About this episode
What Causes PCOS If you're like most women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome, you may be wondering why you have it. What caused your body to go off the balance in this way? A few years ago the answer was we don’t know what causes PCOS. Fortunately today we have more information about the genetics of PCOS. And more importantly how to manage your symptoms and reclaim your health. And it all starts by understanding the genetics of PCOS and that is exactly what this episode is all about To view all the episode content and resources go to https://nourishedtohealthy.com/episode-2-genetics-of-pcos Epigenetics Epigenetics is the study of how our environment can influence the expression of our genes. For example, epigenetic changes have been linked to various diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Interestingly, recent research has shown that epigenetic changes may also play a role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These “PCOS” genes are sensitive to our environment meaning we can have a huge impact on them and reverse their appearance in our lives. PCOS is Not Your Fault You are not to blame for your PCOS diagnosis, and you did not cause your PCOS. PCOS stems from the genetics you were born with, but the good news is that it is sensitive to your environment allowing you the opportunity to reverse your PCOS symptoms. With the right diet and lifestyle changes, you can heal your body and reverse PCOS. You Have the Power to Reverse PCOS There is so much hope for women with PCOS, and you are not alone on this journey. While there is no cure for PCOS, it is possible to manage the symptoms and even reverse the condition. The first step is to understand what PCOS is and how it affects the body. The second step is to discover your primary PCOS root cause so that you can begin providing your unique body needs. The third is to remember this is a lifestyle and not a quick fix. You don’t have to ever be perfect at this and definitely don’t have to do it all overnight. So do you have your listening ears on? Good — now go listen to this episode so you can finally have a better understanding of what causes PCOS and feel more confident as you begin the journey to reverse your PCOS at the root cause. Resources Meal guide Root cause quiz PCOS Friendly Recipes For full list of Reference visit the episode page here