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Words to nourish your mind

Notes on food, bodies, and the messy middle. Grab a snack and stay a while.

Valery Kallen 10/29/26 Valery Kallen 10/29/26

The PMOS Lab Test Your Doctor Might Not Order: Fasting Insulin and HOMA-IR

Why fasting insulin and HOMA-IR matter in PMOS (PCOS): how high insulin drives androgens, irregular cycles, cravings, and energy crashes, and why I recommend testing even when glucose looks normal.

Valery Kallen 10/27/26 Valery Kallen 10/27/26

You Can Improve Insulin Resistance Without Focusing on Weight

Weight isn’t the only way to improve insulin resistance. A dietitian explains how movement, sleep, stress, regular meals, fiber, protein, and medication help, even when the scale doesn’t change.

Valery Kallen 10/27/26 Valery Kallen 10/27/26

PCOS (PMOS) Supplements: What’s Worth It and What’s Just Marketing

Valery Kallen 10/26/26 Valery Kallen 10/26/26

Do I Really Have to Give Up Carbs with PCOS (PMOS)?

Valery Kallen 10/19/26 Valery Kallen 10/19/26

Making Sense of Your PMOS Labs

Newly diagnosed with PMOS (formerly PCOS)? A dietitian explains what each lab is for, from testosterone and AMH to fasting insulin, and what to ask your doctor.