How to Heal PCOS & Boost Fertility Naturally (Diet, Herbs, & Exercise Plan)

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Dr. Josh Axe

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🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Did you know up to 70% of PCOS cases go undiagnosed? This hormonal disorder affects 1 in 10 women and is more than just a fertility issue—it’s a metabolic condition linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the root causes, symptoms, and powerful natural solutions to help balance hormones, improve fertility, and restore metabolic health. What You’ll Learn: Why PCOS is called "Type 4 Diabetes" and its strong link to insulin resistance The top 5 root causes of PCOS, including genetics, inflammation, and lifestyle factors How 5-10% weight loss can improve fertility by 300% Natural remedies vs. medications—what works best for hormonal balance The best diet, exercise, and supplements to reverse PCOS symptoms Fertility-boosting strategies that help regulate cycles and support pregnancy If you want real, science-backed strategies to balance hormones and take control of your health, this episode is a must. Dr. Axe shares expert insights to help you make lasting changes—naturally. #PCOS #hormonalhealth #fertility ------ 00:00 Introduction & Overview of PCOS 05:29 Causes of PCOS 13:47 Typical Prescriptions for PCOS 16:22 Ancient Health Approaches 25:28 Diet to Balance Insulin Levels 28:45 Five Strategies to Reverse PCOS 35:15 Miscellaneous Tips ------ Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome https://www.va.gov/sheridan-health-care/stories/up-to-70-of-women-with-pcos-remain-undiagnosed-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-affects-1-in-10-women/ https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/risk-factors/pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9494255/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6266413/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6935309/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6647201/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3277302/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9440853/ https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10047373/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9440853/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35027910/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34627352/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.956772/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7358428/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35199348/ https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/1/125 https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/enr-2022-0008 ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you've been doing everything right, eating clean, exercising, but somehow you're still not feeling your best, your energy is dragging, your memory is slipping and it's frustrating because you know there's more to your potential.
0:13.6	Well, what if the issue isn't just in your routine, but it's deep down inside yourselves?
0:19.5	You know, you're investing in the best supplements, working out regularly and sticking to a clean diet.
0:25.3	But if your cells are stuck in what's called cell danger response, all the hard work might not be paying off as it should.
0:34.0	Think of your cells like a house under renovation.
0:36.9	You can bring in the highest quality
0:38.7	materials like the best supplements in clean foods, but if the workers inside the house or are on
0:44.8	lockdown because of a storm, nothing gets done. The material is just pile up unused. That's what
0:51.9	happens when your cells are in CDR. They can't fully use the good stuff
0:56.7	you're giving them. Getting out of CDR, the cell danger response, is the key to unlocking
1:03.4	your body's full potential. When your cells are no longer in protective mode, they can finally
1:09.2	use the nutrients, hormones, and energy you're working
1:12.6	so hard to provide.
1:14.3	That's when everything starts to click.
1:16.9	Your energy improves.
1:18.3	Your workouts become more efficient and you start to feel like yourself again.
1:23.2	Go to beyondbloodwork.com to learn how to break free from cell danger response and make the effort pay off.
1:34.3	Welcome to Dr. Josh Axe show where each and every week we explore the science and principles behind how to heal and grow in body, body, mind, spirit, and take your health in your life's next level.
1:44.8	This week we're talking about PCOS, that's polycystic ovary syndrome. It's a common hormonal disorder that millions
1:52.1	of women are suffering from today. And PCOS isn't just a reproductive issue. It's a whole body
1:58.6	metabolic syndrome that affects far more than just your fertility.
2:03.7	And today I'll be going through the top vitamins, minerals, herbs to help heal PCOS, how to
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