Glutathione – The Master Antioxidant for Fertility, and For PCOS

PCOS, Fertility /

Glutathione has been referred to as the “master antioxidant” and though it’s arguably the most important antioxidant out there, very few doctors know about it. Glutathione is produced by our own bodies (neat!), and is made up of three amino acids. It contains a whopping amount of sulfur, the compound that gives it much of …

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PCOS Awareness Month Quotes – Dr Fiona ND

Leave a Comment / Fertility, PCOS /

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 …

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T Regulatory Cells and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Autoimmune, Immune System, Thyroid /

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 …

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Ubiquinol for PCOS: Mighty Mitochondria

PCOS, Fertility /

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 …

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Does PCOS Make Your Brain More Hungry?

PCOS, Fertility, Weight and Metabolism /

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 …

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Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Different View on a Common Disease.

Autoimmune /

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 …

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The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining

Fertility, Women's Health /

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 …

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