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Tired of being tired?

Daily Mirror, 4 May 2006

An underactive thyroid gland can leave you feeling tired and miserable. In this article, hormone expert Prof. Nadir Farid explains the causes of underactive thyroid, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Read more »

Are your hormones ruling your life?

Daily Mirror, 19 January 2006

Prof. Nadir Farid explains how PCOS is caused by a hormonal imbalance that sometimes prevents ovulation, making periods irregular and reducing fertility. He recommends lifestyle changes such as the low GI diet, long with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times week for weight loss and regulating hormones. If lifestyle changes aren't enough, Metformin may be prescribed, says Prof Farid. Read the Mirror article »

Index linked

Jewish Chronicle, June 24 2005

diagnosemefirst.com diet expert Elana Hirschowitz and Prof. Nadir Farid describe the low GI plan and its role in treating PCOS. Foods with a high GI (such as baked potato and white bread) break down quickly during digestion, releasing glucose quickly into the bloodstream. This stimulates insulin production which in turn seems to upset hormone regulation.

Elana notes that the low GI plan does not leave out a single food group. "For every bread, there's a low GI bread, and for every sweet, a low GI option," she says.

Breaking the cycle

Limited Edition

Professor Farid's holistic approach to managing PCOS and insulin resistance through diet, exercise and stress management has been highlighted in a two-part series by Limited Edition magazine. Read the full article »

Weight loss with low GI eating

Sunday Mirror, March 20 2005