An insight into PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
I was cruising the "net" just recently, when I came across
"PCOS". I had never heard of this but I found it very
interesting because for years I have suffered with blood sugar
problems. So as soon as I come across an article that relates to
blood sugar, I research it further. This is very interesting
because so many women suffer with this condition. And, like many
blood sugar conditions, it also can go undiagnosed. What you're
about to read will give you a greater understanding of PCOS
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and how to reverse its underlying
condition, Insulin Resistance. This information is not about fad
diets, magic pills or fantasy claims to transform the way you
look and feel overnight. It is about accurate scientific
information that can help you to effectively change the way your
body responds to food and help reverse your PCOS. INSULIN
RESISTANCE IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF PCOS
http://syndromex.stanford.edu/InsulinResistance.htm The above is
a link to more detailed information from the stanford.edu
website. Are you one of the millions of women with PCOS who have
failed to reverse the symptoms of this condition no matter what
you've tried? It may not be due to lack of willpower. Instead,
you could be Insulin Resistant, the root cause of PCOS.
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health, Stanford
University and other research centers have clearly identified
the existence and effects of Insulin Resistance, a biochemical
condition that causes excessive weight gain and PCOS, which is
also known as polycystic ovaries. If you are among the 65% of
the overweight population with Insulin Resistance, your ability
to reverse your PCOS and lose weight may not have been within
your control - until now. This breakthrough in understanding the
body's biochemistry remains relatively unknown, even though
Insulin Resistance has reached epidemic proportions. Your doctor
may not have explained the crucial link between Insulin
Resistance and PCOS. You need to understand this link in order
to reverse your condition. The Insulite PCOS System is the first
scientifically-designed method that restores your body's ability
to conquer PCOS by reversing Insulin Resistance. You can also
read more here:
http://www.pcosupport.org/living/nutrition/insulinre.php PCOS
AND INSULIN RESISTANCE PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a
hormonal imbalance linked to the way the body processes insulin
after it has been produced by the pancreas to regulate blood
sugar (glucose).
The underlying cause of PCOS, Insulin Resistance, has many
factors that contribute to its presence in the body. In essence,
our environment and lifestyles have evolved too rapidly for our
bodies to keep pace. We are still genetically "wired" to thrive
on the entrenched habits of our ancestors, who consumed
different, nutrient-rich foods, a diet low in carbohydrates and
who sustained greater levels of movement and exercise. Some
people may also have a genetic predisposition to Insulin
Resistance, while others develop the condition through high
stress and unhealthy lifestyles. Also check Dr. Barry Sears
Books on Hormonal Balance. INSULIN RESISTANCE NEGATIVELY AFFECTS
GLUCOSE AND INSULIN LEVELS SYMPTOMS OF PCOS Doctors very often
misdiagnose PCOS. This became an issue of critical concern after
a study in 2000 found that women suffering from PCOS have a
higher risk of coronary heart disease.
Researchers found a link between PCOS and other metabolic
conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and high levels
of LDL "bad" cholesterol, all of which are risk factors for
coronary heart disease.
Studies have also shown an increased link between PCOS and
atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty deposits called plague
cling to the interior walls of the arteries, leading to
blockages that can cause heart attacks or stroke. Not only do
PCOS sufferers have higher rates of plaque buildup but those
over 45 have thicker deposits of plaque.
Another report indicated that up to 40% of women with PCOS have
either impaired glucose tolerance or Type II Diabetes by the age
of 40. Many conditions can be managed by ourselves. It is well
worth it to check the information available on the internet.
Please take note: These statements have not been evaluated by
the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.