Candice Craig
Dancer turned PCOS advocate | Author | Congressional lobbyist
About Candice Craig
Candice Craig is a first-generation Haitian Cuban American who went from dancing alongside Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, and JLo to becoming one of the most followed PCOS advocates on Instagram with approximately 1 million followers. Diagnosed with PCOS in 2019 after years of unexplained symptoms despite being a professional dancer in peak physical condition, she was repeatedly told by doctors she was "healthy."
Why She is Relevant to PCOS
Candice's story challenges the assumption that PCOS only affects women who are overweight or sedentary. As a professional performer, she was Western medicine's picture of health — yet PCOS still caused uncontrollable weight gain, hirsutism, acne, and ultimately the devastating loss of her son Logan at six months pregnant. Her advocacy has taken her to Congress, where she lobbies for PCOS research funding.
What She Offers
- Published Book: "Living With PCOS: Road to Reversal" (2023) — 50+ alkaline-based, gluten-free, dairy-free recipes, workout guide, and insights from doctors and specialists.
- VVIVIIVIII Apparel: Beauty and fitness clothing brand in its fifth year.
- Speaking and Advocacy: Congressional lobbying, PCOS Challenge Symposium panels, and podcast appearances (SHE MD, Dear Media, B. Simone).
Practical Tips
- Alkaline-based diet with gluten and dairy elimination worked for her personal reversal.
- One-year intensive detox addressing diet, environment, and mindset.
- Mental health is non-negotiable — address anxiety and depression alongside physical symptoms.
- PCOS management is holistic — diet + exercise + herbs + mental health + environmental toxin removal.
FAQs
Q: Does she have medical credentials? A: No. Her advocacy is based entirely on personal experience and research, not clinical training.
Q: Has she lobbied Congress? A: Yes — she's advocated on Capitol Hill for PCOS research funding and awareness.
Q: Did she conceive naturally? A: Yes — she became pregnant on her second attempt after a year-long detox protocol, and is now a mother of one daughter.
