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	<title>Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Support Blog - PCOS</title>
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	<description>Insulite PCOS System- a platform for information, expression &#38; inspiration</description>
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		<title>Have Fun With Healthy Eating at the Food Court</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part of the enjoyment of shopping at a mall can be a trip to the food court. But you don&#8217;t have to abandon your healthy PCOS diet in the face of all the fast food on offer there.
 
At the Asian counters, ask for as little oil as possible on the teriyaki chicken or shrimp and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1187/have-fun-with-healthy-eating-at-the-food-court/</link>
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		<title>Free Shipping for bulk purchases of the Insulite PCOS System plus a gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Insulite Laboratories is celebrating Thanksgiving by offering free shipping to customers who buy the Insulite PCOS System in bulk by November 26, 2009. Plus, the company is giving gift certificates for future bulk purchases.
Free shipping and handling is on offer to those purchasing a three-month bulk order, in addition to a $50 certificate to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1216/free-shipping-for-bulk-purchases-of-the-insulite-pcos-system-plus-a-gift/</link>
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		<title>Slow Down &#8230; and Lose Weight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People who wolf down their food are more likely to be overweight and suffer from digestive problems. So here are some tips on setting a healthier eating pace to help you better manage symptoms of your PCOS. 
 
Try to make a habit of putting down your fork, knife or spoon after each bite and don&#8217;t pick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1185/slow-down-and-lose-weight/</link>
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		<title>Reduce the Risks of PCOS-Linked Heart Disease</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Adding the B vitamin folate, or its synthetic form called folic acid, to a diet can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing a classic symptom of PCOS, namely high blood pressure.
Folate assists the body to form red blood cells, which appear to help ward off high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1183/reduce-the-risks-of-pcos-linked-heart-disease/</link>
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		<title>Women with PCOS Needed for OHSU Study (Oregon)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Women volunteers with PCOS are needed for a study undertaken by OHSU (Oregon Health &#38; Science University).
The research,  by the University&#8217;s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, will focus on the effects of insulin resistance on cortisol production, testosterone levels, and body composition.
Healthy, non-smoking women with PCOS, aged between 18 and 45, may call to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1196/women-with-pcos-needed-for-ohsu-study-oregon/</link>
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		<title>Let Off Steam &#8230; for Better Health!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All healthy diets for better management of PCOS symptoms should include steaming. It&#8217;s the perfect cooking process to get the most out of delicate foods like fish and certain vegetables such as cauliflower, zucchini and broccoli.
 
For example, broccoli retains 80% of its vitamin C content when steamed, compared to 33% if boiled.
 
Cutting up the vegetables [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1181/let-off-steam-for-better-health/</link>
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		<title>Swimming for Fitness Can Be Boosted Away From the Pool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s best to practice how to stroke, kick and breathe correctly to get the most benefits out of swimming, which can range from improved heart health to better weight control &#8230; even if you&#8217;re one of those of us with PCOS who is lean.
 
Strength -or resistance- training away from the pool can help with all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1178/swimming-for-fitness-can-be-boosted-away-from-the-pool/</link>
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		<title>Eat More Avocados for Good Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s true that they are high in fat, avocados have the heart healthy kind of fat found in olive oil, which can help lower levels of LDL &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol &#8211; a classic symptom of PCOS that increases the risk of damage to the cardiovascular system.
Avocados are also rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1164/eat-more-avocados-for-good-health/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Hand Signals&#8221; for Better Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sticking to a healthy diet and controlling how much you eat is vital for women of all sizes when it comes to better management of PCOS symptoms. Weight loss is crucial for overweight women while better weight control is important for the many lean females who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome.
 
Most people, however, underestimate the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1162/hand-signals-for-better-health/</link>
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		<title>Healthy Doesn&#8217;t Have to Mean Boring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparing food that&#8217;s delicious but low in calories is easier than you may think. That&#8217;s good news for those of us with PCOS who need to better manage the symptoms of our condition either by weight loss or improved weight control.
 
Try, for example, mixing fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary plus some grated orange [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/1160/healthy-doesnt-have-to-mean-boring/</link>
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