Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles

Thriving with PCOS: Finding Hope in Functional Medicine with Nutritionist Amber Fischer

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On this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles sits down with Amber Fischer, a functional dietitian nutritionist who specializes in women's health, to discuss integrative and functional medicine perspectives on PCOS.

Highlights from this episode include:

  • An exploration of Amber's top three suggestions for someone who has just been diagnosed with PCOS or is looking to integrative and functional medicine for a different perspective.
  • Unraveling the theme of “hormone balance” and what that means for those with PCOS
  • A review of the gut health - PCOS connection and Amber’s favorite nutritional interventions for supporting a healthy gut microbiome
  • Mitochondrial health and the association between mitochondrial function and PCOS (plus nutritional interventions to power up the mitochondria)!
  • A discussion on insulin resistance, how it affects fertility, and Amber’s thoughts on intermittent fasting for those with PCOS.
  • Busting the myth that you can never eat carbs after a PCOS diagnosis

    • Overall, this episode is full of amazing insights and practical tips for anyone looking to take a holistic approach to managing their PCOS symptoms.

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