Category: Diet & Weight Loss

The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, people love to lose weight as quickly and as big an amount as they can. However, did you know that there is only a limit to losing weight every…

What is the ideal meal frequency

While working in the gym, you have probably overheard a conversation about how many meals should you eat per day. I bet that your instructor or your working partner told you to eat at least…

The Effects of Milk on Weight Loss

People who are trying to lose weight steer clear of dairy because they think it can make them fat. However, studies conducted by Dr. Michael Zemel of the University of Tennessee, and Harvard, Brown and…

PCOS treatment: exercise can help

Exercise should be an important part of your PCOS treatment plan.  Like many other metabolic conditions, PCOS can be improved through regular exercise. Most women with PCOS know exercise is important to help them control their…

Is Chronic Inflammation and PCOS?

Recent research has uncovered that chronic inflammation may be another PCOS symptom.  Inflammation is the immune systems response to a detected threat.  In most cases an inflammatory response protects us.  Inflammation helps us fight infection…

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?  PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)  is the most common endocrine disorder among women.  It is estimated that five to ten precent of women in their reproductive age are suffering from this…