I knew that Days 7 to 9 were going to be tough in terms of temptation. Traditionally in my workplace Friday is known as Chip Friday (a phrase I actually coined) because we usually buy-in Fish and Chips or some other takeaway and all eat together. It’s more a chance for us to see each other…
Monthly Archives: July 2009
30 Day Detox: Day 4-6 – Minor Cravings and Food Variety
It’s been a crazy old week. On Day 4, I was still wiped put from my “cold” (I think it was some virus now, not a cold). I spent all morning in bed and then felt much better in the afternoon. I still had a niggling headache and couldn’t focus on anything, but I started…
30 Day Detox: Day 3 – My Co-workers Suck!
I woke up full of beans on Day 3 of my 30 Day Detox and started my day with my pint of hot water with lemon and lime, followed by some porridge made with water and with stewed apple and pear added, plus some seeds sprinkled on top. During the detox, dairy products are not…
30 Day Detox: Day 2
My cold seems to be clearing fairly quickly, but I still haven’t been feeling too good today. I spent most of the morning sleeping and then had a serious need to replenish some fluids so have drunk a lot of water, as well as plenty of hot water with lemon, lime and ginger. I’ve also…
30 Day Detox: Day 1 – I Got a Cold!
Not the most auspicious start to my 30 day detox. Yesterday I could feel myself coming down with a cold so when I woke up this morning I felt pretty ropey. My day has been filled with sleeping, and drinking lots of fluids – namely water, herbal teas and hot water infused with lemon, lime…
Why the 30 Day Detox?
This week I went for my first consultation with Trisha Stewart, a nutritionist and natural health practitioner, and author of the Healthy Tart series of books. I’ll be blogging more about what the consultation involved and the results (and you can learn more on her website), but one of the things Trisha recommends everyone do…
PCOS and Pregnancy
Many women only learn they have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome when they are trying to get pregnant and are having problems conceiving. Maybe that is why you are here trying to find out more about PCOS and pregnancy? The reason that women with PCOS sometimes experience problems becoming pregnant is because they don’t always ovulate regularly….
How Did I Get PCOS and What is it?
PCOS is believed to be genetic. While, it is important to know where it has come from, you can’t change your genes, so it is important instead to focus on solutions. It is easy to see why most people initially feel that PCOS is a gynecological problem – after all, it is called Polycystic OVARIAN…
What Tests Will Be Done to Diagnose PCOS?
There isn’t one definitive test for PCOS, so your doctor will probably arrange a series of tests for you. Initially, the doctor will take a medical history and learn more about your symptoms. Then you will most likely have a physical exam to check your blood pressure, weight, waist measurement and any unusual skin changes…
How Do I Know if I Have PCOS?
Many women wait years before they are finally diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? So, how can you be sure it’s PCOS? There are two ways to discover whether it is PCOS you are suffering from, and you should explore both in order to receive an accurate diagnosis: 1. First of all, do you have any…
