We have a packed episode today discussing what my guest describes as, the epidemic of PCOS. Dr Nitu Bajekal is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Author and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women’s health. And today we’re talking about: how you can spot the signs of PCOS Why PCOS costs billions in healthcare costs annually Why women from ethnic minorities are at worse risk We also discuss how 3 in 4 of those with PCOS remain undiagnosed, because of how complex a condition it is We talk about Insulin Resistance Oestrogen Dominance, and whether that’s a thing or not The Oestrobolome And how to avoid bloating when inching toward a more whole food plant based diet As you can tell this episode is going to be packed with information, but you can also check out Nitu’s book, Living PCOS Free that she co-authored of with her daughter and nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal. ________________________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS: Timecodes: 00:00 - What is PCOS & Why You SHOULD Know 17:39 - Exercise to Manage Your Insulin Levels 24:04 - The Gut Microbiome in Managing Your Insulin Levels 30:32 - Environmental impacts on your Insulin Levels 39:54 - Oestrogen Dominance Is Nonsense?! 44:09 - Common & Several Lesser Known Symptoms 51:32 - Taking Responsibility For Yourself 57:41 - Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips 1:19:06 - Finding Hope & Inspiration! ________________________________________________________________________ EAT WELL EVERYDAY 📱 Download the Doctor's Kitchen app for free here: https://apple.co/3La17ce 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/newsletter/ LEARN FROM THE BEST 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: www.thedoctorskitchen.com MY COOKBOOKS 📚 https://thedoctorskitchen.com/books/ LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctors_kitchen/ 📹 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHTLhQbYlFnPBv-iLgFsQQ 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoctorskitchen 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctors_kitchen 👔 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupy-aujla/