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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,...
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...
What Role Does the Thyroid Play in Your Body and Your Weight?
Here’s how your thyroid, and the hormones it releases, impacts your health and your waistline. Think of the thyroid as the personal assistant to your major organs and bodily functions....
The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Your Health and Your Weight
What is obstructive sleep apnea? Learn about the condition, as well as its relationship to your health and weight. The thought of not being able to breathe while you sleep...
What is Insulin Resistance and Why Is It Important?
The terms insulin and insulin resistance often come up when discussing diabetes or blood sugar. But what is insulin resistance, really? The answer requires a bit of an explanation of...
Debunking Cholesterol Myths
“But, doc, I don’t eat eggs, shrimp and anything with cholesterol in it! How can my numbers be bad?” That is generally the flabbergasted reaction I get from patients who...