I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by MdLinx on the topic of PCOS throughout the lifespan. This is an article aimed at clinicians, which discusses how PCOS presents at different life stages in women. “Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine and reproductive disorders in the United States, with a prevalence …
The immune system is divided into 2 segments – the innate and the adaptive immune system. These 2 arms work together synergistically to protect the host from infectious disease. In mammals, the adaptive immune system includes both the systemic and local (mucosal) types, where cells and molecules interact to provide this protection in a complex …
PCOS includes distressing symptoms such asirregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, infertility, acne, hair loss and increased facial hair growth in women. Central to the condition is insulin resistance – although not every woman with PCOS suffers with insulin resistance, it affects the vast majority. In this article, I’ll begin to explain an easy-to-follow dietary method …
Food Insulin Demand – A Dietary Metric for PCOS and Metabolic Health Read More »
Folate has been found, in numerous studies, to prevent birth defects including spina bifida. In fact, the introduction of folate into vitamins has correlated with an estimated 1000 less birth defects per year, one of the victories of modern public health initiatives. Today, a study provided some information indicating that although folate is crucial for …
Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy – is it Linked to Autism? Read More »
I had another wonderful time speaking at the IFS Symposium in beautiful Vancouver BC this year. After an eventful trip over, where the flight was overbooked and I almost didn’t make it on the plane, I was the last person to get a seat. Feeling relieved, I boarded the plane, excited to get to Vancouver …
Our fat is so much more than a storage tissue for energy – it’s actually an endocrine organ – one that sends strong signals to our brains and hormonal systems. We used to think of fat as being quite inert, but evidence now shows that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Fat cells secrete …
I was honoured to speak at the “Get Fertile, Stay Fertile Summit” with Dr. Aumatma over the past month. My topic was on calming autoimmunity and immunological aspects of intertility. I was happy to share the most recent research in the field about the cellular aspects of implantation and reproduction. Topics such as premature ovarian …
Video: Autoimmune Infertility – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
I was thrilled to have been invited to speak at the Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver, BC this month. It was a wonderful 4 days, jam packed with seminars from experts including medical doctors, reproductive endocrinologists, acupuncturists, herbalists and naturopathic doctors. 300 were in attendance, and the energy was phenomenal! The event started off with …
Dr. Fiona Speaks at the Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver BC Read More »
Two micronutrients that are very important for thyroid hormone metabolism are zinc and selenium. Zinc is actually used for more than 300 enzymes in the body and is also required for proper hormone function – including our all-important thyroid hormone! T3 is our active thyroid hormone – the one responsible for running our metabolism. The …
AMH (Antimullerian Hormone) is a key hormone – it is secreted by the follicles which house the eggs in our ovaries. It’s thought that AMH levels correlate with the number of viable eggs remaining in a woman’s ovary. In women who suffer from a condition known as diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), this number can often …
AMH – An Important Hormone Test for Women with PCOS Read More »
