Pharmacist turned naturopathic doctor Brooke Kalanick uses the best of both natural and conventional methods to treat women with PCOS, Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, and other female hormone imbalances.
Dr. Brooke works to find the root cause of these troubling conditions. Her practice takes a holistic approach to reset hormones, heads, and habits so women can finally feel at home in their bodies.
What a great (and much needed!) mission.
Dr. Brooke Kalanick on Ways to Manage PCOS
PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, happens when multiple follicles on the ovaries are working abnormally. Symptoms can vary and range from severe to vague, which can make PCOS difficult to diagnose.
If you have one or more symptoms like an irregular or missing cycle, infertility, fatigue, elevated blood sugar, mood swings, acne, and/or excess facial hair, you may want to consider whether PCOS is at the bottom of it.
Conventional treatment often consists of long-term use of the birth control pill, but Dr. Brooke shares other more holistic options that actually get to the root cause and eliminate symptoms (rather than just masking them).
Dr. Brooke makes such complex issues really understandable. Here are just some of the topics we dive into!
In This Episode You’ll Learn

the problems with diagnosing PCOS (and why many have it without knowing it)
common symptoms to look for to know if you have it
how cortisol and thyroid hormones have a direct impact on PCOS and endometrosis
how to address endometriosis naturally
a great explanation of insulin resistance, and why Dr. Brooke’s PCOS protocol starts with managing this
the inflammation connection to PCOS and other hormone problems
the problem with using birth control pills to remedy PCOS
what your carb intake has to do with hormones
the most important thing for a woman with PCOS to do when it comes to food
ways to address the weight gain from hormone imbalance
exercise dos and don’ts for hormone balance, and why the answer varies
the two groups for PCOS sufferers, and how to know which group you fall in
why to ramp up omega-3s to fight hormone imbalance
the unusual reason to avoid animal fat if you have PCOS
Dr. Brooke’s quick start diet and supplement protocol for tackling hormone issues
how PCOS or endometriosis impacts the transition to menopause
why women’s hormones are a moving target … and how to keep up!
life after PCOS: is there really a cure?
and more!

Resources We Mention

BetterbyDrBrooke.com
Dr. Brooke’s Hormone Quiz (with Free Resources for Healing)
Dr. Brooke’s Podcast: Better Every Day