How to Get Regular Periods with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Functional Nutrition Guide I recently polled my instagram broadcast channel on what topic they’d most like more information about and how to get more regular periods with PCOS was one of their top choices. (Weight loss was their first choice- you can read my… Continue reading How to Get Regular Periods with PCOS: Functional Nutrition Guide
Category: Hormones
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
Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility
Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility Maybe you’ve heard the terms endocrine disruptor before but aren’t sure what they mean besides a vague reference to dangerous “chemicals”. And in today’s day and age with so much misunderstanding about chemicals (everything is a chemical, after all) it can be easy to pass off… Continue reading Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility
Childhood Trauma, Stress and Hormone Imbalances- Season 1 Episode 55
Childhood Trauma, Stress and Hormone Imbalances- Season 1 Episode 55 This week Amber discusses childhood trauma and the way it can affect your ability to process stress as an adult. We also talk the connection between childhood trauma, stress and hormone imbalances. Amber gives her best tips and solutions for dealing with trauma and stress… Continue reading Childhood Trauma, Stress and Hormone Imbalances- Season 1 Episode 55
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
Easy Blood Sugar Balancing Smoothie for PCOS Template
Easy Blood Sugar Balancing Smoothie for PCOS, Insulin Resistance and Inflammation- Template How to design a PCOS friendly smoothie (that’s good for insulin resistance and inflammation too!) If you’re looking for an easy way to make a delicious and blood sugar balancing smoothie for PCOS that can be changed depending on your mood or what… Continue reading Easy Blood Sugar Balancing Smoothie for PCOS Template
Matcha For PCOS- The Surprising Benefits (and recipe!)
Matcha For PCOS- The Surprising Benefits (and recipe!) I talk about matcha for PCOS a lot! But it’s only because I’m on a mission to get every person with PCOS drinking a daily dose of matcha. Besides the implementation of my favorite PCOS supplement, NAC, (which is amazing for PCOS acne and skin, facial hair… Continue reading Matcha For PCOS- The Surprising Benefits (and recipe!)
Deconstructed Egg Rolls- Hormone Friendly, Gluten Free
Hormone friendly deconstructed egg rolls! I love this recipe because it’s quite possibly the easiest thing in the world and it incorporates so many hormone healthy foods and fiber. This is definitely nutritionist approved, I eat this all the time! Bonus, it’s also blood sugar friendly! I mostly just throw stuff together for this (and… Continue reading Deconstructed Egg Rolls- Hormone Friendly, Gluten Free
Motherhood after IVF, Thoughts and Experiences: An Amber a Day Podcast Episode 17
In this episode of An Amber a Day, Amber updates us on her health and recent hysterectomy experience and then discusses some thoughts about life after IVF. For many women, the time after a successful IVF pregnancy can be lonely as they feel “kicked out” of their support group. Because of this need for… Continue reading Motherhood after IVF, Thoughts and Experiences: An Amber a Day Podcast Episode 17
10 Top Signs of High Cortisol and Adrenal Dysfunction in PCOS
10 Top Signs of High Cortisol and Adrenal Dysfunction in PCOS Wondering if you might have high cortisol or adrenal dysfunction with your pcos? This article will discuss the top signs of high cortisol in PCOS and the adrenal “stress” issues you may have heard about in PCOS before. My latest series has been about… Continue reading 10 Top Signs of High Cortisol and Adrenal Dysfunction in PCOS