Mint, mushrooms, and more, learn about my favorite herbs for lowering testosterone in women with PCOS.

PCOS is a syndrome, which is a collection of symptoms without a distinct underlying etiology known. We take a look at pituitary signalling gone wrong through LH, often due to insulin resistance.

PCOS is a set of symptoms that are caused by a hormonal imbalance, and it affects about 10 percent of women of reproductive age. Genetic and environmental factors have been found to contribute to the development of PCOS.

Depending on who you ask, it is either a super-food or a poison. But the truth is, soy-based foods have been shown to improve cholesterol, prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer, decrease osteoporosis and more.  But, yes, it does have some downsides as well. Here’s the breakdown.

There are so many reasons that women are placed on the birth-control pill., often it isn’t for contraception, but as a way to manage symptoms.  Unfortunately, if you go to your doctor with any period related concern, the pill is often the only option given.

Consumption of vegetables including Brassica species has been strongly associated with the reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts and age-related functional decline.  Read more and have your questions answered about goitrogens, and some other pros/cons of this broccoli family.

Do you know what is a “normal” period? My guess is you will be surprised. I talk to women all the time about their periods, and most are surprised to find that theirs isn’t “healthy”. It isn’t something that women talk about in their day to day life, but it is important for your overall health.