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Top 5 Supplements for PCOS and Infertility

Top 5 Supplements for PCOS and Infertility

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on November 12, 2019 with No Comments

Supplements for PCOS have become so vast it can be hard to determine exactly which products are important for you. Ultimately, it still depends on each individual and you should always consult a Naturopathic Doctor before taking any supplementation. That said, the guide below can help you understand both why … Read More

In-Depth Review of PCOS Labs

In-Depth Review of PCOS Labs

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on July 30, 2019 with No Comments

Check out this video I created that goes over the most common PCOS Labs. Please note, this video is for educational purposes only. Please speak to your health care provider regarding analyzing your own blood work, diagnosing PCOS and treatment. Please share:

Let me be honest, I am not a fan of making salads.

Let me be honest, I am not a fan of making salads. ⁣⁠
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I love eating salads, but I have to really find the motivation sometimes to make them. ⁣⁠
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It is so much easier to forgo the salad and just eat protein and carbs. ⁣⁠
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Am I right? ⁣⁠
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My brain thinks making a salad is time-consuming. There are a lot of steps! Washing all the leaves, drying them, chopping all the different veggies you want to add, creating a dressing, adding fat as toppings. ⁣⁠
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So I’ve come to master a quick and easy salad. ⁣⁠
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Here it is. Packed with about 13 grams of protein and it only took to me 5 minutes to create. ⁣⁠
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My brain stops to think - I have 5 minutes to spare. ⁣⁠
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This said includes: ⁣⁠
- Prewashed mixed greens (saves so much time!) ⁣⁠
- 4 Cherry tomatoes ⁣⁠
- 1 Small cucumber⁣⁠
- 1/2 a small avocado cubed⁣⁠
- Sprinkle of hemp seeds (about 1 tsp) ⁣⁠
- Sprinkle of pumpkin seeds (about 1 tsp) ⁣⁠
- Dressing: olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper ⁣⁠
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It’s quick, it’s easy, it elevates my meal and keeps me full with all the good healthy fats! ⁣⁠
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Remember, high fat and high protein meals stabilize blood sugar! ⁣⁠
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@sunnybloominspiration Art by @emilycoxhead 🎨🌈
You haven’t come all this way just to quit☀️🌸🌻🌈
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•Happy Monday everyone!
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Who is settled into working from home right now? ⁠
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I know I am still trying to get the hang of a true schedule. ⁠
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It feels like I am on a true staycation but have to still work at the same time. ⁠
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Not being able to go outside for too long to be potentially exposed to too many people. ⁠
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Not being able to jump in the car and go to the mall, movies or let alone your doctor appointments in person. ⁠
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Times have changed. ⁠
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People are changing. ⁠
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Businesses are adapting. ⁠
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When I think about everyone, the individuals that come to mind first, to be honest, are my patients who are trying to conceive. ⁠
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Couples who were just about to go into IVF retrieval, or who were waiting for their next cycle to transfer an embryo in the hopes to be pregnant next month, or waiting for their first IUI ever. ⁠
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But everything has come to a FULL STOP. ⁠
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I feel for you. ⁠
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I am thinking of you. ⁠
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I am sending you positive thoughts every single day. ⁠
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This is a time to reflect. To connect in ways you may have never connected before. Give yourself time to feel all the emotions. Be sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, or worried. ⁠
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But also - use this time to connect with your partner. ⁠
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We have been watching TV, laughing, telling stories, reminiscing of old times, dancing, cooking, reading beside each other in bed and sitting in each other’s presence. ⁠
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There is no other person I would rather spend time in isolation with. We don’t always get to spend this much time together, so we are using this opportunity to connect with each other. ⁠
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Because right now all we need is connection. ⁠
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Drop an ❤️in the comments if you agree! ⁠
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Loving this hand washing mantra that @bluboho shar

Loving this hand washing mantra that @bluboho shared. I’ve been doing it and it has really enhanced my hand washing experience. 👏🏽🙌🏽 Wishing you all a #happymonday .
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Have you been thrown off your typical diet recentl

Have you been thrown off your typical diet recently? I know I have a little bit and have been more mindful of this in shifting back to my regular eating habits. During times of stress we can opt to eat more carbohydrates than we typically would so here are ⁣⁠
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𝟯 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄:⁣⁠
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1️⃣Meal plan - continue meal planning as if nothing has changed. Ensure your meals are mostly veggies, contain a source of protein, good healthy fats, and a few carbohydrates. This will ensure your blood sugar remains balanced throughout the day. ⁣⁠
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2️⃣Schedule eating times - just like you would at work, schedule time in your day to eat. This will ensure you are not snacking throughout the day and are eating what you have set out. Have 3 big meals, this will keep you full and prevent you from snacking in between meals. ⁣⁠
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3️⃣Consider grocery pick up, right now President Choice grocery stores, are offering free grocery pick up. It is simple and easy and minimizes your chance of contact with others. ⁣⁠
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I hope you are managing to stay on track with your healthy eating habits during this time... and if not, it's also okay! Give yourself space during this time and know things will pass and you will get back on track. ⁠
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If you are struggling at all, feel free to DM me or drop a comment below :) ⁣⁠
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I haven't baked in a long, long time so I thought

I haven't baked in a long, long time so I thought now is the best time to start baking with all this time I have! ⁠
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These muffins are so delicious a friend shared it with me and I couldn't resist. I had to make them the next day! ⁠
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They are almond flour muffins with nuts and went all out and I added dairy-free chocolate chips even though blueberries would have been the better choice ;) ⁠
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Check out the recipe on my blog or the website Life made Sweeter! ⁠
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