Pilates is a form of exercise that isn’t exactly new but has recently found huge popularity around the world. Similar in many ways to Yoga, it focuses on aligning and relaxing the body while strengthening the core muscles. The best part is that it’s easy to get started, even for total beginners. The best option…
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Exercise: The Ultimate Energy Boost
Are you feeling tired? Can’t seem to wake up in the morning? Feel the need for an afternoon nap? Energy lows are often a feature of PCOS that help contribute to weight gain and overall ill-health. As well as following a diet full low GI foods and fresh vegetables, packed with vitamins, you should also…
Good Fats Versus Bad fats
For years, we’ve been told that to lose weight, you should have a low calorie, low fat diet. Low-fat foods have been proclaimed to help prevent problems from heart disease to cancer. The truth is: little research can be cited to support these facts. The key isn’t to eat less fats, it’s to eat good…
What is PCOS?
PCOS – or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – is a disorder that affects an estimated 5 to 10% of women of child bearing age, and yet many women still do not understand what it is. Most women receive treatment from a doctor and/or a gynecologist when they believe they might have PCOS or have already been…
