Healthy Hormones

  Achieving Weight loss with PCOS. Losing weight with PCOS is a struggle but it’s not impossible. It takes time to lose weight with PCOS but doing it right, with a healthy foundation is key to seeing results. Traditional and common methods of eating less and then moving more doesn't work for women with PCOS and other hormone related conditions. These methods can lead to weight loss, however, they wreak havoc to your hormones thus not recommended. How one can achieve weight loss with PCOS. 1.Targeting to eat enough, well balanced meals ie. carbohydrates, protein, fiber and healthy fats and eating at regular intervals eg. Every 3-4 hours is the backbone of a healthy metabolism and healthy weight. So if you skip meals, go for long hours fasting, eat less and do intense cardio exercises you might not experience any sustainable weight loss. 2.Aim for high protein intake in all your meals. Target between 80-100 grams of protein daily which you evenly distribute in all the meals t...

  Management of ACNE in PCOS High levels of testosterone and DHT in PCOS leads to increased oil production in the skin which results to acne. Therefore by lowering high androgen levels helps improve the skin leaving you glowing and confident about yourself. If you are struggling with acne issues at adulthood then you need to focus on enhancing the functioning of your liver i.e the detoxification pathways. If your liver has too much toxins and excess hormones like androgens and estrogen these can increase inflammation in the skin and lead to high sebum production as a result. How to support your liver 1. Inositol supplement together with proper pairing of easily digestible carbs with protein and healthy fats for reducing insulin resistance. Reduction in levels of insulin helps lower the levels of androgens which are associated with acne. 2. Get adequate amount of vitamin E and cod liver oil . Both are anti-inflammatory and help balance hormones . 3. Zinc - you want to ...

  Solutions to Hormone-related hair loss and supplements to take If you are experiencing hair loss this post is dedicated to you especially if you also have PCOS or Thyroid conditions. Hair loss is a symptom that indicates deeper issues in your body. There are patterns that precede hair loss and by the time you notice your hair has thinned you might as well be experiencing other symptoms like unhealthy nails that are breaking easily and full of white spots, poor appetite, poor sleep, skin issues and even high stress levels There you need to be more objective on how to restore your nutrition status and lifestyle routines like exercise and sleep If you are body is not making enough energy from the food you're eating then it's not going to prioritize hair growth. Thus you need to be eating enough of nutrient dense foods and in a balanced way i.e. include smart carbohydrates, adequate protein and healthy fats. Four issues that cause hair loss in women 1. PCOS This cndition i...

Stress-driven PCOS Our bodies can be subjected to stressors that cannot always be felt or be detected by a person. These internal stressors may be due to undereating, poor digestion, gut symbiosis, mineral imbalances, food sensitivities and even blood sugar dysregulation. Other common sources of stress could be emotional, work or relationship related, disease and money related. When the body is under stress, it demands for more energy. This stress on the body suppresses the thyroid from functioning optimally. This will in turn impact other organs like the digestive system, and the liver. Remember the liver is where there's a lot of conversion of T4-T3(your thyroid hormones) When the thyroid is not able to function optimally due to stress, our adrenal glands take up that job and thus the increase in cortisol levels. In the long run you experience 'adrenal fatigue ' The signs of stress driven PCOS include; ·          Having trouble sleepin...