We have created this series of graphics for PCOS Awareness month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the number one endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, and is the leading cause of infertility. At White Lotus we have treated thousands of women with PCOS over the years and we have a very personal connection with this …
PCOS Awareness Month Quotes – Dr Fiona ND Read More »
Our immune systems are complicated things, that is for certain. They contain a variety of different cells that can kill pathogens with a memory as sharp as a razor, keeping our bodies protected from disease. They are a small army, constantly patrolling our bodies for invaders and sending signals to other cells when a threat …
T Regulatory Cells and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Read More »
T Regulatory Cells and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Read More »
Part of having healthy ovaries means having healthy mitochondria. The mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of our cells, providing energy for the many functions that each cell performs. Our ovaries are what is known as “dynamic” organs, meaning that the cells within are involved in a constant process of development and change. A process known as …
Ubiquinol for PCOS: Mighty Mitochondria Read More »
Maca may be a useful herb to treat depression in women. The ancient Andean root, known by its scientific name Lepidium meyenii,has been used to treat fertility, and has long been used for its aphrodesiac effects. It also may benefit women with depression, according to new research. Depression is a condition that often affects women …
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If you have PCOS, you may feel that you have an altered relationship with food and with feelings of hunger. Before I made major changes to the way that I eat, portion control was always a challenge – it was often difficult for me to stop eating high calorie foods. It’s something I’ve struggled with …
Does PCOS Make Your Brain More Hungry? Read More »
A new study has found that stress can be contagious. Researchers used saliva cortisol samples to measure the effects of the transmission of stress from person to person. Dr. Fiona is interviewed by Minna Rhee of Global News on stress, and how cortisol testing is completed through saliva.
Dr. Fiona on Global News – Is Stress Contagious? – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
I’ve written this paper to review current information on a common autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s Disease – this is by far the most common autoimmune disease I treat in my practice. Natural treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis will be discussed, and I’ll also include a unique functional medicine view of how the condition may develop. This information …
Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Different View on a Common Disease. Read More »
Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Different View on a Common Disease. Read More »
Many women take the birth control pill for periods of time in their lives. Oral contraceptives have many uses in women’s health, ranging from the most obvious ones like contraception to the treatment of hormonal disorders. In some women who have conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis, the birth control pill is often used as …
The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining Read More »
The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining Read More »
This is a follow-up article to Part 1 of this series, Autoimmune Infertility which was published in the March 2011 Autoimmunity edition of NDNR. This was one of our most popular articles on our blog and many people were requesting more updated information. As such I have compiled the latest research in this field to …
Autoimmune Infertility: Updates Read More »
This month, I contributed a guest post to the esteemed Hypothyroid Mom blog. Dana Trentini is an activist who focuses on thyroid health, and in particular has an interest in the impact of thyroid health on women of childbearing age. She asked me to contribute a post to her blog on the topic of PCOS …
PCOS and Thyroid Health | Hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s Read More »
PCOS and Thyroid Health | Hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s Read More »
