Exciting News: The doors to The Prior Return Plan are open! This 90-day program will help you regular your cycle and get a consistent period without taking medications or strict dieting. 

In side the program you'll get access to lessons, meal plan, daily chat support and live calls to make the essential changes to balance your hormones and have a healthy menstrual cycle every month. 

This is a small, intimate group and very few spots are still open. Please apply below and I will reach out with additional information & next steps!

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Today's episode is about the common reasons for irregular periods in PCOS. This recording of a recent IG live is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the intricate relationship between PCOS, hormones and menstrual irregularities.

You'll learn how insulin resistance, stress, androgens and dieting can contribute to period problems and what you can do to restore natural ovulation and healthy cycles. 

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Endocrine disruptors are a group of chemical toxins that can interfere with our hormonal balance, potentially worsen PCOS symptoms. These chemicals are present in many common household products, food containers, personal care items, and even in the environment around us.

But don't worry! There are practical steps we can take to minimize exposure and promote a healthier hormonal environment. Today's I'm sharing 3 easy (and relatively affordable) ways to get started if you want to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors. This is a recording of a recent FB live.

On this episode we discussed:

Resources shared on this episode:

Organic produce:

You can find the Dirty Dozen list on the Environmental Working Group's website right here.

Water Bottles:

SWELL

HYDROFLASK

CONTIGO

Straws:

SILICON STRAWS

METAL STRAWS

Beauty Products & Deos:

Native deodorant

Schmidts' deodorant

Honest beauty

BeautyCounter

We'll discuss what macros are, what are some of the benefits and drawbacks of tracking macros for PCOS and how to know if it's right for you. This is a recording of a recent FB Live I did inside my free FB group PCOS INSIDERS.

Macros are a terms used to refer to macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. These are the 3 nutrients that provide calories in our day and make up the total amount of energy consumed from different food groups. 

While all 3 macros are important for PCOS since they provide essential nutrients for the body, their quality may vary greatly. This is one aspect of counting macros that is not helpful for PCOS since it doesn't address hormonal imbalances such as insulin resistance and the low grade chronic inflammation seen in PCOS.

Links:

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My guest today is Dr. Uzma Naeem, she's a board certified OBGYN and a woman dealing with PCOS herself. We spoke about a variety of topics including her personal and professional experience with PCOS, fertility, birth control and the role of alternative healing techniques such as breath work in managing the condition successfully. 

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Dr. Naeem's PCOS course: https://www.druzmanaeem.com/offers/x2BEMc7C   Her website: druzmanaeem.com

PCOS supplement can make a positive difference in your symptoms and improve hormonal health.  

But how do you know which PCOS supplements to take?

Today, I'm breaking down the exact process I use to create highly effective, customized supplement regimens for my clients. This is a great way to ensure that you're taking supplements that are addressing your issues and not just spending money on trendy products. 

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PCOS acne is a big struggle for many women. Today I'm re-airing a podcast episode from a couple of years ago since PCOS acne is still an issue I get many questions about and this conversation is PACKED with helpful skin care tips!

On this episode we took a deep dive into managing hormonal acne with my special guest, Nicole Giacobbe, who has been a Master Aesthetician of over 20 years. Nicole is my personal aesthetician and during my visits, she has shared so much knowledge with me in regards to acne and how to manage it healthfully.. 

If you are someone who struggles with acne, who has been overwhelmed and maybe you don't know where to start or what might or might not be working for your skin, this episode will be helpful to you in giving you insight to managing and healing your skin. 

Connect with Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njskinqueen/?hl=en

Have any topic suggestions you'd like me to discuss on the podcast? Shoot me a message on Instagram @pcos.nutritionist.dafna

I break down the answer to this important question in today's episode. I also share exactly what you need to focus on to reduce PCOS symptoms to the point that they're not noticeable and essentially reversed. This is the method hundreds of my clients have used with amazing results.

I teach you exactly how to do this inside Reset Your PCOS and doors are now open.

If you're interested in joining Reset Your PCOS, my 3 month coaching program, please apply here and I will reach out to you with the next steps.

We have a really interesting conversation on the show today, you're not going to want to skip this one. Especially if you're constantly tired, having a hard time managing inflammation and feeling the impact of stress on your body.

My guest is Sara Mercier RDH, MAS and we're talking about myofunctional therapy, which is essentially like taking your mouth to the gym and improving your breathing, facial muscle functioning and achieving proper oral rest posture.

Sara is Registered Dental Hygienist, Certified Specialist in Myofunctional Airway and she Works with clients with sleep disordered breathing, sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, and clenching/grinding to address and correct the root cause of these health problems.

Sara and I spoke about how common these issues are, why they often go undiagnosed and what all of this has to do with PCOS and hormones which Sara is particularly passionate about as a woman with PCOS herself.

Today's episode is a recording of a FB live I did on easy ways to add fiber and the benefits you can expect once you increase fiber intake with PCOS.

I believe fiber doesn't get the attention it deserves since it's not a trendy or "sexy" nutrient (we mostly associate it with chalky powders and constipation!).

But did you know fiber has dozens of well-documented benefits?

These range from scientific studies that range from weight management, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, reducing risk of certain cancers, increasing fullness and reducing cravings.

Most fiber comes from carbs and plant based foods like grains (rice and oats), and starchy vegetables (potatoes and corn). These are often the foods women with PCOS are told to cut out!

Therefore, many women don't eat enough fiber-rich foods and the vast majorly of the population is only getting about half of the recommended amounts daily.

Today's episode is an in-depth breakdown of the importance of fiber, it's proven benefits and why they're so relevant for PCOS as well as an overview of my top strategies to add fiber to your day without causing bloat or relying on powders and fake ingredients.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to share it as well as leave a rating and written review so more women can access the information and tune in to the show!

Have you ever gone on social media to find helpful information about PCOS but left more confused and overwhelmed than ever before?

It's challenging to figure out which sources you can trust and which are just speaking without any experience or knowledge about nutrition in general, and PCOS in particular!

My guest today is Dr. Adrian Chavez. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Arizona State University and he specializes in making nutrition science easier to understand and implement, while also calling out the misleading information that is so prevalent in the nutrition space. 

Website: https://www.dradrianchavez.com/

The Nutrition Science Podcast: https://www.dradrianchavez.com/blog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.adrian.chavez/