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Today’s episode is a quick but informative one as I have a very packed week of client calls. So, I wanted to do a mini episode on gastroparesis and delayed gastric emptying (stomach emptying) in hEDS and POTS patients, because as you probably know by now if you listen to my show, people with endo have a higher risk of having one or both of these conditions. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/,https://jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/5363, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3413773/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12283190/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7255528/, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26376608/, https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/original_article/pdf/30528/1612430138-1612430130-20210204-18203-dyitxb.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6874806/, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169754/, https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/information/gastrointestinal-problems-in-hypermobile-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-and-hypermobility-spectrum-disorders/, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/full https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/full, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169754/ Can nausea and vomiting be treated with ginger extract? - PubMed, Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials - PubMed, Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials - PMC, https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/11/1715 Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials - PMC, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10442508/, https://www.europeanreview.org/article/10145, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18403946/ The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of the pooled clinical data | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Springer Nature Link, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17653649/ https://www.gidoctor.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1291965.pdf, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17539894/, https://www.siboinfo.com/sibo-prevention.html https://ldnresearchtrust.org/beth-livengood-nd-gastroparesis-case-study-2017-conference-ldn-low-dose-naltrexone https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169754/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169754/ https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-fodmap-diet-endometriosis-pots-eds https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11213895/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169754/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1379646/full#ref30 Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA - You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Today I want to talk to you about an alternative SIBO protocol I have been using with clients since last year - and that’s probiotics.  I know, controversial, so let’s get started and you’ll learn why I have begun using them. References: https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/2020/02000/acg_clinical_guideline__small_intestinal_bacterial.9.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29228433/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/ https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/ https://drruscio.com/sibo-symptoms-causes-treatment/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3080482, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/31310070, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21153437 https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/1702-1708-L.-reuteri-in-methane-producer-constipated-patients.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201542/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25531996/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201542/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201542/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38337613/ Bacterial contamination hypothesis: a new concept in endometriosis - PMC, Significant increased isolation of Escherichia coli in Iranian women with endometriosis: a case control – study - PMC, The bidirectional relationship between endometriosis and microbiome - PMC https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31549334/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4311312/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19352343/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29397491/ https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/2018/10001/recent_probiotic_use_is_independently_associated.1151.aspx SIBO Episodes (there are more, this is just a selection) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-fodmap-diet-endometriosis-sibo?rq=SIBO https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/12/17/elemental-diet-sibo-treatment/ https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/11/05/antimicrobial-herbs-treat-sibo-right-for-me/ https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/10/08/antibiotics-treat-sibo-guide/ https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/09/24/sibo-treatment-what-to-know/ https://www.theendobellycoach.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/how-to-treat-sibo-with-dr-allison-siebecker https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/latest-research-on-elemental-diet-for-sibo-with-mbiota-ceo-nicola-wodlinger?rq=SIBO Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA - mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Today’s episode is with Dr Alexis Cutchins and we’re talking all about pelvic congestion syndrome (or pelvic venous disease as it’s also known as) and its connection to endometriosis, POTS, MCAS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. Dr Cutchins is a board certified cardiologist with a passion for caring for patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. After 13 years as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Cardiology at Emory University she became founder and CEO of Cutchins Cardiovascular Medicine in New York City. She has been recognized globally for her clinical excellence in the care and management of patients with complex chronic illness, specifically, POTS, Dysautonomia and Long COVID. She is also known for her research contributions in this area specifically related to POTS and its comorbid conditions highlighting the role of Pelvic Venous Disease in Orthostatic Intolerance. She serves as a board member for the International Society for Mast Cell Activation Syndromes (ISMCAS), Standing Up To POTS, and SAFIRE (Spencer’s Association For Interventional Research & Education) a nonprofit organisation advocating for care and research for underdiagnosed syndromes such as POTS, Pelvic Venous Disease and others. Pelvic congestion syndrome can manifest as symptoms very similar to endo, so it’s often not investigated in our demographic, despite it being very common in our community. So today Dr Cutchins is being our advocate and sharing the symptoms, how to get diagnosed and what tests to ask for, and the treatment options available to us. If you have daily chronic pelvic pain, or leg pain, or you suspect or know you have POTS, HSD or hEDS or MCAS, this is worth a listen. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA- mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Today’s episode is with Dr Lizzie Alexander (PhD), an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (who is also currently training as a Naturopath & Nutritionist) specialising in endometriosis and fertility. After 25 years of undiagnosed endo, chronic pain, and her own fertility struggles, Lizzie found healing through working with a naturopath in New Zealand and embracing functional nutrition. She became a mother at 39 and is currently navigating secondary infertility and IVF herself. What’s so special about Lizzie’s work is that she is not only an expert through training, but also through lived experience. She uses this incredible wealth of knowledge to help women with endometriosis reclaim their health and build the families they dream of through evidence-based nutrition, personalised protocols, and compassionate guidance. In today’s episode we’re discussing the stats behind endo and fertility, the challenges people with endo can come up against with fertility and the core foundations for supporting both natural and assisted fertility journeys. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA- mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

Today I am continuing with my series on the trifecta of POTS, MCAS and h-EDS/hypermobile spectrum disorders and how they are connected to endo, and today we are basically doing a little MCAS 101. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA - mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. DITTO - You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/ 2) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079877/ 3) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829454, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2828511 4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24098785/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8459548/, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220307323 6) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34166845/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35623575/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/  7) https://braininflammation.org/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas-dr-lawrence-afrin/ 8) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1797832/ , https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2603032/ 9) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7588332/ 10) https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf, https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/dx-2020-0005/html 11) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29074615/,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9945179/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36016927/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15494048/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27841046,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26550518/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17631002/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40028674,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34630429/,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6964357/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37664916/ 12) https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1727183/full 13) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22369407/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24857310/, https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/releases/endometriosis, https://www.ejog.org/article/S0301-2115(14)00234-6/abstract 14) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/, https://jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/5363, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3413773/ 15) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11348541/, https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf 16) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7282488/ 17) https://ard.bmj.com/content/80/Suppl_1/965.1, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35449490/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9022617/ 18) https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.121.021002?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed 19) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11348541/#sec14

Today I am talking to Nicola Wodlinger, CEO of mBIOTA, the founders of the mBIOTA Elemental diet, which is a treatment I use with many of my SIBO clients but is also a treatment for other gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. The elemental diet is notoriously bad tasting, so the founders of mBIOTA set out to create an elemental diet that was both clinically effective for treating SIBO whilst also being palatable enough for patients to actually finish the treatment, which has been a challenge historically. They are also investing into research and have found some incredible effects of mBIOTA for SIBO and even candida. So today, Nicola and I are discussing what the elemental diet is and why it’s used for SIBO treatment, the effectiveness of the elemental diet and what their research has found (which is fascinating, btw), challenges of the elemental diet and how to overcome them, and how to transition off the formula, which is a point of confusion for many SIBO-ers. So, if you struggle with SIBO, IBS or you have endo belly and you’re wondering what could be behind it, I really recommend tuning into this conversation! Oh and also, I just had to share this, mBIOTA is an entirely female led and staffed company, which I thought was pretty cool and many of you would appreciate! Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References mBIOTA Research GoodLFE

Recently we’ve been talking about oxidative stress and endo, and how it can lead to more inflammation and pain, but also endo growth and earlier perimenopause or ovarian decline. So today, rather than throwing a tonne of strategies at you in one go, I want to offer some simple dietary hacks that can truly increase your antioxidant levels and measurably lower your oxidative stress and inflammation levels. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54 2) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8172324/ 3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020729207005772 4) https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170567/nutrients 5) Enhanced Human Neutrophil Vitamin C Status, Chemotaxis and Oxidant Generation Following Dietary Supplementation with Vitamin C-Rich SunGold Kiwifruit - PMC 6) SunGold Kiwifruit Consumption Restores Adequate to Optimal Vitamin C Status in People with a History of Severe Respiratory Infections 7) https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/food-sources-of-vitamin-A.php 8) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/fatty-acid-deficiency-period-pain-endo Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Last week I talked about why those of us with endo may be experiencing earlier perimenopause, and why we’re at greater risk of early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. This week, in case you’re in this group, I wanted to share what is happening in the first half of perimenopause and the symptoms to look out for, as for us endo peeps, they’re a bit different from the average. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article-abstract/19/4/397/2530801 2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18285413/ 3) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339516698_Psychiatric_comorbidity_among_women_with_endometriosis_nationwide_cohort_study_in_Sweden, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12538516/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41330200/ 4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37610715/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075107/ 6) https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/nccmh/culture-of-care/events/par/17-december-2024/nicsh-pmdd-and-suicidality-17-12-24.pdf?sfvrsn=71eeed4a_5, https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/knowledge/pms-pmdd-and-menopause 7) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/ 8) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395625006776, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7617793/ 9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10395791/#b4-195e987 Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

I wanted to do this episode on perimenopause and menopause because so many clients are in perimenopause or are approaching the age when it begins, and often when they come to me, they have no idea what’s going on and how all these worsened or new symptoms could all be connected to one thing. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40304605/ 2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35061039/ 3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216499425, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3223258/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/ 4) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3952404/ 6) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/ 7) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/ 8) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/ 9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today I want to start a series called ‘WTF is…?’ where we look at the different mechanisms behind endo growth and development so we can understand them better and understand why we may want to focus on endo management changes like diet and lifestyle. Today I want to talk about oxidative stress. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today’s episode is a nice short, and practical episode as I know we’ve been very science heavy lately! I was having a conversation with a client this week, who would like to make some changes to her diet not just for endo, but due to some other health issues which would benefit from leaning towards more of an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean style of eating. And often, we assume in this day and age of wellness, that changes need to be elaborate, restrictive or include lots of supplements, but often, we really need to get started first with the foundations. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Resources Flax https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-seed-cycling-new-research https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/flax-chia-constipation https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/is-flax-bad-for-endo Resistant starch https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyrate https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugar https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/super-foods-to-improve-blood-sugar Blood sugar https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/blood-sugar-dysregulation-endo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/test-blood-sugar-at-home-for-endo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-blood-sugar-balancing-plate https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugar https://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptoms https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-blood-sugar-gargi-parikh https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/glycemic-index-load-endo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-pms-the-key-to-reducing-mood-swings-anxiety-and-low-moods-in-your-luteal-phase https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/non-food-blood-sugar-management https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/reduce-fatigue-endometriosis-symptoms-and-oestrogen-dominance https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugar Antioxidants Antioxidant podcast episodes https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-antioxidants https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-inflammation https://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-eat-well-for-endo-if-youre-a-busy-person https://www.theendobellycoach.com/nutrition-for-endo-foundations-masterclass Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Welcome to our continued series exploring the trifecta of POTS, MCAS and h-EDS/hypermobility,  and today we are basically doing a little POTS 101. POTS is a condition caused by a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the part of our nervous system which governs involuntary actions of the body that essentially keep us alive and we don’t have to think about in order for them to happen, such as breathing, heart beat, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar regulation, digestion and so on. POTS is a type of dysautonomia (which is a spectrum of conditions and symptoms caused by this dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system) which causes a rapid increase in heart rate when going from sitting to standing. This change in heart rate is caused by pooling of blood in the lower body, which isn’t getting up to the heart and the brain like it normally should, resulting in the heart working harder to get the the blood moving. This reduced blood flow causes dizziness, breathlessness, feeling faint or fainting, palpitations and chest pain, and the change in heart rate can be measured. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Resources https://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSsubtypes https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/what-is-pots/ https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/classification/ https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/associated-conditions/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109719302190 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29326369/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705015/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33980338/ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re kicking off our return to the show after Christmas with our Study Spotlight Series on the study: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain. And today, we’re looking at the effects of curcumin and turmeric supplementation. I am offering, for January only, £500 off my 1:1 coaching programme, as well as the option of a twelve month payment, so feel free to email me on [email protected] if you’d like to learn more about that. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Resources https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7177778/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40088332/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711325003551 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37818734/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24672232/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7177778/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615000092 Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

I recently did a couple of Instagram carousels about postural tachycardia syndrome or dysautonomia signs and symptoms I see in clients - and the response was absolutely overwhelming, unlike anything I have experienced before (and I’ve had my Instagram for about 12 or so years!). The post has been viewed over 120,000 times and has been saved around 500 times now. This is clearly something so many of you are struggling with, and I had a lot of people asking how to get diagnosed, or saying they’ve been dismissed by doctors. So, today’s episode is a bit of an emergency response to all of these requests. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Resources https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/what-is-pots/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/ https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/diagnosis/ https://www.potsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PoTS-On-A-Page-1.pdf https://www.potsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Top-Tips-for-Obtaining-a-Diagnosis-Final.pdf https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/classification/ The EDS Clinic Dr Alexis Cutchins  Dr Lawrence Afrin Dr Tania Dempsey https://www.thelondonhypermobilityunit.co.uk Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

We’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series on ‘Dietary Modifications and Supplement Use for Endometriosis’, and today we’re looking at dairy. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-review, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953 2) https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2087 3) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8339299/ 4) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-022-00812-x 5)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1089891/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2873173/ 6)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1089891/full#B33 7) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(21)00351-5/fulltext https://www.rbmojournal.com/cms/10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.07.011/asset/bc9702eb-1b03-4dda-a520-87f4334c226c/main.assets/gr2_lrg.jpg 8) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2431-x 9)https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29243819/ 10) https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/38/12/2433/7329302 11) https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e032321.long 12) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-w 13) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9259892/#bib3 14) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(20)30225-X/fulltext 15) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jhn.13411 Dairy podcast series https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-dairy-summary https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/dairy-endo-pain https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/does-dairy-affect-endo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-belly-dairy Produced by ⁠Chris Robson