Health Mysteries Solved

The Case: Jen is 34 with the hopes of getting pregnant but her menstrual cycle was very irregular She was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) The doctors and gynecologists recommended birth control pills but they left her feeling moody and depressed. Plus, it wasn’t going to help her get pregnant! We had to find a way to regulate her period, optimize her fertility and the first clue was in understanding  the cause of her PCOS. The Investigation Birth control pills are a common solution for irregular periods caused by PCOS but they are not the only solution. And, they are certainly not the right choice for someone who suffers bad side effects or who is wanting to improve fertility. According to the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association, PCOS affects up to 15% of women and is the leading cause of infertility. Which is why it’s often a catchall diagnosis. I knew I had to dig a little deeper into Jen’s case if we were going to overcome her PCOS symptoms, improve menstrual cycle regularity

The Case: A woman in her early 20s working on Wall Street She was experiencing digestive issues, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and acne.   She sought the advice of many specialists including a gastroenterologist, a neurologist, a dermatologist, and a gynecologist. She was diagnosed with IBS (and was told to learn to live with it) and was prescribed traditional medicine to mask the other symptoms. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease but no treatments were offered.   The Investigation This was my very first Health Mystery case. It was my own. I was so frustrated with how the system worked (none of the specialists talked to each other and none of them considered that my symptoms might be related). I was disheartened by the prospect of a life of ‘living with’ chronic IBS which essentially meant accepting my suffering. And, I was angry. I didn’t want to be reliant on medication for the rest of my life. I refused to accept this fate. So, I do what a lot of people do in this circumstance - I started search

Health Mysteries Solved with Inna Topiler is a weekly podcast that finds the answers to nagging health issue so that more people can feel better and live well. The show is hosted by Inna Topiler, a Clinical Nutritionist who practices a holistic and functional medicine approach to her patients’ health concerns. Each episode, she introduces you to a real case from her files, discusses it with top health experts, and then explains how they were able to dig a little deeper, unravel the clues, and solve the health mystery. This podcast is perfect for anyone who has ever been told that there’s no explanation for what they’re experiencing or worse, that it might all be in their head. But, it’s also for anyone who has ever known someone who has had to go through this infuriating circumstance. Subscribe now. The next health mystery might sound quite familiar and the answers are out there.  Never miss an episode –  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or