How to get your period back with PCOS- the series! So for the last few years, I’ve dedicated most of my social media content to PCOS. A ton of it has been spent on educating about what drives/worsens PCOS, how our bodies work, etc. But lately, I’ve been feeling this call to do… Continue reading How to Get Your Period Back with PCOS- the Series pt 1
Category: PCOS
When You’re Feeling Stuck
[The Functional PCOS Group Program is currently enrolling for an August 31, 2022 start date- click here to learn more) I think one of the hardest things about health is managing that feeling of stuck-ness that can come when you KNOW all the right things to do but can’t seem to find the motivation… Continue reading When You’re Feeling Stuck
Understanding Your Cycles in PCOS
Understanding Your Cycles in PCOS With everything happening in the world now, understanding your body as someone with PCOS is more important than ever. I’ll be honest, I worry about the implications that recent political decisions will have for our community. Of all the folks most likely to find themselves with an unexpected pregnancy, its… Continue reading Understanding Your Cycles in PCOS
What Exercise is Best for PCOS?
What Exercise is Best for PCOS? Okay, I admit, this is a minefield of a question. As I’ve said before, PCOS is a basket diagnosis which means that so many people are labeled with this condition, yet there are so many unique variations of it. For some of us, insulin resistance is our biggest… Continue reading What Exercise is Best for PCOS?
Why Breakfast Matters (Especially for PCOS)
Breakfast for PCOS- it really does matter. Let’s talk about why. I hear some version of the following very often in initial consultations: “I don’t eat until lunch time, I’m not hungry and just too busy”. Is skipping breakfast good for PCOS? With the popularity of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting in recent years,… Continue reading Why Breakfast Matters (Especially for PCOS)
Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly
Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly Looking for a super strawberry flavored smoothie? You’ll love this easy strawberry milkshake smoothie that’s both PCOS and Insulin Resistance friendly! It’s that time of year where I want everything strawberry flavored (and especially milkshakes) but with PCOS, I avoid indulging that craving very frequently because I… Continue reading Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly
Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist: 6 Best Tips
What is the ideal pcos diet? My 6 best tips for How to Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist (with a meal plan!) You’ve been combing the internet for a PCOS diet that actually makes sense. You want something simple to follow, easy to understand, and realistic to stick with when life gets busy,… Continue reading Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist: 6 Best Tips
Navigating Menopause with PCOS- Episode 58- An Amber a Day: The Functional Nutrition Podcast
In this episode Amber discusses PCOS post menopause. She talks about how PCOS is still a problem once periods stop, risks to watch for, and where to start with diet changes. She discusses surgical and natural menopause, hormone replacement, insulin resistance, inflammation, adrenal balance, intermittent fasting and food sensitivities. As someone navigating surgical herself, Amber… Continue reading Navigating Menopause with PCOS- Episode 58- An Amber a Day: The Functional Nutrition Podcast
9 Best Superfoods for PCOS (with meal plan)
9 Superfoods for PCOS – Functional Foods that Help PCOS Symptoms Have you ever wondered if some foods can be “superfoods” for pcos? Superfoods have been hot topics for years with many people wondering if there’s really anything to the idea that certain foods might contain more powerful healing properties, and I see a lot… Continue reading 9 Best Superfoods for PCOS (with meal plan)
Fertility, Pre-conception Labs and Functional Medicine with Dr. Kalea Wattles- Season 1 Episode 54
This week Amber chats with Dr. Kalea Wattles of @functionalfertility all about fertility, PCOS, and the beauty of functional medicine. Discussions in the episode include what pre-conception labs Dr. Wattles always runs, how functional medicine is different, and what to expect in this paradigm. Dr. Wattles is a true gem and we were so grateful… Continue reading Fertility, Pre-conception Labs and Functional Medicine with Dr. Kalea Wattles- Season 1 Episode 54