November 30th, 2009
People spend too much time sitting down, whether it’s commuting to work, working at a desk, watching TV or surfing the Internet. Bodies are often seriously underused, with resulting weight gain and heart problems, which are classic symptoms of PCOS.
So try to stand up for a minute at least two or three times an hour. Telephone calls, for example, are good reminders to get up – try standing for the duration of the call. Even better, walk while you talk. If you enjoy reading, get up and walk about for 20 seconds every time you finish a chapter.
Move about if you are waiting for a bus/train/plane. Avoid slumping in a seat while killing time before your transport arrives. Try standing on the train or bus into work in the morning. But remember: it’s OK to sit on the way home if you’re tired!
Standing for an additional hour each day burns an extra 5,000 calories over the course of a year.
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November 28th, 2009
Well-known doctor and author, Andrew Weil, reports on new research from Sweden indicating that acupuncture may “ease” PCOS by normalizing menstruation and lowering testosterone levels in women with the condition.
As first reported in the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, some women with PCOS showed high activity in the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the body that we cannot control. This could prove to be an underlying factor in PCOS.
Women who received regular acupuncture and those who excercised showed decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system. Menstruation also improved among women receiving acupuncture.
To read more about the study in Dr. Weil’s daily blog:
http://www.drweilblog.com/home/2009/11/27/acupuncture-may-ease-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html
November 27th, 2009
Fresh herbs and spices come packed with bright, clean tastes. These can boost enjoyment of food without causing weight gain or heart-damaging spikes in blood sugar, which may put at risk your efforts to better control PCOS.
Herbs like basil, for example, can be hard to find at different times of the year. So when you do track down your favorites, deep freeze them in plastic freezer bags to enjoy them all year round. Press out the air before sealing. When the herbs are needed, squeeze the bag to crumble the frozen leaves.
To release the essential oils and flavors of dried herbs, crush them between your fingers as you add them to soups, stews, sauces and casseroles
If substituting dried herbs for fresh, reduce the quantity by a third e.g. instead of one tablespoon of fresh oregano, use one teaspoon of the dried variety.
For much more information abour PCOS and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
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If you have concerns about PCOS, just click “Contact Us” for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams.
November 26th, 2009
Here are some simple tips to avoid weight gain over Thanksgiving:
- Avoid hunger: we often eat faster and more when we are hungry – therefore consume a wholesome breakfast and lunch on Thanksgiving day to avoid overeating at the main event.
- Thanksgiving dinner is not an all-you-can-eat buffet: fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with lean, skinless meat and the rest with a starch of your choice. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.
- Side Dishes – watch your portion size: go for smaller portions. That way you can sample all the different delicious foods.
- Make a conscious choice to limit high fat items: for instance, green bean casseroles are often prepared with cream of mushroom soup, cheese and milk and topped with fried onions, while candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar and marshmallows. If you cannot control the ingredients that go in to a dish, simply limit yourself to a smaller helping size.
- Drink plenty of water: alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body. Drink water, which is calorie-free, to help fill up your stomach and control your appetite while keeping you hydrated.
To learn much more about PCOS and how to better manage and even reverse these conditions, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com
If you have concerns about polycystic ovarian syndrome, just click “Contact Us” on our web site for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams. Happy Thanksgiving!
