September 14th, 2011
Are fresh herbs and spices always a beneficial addition to your Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) weight loss diet when you’re looking for a salt substitute? Here’s the lowdown on some common seasonings and how they could affect your health.
Sage: British researchers have shown that people given sage oil pills on a regular basis experienced a significant improvement in memory. As a tea, sage has been recommended for centuries as a way of easing sore throats and coughs.
Garlic: don’t be put off by the smell because this herb boasts an amazing array of benefits. It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory. Garlic also reduces cholesterol and helps regulate blood pressure and glucose levels – key factors in avoiding the cluster of cardiovascular diseases called Metabolic Syndrome, which is often caused by obesity and the imbalance of glucose and insulin in the bloodstream known as Insulin Resistance.
Garlic can also be used to tackle colds, sinusitis and chest infections, as well as skin problems like acne. But avoid garlic if you are taking anti-clotting medication. If you’re breastfeeding, you may find that garlic makes your baby’s colic worse.
Cinnamon: Pakistani scientists found that extract of cinnamon could improve glucose levels in people with Type II Diabetes. It may also offer protection against the onset of Pre-Diabetes, which is often caused by Insulin Resistance and obesity. If neglected through a poor diet and lack of regular exercise, Pre-Diabetes can lead to the full-blown, irreversible Type II variety. Cinnamon appears to help the body deal with glucose more efficiently.
Ginger: can prevent nausea, so it’s good for treating travel or morning sickness. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect on your blood vessels by lowering blood pressure. Ginger is often taken as a digestive tonic and can help ease colds and flu, chilblains and arthritis. But avoid it if you suffer from a peptic ulcer or gallstones. Long-term use in pregnancy isn’t recommended, either.
Basil: the leaf of this herb, which can be easily grown in a backyard, is a natural antiseptic and great for soothing insect bites. The leaf also provides a powerful antioxidant agent in food.
Curry powder: most people think the worst a curry could inflict is a bout of indigestion. But it could be loaded with unhealthy colorings such as Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow and Ponceau 4R. Repeated exposure to these compounds is thought to lead to increased sensitivity to allergies and even the onset of asthma. However, diets rich in curry spices such as turmeric, often found in Indian food, may prevent some cancers. Tumeric can also ease the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
So, all in all, it’s best to pick and choose your herbs and spices carefully so your PCOS health receives the maximum benefit.
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.
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July 27th, 2009
The Insulite PCOS Systerm explained – How it Works, What it Does to reverse PCOS symptoms, How Long it may take and What’s Involved – by Dr. Andrea Lee, a Naturopathic physician and member of Insulite Laboratories’ Consulting & Advisory team.
Dr. Lee joins Sasha Ottey on PCOS Challenge Radio this Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m. EDT.
Tune in via your computer at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pcoschallenge and learn from Dr. Lee how the Insulite PCOS System can work for you.
Or, call in with a specific question during the show at 646.929.0394. For more details and to RSVP:
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November 25th, 2008
By Naweko San-Joyz
Home Fitness Model & Innovation
Nov. 24, 2008
The number people over 30 needing acne treatments has climbed to the extent that a report published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology recommends raising the age for insurance coverage of the acne drug tretinoin to at least 40. The authors of the report, Drs. Steven Feldman and Alan Fleischer, dermatologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, add that many insurance companies refuse to pay for tretinoin prescriptions for patients older than 25.
Even if your insurance company leaves you to fend for yourself, you still have options for freeing yourself from acne and wrinkles. At first, coping with acne and wrinkles may seem like a cosmetic catch 22. Do you dry your skin with acne cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and worsen your wrinkles? Or, do you smear on the moisturizer to smooth the wrinkles, but cope with the zits brought on by the extra oil?
Before you get frantic, ask yourself a series of questions. Adult acne may be the result of hormonal flunctuations triggers by diet, stress or your environment.
1. Are you regular?
About 70% of your immune system is located in your intestines. If this area is blocked with waste, your immuno-defenses are down. So, instead of waste leaving your body via the rectum, it chooses to leave through the skin. Waste leaving the skin can cause an infection that presents itself as acne.
2. Are you tense?
Tension likewise reduces the vigor of the immune system. Take a few deep breaths throughout the day to calm your body. Take a long walk in the fresh air to wind down.
3. Are you eating all the nutrients you need?
Cases of acne have been improved with consuming foods containing zinc, essential fatty acids, vitamin A and a host of other nutrients. All of these vital nutrients are available in leafy green vegetables, fruits and olive oil.
4. Are you constantly thinking about a personal issue that you have not addressed?
Not resolving personal issues creates conflict and tension in the body. Again, these issues most be addressed to avoid undue stress within the body.
5. Are you exercising everyday?
Exercise reduces stress and gives you an opportunity to subconsciously contemplate challenges that you may be facing. Physical activity also keeps your muscles and intestines toned, which keeps encourages regularity.
6. Are you changing your pillowcase frequently?
Using a dirty pillowcase aggravates an acne condition. Your face naturally secretes oils during the night. These oils are sticky. So if you pillowcase if dirty, you are allowing your face to collect extra waste during the night, which could further clog your pores.
7. Have you moved recently or are you changing your job/career?
New demands or feelings of lose can sometimes accompany change. Transfer these emotions into something constructive by writing in a journal or envisioning how these changes are going to benefit you. Find comfort in these changes and opportunities for new beginnings.
8. (Women) Do you also experience excessive facial hair growth and erratic periods?
Conditions such as acne, excessive facial hair, and erratic periods could indicate an androgen disorder or other underlying hormonal imbalances. Your doctor can provide you with a series of endocrine tests to ascertain your hormone levels and what corrective actions you should take. Ricardo Azziz, M.D, who serves as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Director of the Center for Androgen-Related Disorders at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, estimates that 80 percent of women with excessive androgen levels suffer from an endocrine disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Azziz adds that women with PCOS often have insulin resistance and are at increased risk for developing Type II diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
Health author and Stanford University graduate Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes from her home in San Diego. Her works include Acne Messages: Crack the code of your zits and say goodbye to acne (ISBN: 0974912204) and the upcoming work Skinny Fat Chicks, Why we’re still not getting this dieting thing? (ISBN: 0974912212) for release in June of 2005. For useful acne self-help articles visit http://www.Noixia.com
