PCOS , Gut Peptides, Hunger and Fullness
PCOS is linked to many different hormonal imbalances. These include androgen (testosterone) excess and hormone disruptions that stem from the highest hormone-directing levels in the brain: the...
View ArticleThe Circadian Rhythm of Fat Cells
In PCOS, fat cell dysfunction is a major, integral part of inflammation and insulin resistance. Interestingly, a new study is the first to discover circadian rhythms in human fat cells. In simplest...
View ArticleCauses of Inflammation in PCOS: Lipotoxicity and Leptin
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...
View ArticleGluten causes Leptin Resistance
Gluten has been linked to a 50% increase in leptin resistance at concentrations found in human blood after eating a typical gluten-containing meal. If you are trying to lose weight its crucial to...
View ArticleDoes PCOS Make Your Brain More Hungry?
If you're a woman with PCOS, you may have noticed that your hunger is different than that of women who do not have this disorder. A recent study has provided MRI imaging of the brains of women with...
View ArticleAcupuncture as alternative to Metformin for PCOS?
Acupuncture as alternative to Metformin for PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age 1, 2. The signs and symptoms of PCOS are vast, but...
View ArticlePan-Seared Salmon with Dairy-Free Creamy Dill Dressing
Place the salmon on a plate and serve with creamy avocado ranch dressing
View ArticleLow Carb Tapas Style Breakfast
Pan-Seared Salmon with Dairy-Free Creamy Dill Dressing This tapas style breakfast is a great way to start the day when you are bored of the same old thing! This filling meal is low-carbohydrate, high...
View ArticleOvernight Pumpkin Spice Latte “Oatmeal”
This oatmeal alternative might be grain-free, but it's packed with nutrition and delicious flavour. It tastes just like a pumpkin spice latte!
View ArticleMetabolic Acne Part 2- Diet and Nutritional Interventions
Metabolic Acne Part 2- Diet and Nutritional Interventions In the last article we discussed how your adult acne may not be a function of your reproductive hormones, but instead your metabolic hormones....
View ArticleIncreased Risk of Diabetes from Artificial Sweeteners
Zero-calorie sweeteners like Aspartame have long been used in diet sodas, as well as other low-cal foods. It’s been assumed that these sweeteners are healthier alternatives for sugar (especially for...
View ArticleGreen Tea Extract Proves Better Than Metformin for Metabolic Markers in Women
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...
View ArticleArtificial Sweeteners’ Effect on the Brain Reduces Impulse Control
A lot of people struggle to lose weight while dieting, and a new study may have determined why. The study was on artificial sweeteners and how they affect the brain, and the results were quite...
View ArticleIn Lean PCOS, Insulin Resistance is Often Missed, as Illustrated by This...
A new study just released on gut microbiome and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) showed some fascinating results: it showed that women with PCOS have fewer types of gut bacteria AND very different...
View ArticleHow to Test for Insulin Resistance: Your Comprehensive Guide
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...
View ArticleThe Discomfort behind Comfort Foods
Have you ever eaten a high fat, high carbohydrate meal and felt almost immediately like the world was a better place? Now, what if I told you to give all of those things up? Even though you know that...
View ArticleMetabolism, the Microbiome, Berberine and Metformin
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.
View ArticleCauses of Inflammation in PCOS: Lipotoxicity and Leptin
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...
View ArticleA New Way to Lose Weight with PCOS
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...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Going Dairy Free
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. The post The Ultimate Guide to Going Dairy Free appeared...
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