4. Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) a Misnomer and What Is a Better Way to Address its Underlying Cause? With Eleni Ottalagana

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4. Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) a Misnomer and What Is a Better Way to Address its Underlying Cause? With Eleni Ottalagana

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the number one cause of infertility among women in the United States. It affects between 6-12% of the population or around 5 million women of reproductive age. The name can sometimes be a misnomer because it does not stress upon the insulin resistance and inflammation that underlies this condition.

In this episode, I speak with Eleni Ottalagana who is a nutritionist specializing in PCOS and herself suffered from this condition. She’d used a holistic approach to improve her health and is now helping many other women do the same.

We discuss:

• What led her to be passionate about PCOS and specialize in it?
• How does PCOS present and how is it diagnosed?
• Why nutrients are mentioned much in the treatment of PCOS
• How she evaluates and approaches a patient who is struggling with PCOS
• Her thoughts on a lower carb diet vs. the concern for disordered eating patterns to develop
• What other supplements and treatment options are available for PCOS

Eleni is a Registered Dietitian, she specializes in women’s health and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). More specifically, supporting women to make nutrition & lifestyle changes using holistic, integrative and functional nutrition approaches. Eleni is passionate about shifting health care for women and works to empower females when it comes to advocating for their health.

Wellness isn’t just a job to her, but a way of life. She has traveled around the globe to study various diets, sustainability, plant medicine and to immerse herself in different food cultures. As an educator and professional in the wellness space, Eleni commits to providing sound and impactful nutrition education. She continues to work towards marrying the principles of healthy living and eco-conscious living through client care, online platforms and volunteer work.

Connect with Eleni:

Website: https://womensnutritionclinic.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomensNutritionClinic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcos.dietitian/

Connect with Dr. Akhter:

Website: www.madinamedicine.com

Email: info@madinamedicine.com

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