I need help managing hypothyroidism, PCOS, insulin resistance and turning 40 in all its perimenopausal joy. My body is freaking out and I’m needing any sort of tips, tricks, products and suggestions! Please and thank you.

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I need help managing hypothyroidism, PCOS, insulin resistance and turning 40 in all its perimenopausal joy.  My body is freaking out and I’m needing any sort of tips, tricks, products and suggestions!  Please and thank you.

Dylan · Answer

10-Minute Raspberry & Chia Seed Jam: My current favourite way to increase fibre in my diet :)

Another easy similar recipe with video below:

Liz Corkery · Answer

Loam Prebiotic Fibre: Echoing all the fibre evangelizing and adding that I take a scoop of this every day just to get even more of a boost. Developed by a gastrointestinal surgeon it dissolves to be totally undetectable which I can’t say for any other fibre supplement I’ve tried. Love it.

Dylan · Answer

Organic India Tulsi Ashwagandha Tea: to calm your farm

Dylan · Answer

Ginger Juice: splash this in tea, smoothies or soups for a warming kick. a study found it can be helpful for hypothyroidism, great for digestion, nausea, plus it's anti-inflammatory & rich in antioxidants

Dylan · Answer

Brazil Nuts: Two a day for thyroid health <3

Dylan · Answer

Thyroidology with Dr. Kepal Patel: This was a really fascinating episode, I highly recommend listening!

Noelle · Answer

The Bean Protocol with Unique Hammond: Nutritionist and legume-evangelist  Unique Hammond is legit. When I first heard about the Bean Protocol, I thought it sounded truly insane. Then I tried it for 5 months and I healed some big decades-old gut issues that neither MDs nor naturopaths were able to make a dent in. Her personal history is pretty wild—debilitating Crohn’s disease put into remission through diet. Food is amazing!

Hannah Harvey · Answer

Julie Duffy Dillon: Julie Duffy Dillon has tons of amazing resources for PCOS and insulin resistance on her Substack and in the archives of her podcast, Find Your Food Voice. Her top tips that I've incorporated into my own life:

Intuitive eating/making sure you're getting enough food. Dieting/restriction stresses your body out more.

Supplements with a ton of data behind them for PCOS: Inositol (I take Theralogix Ovasitol twice a day), omega 3s, vitamin D.

Lower chronic inflammation not through diets/supplements, but through stress reduction. For me, this has looked like focusing on higher-quality sleep, less screen time, mental health treatment, and movement I enjoy.

Good luck! PCOS is very annoying.

grayaelc · Answer

Chia seed pudding: I aim for 30 or more grams of fiber a day and chia seed pudding helps. This recipe is great but if I’m feeling lazy, I literally just mix 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds in a cup of fancy yogurt.