Painful Periods? How to Tell if Your Cramps Could Be Endometriosis Menstrual cramps are one of the most common reasons women miss work, cancel plans, and reach for pain medication every month. And for a long time, most of us were told this was simply part of having a period. But not all cramps are...
This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and a low carb diet? Aren’t they the same thing?” This is one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other. “What is the difference between a Low Insulin Lifestyle and...
One of the most consistent surprises for women with PCOS/PMOS who start learning about insulin is this: whey protein powder can spike insulin more than many carbohydrate-containing foods. This may sound counterintuitive. We have been told that only carbs raise blood sugar and therefore insulin. We’ve been told that protein powders are a healthy choice for weight management and...
