Today's episode is about reclaiming fertility with PCOS. Dr Kalea addresses her patients from an individualised holistic approach which is based on functional medicine tenets. This means she looks at the entire picture of a patient, including the diet, family history, environment and more.
Important takeaways:
- Whole Foods comes first to provide all nutrients needed (Mediterranean Diet)
- What has worked for PCOS women: Myo-inositol, Soluble fiber, fatty acids, Cinnamon, Curcumin
- Focus on Mitochondria health (nutrients include Coq10, resveratrol, IV glutathione, NAC, quercetin)
- Start dietary and lifestyle changes 6 months to 1 year in advance
Dr. Kalea Wattles is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in fertility and Functional Medicine. She earned her doctorate from Bastyr University and received additional training from The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Wattles combines her Naturopathic and Functional Medicine training to treat patients with a “Functional Fertility” perspective, using a root-cause, science-based, body-systems approach to cultivating a fertile body. She is dedicated to using this patient centered method to support patients anywhere on their fertility journey – whether they are thinking about getting pregnant for the first time or exploring advanced fertility treatments. Further, Dr. Wattles is passionate about providing fertility education that empowers women with the information they need to plan for the future of their dreams.
Dr. Wattles has been a clinical staff member at The Institute for Functional Medicine since 2017, where she develops curriculum for advanced training in male and female hormones, thyroid and adrenal function, and gut health. She also sees patients in her clinical practice at Vida Integrated Health in Bellevue, WA.
Find her on:
At Home hormone test kit:
Modern Fertility: modernfertility.com/nourishmel/
