This book fills a critical gap in the effective treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Conventional treatment is usually birth control pills or metformin(Glucophage). Unfortunately, the health-building benefits of these pharmaceuticals is open to question. PCOS is a complex disorder that requires a more comprehensive approach than simply taking a few pills.
Is there a better way?
The authors reviewed hundreds of medical research studies to come up with an amazing discovery: the correct diet, accompanied by regular exercise and management of chronic stress, is the most effective and healthiest long-term method to manage the symptoms of PCOS, normalize metabolism and reduce future risks of PCOS such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
This research is corroborated by Dr. Nancy Dunne's extensive clinical experience in treating women's health issues.
The book describes in detail the components of a diet specifically designed for women who have PCOS and fertility problems.
The book provides a shopping list of healthy foods, a 30-day meal plan, and 158 recipes for creating good-tasting meals that meet the dietary requirements of most women who have PCOS.
This diet may also be helpful for some women who have not been diagnosed with PCOS but have polycystic ovaries, excess weight or diabetes.
The book also includes chapters on exercise and how to manage stress, both of which are major factors in managing PCOS.
Also included are "medical" topics related to PCOS such as insulin resistance, appetite disorders that make you hungry, and chronic inflammation. These factors play an important but under-recognized role in PCOS. There is a chapter on nutritional supplements.
The goal of this book is to give you natural ways to regulate your monthly cycle, lose weight, lessen hair loss, reduce hirsutism, relieve depression, achieve a healthy pregnancy, reduce acne, diminish the risk of miscarriage, improve skin quality and minimize future risk of chronic disease.
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid, Well-Researched Advice,
By Jezkah (Metroplex, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility (Paperback)
I was leery of this book and its advice after a cursory glance, but everything the authors put forward seems to be well-researched, documented, and on the (current) cutting edge of research about PCOS. They recognize the underlying insulin resistance problem many women with the syndrome suffer from and offer an extremely detailed dietary approach with explanations and supporting studies for their suggestions. Possibly my favorite aspect of the book is that there is a ton of information on all types of foods, drinks, supplements, and the bodily responses brought about by these things that I have never seen anywhere else. I didn't, for instance, know so much about the dangers of peanuts (pesticides) or the benefits of different types of fat before. You can tell that a lot of work and research went into every page, cover to cover. The end of the book contains great looking recipes, detailed meal plans and a shopping list. Unfortunately, the diet is hard. I have successfully completed the Atkins and South Beach initiation phases, and this diet scared me off for being too restrictive. No dairy or even 100% whole grain whole wheat bread is allowed. I recommend this book for people looking to add to their education on eating and the PCOS body and to hardcore women who can commit to the plan. Ultimately, The Natural Diet Solution is a great book to take some information from to help tweak your personal approach.
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
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Full of good information and interesting ideas,
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As a normal weight PCOS woman, I purchased this book to help understand what is causing or contributing to my condition. My doctor had recently prescribed Metformin, and I was hesitant to get it filled and embark upon a lifetime of daily prescription medication.
This is a diet and nutrition book that focuses on weight loss. You won't find material about menstual cycles or signs of fertility. There is a discussion chapter of the most popular diets, and how this diet does or does not resemble them. The diet calls you to eat lean grass fed, or wild animal proteins and organic vegetables, nuts and some fruits. No legumes (beans), dairy or grains. There are lots of suggestions for how compensate for the lack of bread in the diet as well as a wealth of recipes and a full 30 day meal plan. The meal plan really is excellent, incorporating snacks, leftovers and suggestions for preparations the night before. There are plenty of studies notated to back the authors suggestions, but many of the studies are very small (maybe a dozen participants) and limited in scope. There are some excellent points made to help you consider why dairy and soy may not be the best choices. However, I have a problem with the exclusion of all legumes (beans) and there is no reason given for exclusion, other than cavemen didn't eat them. Also, there are many new studies suggesting that high levels of d-chiro-inositol would be beneficial to PCOS sufferers. The only dietary souces I can find for D-chiro-insitol are legumes and buckwheat - both would be excluded if you followed this diet rigidly. The book includes an extended discussion on vitamin supplementation. What you need, how to select the right brand etc. I would prefer that the author notate specific dietary sources of the vitamins recommended, and incorporate more of this into the meal plan and recipes. For example, the author suggests increasing calcium and vitamin D intake, but you are not supposed to eat any dairy. Therefore, you will either turn to another souce to find non-dairy sources of calcium and vitamin D - or you will have to purchase a supplement. After reading this book, I am convinced that many points of this diet would help me, but I cannot afford to embark upon it with full force. Grass fed ground beef in my area is over $8 per pound - unless you buy half a cow ($1,200) plus a freezer to store it in. Instead I have filled my doctor's prescription for Metformin, and have continued to focus on consuming whole un-processed foods.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Completely worth it!,
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This review is from: The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility (Paperback)
When I first bought this book I thought there was no way it could work, but with the price, and having every other diet and diet program out there fail to give me control over my weight and my PCOS, I didn't see what I had to lose.
I am so glad I bought the book! I am down from a size 12 to a size 6. I'm not sluggish anymore, my hair grew back in where it was thinning, and it is much healthier than before. My acne cleared up within days, and that big bloated belly I had is gone. I haven't had a cycle-related migraine since I began the diet. I no longer have heartburn and indigestion all the time. My doctor was floored when I went in to see him. I am no longer insulin resistant, I get my cycles on a schedule now (they're still longer than they should be, but predictability is nice!) and my doctor has taken me off metformin - my biggest victory! My husband says I am like I was in college - and to be honest, I had forgotten what it was like to feel healthy, to feel NORMAL. I had felt so bad for so long, I just didn't even realize how out of control things had gotten. This book helped me get my life back. At first, I was leery of giving up dairy and grains - my two favorite things! However, after just three days, I felt SO much better, it didn't even matter anymore. I'll do whatever it takes to feel this good for the rest of my life!
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