There is a lot of advice thrown around about how to live “healthy”, including fast fixes for weight loss and quick cures for anything that might be bothering you. Social media is full of these resources, telling you what to do and think. If you’re…
What began as a series of YouTube videos called “A Fat Girl Dancing” has now exploded into an international movement that has raised awareness about the many misconceptions surrounding weight and the devastating effects of body shame. This sensational campaign was started by a twenty…
Being diagnosed with PCOS can be confusing and even overwhelming at times. It can help to talk with trusted friends but sometimes they don’t understand because unlike you, they don’t have to deal with PCOS 24/7.What if there was a place where you could go…
When talking with young women about PCOS, I often get asked the question, “Is PCOS rare?” or “How many women actually get PCOS?” PCOS is a lot more common than what you might think. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services,…
Many of our eating habits are influenced by cultural and social norms. Super Bowl Sunday is no exception. According to the 2014 Nielsen report, the day is not just about football. In fact, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says, “Super Bowl Sunday is…
Comments about food and weight seem to be an all-time high this week. One minute I’m reading posts from people who are complaining about holiday eating and weight gain; the next minute I hear people talking about New Year’s resolutions, health goals, weight loss, etc….
Girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) typically want to know what causes it. We know that PCOS is the result of an imbalance in the hormones (chemical messengers) in the brain and the ovaries, and it usually happens when a hormone called LH (made in…
Have you ever experienced lasting stomach pain, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea? If so, you may have Googled to see if your stomach problems were related to your PCOS, only to find that it isn’t usually listed as a symptom. While these symptoms could mean many…
Last fall, I embarked on a yoga teacher training program with the intention of bringing the gift of yoga to young people struggling with food and weight concerns. Having practiced yoga for several years, I was truly convinced that gentle movement through yoga postures could…
There are lots of sources of stress. Homework, pressure from friends, and not getting enough sleep are at the top of the list. Just add in the strain of having to deal with going back to school after a care-free summer, and mix in having…