

PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Part 2 - What is PCOS
In my last blog post, Who am I? I alluded to the connection between PCOS and Insulin Resistance. In this post, I would like to define PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). According to the Mayo Clinic, PCOS is defined as: “…a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid — called follicles — located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound exam. Infrequent or prolonged menstrua


PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Part 1
You may have read in my history somewhere, on a previous blog, or heard me on a podcast talk about how I got into LCHF (low Carb High Fat). You may also know that I am one of the newest additions to the IDM (Intensive Dietary Management) team. A Couple of summers ago, I met Dr. Jason Fung at a conference in San Diego, and was invited to join IDM. The thought of joining Dr. Fung and Megan, and the potential of helping THOUSANDS of people with Diabetes and Obesity was astoundi