Today is an exciting day. Paleo for Women author Stefani Ruper released an eBook you want to read: PCOS Unlocked: The Manual. As I read the manual, all I could think about was Robb Wolf’s enthusiastic endorsement of The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson when he laments, “I will ALWAYS bemoan not thinking of Grok first!”
Now is my time to lament: Why didn’t I think of writing this manual first?!
What’s So Special About This Manual?
This is not just another nutrition book. It’s not about weight loss or food rules or having a hot body, though some of that may come. This eBook is about healing. It’s about repairing yourself inside your body and inside your mind so you can be the best you.
In my own battle with PCOS, I was able to overcome the physical symptoms as outlined by Stefani, but the mental health scars from being so dang hard on myself during my recovery are still fading. Stefani absolutely addresses the physical part of PCOS, giving you an outline of how to cure yourself. But she also acknowledges the oft-neglected Love Thyself portion of healing your mind and body. She lays out the expectation and then leaves room for you to be human.
What Can I Expect?
There is a lot of confusing and conflicting information about PCOS. No two cases are the same and no two women are the same. Stefani knows this, which is why she synthesized all of her experience working with women with PCOS to create something entirely unique and tremendously valuable to the discussion.
There are three types of PCOS. Did you know this? I did not. I had an inkling that there were a handful of potential categories, but Stefani pinpoints three specific types and describes their differences, allowing you to discern which category you fall into. From there, she leads you to very specific lifestyle modifications that will alleviate your symptoms and cure your PCOS.
Will I Understand It?
This manual is designed for someone without a science background. Stefani gives the specifics, but then has a “Takeaway” section to summarize the most important parts. At the end of the manual, you will be able to answer the following questions (or at least go back through the manual as your Cliffs Notes):
- What is PCOS?
- Why do I have PCOS?
- How do I overcome PCOS?
- What are alternative treatments for PCOS?
- Where do I go from here?
Who Should Read It?
This manual is perfect for anyone who
- Wants to cure PCOS
- Manages PCOS well enough, but feels stuck in less-than-optimal health
- Has gaps in PCOS knowledge and wants to fill in the missing information
- Desires a stronger understanding of the hormonal underpinnings of PCOS
Final Notes
I was diagnosed with PCOS six years ago and had no idea what was going on. I’d never heard of it, I didn’t know where to search, everything doctors recommended to me sounded wrong, and I was paralyzed with fear. A manual like this would have been the brightest ray of hope in an otherwise very foreboding future. And now, it’s available. Hallelujah!
In honor of Stefani’s birthday, she is offering a reduced price of PCOS Unlocked: The Manual to the first 50 people. Hop on over there. And feel free to post any questions in the comment.
Disclosure: I received a promotional copy of PCOS Unlocked: The Manual. All opinions are my own and I do in fact wish I wrote this eBook myself!
