- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: UK General Books; illustrated edition edition (Jun 15 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0722539754
- ISBN-13: 978-0722539750
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 15.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 422 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,891,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Given that polycystic ovary syndrome is still shrouded in much uncertainty, it's a real shame that PCOS: A Woman's Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is not a better book.
Coauthor Colette Harris, a British health magazine writer, was moved to write this book after her own successful battle with PCOS, a genetic hormonal imbalance that produces small ovarian cysts, acne, excess body hair, weight gain, mood swings, and infertility and raises the risk for miscarriage, diabetes, and heart disease. Her briefly told story is inspiring--how one woman surprised her doctor by managing this incurable disease using a combination of a vegan diet, herbs and nutritional supplements, filtered water, and exercise.
Unfortunately, even with the tales of other women dealing with PCOS woven throughout, Harris's insider perspective is not enough to carry the book. For women confused about their seemingly unrelated symptoms, PCOS may provide some comfort in relaying that their collection of symptoms not only has a name but a supportive patient community. Even so, apart from the theoretical discussions of what causes PCOS--the medical community is still debating this issue since not every woman with polycystic ovaries exhibits symptoms or even the same collection of symptoms--there's little here that couldn't be gleaned from dozens of other better-written wellness books. Indeed, most of Harris's recommendations for managing PCOS are so general--eat a healthy diet, manage your weight, try homeopathy, exercise, reduce stress--they could be (and in many cases are) the foundation for any number of wellness programs. Plus, authors Harris and gynecologist-nutritionist Adam Carey are given to straying so far off topic in some sections--note the discussion of why conventional farming practices deplete foods of nutrients--one wonders how (and when) they'll find their way back. In the end, this book just feels like a magazine article that's been stretched far beyond its scope to meet a publisher's page quota. --Norine Dworkin
From Library Journal
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), otherwise known as Stein Levanthal Syndrome, was first diagnosed in 1935. This condition, which often goes undetected, includes such symptoms as infertility, weight gain, chronic fatigue, acne, excess body hair, and irregular periods. Together with her gynecologist, health journalist Harris describes her experiences and the way she successfully deals with PCOS by following a four-point management plan. The four points are detoxification, nutritional supplementation, exercise, and stress management, alternative methods that should be used in conjunction with standard medical practices. Written with a British twist (the authors discuss kgs. instead of lbs.), the book might lose readers with its medical jargon. A list of resources fails to note important U.S. organizations such as Resolve and the National Institute of World Health and Human Development. Nevertheless, this is a valuable purchase because there are virtually no consumer books on this subject. Recommended for women's health collections in public and academic libraries.DLisa A. Errico-Cox, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money.,
By jane roach (henryville, pa United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pcos (Paperback)
This book is not useful or informative. Its emphasis on diet, herbal, lifestyle, homeopathic and vitamin therapy sadly ignores the endocrine issues underlying PCOS. To really understand PCOS and treatment options, buy Dr. Sam Thatcher's book, "PCOS, The Hidden Epidemic." It is equally compassionate and enormously superior in the quality of information on the causes and treatment options for PCOS. I didn't even donate Colette Harris book to my library (as I usually do with books I've finished) since I didn't want to be responsible for spreading misinformation to any women in need of PCOS information.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Pay Any Attention to Other Reviewers,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pcos (Paperback)
It never ceases to amaze me how people are so quick to assume that anything that strays from Western conventional medical wisdom must be bunk. Far too many of the reviewers make huge mistakes in their criticism of this text. Yes, I am sure that a reader will find some information lacking as is true with any literature produced on any topic. However, the criticism that this book is not helpful is one which could only be made by those individuals that are not familiar with the values of actually taking care of themselves. PCOS is a condition which results from poor self care, nutrition and fitness...period. Many of the reviewers that criticize this book, criticize it on the basis that they do not want to expend the time and energy to become healthy. They simply wish to pop a pill, which is toxic to their bodies in many respects, which will put a band aid over the problem. They do not realize that there endocrine system can be regulated through diet alone. They do not recognize that proper fitness will help to sensitize every cell of their body to use insulin more efficiently. They do not accept that actually eating organic foods which are not riddled with the chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and pesticides (which happen to act as hormones in the body) will do wonders for improving their health, simply because organic foods are more expensive or you might have to do some research into whether a cow was fed grass which is far superior to cattle which has dined on grain. Anyone that ridicules this book for failing to deal with pill-popping has missed the point. Anyone that criticizes this text because it does not deal with controlling the endocrine system, does not understand the meaning and purpose of PCOS: A Woman's Gudie to Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Anyone, who cannot glean the meaning of straying so far into the farming practices which have depleted nutrients from our foods making supplementation necessary does not have the ability to formulate a comprehensive body of knowledge about this disease. AHHHHHHHHHH!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid information from medical professionals,
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This review is from: Pcos (Paperback)
This book provides comprehensive information for the 1 in 5 women who have PCOS. PCOS is a diagnosis often missed by physicians. Physicians often focus on the woman's presenting complaint failing to consider the long-term effects and health risks for hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The reader is educated how to take an active role by taking on a health lifestyle that addresses both short-term concerns as well as reducing long term health risks.
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