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This question comes up a lot when we talk about go

This question comes up a lot when we talk about going dairy free. Hope this helps clarify.

If you have any questions about this topic drop them in the comments below!
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Waking can be so beneficial when it comes to Polyc

Waking can be so beneficial when it comes to Polycystic Ovarian syndrome - but when is the best time to walk?

This study says after each meal for 10 minutes was better than a full 30 minute walk.

So I often tell my patients take a break after your meal and go for a walk around the block this will help your blood sugar throughout the whole day as it is working the muscles to make the cells more insulin sensitive.

🚶🏽‍♀️It is getting cold here in Canada so bundle up and get your body moving!

Ps. I am on the search for some warm gloves for my walks. If anyone has any recommendations drop them in the comments below! My hands will be forever grateful :)

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When I look at this photo I think of all the times

When I look at this photo I think of all the times I’ve had a rough day and just wanted to eat my feelings.

I can hear the voices in my head, “I know I shouldn’t eat this.” “This is bad for me. It is too much sugar” “Ugh, I wish had I better willpower.”

Raise your hand if you’d had a day like this and can relate to these feelings?

I often hear stories like this from my patients as well. Sometimes you just want a bowl of ice cream and a good Netflix show to let go of all of all the stress and worry from your day, month, even year!

I am here to say that this is okay to fall off of eating “perfectly”! Give yourself these times but also know that if this is often your go to there are so many ways you can deal with this.

First and foremost, dealing with the stress that is the underlying cause and second working on balancing your hormones - especially insulin and glucose when it comes to PCOS.

This is not about willpower.

It is an underlying hormone issue and can be treated with supplementation and dietary/lifestyle changes.

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🗣Don’t get me wrong, the birth control pill i

🗣Don’t get me wrong, the birth control pill is needed in certain circumstances. ⁠
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This post is to highlight some of the common misconceptions I am hearing from women and information I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with #pcos.⁠
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❌ Regulate your cycles - the bleed that is occurring is the withdraw from the hormones on the placebo pill days. This is not your actual period. We only get a period when we ovulate and the birth control pill is preventing ovulation from happening. ⁠
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❌ Balance your hormones - the birth control pill is either a combination pill, meaning it has both estrogen and progesterone or a progesterone-only pill. These are all synthetic hormones. Because it brings a consistent level of estrogen and progesterone, it suppresses our own brain hormones FSH and LH which blocks our body from producing our own estrogen and progesterone. Simply put - the birth control pill does not balance your hormones. ⁠
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❌ Fix your PCOS - the birth control pill can increase something called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin which can bind up all the free testosterone reducing symptoms of acne, hair loss and hirsutism but it does not fix the problem. Once you come off, testosterone will rise and the symptoms will come back. ⁠
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From what I’ve seen some women do fine on birth control, they use it when needed, they come off and their cycles are fine. For others, their cycles get impacted, their hormones become imbalanced etc. And for PCOS women - it will not regulate your cycles, fix high testosterone or insulin resistance. ⁠
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➡️There are ways to regulate your cycle without the use of birth control. These include - working on diet and lifestyle to improve insulin resistance and considering natural progesterone.

➡️Stay tuned for more on this!
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Are you stressed?? L theanine is an amino acid t

Are you stressed??

L theanine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in green tea. It can cross the blood brain barrier and increase various calming neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin and dopamine.

Because of this, it’s main use is for reducing anxiety and stress. It also can help with improving mental focus.

I always think of L-Theanine in my practice when patients describe themselves as being on all the time with a racing mind. I find that not only can it help with anxiety, L-Theanine can help with improving sleep as it can calm a busy brain!

It has also been shown to potentially improve the immune system by reducing inflammation.

Additionally, due to its relaxing properties L-Theanine may help to lower blood pressure.

There are so many benefits! More specifically for PCOS - L-Theanine may help lower cortisol, aka our stress hormone, which we know can impact cycle regularity and weight.

Typical dosing of L-Theanine is between 200-1000mg a day. Always speak to your health care provider before changing your supplement regime.

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Stress has been a hot topic lately in my patient v

Stress has been a hot topic lately in my patient visits. This time of year can be so tough for a lot of people. Weather changes can really impact our mood and stress levels. These are three supplements to help support the nervous system and can help to reduce stress.

1. Magnesium bisglycinate is known for its ability to relax our muscles. The bisglycinate form actually is most helpful when it comes to stress.
2. L-theanine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in green tea and can help to reduce stress without causing drowsiness. Stay tuned for my next post on this one!
3. Ashwagandha (I missed the h in the reel! Whoops) is one of the herbs that can help our body in so many ways; especially when it comes to stress. It is known as an adaptogen and can help with mental and physical stress. It also helps with sleep, energy and fertility.

Always speak to your healthcare provider before you take any supplements.

Wishing you all a stress free day!

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