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Endometriosis and Diet: What You Can Do About It In 2019
Endometriosis is a painful condition that can greatly impact your quality of life.
Diet changes are said to help relieve symptoms, but does the evidence support these claims?
This article explores the role of diet in endometriosis treatment.
[Discover More…]How To Lose Weight When You Have PCOS: 8 Science-Backed Tips
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 20% of pre-menopausal women.
The exact cause is unknown, but an imbalance of male sex hormones (called androgens) is a big culprit.
One of the most common symptoms is weight gain. In fact, 39% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese (1).
Fortunately, a few lifestyle changes can help you to balance hormones and lose weight.
This article looks at 8 tips for losing weight when you have PCOS.
[Discover More…]The Best Diet for PCOS: Splitting Fact From Fiction
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in the developed world.
In fact, it’s thought to affect almost 7% of pre-menopausal women in the US (1).
But there is surprisingly limited information on how to treat it naturally.
This article explores the best diet for PCOS, as based on scientific evidence.
[Discover More…][Infographic] Top 6 Foods To Avoid When Pregnant
Research continues to show that most women do not receive proper nutrition education during pregnancy.
That is despite the fact that eating the wrong things, and in the wrong amounts, can be particularly dangerous for the unborn child.
This infographic looks at the top 6 foods that a mother-to-be should be avoiding, as shown by the current evidence.
What Can’t You Eat When Pregnant? The Top 6 Foods To Avoid (No. 4 Is Highly Controversial)
What you eat during pregnancy is crucial.
The embryo is completely dependent on the availability and supply of nutrients provided by the mother.
The quality of these nutrients – helpful or harmful – is determined entirely by her nutrient stores and eating patterns.
So it’s troubling that a review of 25 studies found most women do not receive adequate nutrition education during pregnancy…
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