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Dr. Fiona McCulloch is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, Canada who specializes in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). She is the founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and author of the women's health bestseller, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS.In this episode, PCOS expert and advocate, Dr. Fiona McCulloch, shares her experience and medical hope for women with PCOS. Dr. McCulloch answers PCOS questions from the Fempower Health audience, and dispels some of the common misinformation that exists on social media. As an eagerly awaited episode, we hope you all enjoy! It's full of useful information for women with PCOS and their loved ones.Discussed in this episode:Different PCOS symptoms in different womenUnderstanding the medical PCOS diagnosis criteria Normal irregular periods in teens vs early signs of PCOSOverview of the epigenetics of PCOSPCOS prevention: facts and researchPCOS and perimenopause How thyroid and gut microbiome affect women with PCOSNutrition myths and facts: is there a “best” diet for PCOS? Several types of treatment for PCOS and common side effects Dealing with associated mood disorders, stress, and emotional challenges Is there a PCOS cure?How to manage PCOS symptoms “Although it cannot be cured, PCOS symptoms can be managed. A lot of women pull through and find ways to experience little to no symptoms, as long as they find a treatment that works for them.” - Dr. Fiona McCullochRelated to this episode:Listen to Reframing PCOS as a Hormone Imbalance, Not a Disease More Episodes on PCOS Dr Fiona McCulloch's book: 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS by Dr. Fiona McColloch (book)Check out Dr. Fiona McCulloch's WebsiteFollow Dr. Fiona McColloch on InstagramLearn about the PCOS Awareness AssociationIf you want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on iTunes or Spotify.Spread the awareness and share this episode with someone you know!Support and connect with our women's health community:Subscribe to the Fempower Health Podcast for new episodes every TuesdayVisit us online at www.fempower-health.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter for the latest announcements, news, and researchFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and
Dr. Fiona McCulloch is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, Canada who specializes in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). She is the founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and author of the women's health bestseller, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS. In this episode, PCOS expert and advocate, Dr. Fiona McCulloch, shares her experience and medical hope for women with PCOS. Dr. McCulloch answers PCOS questions from the Fempower Health audience, and dispels some of the common misinformation that exists on social media. As an eagerly awaited episode, we hope you all enjoy! It's full of useful information for women with PCOS and their loved ones. Discussed in this episode: Different PCOS symptoms in different women Understanding the medical PCOS diagnosis criteria Normal irregular periods in teens vs early signs of PCOS Overview of the epigenetics of PCOS PCOS prevention: facts and research PCOS and perimenopause How thyroid and gut microbiome affect women with PCOS Nutrition myths and facts: is there a “best” diet for PCOS? Several types of treatment for PCOS and common side effects Dealing with associated mood disorders, stress, and emotional challenges Is there a PCOS cure? How to manage PCOS symptoms “Although it cannot be cured, PCOS symptoms can be managed. A lot of women pull through and find ways to experience little to no symptoms, as long as they find a treatment that works for them.” - Dr. Fiona McCulloch Related to this episode: Reframing PCOS as a Hormone Imbalance, Not a Disease More episodes with PCOS experts 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS by Dr. Fiona McColloch (book) Dr. Fiona McCulloch's Website Dr. Fiona McColloch on Instagram PCOS Awareness Association If you want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on iTunes or Spotify. Spread the awareness and share this episode with someone you know! Support and connect with our women's health community: Subscribe to the Fempower Health Podcast for new episodes every Tuesday Visit us online at www.fempower-health.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter for the latest announcements, news, and research Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Email us for inquiries & outreach: info@fempower-health.com More About Dr. Fiona McCulloch Dr. Fiona McCulloch is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, Canada who specializes in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). She is the founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and author of the women's health bestseller, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS. She serves as a medical advisor for the PCOS Awareness Association as well as Open Source Health, a FemTech platform. Her lectures are enjoyed regularly by doctors, clinicians, and medical students at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Fiona McColloch has many writings published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR). As a woman with PCOS herself, she's passionate about PCOS and women's health advocacy. **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.** **Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**
Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
Dr. Fiona McCulloch ND, the founder, and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 15 years of her practice. She is committed to health education and advocacy, empowering her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural medicine therapies with a warm, empathic approach. In today's show, we talk about Dr. Fiona's new book “8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS” which she released in September 2016! We also talk about the connection between PCOS, inflammation, gut health & thyroid conditions! Dr. Fiona joined us on a previous episode: episode 45 where we talked about the autoimmune disease as it relates to fertility, thyroid health, and MTHFR gene mutation Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why has there been a recent push to change the name of PCOS? The connection between PCOS, insulin resistance, and Diabetes What is inflammation as it relates to PCOS and how is it caused? The connection between inflammation, food sensitivities, and autoimmunity Why is following whole foods based nutrition plan so important for reducing chronic low-grade inflammation? Androgen excess and PCOS What is Hirsutism and how can it connect to PCOS? How do stress and hormones affect the length of the ovulatory process? How hormones affect a woman's cycle as she matures Why doctors should use caution when diagnosing PCOS for an adolescent female The connection between PCOS and Cardiovascular Disease How can thyroid disorders play a role in PCOS? Dispelling the myth that PCOS doesn't go away after giving birth Dr. Fiona's advice for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive Connect with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND You can connect with Dr. Fiona on her Website and on Facebook Resources mentioned: Dr. Fiona's Book: 8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS White Lotus Integrative Medicine The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 060 | Treating PCOS Without Fertility Drugs | Conceiving Naturally With PCOS | Dr. Katherine Sherif FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet | Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 354 | Coming Off The Pill With PCOS | Kate Kordsmeier FFP 211 | Healing PCOS | Amy Medling Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
On this week's episode we have Cassie Lian, health coach and mom of 2, and we talk about her journey to rebalancing her body and hormones and becoming a mom. She was diagnosed with PCOS and told by her OBGYN that she would need IVF in order to get pregnant. She was devastated, but driven to understand what was really happening with her body and heal herself from the root. She began working with a naturopath and within 7 months was able to conceive naturally and just gave birth to her second! We also discuss… Birth control aftermath and advice from OBGYNs Genotype diet Bio-indentical hormones Gut health and how it impacts more than just your GI health How to support a health pregnancy What self care looks like as a mom Cassie mentions tons of helpful resources in our conversation including the below… https://www.drteganmoore.com (Dr Tegan Moore )is the naturopath she worked with. Books mentioned were... https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pill-Program-Hormones-Dangerous/dp/0062847090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AHBBR8LUTPTF&keywords=beyond+the+pill&qid=1645550487&sprefix=beyond+the+pill%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 (Beyond the Pill) by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Reverse-Your-PCOS-Metabolism/dp/1626343012/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Z7QOGJSUK6P2&keywords=8+steps+to+reverse+your+pcos&qid=1645550542&sprefix=8+steps+to+%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-2 (8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS) by Dr. Fiona McCulloch https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartum-Balancing-Restoring/dp/1611804000/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15ERZE34K3J4E&keywords=the+fourth+trimester+a+postpartum+guide&qid=1645550631&sprefix=the+fourth+trim%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1 (The Fourth Trimester) by Kimberly Ann Johnson https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VTII3ZJQ1ZXX&keywords=the+first+40+days&qid=1645550676&sprefix=the+first+%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1 (The First 40 Days) by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven & Marisa Belger https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-4-7-8-breathing-5204438 (Deep breathing exercises) for supporting conceiving and self care. https://wellnessmama.com/6244/natural-cleaning/ https://www.mamanatural.com/how-to-make-natural-household-cleaners/ (Resource for how to make natural household cleaners.) To connect with Cassie... Email here at bewellwithcl@gmail.com Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bewellwithcl/ (@bewellwithcl) Below are brands she supports that she mentioned in the episode To enjoy 20% off your first order with Sakara enter code XOCL and https://www.pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0dHSkJHSUZGR01CRk1JSkhJ (use this link) any time you make a purchase. https://beautycounter.com/cassielian (Beautycounter) for clean beauty options https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGR0tNRUJHSUZGR01CR0lMR05L (Organic Olivia) For hormonal balancing try Liver Juice and Natal Nourish For detox support try Not Your Average Probiotic, Digestive Juice and ParaPro There is a section where you can check if supplements are safe for pregnancy and nursing Join the Detox Diaries community and subscribe to the show! Click https://www.thedetoxdiaries.com/newsletter-sign-up (here) to sign up for email and receive the Daily Detox Drop-in for a daily dose of detox tips, tricks and inspiration. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.detox.diaries/ (@the.detox.diaries) Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedetoxdiaries (@thedetoxdiaries)
In this episode I've repurposed 2 of my recent IG lives as a podcast, for those who missed them, don’t use instagram or like me, prefer to listen to things on the go at double speed :) I cover a lot of subjects including healing from mold illness, hirsutism and PCOS, supporting your gut after antibiotics, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, skin care routines, parasites, keratosis pilaris, hydrogen sulphide, fat malabsorption and methylation so I’m sure there’s something you will find interesting. Mentioned: My Mold Journey Podcast Episodes 79 & 80: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/79-my-mold-journey-part-1-symptoms-struggles-testing/id1449574387?i=1000484540402 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/80-my-mold-journey-part-2-moving-detox-mistakes-to-avoid/id1449574387?i=1000485447268 Podcast Episode on Sulfur with Dr Greg Nigh: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000461646071 Cellcore Biosciences Product: TUDCA Microbe Formulas Product: Mimosa Pudica Megaspore probiotcs BioCare NutriAdvanced GI MAP stool test DUTCH test College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) Book Recommendations: Break the Mold by Dr Jill Crista Deep Nutrition by Dr Catherine Shanahan The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS by Dr Fiona McCulloch Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Dr Christiane Northrup COSRX Pimple Patch MY LINKS: KING COFFEE Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee - https://vivanaturalhealth.myorganogold.com/gb-en/ Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses - https://bit.ly/2UXkNqT -------- Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online… Website www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth Facebook www.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth Email enquiries@vivanaturalhealth.co.uk Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health) If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests! Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!
Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Improving Your Gut Health to Reverse Your PCOS Symptoms with Dr. Tom O'Bryan You have PCOS and you struggle with various symptoms but you don't know what to do or you haven't seen results in reducing those symptoms. Have no fear, Dr. Tom O'Bryan is here to help. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan. When it comes to getting healthy, it is Dr. Tom O'Bryan's goal to make it easy to do the right thing. Today we are talking about gut health and how you can start reversing PCOS Symptoms.Dr. Tom O'Bryan is considered a Sherlock Homes for chronic disease. He is an internationally recognized speaker on topics such as food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. He is the author of two books and founder of thedr.com. When people are diagnosed with a condition, whatever the diagnosis is, it's likely they have fallen over a waterfall and landed in the pond below. Whatever the diagnosis is, it's hard to stay afloat. You are still living the lifestyle that caused the problem to develop. We all need the life jacket to stay afloat. A healthy microbiome is the best defense you have against anything and everything. The first thing you have to do is put attention every day to building and protecting a healthy microbiome. We go in depth into various ways to create a healthy, diverse gut microbiome to start reversing symptoms and improving overall health. Learn more about gut health as well as a plethora of great tips to improve your life during this episode of the PCOS Revolution Podcast. Episode Spotlights: What interested you in functional medicine? (1:40) Changing the lifestyle that caused your diagnosis (3:15) Somethings you have control over and somethings you don't (5:21) Modulation (7:30) Translation research (11:59) Creating a diverse balanced microbiome (14:00) How to create a healthy microbiome (17:05) Prebiotic foods (22:17) Fermented vegetables and good bacteria (23:01) Importance of drinking water (27:15) Thanks for listening! To learn more about the brand new PCOS Revolution Academy, visit www.thepcosrevolution.com! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for general audience only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/support
What we're talking about in this episode The best ways to reverse insulin resistance naturally and safely Practical ways to manage your acne and balance your insulin levels Specific tests you should be asking for in regards to insulin resistance PCOS Understanding the different types of hair loss and where you should focus your efforts Dive into the risks involved with treating PCOS with the pill and other conventional medicine Episode Summary Despite being a naturopathic doctor herself, Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s PCOS went undiagnosed for 15 years. Once she realized the root cause of her PCOS, Dr. Fiona felt the need to share this information with the 1 in 5 women in the world who also suffer from one of the most common endocrine disruptors found in women. Dr. Fiona is all about viable solutions for insulin resistance, weight gain, acne and hair loss to help women manage their symptoms while walking down the path of healing. From understanding how to get properly diagnosed to learning how to reverse symptoms and prevent years of suffering, Dr. Fiona is the answer to many women’s prayers. It can take the average woman 5-12 years to finally gain a PCOS diagnosis, and even then they may not fully understand their specific type of PCOS and how to best support their recovery journey. Dr. Fiona is here to assist you on your path to diagnosis and help you become aware of what you need to look out for when it comes to conventional medicine. By helping women in the discovery process, Dr. Fiona is determined to help you get to the root cause of your PCOS and find a treatment that works specifically for you. Instead of just accepting this new way of life, Dr. Fiona is your advocate for getting well and healing your hormone conditions one step at a time. Has PCOS impacted your life or the life of someone that you love? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page! Quotes “I am really passionate about helping other women because the earlier that you can get started on treating PCOS, it’s so much better.” (10:13) “I am not against medication for anyone who really needs it, but I also think it is really important to understand exactly what it is you are trying to achieve and if this medication is really going to help you with that.” (15:21) “I love offering all of those different types of tips because I do find if you do all of these together it makes a huge difference.” (21:41) “It’s not about missing a day here or there, it’s about what you do for a long time that really matters, that consistency 95% of the time, that is when you are really going to get results.” (32:29) “When you know what type you have, you know what treatments are going to be the most effective for you.” (38:18) Resources Mentioned Take the 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS Quiz Here 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS by Dr. Fiona McCulloch Dr. Fiona McCulloch ND Website White Lotus Clinic Website Follow Dr. Fiona on Instagram EY 132: The Four Types of PCOS Other Resources: Register for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit Here Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
Dr. Fiona McCullouch is one of my go-to naturopathic doctors when it comes to PCOS. Not only is her fantastic book, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, a “mini-encyclopedia” of PCOS, she is up-to-date on PCOS-related research. In this podcast episode, we discuss the latest PCOS news and topics including: The anti-müllerian hormone study- is there a PCOS cure? New research on the connections between mood, depression, and inflammation Hyperthermia and the science behind why exercise improves our mood Why women with insulin resistance need more selenium Pros and cons of bariatric surgery and hysterectomy for PCOS
About 1 in 10 women of childbearing age have PCOS in the United States. Just like every dis-ease, PCOS is really just a way to classify a set of symptoms that a lot of women are dealing with due to hormonal imbalances. Today on the show, I want to discuss information from an excellent book written by Dr. Fiona McCullough called "8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS" In this episode I am going to cover: 1) How inflammation affects hormones 2) The importance of blood sugar regulation 3) Why you have to fix gut health to balance hormones 4) How your beauty products may be compromising your health 5) Steps to take to address these issues Make sure you tune in if you have any type of hormonal problems, or know a women in your life that does. This information is an absolute game changer. Schedule a consultation with me Join my private Facebook group Here is the link if you want to apply for life insurance Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram Supplement Store
September 1, 2016 There is no pill that can cure PCOS. Why not? PCOS is a very complex metabolic condition. No two women have exactly the same PCOS symptoms, though there are a few common factors we all share. Dr. Fiona McCulloch, one of my favorite PCOS physicians and thought leaders, has written a new book outlining 8 factors to consider and address in order to best treat your PCOS. Listen in as she explains: the single most important factor in healing PCOS exactly why extremely restrictive diets can never work for women with PCOS what the Insulin Index is and why is it more helpful than the Glycemic Index why women with PCOS are better off without dairy the right way to snack and structure meals & a snack combination to absolutely avoid.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Polycystic Ovary Syndrom (PCOS) afflicts 10 to 15% of women worldwide, yet physicians often don't recognize the symptoms associated with this disease. Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto-based naturopath and author of the book 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, about different approaches to managing PCOS and how dietary changes can make huge impacts for women dealing with PCOS.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common hormonal condition in women. It affects 10-15% of women worldwide, causing infertility, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, hirsuitism, acne and hair loss. In 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS naturopathic physician, Dr. Fiona … Continue reading →
Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
Dr. Fiona McCulloch ND, the founder, and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 15 years of her practice. She is committed to health education and advocacy, empowering her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural medicine therapies with a warm, empathic approach. In today’s show, we talk about Dr. Fiona’s new book “8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS” which she just released in September 2016! We also talk about the connection between PCOS, inflammation, gut health & thyroid conditions! Dr. Fiona joined us on a previous episode: episode 45 where we talked about the autoimmune disease as it relates to fertility, thyroid health, and MTHFR gene mutation. Topics discussed in today's episode Why has there been a recent push to change the name of PCOS? The connection between PCOS, insulin resistance, and Diabetes What is inflammation as it relates to PCOS and how is it caused? The connection between inflammation, food sensitivities, and autoimmunity Why is following whole foods based nutrition plan so important for reducing chronic low-grade inflammation? Androgen excess and PCOS What is Hirsutism and how can it connect to PCOS? How do stress and hormones affect the length of the ovulatory process? How hormones affect a woman’s cycle as she matures Why doctors should use caution when diagnosing PCOS for an adolescent female The connection between PCOS and Cardiovascular Disease How can thyroid disorders play a role in PCOS? Dispelling the myth that PCOS doesn’t go away after giving birth Dr. Fiona’s advice for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive Connect with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND You can connect with Dr. Fiona on her Website and on Facebook Resources mentioned FFP 045 | Autoimmune Disease and Fertility | Thyroid Health | MTHFR Gene Mutation | Dr. Fiona McCulloch Dr. Fiona's Book: 8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS White Lotus Integrative Medicine PCOS Related Podcast Episodes FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 060 | Treating PCOS Without Fertility Drugs | Conceiving Naturally With PCOS | Dr. Katherine Sherif FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet | Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic Sponsored By This episode is sponsored by Circle + Bloom! Click here to receive 20% off Circle + Bloom products! Make sure to use discount code: FertilityFriday at checkout!
Fiona McCulloch, N.D., author of 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS and founder and owner of White Lotus Integrated Medicine, is a naturopath practitioner having worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past fifteen years. She is a data-junkie who specializes in evidence-based therapies for PCOS, thyroid health, autoimmunity, weight management and infertility among other unique conditions that can all benefit from a system reboot. Dr. McCulloch is also a medical advisor for IVF.ca: Canada's premier fertility community and is on the medical advisory committee for the PCOS Awareness Association. As a woman with PCOS herself, she is dedicated to increasing both awareness and research of this important condition that has far reaching effects on the lives of so many women. Today, Dr. McCulloch is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2001) and the University of Guelph (biological science). She is married and the mother of three boys.
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and advocate for women with PCOS. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: The main signs of PCOS and how do you know if you have it. Why diagnosis for PCOS is different for teenagers than adult women. What happens if you get diagnosed with just polycystic ovaries? What the best diet is for a woman with PCOS?Does PCOS ever go away? The different types of PCOS, and how to know which one you have.Can women with PCOS get pregnant, and what is unique about their reproductive health?Supplements or natural treatments to help PCOS. Dr. Fiona's opinion on Metformin. Dr. Fiona McCulloch has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 16 years of her practice. She is committed to health education, sharing the most current information on health topics, nutrition and natural medicine. Fiona has published many articles and is a regular contributor to NDNR, one of the leading journals for naturopathic doctors. Her popular research-based blog has 30,000 readers/month and her first book "8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS" will be published on September 20, 2016. As a woman with PCOS herself, who struggled for many years with its symptoms, she’s passionate about advocacy for women with PCOS, and serves on the medical advisory committee of the PCOS Awareness Association and as an expert on IVF.ca. She is also a medical advisor to Open Source Health, a women's health technology platform. Come join us in our Period Party Facebook group for more about the show!