Conquering PCOS Through Genetics & Fasting With Dr. Felice Gersh

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Conquering Your PCOS Through Genetics and Fasting With Dr. Felice Gersh Is PCOS linked to genetics? The answer is yes. Learn more about genetics and fasting and the role they play in PCOS during this important episode. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Felice Gersh. She is a double board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine practitioner. Dr. Gersh completed her undergrad at Princeton University and her medical degree at the Southern California School of Medicine. She went on to complete her  residency as an OBGYN. Most recently she spent two years in a fellowship program in integrative medicine. Dr. Gersh specializes in all aspects of female health. She participates in many national and international speaking engagements. Additionally, she has published her first book "PCOS SOS". During this episode, Dr. Gersh and I talk about a variety of topics. She provides great insights and recommendations for living with PCOS. We talk about the environment and the impact it has on how genes are expressed. From BPA to clock genes and time restricted feeding, we cover a lot of ground.We also dive into a discussion around altered hormone reception disfunction, chronic inflammation, the impact inflammation has on insulin and so much more. Dr. Gersh highly encourages individuals to get outside to significantly help reduce stress. She also recommends getting a little sun every day and avoiding sunscreen if possible. A main topic of our discussion is eating and how to best fuel your body. It’s not about food deprivation, it’s about food timing. Dr. Gersh encourages individuals to eat all they want, just don’t eat all the time. If you’re going to skip a meal, skip dinner – don’t skip breakfast. If you’re looking to make changes, start by working with the rhythms of your life. Try to set a routine and do things such as going to bed, getting up, working out and eating at the same times each day. Episode Spotlights: Origin of genetic research (2:37) Survival advantage (5:05) How women with PCOS can use genetic information to their advantage (7:10) Altered gut microbiomes (11:04) Fasting and first steps (12:30) Estrogen impact on circadian rhythm (13:17) Dysregulated appetite and time restricted eating (16:42) Exercise is the miracle medicine (23:10) Sunlight and vitamin D importance (25:08) The body cannot multitask (30:42) Differences in male and female body and function (34:28) No matter what age you are, you need the appropriate care (42:05) Thanks for listening! To learn more about the brand new PCOS Revolution Academy, visit www.thepcosrevolution.com! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for general audience only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice.