Thyroid
Zinc, Selenium and Thyroid Function in Women
Two micronutrients that are very important for thyroid hormone metabolism are zinc and selenium. Zinc
Fiona McCulloch ND
April 18, 2015
Articles By Dr Fiona of White Lotus Clinic
White Lotus Clinic medical director and founder, Dr Fiona McCulloch
Dr. Fiona McCulloch is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Acupuncturist. She has a special interest in fertility, women’s health, PCOS and hormone health. Dr. Fiona is involved in research, and has authored an amazon best seller, 8 Steps to Revers your PCOS (selling over 29 thousand copies) as well as major research-based articles to advance practitioner knowledge in this field.
She was the original author of the White Lotus blog and has written quite a few articles both here and elsewhere on the web.
Please enjoy the articles below. The search bar below searches the entire site, but is available if you are looking for a specific topic.
PCOS
AMH – An Important Hormone Test for Women with PCOS
An AMH (Antimullerian Hormone) test can be useful for women with PCOS, particularly in those who are struggling with receiving a diagnosis.
Fiona McCulloch ND
March 16, 2015
PCOS
PCOS -Treating Adrenal Androgen Excess
This article was published in NDNR on the treatment of adrenal androgen excess in women with PCOS, with natural medicine and supplements. The article details an evidence-based approach that addresses the unique and common problem of high DHEA in women with PCOS, which leads to the production of testosterone and problems with ovulation, acne, hirsutism and hair loss.
Fiona McCulloch ND
February 9, 2015
Immune System
Gluten causes Leptin Resistance
Gluten has been linked to a 50% increase in leptin resistance at concentrations found in human blood after eating a typical gluten-containing meal. If you are trying to lose weight its crucial to eliminate gluten or it will likely be a stumbling block to progress.
Fiona McCulloch ND
January 27, 2015
PCOS
14 Signs that You Might Have PCOS
PCOS is undiagnosed in 50% of women. Do you wonder if you might have this common condition? Here are the 12 signs to look for to determine if this imbalance may be happening in YOUR body.
Fiona McCulloch ND
January 10, 2015
PCOS
N-Acetyl Cysteine for PCOS Egg Quality and Healthy Ovaries
N-Acetyl cysteine is one of the most beneficial nutrients for ovary health. It improves insulin sensitivity and glutathione levels. This study really broke it down by looking at women going through IVF and compared outcomes of those using NAC, to placebo, to Metformin, and to a combination of NAC and Metformin.
Fiona McCulloch ND
December 16, 2014
