Appendix E

RESOURCES

Books

 

A Patient’s Guide to PCOS: Understanding—and Reversing—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Dr. Walter Futterweit

The Infertility Cure by Dr. Randine Lewis

Beat Diabetes Naturally by Dr. Michael Murray

Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods by Dr. Lara Briden

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler

The Adrenal Reset Diet: Strategically Cycle Carbs and Proteins to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, and Move from Stressed to Thriving by Dr. Alan Christianson

The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility by Dr. Nancy Dunne and Bill Slater

The New Glucose Revolution: Low GI Eating Made Easy by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller and Kaye Foster-Powell

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss by Dr. Jason Fung

The PCOS Workbook: Your Guide to Complete Physical and Emotional Health by Angela Grassi

Woman Code: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source by Alisa Vitti

Your Healthy Pregnancy with Thyroid Disease: A Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Wellness by Mary Shomon and Dana Trentini. (Featuring contributions by Dr. Fiona McCulloch)

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Dr. Tori Hudson

Labwork

Hormone and metabolic testing can be done at most major labs with a physician’s requisition such as—

Labcorp

Lifelabs/CML and Gamma Dynacare (Canada)

Cortisol and Blood Hormonal Testing

 

Cell Science Systems https://cellsciencesystems.com/

-Adrenal Stress Profile

Diagnostechs http://www.diagnostechs.com/

-Adrenal Stress Index

Genova Diagnostics http://gdx.net

-Adrenocortex Stress Profile

RMA Labs http://rmalab.com

-Adrenal Function Panel

ZRT Labs http://www.zrtlab.com/

-Adrenal Stress Profile

-Cardiometabolic Profile

Environmental Toxicity Testing

 

Genova Diagnostics http://www.gdx.net

-Toxic Effects

Great Plains Labs http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/

-Toxic organic chemical Panel

MTHFR Testing

 

23 and Me https://www.23andme.com/

Cell Science Systems https://cellsciencesystems.com/

Spectracell http://www.spectracell.com/

Specialized Metabolic Testing

 

Genova Diagnostics http://gdx.net

-Oxidative Stress 2.0 (includes lipid peroxides)

Great Plains Labs http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/

-Advanced Cholesterol Profile

Spectracell http://www.spectracell.com/

-CardioMetabolic Profile (includes adiponectin)

ZRT Lab http://www.zrtlab.com/

-Weight Management Profile

Websites

Autoimmune Paleo Resources

 

Autoimmune Paleo http://autoimmune-paleo.com/Recipes and blog on AIP

Phoenix Helix http://www.phoenixhelix.com/Podcast, recipes, and blog

The Paleo Mom http://thepaleomom.com Blog and recipes

BBT Charting and Monitoring Supplies

 

Fairhaven Health – Fertility Monitoring Supplies http://fairhavenhealth.com

Fertility Friend BBT Charting APP http://fertilityfriend.com

Kindara BBT Charting APP http://kindara.com

Ovacue Fertility Monitor http://www.ovacue.com/

Ovagraph BBT Charting APP http://www.ovagraph.com

Ovusense Fertility Monitor http://Ovusense.com

Breastfeeding

 

http://www.kellymom.com, blog with articles on breastfeeding, tips to increase supply

http://www.lli.org, La Leche League—mother-to-mother breastfeeding support

http://www.nbci.ca/, Dr. Jack Newman’s wealth of information on breastfeeding including proper latch, tongue tie, and other important issues that can impact breastfeeding

Environment

 

Environmental Defense Fund Seafood Selector http://seafood.edf.org

Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org Skincare Database, Guide to Pesticides in Food, Seafood Guide, GMOs

Ketogenic Diet

 

http://ketodietapp.com

http://ruled.me

Medical Doctors Who Specialize in PCOS

 

Dr. Katherine Sherif http://hospitals.jefferson.edu/find-a-doctor/s/sherif-katherine-d/

Dr. Mark Perloe http://www.ivf.com/

Dr. Ricardo Azziz http://people.healthsciences.ucla.edu/institution/personnel?personnel_id=75130

Dr. Richard Legro http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/obgyn/home

Dr. Felice Gersh of Integrative Medical Group of Irvine http://integrativemgi.com/

Naturopathic Doctors in Your Area

 

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians http://www.naturopathic.org/

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors http://www.cand.ca/

PCOS Associations

 

PCOS Association http://www.pcosupport.org/

PCOS Awareness Association http://www.pcosaa.org/

PCOS Foundation http://www.pcosfoundation.org/

Verity http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/

PCOS and Hormone Health Blogs and Websites

 

Hormone Soup: A website and online TV show founded by Sonya Satveit dedicated to raising consciousness around hormone issues in women. http://hormonesoup.com/

IVF.ca: An interactive forum for patients undergoing fertility challenges and/or IVF procedures. http://ivf.ca

PCOS Challenge: An online support network founded by Sasha Ottey dedicated to raising awareness and support for PCOS. http://www.pcoschallenge.com/

PCOS Diet Support: A website and blog from Tarryn Bell sharing PCOS resources and nutritional information. http://www.pcosdietsupport.com/

PCOS Diva: A website including many informative articles and expert interviews along with holistic lifestyle programs to support women with PCOS, founded by PCOS Diva Amy Medling. http://pcosdiva.com

PCOS Nutrition Center: A website and blog founded by dietician Angela Grassi focused on the nutritional treatment of PCOS. http://pcosnutrition.com/

SoulCysters: An interactive forum including resources for women with PCOS. http://soulcysters.com/