In this episode, I have a conversation with nurse practitioner Christa Elza on PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 

PCOS is an extremely common condition and unbeknownst to many, there are similarities between hypothyroidism and PCOS.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is PCOS?

• What are common medications prescribed and possible downside of them?

• What is the connection between hypothyroid and PCOS?

• What is the functional medicine approach to treating PCOS?

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  What tests should be run to know if PCOS is the cause of symptoms?

• What are the main drivers of PCOS?
• and more ...

Christa graduated with Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2000.  She was immediately drawn to Emergency Medicine and was a trauma nurse for 8 years.  She was able to experience working in this field in hospitals around the country including New York City and Norfolk, Virginia. Christa earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from Texas State University in 2018 and is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Family Practice Medicine.  She was the sole practitioner in a clinic specializing in weight loss, hormone balance, and aesthetics.  During this time she realized the toolbox of what she could offer for health solutions was too limited for how she wanted to serve her patients. She wanted a better way to help women achieve lasting health results.  With that vision in mind, Christa began her journey with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, learning the root cause approach to personalized healthcare. In August of 2020, Christa launched her virtual health practice, Elive Health, and is now able to provide help to women around the country via webcam.  As a functional-medicine expert, she specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of fatigue, hormone balance, thyroid issues, digestive issues, and more.  Christa uses breakthrough diagnostic testing that’s rarely done in conventional settings to uncover the hidden causes of why women feel the way they feel.   In her free time, you can find Christa spending time with her husband of 17 years, Jon, their 3 boys, + her golden retriever, Tori.  She is now living in the San Antonio, TX area and loves being outdoors, skiing, traveling, hanging out poolside, + spending time with friends.

Contact:

Instagram: christaelza

www.elive-health.com