Pcos And Nutrition

Episode 40 features a very special guest Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary. Today's episode is jam-packed full of information. Dr. Briden talks all about the menstrual cycle, why it's so important, how to regain and regulate your period.  Hormones women need to be aware of and that are involved in the cycle. (5:36) Why women need to have a healthy and regular cycle. (7:32) Average Length of a cycle (10:41) How long the bleed should last (11:14) How much menstrual fluid should you lose during your cycle (11:18) Pain isn't a symptom or normal. (seek medical advice if suffering severe pain) (11:44) Causes of heavy periods. (13:05) Healthy Period color (16:15) Causes for lost or irregular periods (17:34) Why you shouldn't rely solely on an ultrasound for a PCOS diagnosis (19:00) The average age to get a period (24:22) Why the Birth Control Pill is not the answer to regaining or regulating your period (24:50) Dietary tips for regaining your period (28:08) Should you