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PCOS Diet: Foods to Eat and to Avoid if You Have PCOS

Posted on 12.10.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

PCOS is an endocrine condition in which the female reproductive hormones are off-balance and result in infertility in women of childbearing age. Women who experience PCOS may have irregular periods, high androgen levels, and the frequent development of ovarian cysts. Although it is unclear what exactly causes PCOS, it is believed to be a result of increased insulin and androgens levels and usually affects overweight or obese women.

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Weight Loss Surgery as a Treatment Option for PCOS

Posted on 05.10.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects 6 to 12% of American women of childbearing age. This common disorder causes the ovaries to enlarge with numerous fluid-filled cysts (follicles) that do not regularly release with ovulation. Although not understood completely, scientists believe that PCOS causes are due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Link to Obesity

Posted on 28.09.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS for short, is an endocrine condition in which the female reproductive hormones are off-balance and result in infertility in women of childbearing age. Women who experience PCOS may have irregular periods, high androgen levels, and the frequent development of ovarian cysts (small fluid-filled sacs within or on the ovaries) and presents itself as a higher risk in obese or overweight women.

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The Hormonal Imbalances Causing Weight Gain

Posted on 17.08.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that regulate every function from breathing to eating and reproducing. In certain cases, an individual’s endocrine system will not function correctly, leading to a hormonal imbalance. When the hormones are out of whack, specifically for those weight-regulating hormones, it can make it harder to lose weight.

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How Hormonal Imbalances are Contributing to Obesity

Posted on 10.08.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Within the last decade, we have learned a lot about hormones and their impact on our weight. Hormones are chemical messengers made by endocrine glands (glandular organs) in our body that regulate various processes from how we sleep, grow, reproduce, and metabolize food, to name a few. The most commonly known glandular organs are the adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary, and thyroid gland.

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Do Men Really Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

Posted on 06.07.202017.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

There is a common belief that men lose weight faster than women under the same circumstances. And this belief reigns true in most cases. I see this all the time in my practice, where men seemingly have to do very little to lose weight compared to their female counterparts.

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How Your Hormones Affect Your Weight: Part 2

Posted on 25.07.201917.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel throughout your bloodstream to aid in optimal organ functionality. If your hormones are not functioning properly or are at abnormal levels, there can be imbalance in your body can cause weight gain, hair loss, infertility, and so much more.

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How Your Hormones Affect Your Weight: Part 1

Posted on 27.06.201917.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate processes in our body and are one factor in causing obesity. The hormones leptin, ghrelin, insulin, sex hormones and growth hormones all influence our appetite, metabolism, and body fat distribution. People who are obese have certain hormone levels that encourage abnormal metabolism and the accumulation of body fat.

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Hypothyroidism: What it is and How it Affects Your Weight

Posted on 30.05.201917.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

The thyroid, which is a small butterfly-gland in the front of your neck, regulates your metabolism. The thyroid produces a hormone that is responsible for many bodily functions. Thus, it is imperative to have optimal circulating levels. Yet, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of these people are unaware of their condition.

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Why Am I Tired After Losing Weight?

Posted on 24.08.201717.07.2023 by Live Healthy MD

Losing weight is a great way to lower your risk of health related diseases as well as gain your life back again through increased mobility and energy. So it may be surprising that you are noticing a sluggish feeling to your everyday life, leaving you feeling tired and unmotivated. There are several reasons that may reverse the “traditional” symptoms of weight loss including a lack of sleep, an unbalanced diet, and mineral deficiencies.

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