Enlightening Guide to PCOS: What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
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This book that will take you step-by-step from diagnosis to a position of empowered health choices for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS is very common condition that affects at least 1 in every 10 women. Yet it is largely undiagnosed and often poorly managed. It affects women all over the world. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that can affect your appearance, monthly cycles, fertility, mental health and longevity. PCOS differs from person to person, so understanding what to look for and how to diagnose the condition is critical for good care and getting your body back on the right track to health and happiness.
Easy-to-read but not skimping on details this book is the perfect choice for women who want to understand PCOS and choose a healthy and vibrant life as a PCOS woman.
Whether you are struggling with weight loss, acne, hair loss or growth, infertility, miscarriages or further complications like heart disease and insulin resistance/diabetes, this book explains how your hormones are disrupting your life and provides insight into how to regain your balance.
Jam-packed with "Ah-ha!" moments and insights into how to regain balance, health and happiness.
Knowledge is power - start learning today with instant download of the e-book and start living the life you deserve.
Dr. Linda Howland
"Health Hunter" - Dr Linda Howland Dr Linda Howland has a PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Newcastle, Australia. She has worked in the field of Biomedical Science for over 10+ years working on several immuno-modulatory therapies for diseases including the generation of novel vaccines for infectious diseases of the reproductive tract, new treatments for cancer and inflammatory lung disease. She has a diverse range of professional and laboratory skills in the fields of Immunology, Microbiology, Reproductive Biology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Respiratory and Oncology (Cancer). Her work has always been about the fusion of information across numerous fields of knowledge, believing that the best results are obtained by lateral and diverse thinking. Always hunting down the facts with a sharp eye. She is also a passionate advocate for communicating health to the community. She is also a wife and mother of two beautiful children, and volunteers in her spare time as a communication officer, event manager and public speaker for charity groups such as Hunter Medical Research Institute - PULSE. Importantly, she is also a PCOS woman. As such, she is very passionate about seeking the answers that empower women to be in control of their own health. Her e-books aim to deliver this and is the driving force behind why she wants to share them with all who seek answers and help. Enlightening Guide to PCOS: What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? - is the first book in her 3-part series written as a guide to the women newly (or poorly) diagnosed with PCOS who want to understand their condition better. It's also very common for women to have PCOS and not even know it! Dr Howland wanted women to know that there can be positive outcomes that result from a diagnosis of PCOS and that PCOS women can have a great chance of having children down the track if they desire it. Being aware that there are ways to manage the condition that can get your life back on the path to good health and happiness can make all the difference when it comes to coping with PCOS. Dr Howland recently founded Health Hunter Books (www.healthhunterbooks.com). Health Hunter Books was created to enlighten and empower women to make great choices about their bodies, their health and their ultimate happiness. As a medical research scientist in the academic world of Universities and Hospital research facilities, Dr Howland was surrounded by brilliant professionals bubbling with a wealth of knowledge about our amazing bodies. She wanted to share the amazing & powerful new findings with the people who need it most - women like you - in a way that is easy to understand. And so, Health Hunter Books was born! Having the best knowledge about your condition means that you can ask the right questions, request the right tests, understand the test results and then discuss the options for managing your health the best way you can. The Mission of Health Hunter Books is to "Bring Power to your health decisions, Confidence to live your life the way you want, Opportunities to change the future of your health, and Success to live the happier and healthier life you deserve". I hope you enjoy Dr Howland's books now available at Smashwords and their reputable distribution outlets and come over to join the community of like minded people at Health Hunter Books - www.healthhunterbooks.com
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Enlightening Guide to PCOS - Dr. Linda Howland
ENLIGHTENING GUIDE TO
PCOS
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
Dr. Linda J Howland
PhD Biomed. Sci.
Smashwords Edition
First Edition eBook – 2014
Copyright 2014 Dr. Linda Howland
Cover/social media photography by © Thinkstock 78154954
Acknowledgements
The Health Hunter series of books are dedicated to the gorgeous women of the world, whose strength, beauty, confidence and intelligence should be celebrated every day. This book is dedicated to my two beautiful children, who have taught me more about love than I ever knew was possible. Who continue to make me laugh and learn, fall down and get up again, to appreciate the small things in life and the importance of family in what ever form it takes. Love you to bits.
A huge heart felt thanks to my friends and family for their support and assistance in helping to champion my passion and purpose, encouraging me to focus it into creating this e-book series. Most of all, I must express much gratitude and love to my husband Jay. Whose dedication, focus and drive is an inspiration to me everyday, and whose love and support means the world to me.
With much gratitude and best wishes for great health and happiness for all,
Dr. Linda Howland.
Forward: A note from the Author
After many years of struggling with my own health and finding more questions than answers as I walked out from the multitude of health visits, I decided it was time to use my skills and passion as a medical researcher to empower myself and others to live happy and healthy lives as PCOS women. Always a searcher
and fuelled by my own frustration, I was determined not to give up. I had also realised that it was up to me to take responsibility for my own health because – let’s face it – no one cares more about the health of your body than you! I began to hunt and gather any credible sources of information about PCOS. The results are simplified and jam packed into this neat three part series of e-books, instantly ready for you to download and devour the information in your own time. The information is presented in a simplified way and often includes examples, but I also wanted to provide detailed knowledge that can empower you to lead a healthy and happy life with PCOS.
After speaking with numerous friends, family and acquaintances with PCOS, I found there was a huge gap in the information being provided to newly diagnosed women with PCOS. It appeared there was a lack of information or that it was delivered in a complex way. As a medical researcher, I knew that exciting new information was being discovered by clinical researchers and not reaching the women who would find it most beneficial. I felt the strong obligation to share this news with my fellow PCOS ladies. The outcome is to empower you to make positive health choices through knowledge and self-management in concert with the advice of your chosen health professionals and ultimately allow you to be in control of your health and happiness. You could think of this as you becoming the driver (rather than the passenger) of your body and of your health professionals as your expert race support team.
Knowledge is power, and when it comes to understanding your body, it allows you and your team of chosen health professionals to construct a personalised health plan that aims to restore vitality and total wellbeing. Don’t be afraid of your health care professionals. They are there to help you but it’s just as important to step up and help yourself! Don’t be afraid to ask questions, push for answers or request tests if you believe they are necessary or informative. Always seek a second or third opinion if you feel you are not receiving the best level of care or don’t feel comfortable to explore your health concerns fully with your current health professional. Importantly, don’t let a professional dismiss your concerns with archaic misinformation, such as you’re too slim to have PCOS
or don’t worry about it until you want to have kids some day down the track
. As revealed in this e-book series, there is far more to PCOS than just having lumpy ovaries
and early diagnosis may give you the head start you need to keep your health on track, regain balance and prevent serious health problems later in life.
The Health Hunter series of