCOS

Posted on Feb 6, 2011 in Infertility, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs | 0 comments

We all know that PCOS’ers have irregular hormones. They’re all tied into each other — low progesterone and high estrogen lead to high testosterone — all causing lack of cycles and ovulation. (more…)