March 29th, 2010
Reuters reports a new study that claims high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine. The study, from the journal Nature Neuroscience, notes that this type of binge eating could be the cause of compulsive eating and obesity.
Because the study subjects were rats, the findings cannot be directly related to obesity in humans but can add to our understanding of the disorders and various ways to treat it, according to the study authors.
In a laboratory setting, rats overate high calorie foods which “triggered addiction-like” brain responses, and showed that rats became compulsive eaters on high-calorie food.
To read the entire Reuters article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36081881/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/from/ET
March 24th, 2010
The current issue of PCOS Health Review cites new research about the positive effect of berries on the liver. Women with PCOS have a 50% risk of developing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a “hidden” symptom of the disorder.
Sixty-one women were divided into two groups for the study undertaken by Finland’s University of Turku. One group ate 1/3 lb of berries every day; the other did not.
The berry-eating group was found to have a 23 per cent decrease in the market for liver disease.
A variety of berries are recommended to achieve a protective effect on the liver and for overall good health. The article recommends: blackberry, lingonberry, blueberry, boysenberry, raspberry, gooseberry, dewberry, elderberry, youngberry, loganberry and strawberry.
To read the complete article in PCOS Health Review, visit:
www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news102.html#sec2
January 29th, 2010
Makers of a 13-week reality TV show about PCOS are looking for six to 10 women with the condition to participate.
Slated for cable TV stations across the US, the show is being developed by PCOS Challenge and participants will have the opportunity to win cash prizes and surprise gifts while benefitting from health and medical experts.
To be considered, submit your name, age, contact number, email address, a brief paragraph about your biggest struggle with PCOS and a brief 2 – 5 minute video to introduce yourself (camcorder and webcam are acceptable.)
The deadline is January 30th. Send materials to tv@pcoschallenge.com
Whether or not you want to participate, I’m, sure you agree that this is a great opportunity to spread awareness about PCOS!
December 14th, 2009
The supplement L-Carnitine, a vitamin-like substance, is discussed in the current edition of PCOS Review.
Editor Bill Slater outlines the many reasons why L-Carnitine supports various important body functions such as burning fat for energy. Additionally, it may “stimulate hair shaft elongation” and reduce the death of hair cells as well as decrease the risk for cardiovascular health issues.
Interestingly, women with PCOS appear to be deficient in carnitine.
To read the article in full:
www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news95.html
L-Carnitine is used in the Insulite PCOS System to increase insulin sensitivity which is key to reversing insulin resistance, considered to be the main underlying cause of PCOS. The formulas of the Insulite PCOS System also include vital nutrients such as saw palmetto, vitex, flax seed, vanadium and chromium among others.
To read more about the elements of the Insulite PCOS System, visit:
http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/PCOS-Elements
