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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a very common condition that women and people with ovaries can experience.
It often shows up as delayed periods, oily skin, acne, unwanted hair growth, difficulty with blood sugar regulation, and difficulty losing weight.
It can also be a cause of having difficulty trying to conceive.
If you think you may have PCOS, make
sure you talk to someone on your health team to get assessed.
Lab
testing that is
important for PCOS includes checking your level of the following:
- Blood sugar
- Insulin level
- Iron
- Vitamin D
- Cholesterol
- Testosterone
All of these lab values are important to monitor in someone who has PCOS. They can help with short term symptom management, and long term prevention of other health concerns.
Nutrition and lifestyle changes are extremely important in PCOS to help manage symptoms and prevent long term health consequences from arising (diabetes).
Regular
exercise is important
to help with weight management, blood sugar regulation, and regular menstrual
cycles.
Reducing high starch foods, sugary foods, and processed foods, while increasing protein can have a big impact on PCOS and blood sugar.
Supplements are very important in addition to
nutrition and lifestyle changes in PCOS.
N-Acetyl Cysteine can improve ovulation and help restore regular menstrual cycles.
Inositol can help to improve insulin levels and reduce blood sugar.
Spearmint can help to reduce testosterone.
Talk to your naturopathic doctor to learn
if these might be right for you.
This article is presented by Dr. Laura
Hoffmann, Naturopathic Doctor (ND).
For more information, or to schedule
an appointment, contact our office at:
519-662-4441
www.nhwc.ca
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Friday, September 13, 2024
Welcome Ali Dings, Physiotherapist!
Friday, August 23, 2024
Lifting Tips
Are you helping a friend or family member move into a new place for the school year? 🏫
Helping with a move can be tough on your body❗
Ensure you lift safely and avoid injuries.⚠
Here are a few tried and true rules for lifting safely and preventing back injury:
- Bend your knees to lift with ease.
- Stand close to the load to be lifted.
- Place your feet shoulder width apart.
- Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
- Squat down to the level of the object and test the weight of the load.
- Ask for help if the load is too heavy or awkward!
- Use the strength of your leg and arm muscles (not your back) to smoothly and slowly lift the load. Try not to jerk when lifting.
- Keep the load close to your body.
- Never twist your body while turning and carrying the load.
- Pivot to turn in the direction you want to move toward.
- Bend your knees and slowly lower the load to its new location.
If you’ve injured yourself while lifting, our Chiropractors can help assess, diagnose, and treat the injury and get you back to moving pain free. ✅
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