PCOS CD available from PCOS Health & Nutrition Centre

November 5th, 2009

The PCOS Health & Nutrition Centre in Sydney is promoting an audio CD it has developed to assist women with PCOS in making the recommended lifestyle changes to better manage their disorders.

“PCOS Made Easy” includes an explanation of PCOS and insulin resistance: the link between them  and related symptoms; the importance of making lifestyle modifications; eating well;  information on how to start  exercising and a plan to manage insulin levels; and a series of fact sheets outlining the important aspects of the CD.

To read more about the CD and to order:

http://www.pcoshealth.com.au/bookshop.aspx

Spearmint Tea for PCOS Hirsutism?

November 2nd, 2009

The lastest editon of PCOS Review discusses a second study that shows a positive link between spearmint tea and hirsuitsm (excess hair) in women with PCOS.

Of 42 women with PCOS who were studied at the UK’s Eastbourne District General Hospital – one group had spearmint tea 2x a day and the others a placebo – the group taking tea showed a reduction in  testosterone.

The same women reported a reduction in hirsutism, although no change was found in an objective measure of hair.

Regardless, spearmint tea has shown to be beneficial in women with testosterone issues. We join PCOS Review in calling for further research.

To read more:

http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news92.html#sec2

Earn a $100 Reward for Completing Four Months on the Insulite PCOS System

October 28th, 2009

Women with PCOS who take the four-month Insulite “PCOS Quest” will be rewarded twice. They may experience the benefits of this natural health protocol aimed at reversing insulin resistance and targeting the symptoms of  PCOS and they’ll earn $100 from Insulite Laboratories for their achievement.

Priced at $89/month, the Insulite PCOS System has been used successfully by women worldwide who are seeking a non-pharmaceutical treatment for PCOS. Addressing the condition on several levels, the PCOS System includes a nutrition plan focused on gradual carbohydrate reduction, an exercise program aimed at improving insulin sensitivity, nutraceutical formulas to create metabolic change, a strategy to reduce addiction to carbohydrates and sugars and a support network that includes weekly health information messages, ongoing access to the Insulite Consulting & Advisory team doctors, weekly coaching and support calls.

 The “PCOS Quest” is offered through November 30, 2009. Customers completing four months on the Insulite PCOS System will receive a form to complete  to receive their $100 check. Insulite Laboratories’ standard 90-day  guarantee has been waived for this promotion, however, unshipped orders can be cancelled at any time. Shipping is not included.

To join the “PCOS Quest” and learn more about PCOS visit Insulite Laboratories at www.pcos.insulitelabs.com

“What Lesbian & Bi-sexual Women Need to Know about PCOS”

October 26th, 2009

Dr. Andrea Lee  wants lesbian and bi-sexual women to understand that they are more than twice as likely to develop PCOS than heterosexual women, according to medical research.

She will be intereviewed by Sasha Ottey on PCOS Challenge Radio on Wed., Oct.  28 at 6:00 p.m. The show is titled “What Lesbian & Bi-sexual Women Need to Know about PCOS.

Dr. Lee will also discuss fertility issues and will  provide guidelines on what lesbian and bi-sexual women should look for in a doctor to treat their PCOS and for their general health.

UPDATE – interview has been archived for those who were unable to attend.

To hear Dr. Andrea Lee’s interview “What Lesbian and Bi-sexual Women Need to Know about PCOS” on PCOS Challenge Radio Visit  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pcoschallenge and look for “On Demand Episodes.” The original airdate was 10/28/2009 3:00 PM.