Inositol and PCOS

Inositol and PCOS

Even if you do not have PCOS, Myoinositol is proving to be beneficial for Fertility. Between stress and the modern American diet, we all have degrees of subclinical Metabolic syndrome. Most of us love our carbs. Even on a Paleo regimen, when you have waited too long to eat and your body is screaming for food but your too famished to prepare that protein satisfying, dish with vegies, you may find yourself like me, grabbing an apple with almond butter because lo and behold you waited too long to eat, despite a quick energy pick up that is never sustaining, so you just eat more quick carbs. This use to be my trend of eating. Hence relying on carb support for energy, creating an underlying set up for more insulin output, leading to more insulin resistance or poor insulin receptivity within the cells. For me this led to my gum disease. Had I continued eating this way and not found Paleo, I might even have diabetes by now. Dont' be fooled that eating natural sugars like fruit, honey, stevia or natural maple syrups is better. In fact, fructose is sometimes harder on the liver if eaten in excess. Lesson most of us Americans need to learn, to prevent this cycle, is, don't wait to eat and do not skip protein, fat rich meals so you do not get to the point that your blood sugar is dipping. Yes, I said fats cause they are what really sustain your hunger, like bone broth. And be sure to include plenty of water soluble greens and root vegetables as your best source of carbs. Prepare ahead of time. You will feel less burnt out and more balanced. Even hypo-glycemia can lead to pre-diabetic issues. Perhaps Myoinositol can help with the cascading events that can lead to subclinical or full fledged clinical issues of PCOS and other ovarian issues of infertility and insulin resistance but I always say start with diet first.


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The Spleen and it's role in reproduction

The Spleen in Western terms plays a role in the production and destruction of blood and immune cells. In Chinese Medicine, the spleen system includes the pancreas and governs most energetic processes in the body. The spleen transforms food into usuable nutrients and Qi to produce blood. So if we want a healthy menstrual cycle then we better eat good to have healthy blood. The Spleen is responsible not only for overall energy production but also for hormones such as the thyroid hormone, aspects of progesterone production, and immunologic systems. If the Spleen is weak, thyroid abnormalities, autoimmune processes, allergies, digestive disturbances and bleeding disorders can all occur. Menstrual difficulties can also be caused by its imbalance.

Excessive sugar and refined carbohydrates damage the Spleen and damp, greasy foods clog up its works. When the Spleen is weak we feel tired especially after eating lunch and or are muscles and whole body can ache. Often one has loose stools. In the menstrual cycle, if there is spotting before the period this is a sign of Spleen weakness.

Worry is the emotion associated with the Spleen. Also excessive use of the mind in thinking, studying, concentrating, memorizing over a long period of time tends to weaken the Spleen. This also includes "brooding". Exercise is beneficial. More on the spleen later after I get some nourishment myself. Above is Vals baby, Rachal who is now 3 months old what a cutie! Val had PCOS and worked with me for 6 months.

Baby Rachal has arrived!!

We are pleased to announce last Wed. March 31 at 12:37 AM Val finally had her baby girl. Isn't she beautiful and so tiny only 6 lbs something. Very sweet! Val is still recovering I think but very very happy.

When we think back to last year, Val along with her husband had attended my Fertility Forum in April with hopes of conceiving yet feeling disillusioned since Val has PCOS. Not only did she conceive but she conceived with no assitance other than with acupuncture and Chinese Herbs.

Congrats to Val and Justin!

Soon Baby Jackson will be on his way. Katie came in yesterday and said she had some mild cramping. We did not try to induce but simply tried to keep her energy up and maintain things until her due date of April 16th, as Katie indicated she has far too much to do until then.