ing exercise (leisure walking, tai chi, restorative yoga) and weight training instead to control cortisol which can be one of the major issues in disrupting brain ovary signaling.
2) Lower your starch/sugar and dairy intake…especially if you are overweight. A paleo-based diet is very useful here.
3) Take an adrenal adaptogen….favorites are Rhodiola and Holy Basil.
4) Work to control estrogen by avoiding estrogen exposure (plastics, coffee, pesticides, OCPs, dairy, etc) AND facilitating their removal with fiber and DIM
Written by Jade Teta, ND, CSCS and Keoni Teta, ND, CSCS, LAc, both of whom are medically trained naturopathic doctors and experts in the science of exercise. They practice at the Naturo- pathic Health Clinic of NC, 2522 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Visit
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PCOS Symptoms
Changes in the menstrual cycle: Absent periods, usually with a history of having one or more normal menstrual periods during puberty (secondary amenorrhea)
Irregular menstrual periods, which may be more or less frequent, and may range from very light to very heavy
Development of male sex characteristics (virilization): Decreased breast size Deepening of the voice Enlargement of the clitoris Increased body hair on the chest, abdomen, and face, as well as around the nipples (called hirsutism)
Thinning of the hair on the head, called male-pattern baldness
Other skin changes: Acne that gets worse Dark or thick skin markings and creases around the armpits, groin, neck, and breasts due to insulin sensitivity Skin tags
Weight gain Anxiety, Depression Pelvic pain
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