Felice L Gersh
Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, USA
Title: The care and feeding of the microbiome: A new approach to lowering the inflammation of PCOS
Biography
Biography: Felice L Gersh
Abstract
It has become increasingly apparent that the microbiota residing within our gastrointestinal tract plays a critically key role in a great variety of essential bodily functions. In fact, the microbiome is as essential to our health as are our other organs. More DNA exists within us which derives from the trillions of bacteria comprising our microbiome than from our personal genetic DNA. Sadly, the standard Western diet, comprised of large quantities of processed foods, which are nutrient deficient, chemically laden, antibiotic containing, and devoid of sufficient quantities of both soluble and insoluble fiber, kills rather than supports a healthy microbiome. Women with PCOS frequently experience gastrointestinal problems, have irritable bowel syndrome, and develop chronic low grade systemic inflammation as a consequence of the unhealthy state of their gut microbiome. This lecture will provide a comprehensive presentation of the best diet to support a healthy microbiome, thereby facilitating the myriad essential functions of the microbiota, supporting a healthy diversity of microbes, along with boosting the colony sizes, while promoting the growth and survival of the right balance of bacteria to keep the body functioning optimally.