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A review by amasurya
Healing PCOS by Amy Medling
2.0
This was an okay introductory read on PCOS. I really liked the emphasis on a mindset-first approach. But it could have benefited from better explanations about the biological aspects of the condition – perhaps diagrams and analogies wherever possible. Also, I did not appreciate the inclusion of tips (such as dry brushing) that are scientifically sketchy.
The real gem in this for me, however, was the final chapter around the upsides of PCOS… it was refreshing and inspiring, and it gave me a new outlook on the condition and the implications on lifestyle.
Unfortunately, this book tried to market some supplements under the Diva brand. This was not tastefully done and it cheapened the read and the “Diva” mindset for me, personally. I also did not appreciate the anecdotes about her husband – they just rubbed me wrong (the way he talked to her). Apart from this, this book seemed to targeted family-oriented women – not a younger and/or single career-oriented group. Also, being from a developing country in the tropics, many of the ingredients for the recipes are not easily accessible to me. It would have been better if the author outlined a more generic 21-day plan – emphasising the nutrition benchmarks and types of food required, as opposed to highly specific recipes and diet plans.
Overall, it was informative and had the right idea… but it fell short in quite a few ways.
Final note: why does almost every book on PCOS read like a self-published alternative medicine e-book? This is a problem.
The real gem in this for me, however, was the final chapter around the upsides of PCOS… it was refreshing and inspiring, and it gave me a new outlook on the condition and the implications on lifestyle.
Unfortunately, this book tried to market some supplements under the Diva brand. This was not tastefully done and it cheapened the read and the “Diva” mindset for me, personally. I also did not appreciate the anecdotes about her husband – they just rubbed me wrong (the way he talked to her). Apart from this, this book seemed to targeted family-oriented women – not a younger and/or single career-oriented group. Also, being from a developing country in the tropics, many of the ingredients for the recipes are not easily accessible to me. It would have been better if the author outlined a more generic 21-day plan – emphasising the nutrition benchmarks and types of food required, as opposed to highly specific recipes and diet plans.
Overall, it was informative and had the right idea… but it fell short in quite a few ways.
Final note: why does almost every book on PCOS read like a self-published alternative medicine e-book? This is a problem.