http://www.insidepcos.com en-us http://www.insidepcos.com N/A healthmattersnow@yahoo.com Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:44:48 -0400 20 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/255/1/The-Sun--Your-Missing-Link-to-Good-Health-pcos-mentioned.html The human body is a fragile system and most of us know what it takes to be healthy. We exercise and eat right but our environment has a powerful effect on our mental, physical and chemical health. Clean water and air are necessary for proper function but most of us discount the necessity of proper sun exposure. If you’ve gone down the checklist of health habits and are still struggling to overcome your health challenge, don’t forget the power of the sun. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/241/1/Licorice-reduces-serum-testosterone-in-healthy-women---treats-hirsutism.html Licorice has been considered a medicinal plant for thousands of years. The most common side effect is hypokalemic hypertension, which is secondary to a block of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 at the level of the kidney, leading to an enhanced mineralocorticoid effect of cortisol. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/230/1/B-group-vitamins-reduces-circulating-homocysteine-in-polycystic-ovarian-syndromers.html The aim of the current study was to assess the effects of B-group vitamins and folic acid administration on serum levels of homocysteine (Hcy) in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) on short-term metformin treatment. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/97/1/Benefits-of-Kayakalpa-Yoga-for-PCOS-40-of-women-in-india-have-PCOS.html Polycystic ovarian is a common endocrine disorder affecting nearly 15% of women of reproductive age group. It is often and incidental finding in most cases, with lack of periods, infertility, unwanted facial growth and loss of hair giving signal to many patients for a check up. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/92/1/The-Sun--Your-Missing-Link-to-Good-Health-pcos-mentioned.html The human body is a fragile system and most of us know what it takes to be healthy. We exercise and eat right but our environment has a powerful effect on our mental, physical and chemical health. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/91/1/SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-HIRSUTISM.html In this study researchers examined a small group of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and found that they were low in vitamin D levels. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/90/1/Vitamin-B-6-and-Hirsutism.html SUPPLEMENTATION - VITAMINS & MINERALS. Quite a number of vitamins and minerals are helpful for normalizing insulin and androgens, or reducing the effects of testosterone. They include chromium, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6, to name a few.(6-9) temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/89/1/B-group-vitamins-reduces-circulating-homocysteine-in-polycystic-ovarian-syndromers.html BACKGROUND: The aim of the current study was to assess the effects of B-group vitamins and folic acid administration on serum levels of homocysteine (Hcy) in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) on short-term metformin treatment. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/88/1/Alternative-treatments---PCOS.html PCOS can be addressed using many types of alternative treatment. The rebalancing of hormones is a primary focus of all these therapies. Acupuncture works on the body's energy flow according to the meridian system. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/87/1/Ginseng-Berry-Extract-Shows-Promise-For-Diabetes-Obesity.html An extract from the ginseng berry shows real promise in treating diabetes and obesity, reports a research team from the University ofChicago's Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/86/1/Herbs-for-Fertility---Natural-Fertility-Enhancement.html Before the age of pharmaceutical drugs, herbs were relied upon throughout the course of history as "nature's medicine." However, with the dawn of modern age drugs, herbs temporarily took a back seat as a form of treatment. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/85/1/The-History-of-Vitex---Herbal-Fertility-Drug.html Herbal medicines are the precursors of many common drugs prescribed in clinical practice in modern western industrial countries today. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/84/1/Japanese-Herbal-Medicine-May-Treat-Infertility---PCOS-mentioned.html NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Japanese herbal medicine unkei-to may help induce ovulation in women who have stopped menstruating and it may normalize hormone levels in women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome or other hormonal disorders, Japanese researchers report. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/83/1/Acupuncture-for-Infertility-in-Women-with-PCOS.html This summary is intended to illustrate Acupuncture for Infertility in Women, as an example of a method of treatment that has become more established in Western medicine over the last decade. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/82/1/Acupuncture-Chinese-Medicine--Polycystic-Ovaries.html Of all the alternative therapies, acupuncture has been shown in controlled scientific studies to be one of the most effective in helping to treat hormonal disturbances. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/80/1/PCOS-and-Acupuncture---NBC-Channel-10-report.html An often undiagnosed condition can lead to problems for some women trying get pregnant. But now, they may find an answer in an age-old treatment. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/79/1/Hirsutism-An-quotAlternativequot-Approach-to-treatment.html Hirsutism is excessive growth of dark, coarse body and facial hair in women. The abnormal hair growth typically occurs in a pattern seen in adult males. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/78/1/Acupuncture-for-PCOS.html For ten years -- Grace and John Ecclestone were happy to just have each other. They tell Ivanhoe, "If John and I were fortunate to have a child that would be great. If we didn't, that was okay, too." temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/77/1/Alternative-Remedies-and-PCOS.html PCOS: A Little-Known Complaint Affecting Many Women temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/76/1/Alternative-treatments---PCOS.html PCOS can be addressed using many types of alternative treatment. The rebalancing of hormones is a primary focus of all these therapies. Acupuncture works on the body's energy flow according to the meridian system. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/75/1/Herbs-for-Fertility---Natural-Fertility-Enhancement.html Before the age of pharmaceutical drugs, herbs were relied upon throughout the course of history as "nature's medicine." However, with the dawn of modern age drugs, herbs temporarily took a back seat as a form of treatment. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/74/1/Green-Tea--Hirsutism.html How can green tea be used to treat baldness temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/73/1/More-on-Green-Tea-and-PCOS.html I found the below message on another pcos message board...does anyone know anything about this? The Dr's email address was listed, too. If anyone contacts him/her, let us know what's what... temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/72/1/Green-Tea-Helps-with-Hair-loss.html Green tea, also known as "Camellia sinensis", is very popular and consumed daily in Japan and other Asian countries. Asia is naturally the largest producer of green tea and plantations are commonplace. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/71/1/InterestingTea-and-androgens.html Oncogene reported that regular tea drinking can help men with prostate cancer. The disease can be stimulated by androgens, the male sex hormones. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/70/1/-Tea-Gives-Big-Boost-To-Insulin.html Common tea can be an effective weapon in the fight against diabetes because it boosts insulin activity in the body by more than 15-fold, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/69/1/Ovarian-cysts-their-symptoms-and-treatment-with-Natural-Progesterone.html Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, (PCOS) and its treatment with Natural Progesterone.DR John Lee says: Ovarian cysts, symptoms, and their treatment"I recommend supplementation of normal physiological doses of progesterone to treat PCOS ( ovarian cysts ). If progesterone levels rise each month during the luteal phase of the cycle, as they are supposed to do, this maintains the normal synchronal pattern each month, and PCOS, rarely, if ever, occurs temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/68/1/Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-Clinical-Considerations.html Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most frequently encountered endocrine disorders occurring in women of reproductive age. Clinically, a patient usually presents with menstrual irregularities, infertility, and hirsutism. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/67/1/PCOS-and-East-vs-West-medical-treatments.html Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, has also been known by the name Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, and includes a multi system presentation, having its effects on the skin, hair, body weight, endocrine system, and reproductive system. It is said to affect up to ten percent of women of reproductive age, and up to ninety percent of woman with irregular menstrual cycles. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/66/1/Phytotherapy-aka-HERBAL-THERAPY-for-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common gynecological disorder characterized by hypergonadotrophism, hirsutism, obesity, oligomenorrhea and commonly associated with infertility. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/65/1/PCOS-a-Natural-approach.html Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition where multiple follicular cysts are present on the ovaries. Multiple follicles start to grow and in severe cases none of the follicles ripen enough for an ovum to be released. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/64/1/licorice-root-to-boost-and-to-bring-down-oestrogen-levels.html hi , I have been reading up on Licorice root , and it is a hormonal adaptogenic , so , if your oestrogen is too low , it will increase your oestrogen levels and similarly, if oestrogen is too high , it will bring it down ! Ive only jusst started taking it , as my levels are at 73% , apparently a woman whom has gone thru the menopause has a higher oestrogen level than this . temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/63/1/Article-about-PCOS-herbs-and-supps-mentioned.html OBJECTIVE--To investigate the effect of an herbal medicine, Shakuyaku-Kanzo-To (TJ-68), on endocrine variables in patients with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). SETTING--Medical university hospital. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/62/1/Licorice-reduces-serum-testosterone-in-healthy-women---treats-hirsutism.html Licorice has been considered a medicinal plant for thousands of years. The most common side effect is hypokalemic hypertension, which is secondary to a block of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 at the level of the kidney, leading to an enhanced mineralocorticoid effect of cortisol. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/60/1/Milk-and-Insulin-Resistance.html Whatever the reason, a decade-long study finds that overweight young people who drink a lot of milk are less likely to develop insulin resistance syndrome, a forerunner of diabetes and a condition that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/4/1/Alternative-therapies-a-lifeline-or-drain-on-the-health-service-pcos-mentioned.html Yesterday the mysterious world of alternative medicine found itself under the knife, as a group of Britain's leading doctors wrote to the NHS (pcos mentioned) healthmattersnow@yahoo.com (Kathryn Carney) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/3/1/Effect-of-TJ-68-shakuyaku-kanzo-to-on-polycystic-ovarian-disease.html Therefore, TJ-68 is an effective herbal medicine for decreasing serum free-T levels and achieving pregnancy in patients with PCOD healthmattersnow@yahoo.com (Kathryn Carney) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/2/1/Licorice-reduces-serum-testosterone-in-healthy-women---treats-hirsutism.html Licorice could be considered an adjuvant therapy of hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome. healthmattersnow@yahoo.com (Kathryn Carney) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400