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PCOS

A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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The Root Causes of PCOS

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Saturday 11 February 2012

  Our guest blogger today is Dr Rebecca Harwin. Rebecca is an author, PCOS expert and experienced clinician who has been helping women improve their health for many years. You may be surprised to know one in ten women of reproductive age suffer from PCOS. Next time you are at a function, on the bus, or walking around the supermarket, look around. I can guarantee you are not alon...

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White Bean Dip with Herbs

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Friday 28 October 2011

  This fast and healthy bean dip is the perfect protein packed snack that you can make ahead of time. Just keep a container stored in the fridge and have some with fresh cut vegetables or crackers when you get that hunger pang.    Ingredients:  1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage 1/2 teaspoon f...

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How to Limit Your Exposure to Hormone Disruptors

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Tuesday 20 September 2011

  Have you ever wondered why your hormones are not balanced? It's not entirely your fault. Before you even leave the house in the morning, there's a chance you've exposed yourself to hundreds of chemicals as part of your regular morning routine. Nowadays, most processed foods, body care and cleaning products contain the "bad guys", aka hormone disruptors.  Hormone disruptors are chemic...

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My PCOS journey back to health…

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Wednesday 09 February 2011

Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is Sara and I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant.  One of my goals as a Holistic Practitioner is to raise awareness about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  It is a complex metabolic and hormonal disease and the number one cause of infertility.  I have PCOS.  "I have Polyc...

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