Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

Not all chocolate is bad, dark chocolate has many benefits such as containing antioxidants and minerals. The darker the chocolate the higher percentage of antioxidants they will contain.   Many of these beneficial substances are destroyed by cooking, processing...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of recurrent emotional and physical symptoms that occurs a few days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. It can differ between people hence treatments for PMS can vary drastically.   The imbalance in the levels of estrogen...
PCOS and Diet

PCOS and Diet

I found a great article about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The article summarises some of the mechanisms of the syndrome, specifically insulin resistance.   When insulin levels are reduced this helps to balance hormones and alleviate the symptoms of PCOS.  ...