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The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility

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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.

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.

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!

This book was recommended to me by my dental hygienist who also has PCOS. She attested very passionately to how well it has worked for her, so I was very excited when it arrived. I began reading it right away and was happy to see that a lot of the book contained education about PCOS as well as their dietary recommendations. It's not just a diet. I was surprised by how many foods would not be ideal for PCOS patients. But, my surprise was not discouraging. It is clear that a lot of time and research has gone into this book, so I trust to content very well. I am in the process if integrating the diet into my life rather than jumping in full-fledged right away, as it does eliminate several food staples to my typical diet like dairy and grains. I know that I would not be successful if I jumped in 100% right away, but I will be there soon. It's important for me to make these changes at my pace to ensure that I have success. Good luck to everyone else!

I got this book in hopes of getting my PCOS under control naturally. So far so good. I am seeing results in my energy level,my moods and my weight. this book is filled with great information about PCOS. So many people and Doctors just don't understand this problem. It is great to see a book that really focuses on the issue and has good advice. I have also seen a reduction in excessive facial hair follow this book. I just wish it had more recipies.

This book is an excellent tool for any woman suffering with PCOS. I have been following the recommended version of the eating plan for some time and have lowered my cholesterol and improved the frequency of my cycles. I won't lie- it's a difficult transition to make when giving up grains and dairy but worth it. The sections on supplements, exercise, and lifestyle modifications are terrific as well.

I have purchase the book online, and download the contents. This covers: what is PCOS; what causes PCOS, the "food Pyramid"; different types of Diets; discovering and using the best healthy PCOS diet; understanding the why some foods are good for us and others are not; if you want to go to science detail it all there in the book like test subjects results; list all food that are in the great, good, limit, no go status; how to get into good eating habits; and tips on increasing your fertility; recipes; 1 daily meal plans for 30 days to give you a good start on fighting PCOS. The book was helpful on how to eat correctly and give me nothing but facts which I needed since a lot of doctors don't understand PCOS themselves or don't give a damn how to fix the problem. IF YOU'RE TRULY SERIOUS ON FACING YOUR PCOS READ THE ENTIRE BOOK. This book should be in arm reach at all times to use as reference at any giving time. I have much more understanding to help the doctor understand what I am searching for. Because of this book, I was able to control my PCOS and reverse PCOS. When I was able to see a specialist on PCOS, the doctor told me congrats you have successfully reversed your PCOS. I was crying.. happy tears.. the ultra sounds showed no signs of cysts on my ovaries and test results came back showing I am ovulating. there was a time i was not having a period...3 months go by and a small 2 day period .. then another 2 months and have a 2 WEEKS PERIOD.. i was a complete mess...but after i got better doing the books steps on being healthier.. i also now have a heathly period. one 7 day period a month. ^.^

I bought this book a month ago and already lost 16 pounds. I can't do everything organic but we do what we can. I am doing it more for weight loss at the moment because we aren't ready for kids yet. Good luck to everyone who tries it!

I used to have irregular period, like every 4 or 5 month. once i didnt get period for 6 mos... we had spent alot of time n money for doctor visit cos we've been trying to get pregnant. So i decided to stop my doctor visit cos it was really frustrated n expensive. So after i know wht my problem is, i decided to look on the internet for natural solution. And this book really works, from every 5 mos down to 4, n then 3 then 2, now I have a regular period again :) ..... And next step hopefully we can get pregnant...
So to all women out there who suffers from PCOS n Infertility please give it a try, it's all natural, you'll never know if u never try ....

i was so tired from PCOs ,, I'd been taking metformin to cntrol my insulin, when i found this book, i stopped all my meds and started ter diet. of course i cheated few times,but i lost weight , looking healthy, normal feeling, better cycles, and most importantly, i have kids. thanks god.

i bought it 5 years ago, and still re read it to check my lifestyle, it wortths every penny, thnx for the writer.