EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 19 MIN
Yalda Alaoui | PCOS: A Hormonal Issue Affecting 10% of Women Ep.5
from Eat Burn Sleep · host Yalda Alaoui
What if PCOS isn’t just about ovarian cysts, but about blood sugar and inflammation?Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects up to 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet it’s widely misunderstood. In this episode, Yalda breaks down the real driver behind most PCOS cases: insulin resistance. She explains how blood sugar dysregulation, cortisol, sleep, gut health, and inflammation all interact to influence hormone balance. You’ll learn why extreme fasting and high-intensity workouts can sometimes worsen symptoms, and why research consistently shows dietary and lifestyle changes as the first line of treatment. This episode is empowering, practical, and grounded in science.Yalda Alaoui was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases (Ulcerative Colitis in 2007 and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in 2012), which catalyzed her research into health and nutrition. She traveled the world to find a solution, learning from specialists, nutritionists, naturopaths, and holistic doctors.She is now the founder of Eat Burn Sleep, a science-based anti-inflammatory lifestyle platform helping people improve their health naturally.Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that PCOS is not a life sentence.#PCOS #HormoneHealth #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle
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What if PCOS isn’t just about ovarian cysts, but about blood sugar and inflammation?Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects up to 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet it’s widely misunderstood. In this episode, Yalda breaks down the real driver behind most PCOS cases: insulin resistance. She explains how blood sugar dysregulation, cortisol, sleep, gut health, and inflammation all interact to influence hormone balance. You’ll learn why extreme fasting and high-intensity workouts can sometimes worsen symptoms, and why research consistently shows dietary and lifestyle changes as the first line of treatment. This episode is empowering, practical, and grounded in science.Yalda Alaoui was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases (Ulcerative Colitis in 2007 and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in 2012), which catalyzed her research into health and nutrition. She traveled the world to find a solution, learning from specialists, nutritionists, naturopaths, and holistic doctors.She is now the founder of Eat Burn Sleep, a science-based anti-inflammatory lifestyle platform helping people improve their health naturally.Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that PCOS is not a life sentence.#PCOS #HormoneHealth #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle
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