DrAlyCohen - 2-2021

PCOS Diva Podcast

We are not certain why, but people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are found to have higher levels of BPA and other chemicals in their blood than those without PCOS, and it negatively impacts our hormones. We know there are unregulated man-made chemicals all around us, in our food, water, air, cosmetics, furniture, the list goes on. It can easily make you anxious and overwhelmed. We need practical advice on what to do and where to begin. Enter Dr. Aly Cohen. She is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrated medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert. Her new book makes the confusing understandable and the overwhelming easy. Listen in as we discuss: - Endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on PCOS, especially insulin resistance - Practical (often free or inexpensive) tips on how to live healthy in the chemical world - Foods which help our body detoxify - Effect of toxins on epigenetics and PCOS - Nutrients you need to offset some exposures - Safer use of cell phones, tech toys, and gadgets