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Two Essential Minerals for PCOS: Magnesium and Zinc – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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It’s known that in PCOS, insulin resistance causes oxidative stress and inflammation to be carried in our blood. What’s less well known is just how important a role minerals like magnesium and zinc play with regard to antioxidant status and inflammation. 60 women with PCOS took part in a recent study. These women were between …

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Insulin Resistance is Often Missed in Lean PCOS—An Example from A Study on the Microbiome – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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A fascinating new study was just released on the gut microbiome and PCOS. The study included 163 women: 48 of them healthy, 42 had polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM, meaning their ovaries have cysts that LOOK LIKE PCOS-type cysts, but according to the study, they didn’t meet the other criteria of PCOS), and 72 were formally …

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Omega 3, Vitamin E, and Mood in PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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Sometimes, a really simple approach can yield extraordinary results. A study (1) on depression in women with PCOS has shown that combining two very foundational supplements that can be easily found—Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E—were effective in treating depression and anxiety after just 12 weeks of daily use. The study followed 40 women …

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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) in Dairy, and Insulin Resistance – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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If you are struggling with insulin resistance, you might want to skip the dairy aisle the next time you visit the grocery store. This recent study (1) has shown that Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), which exist in very high amounts in dairy products, cause insulin resistance. This explains why dairy is so aggravating to …

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Hack the Holidays: Enjoy the Season without Regret – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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On various PCOS forums, one of the most common questions is how to survive the holidays while sticking to a healthy diet plan. Family members, although well-meaning, don’t necessarily realize that the foods normally served at holiday meals can cause health setbacks. It’s hard to say “no” to grandma when she’s offering a bowl of …

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PCOS Diva – Adrenal Androgen Excess – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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PCOS is a condition that comes in many different variants, with each woman expressing symptoms in a unique way. Androgen excess is often a central factor in PCOS – most women express either clinical signs of it including acne, hirsutism or androgenetic alopecia, or have lab work with high levels of hormones like testosterone, androstenedione, …

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Fact Based Health – The Food Insulin Index, PCOS and Metabolic Health – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome also known as PCOS affects an estimated 7 million women in the USA alone and is the most common hormonal condition in women. Although it’s always been thought of as a reproductive health concern, it’s actually a complex condition that not only affects a woman’s ability to ovulate or conceive, but has …

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Dr. Fiona Interviewed on Best Ever You Radio Show – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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I spoke with the phenomenally talented Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino on Best Ever You about PCOS – we chatted for over an hour about 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS – Elizabeth is passionate about getting the word out about this condition and we talked about hormones, insulin and perimenopause and how PCOS and insulin resistance …

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National Women’s Show Talk – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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White Lotus Integrative Medicine had a fun weekend at the National Women’s Show. Dr. Fiona did a talk on the Food Insulin Demand and it’s benefits for metabolic health, which was very well-received! Dr. Erica Nikiforuk, Dr. Sarah Wilson and Vee Zeniuk all manned the booth over the weekend which was fun and helped us …

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