PCOS Diet Book: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycystic ovary syndrome. Theresa Cheung
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THE PCOS DIET BOOK
HOW YOU CAN USE
THE NUTRITIONAL APPROACH
TO DEAL WITH
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Colette Harris
and Theresa Cheung
While the authors of this work have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this book is as accurate and up to date as possible at the time of publication, medical and pharmaceutical knowledge is constantly changing and the application of it to particular circumstances depends on many factors. Therefore it is recommended that readers always consult a qualified medical specialist for individual advice. This book should not be used as an alternative to seeking specialist medical advice, which should be sought before any action is taken. The authors and publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors and omissions that may be found in the text, or any actions that may be taken by a reader as a result of any reliance on the information contained in the text, which is taken entirely at the reader’s own risk.
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Source ISBN: 9780007131846
Ebook Edition © FEBRUARY 2016 ISBN: 9780007386215 Version: 2016-01-07
Contents
Part 1 Nutritional Healing for PCOS – Laying the Foundations
Chapter 1 Why Food is so Important for Women with PCOS
Chapter 3 The PCOS Detox Boost
Chapter 4 Your Sample Menu and Recipes
Chapter 5 Fine-tuning Your Diet to Beat PCOS Symptoms
Chapter 7 Losing Weight – Breaking the PCOS Cycle
Chapter 8 A to Z of Useful Supplements and How to Use Them
Part 3 Prepare for Success: Motivation, Support and a Healthy Attitude to Food
Chapter 9 Getting Motivated for Change
Chapter 10 Set Yourself Up for Success
Chapter 11 Healing Your Emotional Relationship with Food
Chapter 12 Support and Information: Useful Addresses and Websites
Appendix PCOS – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
We now know that PCOS is a common condition that must have plagued women for generations. Only a decade ago it was barely recognized by medical practitioners, and most women would have suffered their symptoms in silence. At last, with greater understanding of its underlying causes, PCOS is now being taken seriously. Much of the credit for greater public awareness in the UK goes to Colette Harris and her previous book PCOS: A Woman’s Guide to Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and for her tireless support for Verity, the PCOS support group.
As a scientist, nutritionist and medical herbalist I am impressed by how far Colette Harris and Theresa Francis-Cheung have delved into