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

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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Functional Fertility is designed to help you demystify your hormones, up-level your lifestyle, and supercharge your fertility potential. Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by experts in the field of functional and integrative medicine, combining cutting-edge science with treasured traditional wisdom on an exploration of preconception wellness. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant for the first time, or you’re exploring assisted reproductive technologies, Dr. Wattles is here to give you the tools you need to combat period problems, perfect your cycle tracking skills, power up your egg health and build the family of your dreams. This is functional fertility.