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DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I would love for you to discuss PCOS and weight loss. I am having such a hard time breaking a plateau despite counting calories and exercising daily. Any advice? — Sick of the Plateau This is a great topic to discuss, as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder among women of Read more
One of the most common hormonal issues women face is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Affecting 1 in 15 women, PCOS is a condition in which many small cysts fill a woman's ovaries. While some women begin showing signs of the condition — through weight gain, extra facial hair, and acne — in their teens, many do not discover it until they try to conceive a baby. According to A.D.A.M.: In Read more
You have got to try Head to Knee Pose. It feels great for your entire body. Before you head out for the day wearing flip-flops, you might want to read this post: Flip-Flops: Cute, But Zero Support. Your feet will appreciate it. You have seen Jessica Simpson drink it...but is Fuze for you? Before heading to the grocery for your weekly food shopping, I would check out this list of fruits and Read more
I first read about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in You On A Diet and have been learning more about the condition as I meet more women living with it. There are many factors and medical conditions that can affect our appearance, weigh and fertility; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of them. Although it is a relatively common condition, an estimated 1 in 10 women of childbearing Read more
One in 10 American women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and according to a new study it looks like modrerate exercise and acupuncture can really help. PCOS is complicated and affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, circulatory system, and appearance. In a small study involving 20 women, the groups that participated in moderate exercise three Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. DrSugar, I just read your post about getting off of the pill and having irregular periods afterward. I am thankful for your article as I had experienced two to three months of no period! I am looking to conceive possibly in the next three to four years and wondering if you were able to do so after being on the pill for Read more
