64 – A Functional Approach to Treating PCOS

“Think of PCOS symptoms like the rays of the sun. They’re all peripheral to that one pivotal central situation, which is your hormone imbalance.”  -Dr. Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD

Dr. Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD is a functional endocrinologist, author, PCOS Diva, and personal friend of mine. She joins the podcast to explain why a functional integrative approach to PCOS can be the most effective treatment. If you are looking for a way to treat PCOS which considers your type of PCOS and aims to treat the cause instead of only individual symptoms, listen in as we discuss:

• The difference between an endocrinologist and a functional integrative approach
• The role of biology and micro and macro nutrient levels
• Facilitating the elimination of excess hormones which can relieve acne, hair loss, and more
• Emotional and spiritual health as an important component of biological health
• How to develop the best doctor patient relationship

“I start with a diet plan, an exercise plan, a mood plan, a sleep plan, and then we also use supplements to further supplement our food and nutrition, and then we come to the use of prescriptions.” -Dr. Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD