PCOS Support Group Achieve Optimal Health Inside Out

PCOS Support Group Achieve Optimal Health Inside & Out, the Reformers Way Session 2 of 6: Truly Understanding PCOS

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PCOS Statistics

Five Root Causes of Disease Faulty Gut Function Toxicity Hormone Imbalances Stress Insulin Resistance

Five Root Causes of Disease Dis-ease begins in the gut • 70 -80% of our immune system is in the gut Gut issues are caused by: Faulty Gut Function • Leaky Gut • Dysbiosis • Lack of digestive juices • RX and OTC meds • Improper elimination • Poor Eating Hygiene

Five Root Causes of Disease Take-Aways: • Chew • Consume most liquids between meals Faulty Gut Function • Eat mindfully / purposefully • Practice Hara Hachi Bu • Eat until 80% full, no more • Do not eat for 3 hours before bed

Five Root Causes of Disease Study of Toxins in American Adults: 212 chemicals Faulty Gut Function Toxicity • PBDEs (flame retardants, building materials) • BPA • PFOA (Teflon) • Acrylamide • Mercury How many people tested had toxins in them? ALL OF THEM

Five Root Causes of Disease Faulty Gut Function Hormones are communication messengers Toxicity The “Hormone Dance”: hormones balance and affect each other Hormone Imbalances One of the big reasons for estrogen dominance today is the presence of XENOESTROGENS – these are found in industrial pollution, medications, pesticides and other chemicals in our food, personal care products (such as lotions and make-up), and cleaning products • These toxins fool our body into thinking they are a hormone, disrupting the “hormone dance”

Five Root Causes of Disease Take-Aways: Faulty Gut Function Toxicity Hormone Imbalances • Avoid hormone-containing synthetic medications • Switch to benign cleaning products • Replace personal care products with non-toxic versions Ø EWG Healthy Living APP • Avoid common endocrine disruptors like dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, BPA, and glycol ethers, and plastics • Eat clean food • Filter air and water • Minimize microwave use • Don’t use air deodorizers or scented candles • Beware of these common endocrine disruptors:

Five Root Causes of Disease Acute stress: • Short term Faulty Gut Function Toxicity • Fight, Flight, Freeze Chronic stress: Hormone Imbalances • Long term Stress • Detrimental to health • Chronic stress will contribute to CHRONIC DISEASE

Five Root Causes of Disease Take-Aways: • Stress Management Faulty Gut Function Ø Sleep Toxicity Ø Attitude of gratitude Ø Prayer / meditation Hormone Imbalances Ø Yoga, Tai Qi, and Qi Gong Stress Ø Journaling Ø Guided imagery Ø Healthy relationships Ø Find a hobby

Five Root Causes of Disease Faulty Gut Function Toxicity Hormone Imbalances Stress Insulin Resistance Normal VS Impaired Blood Sugar Regulation

Five Root Causes of Disease Faulty Gut Function Toxicity Hormone Imbalances Stress Insulin Resistance Take Aways: • Insulin Resistance may be at the root of your PCOS, playing a role in causing the condition and exacerbating its symptoms!

Five Root Causes of Disease Faulty Gut Function can worsen PCOS symptoms. Toxicity, or Environmental Toxins, can cause PCOS. Hormone Imbalances are an everyday struggle for those with PCOS. Stress is usually a factor in the onset of PCOS. Insulin Resistance and PCOS often go hand in hand.

True Understanding of PCOS From a functional approach, you now know five root causes that could be behind your Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is not only about your body. Your mind and your spirit are just as vital in solving your PCOS problems. • Four bodily root causes: faulty gut function, toxicity, hormone imbalances, and insulin resistance • One mental root cause: stress Once you truly understand that your mind body, AND spirit are all interconnected, you can begin your reformation! • This support group will help provide the spiritual aspect you will need for total health and wellness

Questions about today’s presentation? -----------Let’s discuss our total understanding of PCOS together.

Understanding PCOS– What’s Next? Session Topic Date 1 Preparing for the Journey August 8, 2019 2 Truly Understanding PCOS TODAY 3 Habits, Results, and Patience August 22, 2019 4 Making Changes and Tying New Things August 29, 2019 5 Proactive Health Checklist September 5, 2019 6 Celebration and Continuation September 12, 2019

See you next time for Session 3: Habits, Results, and Patience Thank You!