We often associate the adrenals and their secretion of with stress and sleep, as well as their impact on blood sugar regulation.Most don’t realize that there’s a powerful connection between the liver and adrenal function, as well. Read on to discover how having a “sluggish” liver can disrupt this important function in our bodies. The …
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You’ve probably heard of flavonoids before, since they’ve been mentioned so often in health circles. If you’re unfamiliar with them, flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties.Quercetin is a flavonol-type antioxidant(a class of flavonoids) that exists naturally in many foods. It’s present inapples, tea, red wine, onions, mustard, grapes, and berries, and has shown …
Quercetin and its Anti-Inflammatory Effect on PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Certain foods in the standard American diet have been found to cause inflammation. Although some of these inflammatory food triggers are already known, it’salways interesting to learn new information about which nutrients may be causing the most problems. As more research is completed, we learn how we can improve the lives of women with PCOS …
Excess Carbohydrates in PCOS, and Their Link with Inflammation – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Did you know that 75 percent of people affected by autoimmune (AI) diseases are women? It has long been thought that there is a strong link between female hormones (namely estrogen) and autoimmunity. A new study’s findings support that link. This study found that T cells, which are involved in AI responses,have estrogen receptor alpha …
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Just about every wellness publication out there warns against the health problems related to abdominal fat. Even if you are otherwise healthy, carrying excess weight around your belly is risky. Extra abdominal fat is linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health concerns. So why is it that not everyone gains weight around their …
Abdominal Fat and Selenium Levels – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Balancing magnesium (Mg) and vitamin D properly is essential for maintaining healthy organ functions. Vitamin D helps to regulate calcium and phosphate balance for healthy bones [1-6]. Skeletal muscles, heart, teeth, bones, and many other organs require magnesium to sustain their physiologic functions. This is where it gets tricky: magnesium is needed to activate vitamin …
Magnesium Deficiency and Vitamin D – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Vitamin D is crucial for metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal health, and chances are you’re not getting enough of it. Here in Canada especially, it’s nearly impossible to have sufficient vitamin D in wintertime. Tests from patients at our Toronto clinic show very low levels of this vitamin, and most of them take less than …
Vitamin D Deficiency’s Role in PCOS and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
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 …
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Hi everyone, I’ve been on vacation in sunny Florida over the past week – it’s back to the snow for me now, but I’m glad to be home and deeply grateful to be back doing my work! While I was away, my podcast on autoimmunity and infertility with Eileen Laird of Phoenix Helix has been …
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Leptin is an appetite-regulating hormone that is made by our fat cells. It has the vital function of telling our brains that we are full, have sufficient fat stores inside of our fat cells and do not need to consume more food. It’s like the “off switch” for hunger. When we eat a meal, our …
