The SoWell Blog
PCOS and GLP-1 Medications: What Women Need to Know
For a lot of women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - recently renamed Polycystic Metabolic-Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its metabolic roots, though you may still see it called...
Managing PCOS Naturally
A PCOS diagnosis often comes with a frustrating shrug: lose weight, here's the pill, good luck. As if the daily reality of cravings, fatigue, irregular cycles, and a body that...
GLP-1 & Thyroid: Fact vs. Fear
You did the research before starting, and somewhere in the fine print you hit it: a warning about thyroid tumors. Maybe your stomach dropped a little. Then you went online...
Berberine for PCOS
If you have PCOS, you already know the frustration: the weight that won't move, the cravings that won't quit, the sense that your body plays by different rules. It does,...
How Dehydration Affects Mental Clarity on GLP-1s
When most people think about hydration, they picture athletic performance or avoiding headaches. But here's what's fascinating: your brain is about 75% water, and even mild dehydration—as little as 2%—can...
PCOS Hormone Reset: Why 90 Days Is Your Natural Timeline for Balance
Understanding your body's natural timeline is key to managing PCOS and hormone health effectively. While we often expect quick results from health interventions, hormone balance follows a precise biological schedule—one...
7 Most Common PCOS Symptoms
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, with symptoms ranging from irregular menstrual cycles and infertility to weight gain and insulin resistance. For many women with PCOS,...
Is Your Excess Weight a Health Risk?
Ultimately, you're the final authority on what weight is best for you. Here's the info you need to make educated decisions about your health.
The Toxic Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease
February is here and the air is buzzing with love and heart-shaped gift boxes, but let's face it, some relationships are toxic. At the top of the list? Insulin resistance...
Understanding the Link Between PCOS and Diabetes
While PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, and diabetes may seem to be unrelated at first glance—there’s actually more overlap between the two conditions than you might think. According to the CDC,...
48 Natural Remedies to Treat Symptoms of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be difficult to treat, but an individualized approach can go a long way toward long-term wellbeing. Hormonal conditions don’t present the same for everyone, so...
Here’s How To Lose Weight When You Have PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of child-bearing age. Its effects on hormone levels can cause infertility, skin issues, abnormal...
