If you're feeling exhausted from sifting through conflicting and often unhelpful diet advice for managing PCOS and IBS, constantly craving, experiencing digestive discomfort, and struggling to find relief from your symptoms, then you are not alone!
In this episode of Joyful Eating with PCOS, Trista Chan, a registered dietitian and founder of the Good Life Dietitian, dives into the challenges faced by individuals dealing with PCOS and IBS.
In this episode, we discuss:
Discover how to manage PCOS and IBS through simple dietary changes.
Uncover the power of supplements for improving PCOS and gut health.
Explore the benefits of exercise for managing PCOS and IBS symptoms.
Learn the art of mindful eating to balance your hormones and well-being.
Understand the importance of quality sleep in effective PCOS management.
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References:
- Monash University. (2023). International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2023. https://doi.org/10.26180/24003834.v1
- Malone, J. C., & Thavamani, A. (2023). Physiology, gastrocolic reflex. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549888/
- Manta, A., Paschou, S. A., Isari, G., Mavroeidi, I., Kalantaridou, S., & Peppa, M. (2023). Glycemic index and glycemic load estimates in the dietary approach of polycystic ovary syndrome. Nutrients, 15(15), 3483. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15153483
- Nunan, D., Cai, T., Gardener, A. D., Ordóñez-Mena, J. M., Roberts, N. W., Thomas, E. T., & Mahtani, K. R. (2022). Physical activity for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022(6), CD011497. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011497.pub2
- Fernandez, R. C., Moore, V. M., Van Ryswyk, E. M., Varcoe, T. J., Rodgers, R. J., March, W. A., Moran, L. J., Avery, J. C., McEvoy, R. D., & Davies, M. J. (2018). Sleep disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Prevalence, pathophysiology, impact and management strategies. Nature and Science of Sleep, 10, 45-64. https://doi.org/10.2147/NSS.S127475799701.
