From the best surgery to natural therapies, This EndoLife Podcast empowers you to live and thrive with endometriosis and its co-conditions through a holistic, functional medicine approach.
Iâm covering all the topics that often arenât discussed in the doctorâs office, whether thatâs how to eat well for endometriosis, how to treat the endo belly or just what exactly is SIBO? Come join myself (and my guests!) as we dive into anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, hormones, pain science, mental health, sex, energy and living life well with endo.
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Today I want to talk about another short chain fatty acid booster, which also supports long term gut healing and symptom relief, and thatâs partially hydrolysed guar gum.
PHGG is a soluble fibre derived from the guar bean plant, it is not exactly the same as the food ingredient guar gum. PHGG is broken down by enzymes from guar gum, and dissolves in water. In contrast, guar gum is a thickening agent and too much guar gum in certain foods can cause gut problems, whereas PHGG is recognised as being a supportive, prebiotic fibre and supplement for gut health.
Read more.
Show notes
PHGG and butyrate
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8007/4/2/49
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814623016242
Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS and dosing
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25843197/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900702010328
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/fibre-supplements-ibs/
https://figshare.utas.edu.au/articles/conference_contribution/Does_Partially_Hydrolysed_Guar_Gum_HAVE_a_Role_to_Play_in_the_Treatment_of_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome_A_Systematic_Review/23148182
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900705003138
Microbiome, PHGG and SCFA
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1257
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814623016242
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25519526/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4744437/
https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-notable-intestinal-dysbiosis-orchestrated-by-S1665268122001545
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0008621519301302
Endo and microbiome alterations
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/full
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1110824/full
https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/54025/html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9729346/
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/12/1696
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00404-024-07631-x
SIBO
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20937045/
Microbiome tests
https://smartnutrition.co.uk/shop/comprehensive-stool-test-gi-map-pathogen-plus-uk-and-europe-igimap/
https://invivohealthcare.com/products/testing/vaginal-ecologix/ (My favourite for UK)
https://regeneruslabs.com/products/womens-complete
https://www.juno.bio (USA based fav)
Free resources:
This podcast!Â
Endometriosis Net Column
Endometriosis News Column
Newsletter
Instagram
Email me: hello@theendobellycoach.com
Ways to work with me:
This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
One to one coaching info and application
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
Produced by Chris Robson
Psyllium Husk for IBS and Endo Belly
Season 5 ¡ Episode 313
Sunday, September 22, 2024 ⢠Duration 17:17
Last week we talked about certain fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils that can boost the short chain fatty acids called propionate and acetate. Alongside butyrate, which you can increase with resistant starch rich foods such as cold oats, green bananas and cooked and cooled potatoes and rice, these guys help to lower inflammation, heal gut issues and may even protect against endo progression. To learn more about the benefits of short chain fatty acids for endo, listen to episodes 312, 311 and 310.
Today, I wanted to give you another option if you feel like a lot of the foods I listed last week just arenât doable for you because of your bloating and IBS symptoms, or if you eat a lot of these foods already, but still suffer with gut problems and endo problems, and would like to take some extra steps to further boost these beneficial short chain fatty acids.
Today, weâre talking about psyllium husk, and the benefits of this bad boy are many.
Read more.
Show notes
Blood sugar
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26561625/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155034/
Constipation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30219432/
SCFA production
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3735932/
Dosing
https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(17)30225-3/fulltext
Fibre types and psyllium husk
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/fibre-supplements-ibs/
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-dietary-fibre-era-microbiome-science/
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-dietary-fibres-ibs/
Endo and Short Chain Fatty Acids
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-and-infection-microbiology/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1373004/full
Free resources:
This podcast!Â
Endometriosis Net Column
Endometriosis News Column
Newsletter
Instagram
Ways to work with me:
This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
One to one coaching info and application
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
Produced by Chris Robson
Three Non-Food Related Ways to Manage Blood Sugar
Season 5 ¡ Episode 304
Thursday, July 4, 2024 ⢠Duration 26:18
Blood sugar is the measurement of glucose in the blood stream at any one time. Glucose comes from complex carbs, like vegetables, beans and whole grains, and simple carbs, like flour, pasta and honey. Complex carbs break down slower in the gut, resulting in a slow but steady drip of glucose to our blood stream, whereas simple sugars break down very quickly and are also typically very high in carbohydrates and so create what we call a blood sugar spike, which simply means your glucose levels in your blood are too high.
Read more.
Show Notes
Nutrition and blood sugar
https://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptoms
https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugar
Movement
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747878/
https://shapeamerica.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/026404102321011715
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23467903/
Sleep
Walker, M. (2017). Why we sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams. Scribner.
https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/shortening-sleep-time-increases-diabetes-risk-women
https://endometriosis.net/living/pain-relief-natural
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/hpa-axis-dysfunction-healing-tips-endometriosis?rq=sleep
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/night-waking-endo?rq=sleep
Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/supplements-shown-to-target-endometriosis?rq=supplements
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/supplements-for-period-pain-menstrual-symptoms?rq=supplements
https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-inflammation
Stress
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20660036/
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science-research/
https://endometriosis.net/living/reduce-pain
https://nurosym.com/pages/clinical-evidence
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/sensate-vagus-nerve-toning?rq=sensate
https://www.getsensate.com
https://www.jessicamaguire.com
Free resources:
This podcast!Â
Endometriosis Net Column
Endometriosis News Column
Newsletter
Instagram
Ways to work with me:
This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
One to one coaching info and application
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
Produced by Chris Robson
REPLAY: How To Eat Well for Endo Without the Overwhelm
Season 5 ¡ Episode 216
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 ⢠Duration 34:11
We are on the go again this week, preparing for our temporary return to the UK before we head to Sweden for December, so todayâs episode is a replay - but one that I think is really relevant because I know so many of you struggle with this.
Today I am resharing a very old episode about my story of beginning to change my diet and lifestyle for endometriosis when I first started on this journey, and how I went full throttle and burnt myself out - and then how I scaled back and made changes more sustainably to avoid overwhelm.
And just as a heads up, this was recorded before I was finished with my training as a Womenâs Health Coach, so Iâm not as clued up on nutrition and lifestyle changes in this episode as I am now, but Iâve actually linked to some articles and episodes about nutrition for endo and the key pillars of healing I use with clients, in the show notes. So, letâs get to the showâŚ
Original text:
Itâs really easy, when youâre unwell, to want to fix everything as quickly as possible. When I started managing my endometriosis symptoms, I went full throttle. I changed my diet, my lifestyle, my make up and skin care - everything and anything that could be tweaked or improved to help with endometriosis, I changed.
But within a short few months, I was broke and exhausted. I was totally overwhelmed by the amount of information that I was stuffing in my brain, the conflicting information out there on the endometriosis diet and all the noise on natural treatment options. Because I didnât know what was quality information, I tried everything.
My endodiet overwhelm caused me to crash and burn, and I had to work out what was the most important, what were my priorities were in order to create a plan to move forward sustainably.
So in this episode, Iâm talking about my experience of being totally overwhelmed to having a clear and steady plan to tackle my endo in a manageable way. Iâm sharing tips, reflections and practical suggestions you can begin implementing as soon as youâre ready.
Show Notes
My 4 Primary Pillars of Healing with Endometriosis
5 Nutritional Changes You Can Make Right Now to Live Well with Endo
A Holistic Healing Plan for Endometriosis
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
This episode is sponsored by Invivo; diagnostics and therapeutics to measure and modulate multiple human microbiomes that impact our health. Try their Bio.Me Prebio PHGG for 20% off with code ENDOLIFE20.
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
The Three Key Causes of PCOS and How to Get a Diagnosis with Rachel Dutton
Season 5 ¡ Episode 215
Monday, September 12, 2022 ⢠Duration 55:03
Rachel Dutton a.k.a The Period Whisperer is pretty much one of the most knowledgeable women to grace this podcast. She is not only a womenâs health coach, but a yoga teacher, reflexologist, aromatherapist and womb massage therapist to name just a few of her credentials. Rachel specialises in womenâs health and fertility - including PCOS.
As a PCOS warrior herself, Rachel knows first hand the struggle to get an accurate diagnosis, life with PCOS symptoms but perhaps most importantly, how to manage and even reverse symptoms.
As this month is PCOS Awareness Month, I am giving you guys a little treat. Last month, Rachel came and delivered a private talk to the members of my Live and Thrive membership, and today, to celebrate PCOS Awarenness Month, Iâm sharing it with you!
Now, just as a heads up, some of this talk has been cut as I wanted to ensure my memberâs privacy, and half the talk was a Q&A session. Additionally, Rachelâs talk was delivered with slides so you may hear her from time to time refer to something on the screen, but all the info you need is provided in this audio.
In this episode, Rachel and I discuss
Hereâs what we cover:
The definition of PCOS, the associated symptoms and the key causes of the condition.
The diagnostic criteria and how to get an accurate diagnosis.
The core strategies for managing PCOS and reversing symptoms.
How to safely and effectively exercise for PCOS management
The best types of essential oils for PCOS and how to use them.
The difference between ovarian cyst types and how to spot them.
Show Notes
Rachelâs website
Rachelâs Instagram
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
This episode is sponsored by Invivo; diagnostics and therapeutics to measure and modulate multiple human microbiomes that impact our health. Try their Bio.Me Prebio PHGG for 20% off with code ENDOLIFE20.
The IC Retreat - use code ENDOBELLY10 for 10% off. Date: September 16-18, 2022. Where: Online virtual event via Zoom.
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
The New Interstitial Cystitis Subtypes and Where Endometriosis Patients Fit In with Joana Bartlett
Season 5 ¡ Episode 214
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:00:51
Joana Bartlett is an interstitial cystitis warrior, who is thankfully in remission after spending years researching and training in a holistic approach to IC management. She is now a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, specialised in interstitial cystitis and takes a multi-faceted approach to reduce IC symptoms, addressing the whole body, not just the bladder alone.
In this episode, Joana and I discussâŚ
Hereâs what we cover:
Her story of interstitial cystitis and why her journey motivated her to help others experiencing the same chronic pain.
The typical symptoms of IC, how it can manifest differently for each person and the various tests for diagnosis.
The new subtypes of interstitial cystitis - bladder centric, pelvic floor and chronic overlapping pain conditions - and where endometriosis patients fit into this new type of categorising.
The common causes of IC that Joana sees in her practice including low oestrogen, gut health problems, nervous system upregulation and pelvic floor conditions.
Why Joanaâs approach is whole body rather than bladder specific, and how her work varies with each client - but usually starts with the nervous system!
How long IC healing typically takes, and where to start if youâre feeling overwhelmed or are new to Ic.
Joanaâs IC retreat and how it can help those who have lived with IC for decades and those who are newly diagnosed.
Show Notes
The IC Retreat - use code ENDOBELLY10 for 10% off. Date: September 16-18, 2022. Where: Online virtual event via Zoom.
American Urological Guidelines new subtypes
Joanaâs website
Joanaâs Instagram
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
My free guide âManaging Endometriosis Naturallyâ is perfect for anyone just starting out on this journey of managing and reducing their symptoms. Download here.
My free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List is a pdf list that includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here.
My free âEndometriosis Symptom Trackerâ could help you begin to understand the subtle patterns in your endometriosis symptoms. As always, this guide doesnât replace your medical treatment and is not intended to treat or cure endometriosis, but provides you with options that helped me to live well with endometriosis. Download here.
Endometriosis, Acne, and Hormonal Imbalances with Cheryl Woodman
Season 5 ¡ Episode 213
Friday, August 26, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:33:29
Cheryl Woodman is a scientist, award-winning skincare formulator, acne expert and creator of Honesty For Your Skin; a safe space where you can find science-based skin help and where Cheryl also runs her online Acne Clinic.
Sheâs been featured as an expert by Yahoo style, Byrdie and The Huffington Post and with good reason. Cheryl isnât about quick fixes or skin fads, sheâs all about root cause resolution and understanding the science behind skin.
In this episode, Cheryl and I discuss hormonal and inflammatory acne and how it can be related to chronic conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and what the hell we can do about itâŚ
Hereâs what we cover:
The difference between hormonal acne and inflammatory acne and how to know which one is the culprit behind your skin challenges.
The key hormonal imbalances behind hormonal acne (testosterone, weâre looking at you) and their common root causes, plus how to resolve them.
Some of the key causes behind inflammatory acne including gut health problems, changes to the skinâs microbiome and chronic, full-body inflammation.
Why conventional acne treatments often miss the root cause, are a temporary solution and come with unacceptable side effects.
Which natural topical treatments actually work and which ones are just myths and fads, and why a full body, root cause approach is key.
Show Notes
Acne Warrior course
Work 1-2-1 with Cheryl in The Acne ClinicÂ
Cherylâs Instagram
Free acne diet cheat sheet
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
My free guide âManaging Endometriosis Naturallyâ is perfect for anyone just starting out on this journey of managing and reducing their symptoms. Download here.
My free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List is a pdf list that includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here.
My free âEndometriosis Symptom Trackerâ could help you begin to understand the subtle patterns in your endometriosis symptoms. As always, this guide doesnât replace your medical treatment and is not intended to treat or cure endometriosis, but provides you with options that helped me to live well with endometriosis. Download here.
The Link Between Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Hypermobile-EDS, MCAS, and Endometriosis with Dr Linda Bluestein
Season 5 ¡ Episode 212
Friday, August 19, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:09:18
Dr. Linda Bluestein is a board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer who specialises in coaching and educating dancers and other athletes and individuals at increased risk of hypermobility disorders.
Dr Lindaâs own experience with h-EDS eventually led her down a career path change that has seen her help countless others to live well with hypermobility and avoid chronic pain development. She is widely published, considered an expert on hypermobility disorders, and has lectured internationally.
In this episode, Dr Linda and I sit down to discuss the link between Hypermobility spectrum disorders, hypermobile-Ehlerâs Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and endometriosis.
Hereâs what we cover:
What we mean by generalised hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobility-EDS, and how they differ.
What are the signs and symptoms of these conditions.
The link between h-EDS and menstrual disorders, bladder dysfunction and pelvic pain and Dr Lindaâs approach to addressing these problems.
What mast cell activation syndrome is, how it is associated with hypermobility and EDS, and how it may be a driver behind EDS and endometriosis.
The link between SIBO and h-EDS and connective tissue disorders.
Dr. Lindaâs key strategies for managing symptomatic hypermobility and h-EDS.
Show Notes
Dr Lindaâs website
Bendy Bodies podcast
Dr Lindaâs Instagram
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
My free guide âManaging Endometriosis Naturallyâ is perfect for anyone just starting out on this journey of managing and reducing their symptoms. Download here.
My free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List is a pdf list that includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here.
My free âEndometriosis Symptom Trackerâ could help you begin to understand the subtle patterns in your endometriosis symptoms. As always, this guide doesnât replace your medical treatment and is not intended to treat or cure endometriosis, but provides you with options that helped me to live well with endometriosis. Download here.
REPLAY: A Holistic Healing Plan for Endometriosis
Season 5 ¡ Episode 211
Friday, August 12, 2022 ⢠Duration 42:13
We have just arrived in France after a 10 hour journey in 34 degree heat! Wow, was that intense!
Weâre now getting into our work routine but because weâve been journeying, I have to squeeze my clients into one day, so canât record a new episode this week. Instead, Iâm reshaping an old episode which is literally providing you with my step-by-step protocol for endometriosis management and healing.
Iâve developed this approach after spending seven years working with the endo community and on my own healing journey, and studying with leading specialists such as Dr Jessica Drummond and Dr Allison Siebecker. I hope by sharing some of my core steps, itâll help you navigate your own healing journey and give you a foundation on which to build your own plan.
Itâs the 100th episode! To celebrate Iâm sharing the foundation steps I take with my clients to create their personalised holistic healing plan for endometriosis.
In this episode I share some of my main areas of focus when creating an endo healing plan:
Nutrition for endometriosis - ant-inflammatory eating, foods for hormones and blood sugar
Gut healing - removing trigger foods, getting to the root problem and gut recovery
Restoration - optimising sleep, managing stress and recovering from HPA axis dysfunction
Detoxification pathways - hydrate, heal gut, remove toxins
Structural support - visceral manipulation, pelvic floor physiotherapy, good surgery
Cycle syncing - tracking with Fertility Awareness Method, eating for the different phases and syncing your life and movement
Supplements - when to use supplements shown to target endometriosis, period pain and inflammation
Remember, everyone is different and your healing has to tailored to you - your life, your body and your needs. Take from this what feels right for you in this moment and donât worry about the rest!
Show Notes
Episode on managing stress to lower pain signals
Episode on managing blood sugar with Megan Hallet
Episode on blood sugar
Understanding the Endo Belly ep.1
Understanding the Endo Belly ep.2Â
Episode with Dr Jessica Drummondďťż
Episode with MollyÂ
Episode with Nicole JardimÂ
Episode on hydration
Episode with Dr Siebecker discussing visceral manipulation
Episode with Dr Andrew Cook about the best surgery for endometriosis
Episode with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Episode with Jenni Hulburt about syncing your exercise with your cycle
Episode with Shannon Leparksi
Episode with Maisie Hill
Article on BeYou about natural pain relievers
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.ďťż
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts.
This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
REPLAY: Anti-inflammatory Living
Season 5 ¡ Episode 210
Monday, August 1, 2022 ⢠Duration 51:42
We are moving (to France!) and so todayâs episode is a replay of a very early episode, that some of you may have not yet listened to!
I see chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation a lot in our community - so I really encourage you to listen to this episode because healing is more than nutrition and supplements.
If you were eating a totally anti-inflammatory diet but you were experiencing chronic stress, would that have an impact on your pain levels?
My answer? Itâs very, very likely.
There are two key factors that cause further inflammation in our bodies when it comes to our lifestyle.
Stress, tension and danger signals are often experienced in two places in the body: the neck and shoulders, and the pelvic floor. The body is trying to protect the vital organs in the pelvis and abdomen and so in response to stress, our body believes thereâs danger and clenches and tightens the pelvic floor. This creates further pain, nerve sensitivity, muscle and organ dysfunction and distortion and ultimately up-regulates inflammation as a result.
The brain is designed to recognise stress and danger signals as a priority because itâs programmed to keep us safe. Because of this, itâs much easier and quicker for the body to recognise danger signals and to send these signals (which can translate to pain signals) to the brain. Stress and danger signals actually cause heightened pain levels because your body is hyper sensitive and is hyper aware of any indications of threat, and so will send pain signals to let you know something is wrong.
In this episode Iâm going to dive into how to create more SIMS (safety in my system signals) in your every day life to calm down your nervous system and ultimately calm down that inflammatory response. I provide questions, activities and step by step guidance on how to create an antâinflammatory lifestyle for endometriosis!
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You Need A Budget app
Managing Money and Dealing with Financial Struggles with Endometriosis with Michelle Manuel of Her Wealth IQ
Radiant Life Design
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