Amy Medling and I share the same mission: to help women with PCOS optimize their health and take control of their lives. If you are among them, we want you to feel strong, vibrant, joyful, and self-assured so that you can achieve your personal goals. I’m confident that reading Healing PCOS and following the plan Amy outlines in it will help set you on a path to health and healing.
Like Amy, I also have PCOS and had to travel my own path of self-discovery to find my way to health and joy. I experienced many of the same letdowns she did and had to self-diagnose, despite seeing “world-class” doctors at a major university medical school. Now we both take an integrative and holistic approach to the treatment of PCOS.
As a physician, board certified in both OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine, with a special expertise in PCOS, I order an array of tests to evaluate my patient’s inflammation, immune, and nutrient status; food allergies and sensitivities; gut microbiome; epigenetics; heavy metals and toxic load; and hormonal levels. But all the fancy tests in the world will have no real value for you if you do not address stress control, adequate and quality sleep, proper nutrition, and regular movement and fitness. In addition, embracing the concepts of living in the moment and having self-love is absolutely crucial for optimal health. The advice contained in Healing PCOS is the very foundation of care for women with PCOS, offering you the tools to take control of your health, your body, and your life.
I wish I could see you a month from now, after you have completed Amy’s program. I know you will feel better, with renewed joy and optimism. All best wishes on your journey!
—Felice L. Gersh, MD
Board Certified in OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine;
Medical Director, Integrative Medical Group of Irvine