Real World Paleo

We're back with Episode 54 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine chats with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND, founder and owner of the White Lotus Clinic about her new book: 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS.  Dr. McCulloch has both personal and professional experience with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which affects at least 7 million women in the United States and 116 women worldwide. Dr. McCulloch reveals some interesting research and facts about this complex lifelong hormonal condition, which impacts fertility, the skin, cardiovascular health and metabolism. Topics: 3:00 How do you define PCOS; what are some of the key criteria used in a medical evaluation? 6:30 Fiona's journey with PCOS and interest in specializing in that 7:30 Is PCOS misdiagnosed as well as misunderstood? 8:05 Is PCOS a condition solely of reproductive age? 9:19 Individual variation in PCOS and story of Elizabeth and Sophia 10:38 Why is inflammation a central factor in PCOS and which tests do you recommend? 13:12 What's the rela