PCOS can present in a myriad of ways. The picture of an average woman with PCOS is of an overweight woman with irregular, potentially painful, periods, infertility, excessive facial and body hair and acne. However, there is much variation. Symptoms may include:
Over the centuries, apple cider vinegar has been well-known for its cleansing properties. The Eastern medicine has taught many people that the vinegar can stimulate the circulation of blood and help with detoxification process in liver. In ancient times, they used apple cider vinegar as aid in purifying the blood.
Jojoba oil is a deep orange color and can interfere with some cosmetic applications. A clear version of jojoba oil is available if the bright color is a concern. It is known to clog pores when used in large amounts, so it’s best to blend a small amount with other carrier oils.
Nutritional Value: Honeydews are a little bit milder in flavor than cantaloupes. Their nutritional values include 36 Calories; 9.09g Carbohydrates; 0.14g Fat; 50 I.U. Vitamin A; less than lmg each Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Betaine and Vitamin E; 18mg Vitamin C; i9mfg Folate; 7.6mg Choline; and 2-9mcg Vitamin K.
Recent studies show that apple cider vinegar is very helpful in losing weight. A lot of experts say that there’s no scientific proof found for this claim but many women have already tried adding apple cider vinegar to their diet and testified that it’s really effective.
Nutritional Value: For this category, red or green Thompson seedless grapes are considered. Nutritional values include the following: 69 Calories; 18.10g Carbohydrates; 0.16g Fat; 66 I.U. Vitamin A; less than lmg each Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Betaine and Vitamin E; 3.2mg Vitamin C; 2mcg Folate; 5.6mg Choline; and I4.6mcg Vitamin K. Minerals include 10mg Calcium; less than lmg each Iron, Zinc, Copper and Manganese; 7mg Magnesium; 20mg Phosphorus; i9img Potassium; 2mg Sodium; and o.imcg Selenium. Others include o.72g Protein, o.48g Ash and 4mg Phytosterols. Grapes contain around 82% water. Consider buying organic, as grapes are part of the ‘Dirty Dozen +2’ list.
While hemp seed oil is made from hemp plants, it’s important to note that the oil derived from these plants does not contain THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. You will not get high if you use hemp seed oil and it won’t cause you to fail a drug test.
Hazelnut oil is a good oil to use if you have naturally oily skin. It absorbs readily into the skin, leaving little to no residue.
L-Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide of the amino acids alanine and histidine. It protects against dementia and possible Alzheimer’s disease, can rejuvenate cells that are senescent, normalizes body functions including blood flow, brain wave patterns (by acting as a neurotransmitter), and immune response, and may play a crucial role in preventing seizures. That’s quite a bit of work for one supplement!
Evening primrose oil is expensive, but you only need to add a small amount to your carrier oil blend. Keep the amount of evening primrose oil you add to your carrier blend to between 5% and 10% to get the most bang for your buck.
