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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I just wanted to direct you to another guest blog I’ve done for PCOS Diva, on the importance of avoiding synthetic folic acid and switching to natural forms of folate. This post talks about the currently popular genetic mutations in MTHFR, how to know if you have this mutation, and what to do about it. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
I recently wrote an article for the fabulous Amy Medling of PCOS Diva on the relationship between leaky gut and PCOS. As you probably know by now, I’m quite interested in autoimmune disease itself as you can see from my articles here, here, and here. It’s well known that there is a relationship between PCOS …
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 …
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If you are wondering about how PCOS relates to cardiovascular health, wonder no more! I recently was interviewed by the esteemed Sasha Ottey of the PCOS Challenge Radio Show. The topic was cardiovascular disease, hormones and PCOS and natural medicine. The show can be listened to for free here. It’s well known that women who …
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a condition affecting approximately 10% of the female population. It is the number one most common reproductive health concern in women and affects not only fertility, but also emotional and physical well-being due to its far-reaching health implications. High DHEA-S and testosterone in PCOS are common, however what is the …
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