August 31st, 2009
People who seriously scrimp on sleep are more likely to suffer hardening of their arteries – a precursor of heart disease which those of us with polycystic ovarian syndrome are already prone to developing because of our condition.
Researchers found calcified arteries in nearly a third of people who regularly slept five hours a night, rather than the eight hours recommended by doctors. But this figure dropped to around one in 10 for those who slept just an extra hour.
The results might be down to high blood pressure, which increases the likelihood of calcification. A good night’s rest makes a difference because blood pressure levels are often lower during sleep.
Alternatively, a stress hormone like cortisol, which has been tied to decreased sleep and increased calcification, may play a role.
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August 28th, 2009
You don’t have to reach for fattening snacks if you’re feeling down. In fact, you may be inflicting your mood – and resulting weight gain – on yourself without realizing it. And making your PCOS symptoms worse, into the bargain.
Here are some simple steps to consider:
Avoid watching movies featuring actresses with seemingly ideal bodies like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston. They have the time and money to keep themselves in perfect shape and these women could be upsetting you subconsciously. Instead, choose something with Queen Latifah or a male star!
Criticized by the boss at work? Take a brisk walk outside the office building to let off steam in the fresh air and avoid passing the snack machine on the way.
Drive past fast food drive-in windows, whether you feel up or down, and save yourself some money. Save the amount in a jar and it will soon mount up, enabling you to treat yourself to that fashionable top you saw recently in a store. The chances are, it will now fit because you’ve lost weight.
For much more information about PCOS and Excess Weight/Obesity and how to better manage and even reverse these conditions, visit our web sites by clicking on:
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If you have PCOS or weight concerns, our web sites can show you how to contact our Consulting & Advisory Teams for a free health consultation.
August 27th, 2009
Consulting a doctor about cholesterol levels is a good idea at any age. But it’s particularly important for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, as excess levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol can upset the body’s delicate balance of hormones and help to exacerbate the multiple symptoms of PCOS.
It’s even more essential to keep a check on the numbers from around age 45 onwards because womens’ total cholesterol levels start to become higher than those of men.
For women, desirable numbers are less than 200mg/dL of total cholesterol, while LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100mg/dL.
Improve your statistics by eating much less animal protein and switching to more fish and plant-based foods.
For much more information about polycystic ovarian syndrome and how you can better manage or even reverse the symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com
If you have PCOS concerns, our web site can show you how to contact our Consulting & Advisory Teams for a free health consultation.
August 26th, 2009
Talk PCOS with us tonight and every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. EDT and learn how experienced Insulite PCOS customers have taken control of their PCOS and reversed their symptoms. These caring women share their successful tips and strategies on diet and nutrition, food substitutions – getting the crunch you crave without the carbs – the right nutrients, doable exercise and staying motivated.
Ours is a small, friendly and supportive group where anyone with PCOS, their friends and relatives, can feel comfortable in sharing their stories, their challenges and questions. Or, just listen in.
Meet up with other women who are experiencing the same issues and journey to better health and well being as you.
Call: 712.432.0111. Access code: 1053033# (US only for now.)
Talk soon,
Catherine, Moderator “Talking PCOS – Stay Strong”
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