The importance of Stable Blood sugars - Infertility and during pregnancy

Dr Lorne Brown of Acubalance Wellness Centre interviews Leslie Oldershaw, L.AC from the Bay area in California on the importance of stable blood sugar levels for women trying to conceive or who are currently pregnant.  She discusses hypoglycemia, insulin resistance and PCOS as they relate to unstable blood sugars.

Leslie Oldershaw is a licensed acupuncturist, nutritionist, and herbalist providing comprehensive care integrating Eastern and Western medicine to best serve the needs of her patients. Having studied health and nutrition for over 30 years, Leslie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1987 from the University of California at Berkeley, and her Master’s degree in 1993 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, with advanced training in women’s health and fertility. Leslie is nationally board certified in acupuncture and licensed as a primary care provider by the State of California. Leslie’s long-standing interest in women’s health and endocrinology led her to specialize in fertility; she has since developed a solid reputation in the Bay Area for helping patients integrate acupuncture, nutrition, stress reduction, lifestyle counseling, and herbal remedies along with Western fertility treatments to achieve optimal fertility.