This EndoLife

As I am still recovering from covid, today’s episode is a short bite sized episode looking at what the recent research is telling us about the endo belly and the gut microbiome of people with endo. References1) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10316551/2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/3) Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analyses - PMC4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32949284/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32004880/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10316551/5) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/6) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12942269/7) https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/8/20898) https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7176#B44-jcm-12-07176Podcast linksBeta-glucuronidase:https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/sibo-gut-dysbiosis-elevated-oestrogenShort chain fatty acids:https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-short-chain-fatty-acidshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-propionate-acetatehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyrateTools and treatments:https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/phgg-endo-belly-sibo-ibshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-ibs-psyllium-huskhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/kiwis-for-constipationhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/flax-chia-constipationNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -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: ENDOLIFEFree resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Antibiotics, understandably, have a bad reputation because of how much they’ve been overused in the past few decades, and the impact that has had on our gut microbiomes and overall health, not to mention, resistance development.So, when it comes to antibiotics for SIBO, most of my clients are initially hesitant to consider them, and will typically opt for antimicrobial herbs instead.However, there are some potential benefits of antibiotics for endometriosis, so I thought it was worth sharing these with you, so that if you find yourself having to treat SIBO, you can make an informed decision about which path you’d like to take.References1) Dr Siebecker estimates, in course: https://siboprocourse.siboinfo.com/?ref=15748-Allison-Siebecker2) https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html3)  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5299503/, https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(09)01331-7/fulltext4) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5299503/, https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(09)01331-7/fulltext, https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html5) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24788320/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19996983/, https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html6) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29574688/, https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html7) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28078798/ , https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26780631/,  https://www.siboinfo.com/sibo-antibiotics.html, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19243285/8) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24788320/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19996983/, https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29574688/, https://www.siboinfo.com/antibiotics.html9) https://www.triosmartbreath.com/intestinal-sulfide-overproduction, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9558280/10) https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S263383862400004611) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12942269/, https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/8/208912) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6554192/13) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002937824007506#bib2614) https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/39/Supplement_1/deae108.658/770380215) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21806984/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20816942/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2957776/, 16) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10855755/17)  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5543406/18) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/lipopolysaccharides-endo-pain-growth19) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21806984/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11617758/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5543406/20) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20852272/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12120885/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244596/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30555323/, 21) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10458414/, https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S2633838624000046Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet. 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: ENDOLIFEFree resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Today I want to talk about lipopolysaccharides and their role in endo growth and pain.References1) https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/full2) Bacterial contamination hypothesis: a new concept in endometriosis - PMC, Evaluation of microecological therapy in endometriosis through modulation of the gut microbiota | European Journal of Medical Research3) 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 - PMC4) Bacterial contamination hypothesis: a new concept in endometriosis - PMC, The process of microbial translocation - PubMed5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7033038/6) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10620-005-2574-07) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21070397/, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/allergy/articles/10.3389/falgy.2024.1505834/full, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9101724/8) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19148789/9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10954893/, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1380713/full10) https://celiac.org/2024/04/25/new-research-shows-higher-risk-of-reproductive-disorders-for-women-with-celiac-disease/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3988867/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12942269/, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/283195311) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12030604/12) Modern concepts of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth13) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-025-03334-4, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11370979/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902457/, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-025-03334-414) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20511671/15) https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article-abstract/27/12/3417/65278216) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-025-03334-417) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/phgg-endo-belly-sibo-ibs18) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5740511/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645259/, https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/24/12021, https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/31/1/10.31083/FBL4552419) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/probiotics-for-sibo-treatment, https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/sibo-endometriosis-and-interstitial-cystitis-connection-wth-dr-allison-siebecker, https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-belly-endometriosis-how-to-treat-sibo-ibs-allison-siebecker Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -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.Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Today I want to talk very briefly on endo belly and IBS symptoms, and the three SIBO type gases and the specific symptoms they can cause, so that you can look for clues as to whether SIBO is behind your gut issues.References:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29228433/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12591062/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22262197/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24627585/(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daNnGb-dnmM , https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0234906, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21286935/, https://eposters.ddw.org/ddw/2022/ddw-2022/354401/maria.jesus.villanueva-millan.comprehensive.characterization.of.the.html)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21286935/https://www.siboinfo.com/what-is-sibo.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39959963/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -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: ENDOLIFEFree resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

LDN stands for low dose naltrexone. It is an immune modulating drug that also regulates the body’s pain relief system.It is non-addictive and safe, but it can come with side effects, so we’ll get to that - as thankfully, they can be reduced or eradicated entirely.Low-dose naltrexone works in two ways: it blocks opioid receptors which forces the body to increase its levels of other natural pain relieving chemicals, like endorphins.  But it also calms down immune cells in the brain called microglia. When these cells are overactive, they release inflammatory chemicals like cytokines that can drive symptoms like pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and brain fog, but are also heavily involved in endometriosis, so by dampening this response, LDN may help reduce inflammation-related symptoms in chronic inflammatory pain conditions.References:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3962576/https://www.gidoctor.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1291965.pdf, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17539894/, https://www.siboinfo.com/sibo-prevention.htmlhttps://www.gidoctor.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1291965.pdfhttps://ldnresearchtrust.org/can-ldn-help-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas, Does Low Dose Naltrexone help with Mast Cell Activation or Allergic or Histamine Reactions? | LDN Research Trust, Successful treatment of postural orthostatic tachycardia and mast cell activation syndromes using naltrexone, immunoglobulin and antibiotic treatment | BMJ Case ReportsComorbidity analysis and clustering of endometriosis patients using electronic health records - PubMedhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10039621/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33228882/https://ldnresearchtrust.org/conditions, https://ldnresearchtrust.org/hashimoto-thyroiditis-and-low-dose-naltrexone-ldn-paula-johnsonhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7528597/https://www.siboinfo.com/what-causes-sibo.html, Lower frequency of MMC is found in IBS subjects with abnormal lactulose breath test, suggesting bacterial overgrowth - PubMed, Development and Validation of a Biomarker for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Human Subjects | PLOS One, Autoimmunity Links Vinculin to the Pathophysiology of Chronic Functional Bowel Changes Following Campylobacter jejuni Infection in a Rat Model - PubMedNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -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: ENDOLIFEFree resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

There are several reasons why SIBO and gut dysbiosis can influence endo growth, but today, I want to talk about just one of them, and that’s β-glucuronidase. References:1) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10416750/2)  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12942269/3) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12942269/, https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-1402-6431, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3768652/4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33839907/5) https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/28/1/92/6412766, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0261362, https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/22/16301, https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/47/7/502, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/full, https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/71766) https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(23)00241-8/fulltext7) https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7176, https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/28/1/92/6412766, https://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(17)30650-3/fulltext, https://e-jmm.org/pdf/10.6118/jmm.240248) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222032497_Dietary_fiber_and_activity_of_intestinal_tissue_ss-glucuronidase_in_rats, https://www.clinicalnutritionopenscience.com/article/S2667-2685(25)00039-7/pdf, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2858007/9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474371/,  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17474873/, https://www.clinicalnutritionopenscience.com/article/S2667-2685(25)00039-7/pdf, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027153171500315210) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622105158, https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/high-fat-diet-not-associated-increased-estrogen-postmenopausal-women11) https://www.clinicalnutritionopenscience.com/article/S2667-2685(25)00039-7/pdf12) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10416750/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32249416/13) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10416750/14) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10416750/15) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10416750/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33733438/, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014181301939277316) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12197785/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2346674/17) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33733438/18) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814623016242, https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/phgg-endo-belly-sibo-ibs19) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1271/bbb.58.136420) https://journals.lww.com/co-gastroenterology/fulltext/2025/11000/modern_concepts_of_small_intestinal_bacterial.5.aspx21) https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/getting-enough-fibre/23) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-fodmap-diet-endometriosis, https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-fodmap-diet-endometriosis-siboNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coachingLive and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA - 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: ENDOLIFEFree resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

This week on the podcast I want to do a mini episode on improving your progesterone to oestrogen ratio in the luteal phase. And the reason being is that I track a lot of my client’s hormones with Mira, which is an at home hormone tracker, and I frequently see higher oestrogen levels and lower progesterone levels in the luteal phase.References:1) https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/77/5/1215/26499612) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4700980/3) https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-e/4) https://www.fertstert.org/article/s0015-0282(0300657-5/5) https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12958-023-01126-1, https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/12/2773, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2021/5529741, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3484190/Oxidative stress episodes:https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/what-is-oxidative-stress?https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-early-perimenopause-menopause?https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/lower-oxidative-stress-strategiesAffiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA -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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

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.pdfhttps://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/fullhttps://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/2072-6643/10/11/1715Ginger 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.htmlhttps://ldnresearchtrust.org/beth-livengood-nd-gastroparesis-case-study-2017-conference-ldn-low-dose-naltrexonehttps://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-edshttps://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#ref30Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠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.aspxhttps://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/21153437https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/1702-1708-L.-reuteri-in-methane-producer-constipated-patients.pdfhttps://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 - PMChttps://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.aspxSIBO Episodes (there are more, this is just a selection)https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-fodmap-diet-endometriosis-sibo?rq=SIBOhttps://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-siebeckerhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/latest-research-on-elemental-diet-for-sibo-with-mbiota-ceo-nicola-wodlinger?rq=SIBOAffiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠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 PartnershipsmBIOTA- 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠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 PartnershipsmBIOTA- 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠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 PartnershipsmBIOTA - 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) 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/html11) 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/full13) 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/abstract14) 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.pdf16) 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%200pubmed19) 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesmBIOTA ResearchGoodLFE

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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-542) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8172324/3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00207292070057724) https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170567/nutrients5) Enhanced Human Neutrophil Vitamin C Status, Chemotaxis and Oxidant Generation Following Dietary Supplementation with Vitamin C-Rich SunGold Kiwifruit - PMC6) SunGold Kiwifruit Consumption Restores Adequate to Optimal Vitamin C Status in People with a History of Severe Respiratory Infections7) https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/food-sources-of-vitamin-A.php8) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/fatty-acid-deficiency-period-pain-endoProduced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article-abstract/19/4/397/25308012) 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-menopause7) 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/#b4-195e987Produced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesProduced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ResourcesFlaxhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-seed-cycling-new-researchhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/flax-chia-constipationhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/is-flax-bad-for-endoResistant starchhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyratehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/super-foods-to-improve-blood-sugarBlood sugar https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/blood-sugar-dysregulation-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/test-blood-sugar-at-home-for-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-blood-sugar-balancing-platehttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugarhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptomshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-blood-sugar-gargi-parikhhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/glycemic-index-load-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-pms-the-key-to-reducing-mood-swings-anxiety-and-low-moods-in-your-luteal-phasehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/non-food-blood-sugar-managementhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/reduce-fatigue-endometriosis-symptoms-and-oestrogen-dominancehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarAntioxidants Antioxidant podcast episodeshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-antioxidantshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-inflammationhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-eat-well-for-endo-if-youre-a-busy-personhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/nutrition-for-endo-foundations-masterclassProduced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSsubtypeshttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-potshttps://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/S0735109719302190https://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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7177778/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40088332/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711325003551https://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/S1756464615000092Produced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://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.pdfhttps://www.potsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Top-Tips-for-Obtaining-a-Diagnosis-Final.pdfhttps://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/classification/The EDS ClinicDr Alexis Cutchins Dr Lawrence AfrinDr Tania Dempseyhttps://www.thelondonhypermobilityunit.co.ukProduced 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 PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-review, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/28319532) https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/20873) 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/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2873173/6)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1089891/full#B337) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(21)00351-5/fulltexthttps://www.rbmojournal.com/cms/10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.07.011/asset/bc9702eb-1b03-4dda-a520-87f4334c226c/main.assets/gr2_lrg.jpg8) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2431-x9)https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-whttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29243819/10) https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/38/12/2433/732930211) https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e032321.long12) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-w13) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9259892/#bib314) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(20)30225-X/fulltext15) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jhn.13411Dairy podcast serieshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-dairy-summaryhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/dairy-endo-painhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/does-dairy-affect-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-belly-dairyProduced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re continuing our Study Spotlight Series on the study: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain.And today, we’re looking at the effects of peppermint supplementation. So first, let’s look at what this study found, that out of those who tried peppermint supplementation, roughly 26% experienced a reduction in pain.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesStudy Spotlight https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-reviewhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Peppermint and menstrual painhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/397219004_The_Effects_of_Peppermint_on_Menstrual_Disorders_A_Systematic_Review_of_Randomized_Controlled_Trialshttps://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20163324108https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27563318/https://www.scielo.br/j/cta/a/jVbCJJcPpj8DJTS5qp6qwyh/Peppermint and IBShttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2409-0https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2409-0/tables/3IBS and SIBOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8LjTgpmP0https://www.ibssmart.com/sibo-symptoms-and-diagnosishttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05933-1https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/15048SIBO and endometriosishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39959963/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/IBS and endometriosis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9357916/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668458/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/How peppermint improves painhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2409-0https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2693127/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22728166/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397219004_The_Effects_of_Peppermint_on_Menstrual_Disorders_A_Systematic_Review_of_Randomized_Controlled_TrialsDoses https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397219004_The_Effects_of_Peppermint_on_Menstrual_Disorders_A_Systematic_Review_of_Randomized_Controlled_Trialshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26319955/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2409-0Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Alice van der Schoot is a PhD nutrition scientist with a background in neuroscience. Her work brings together both fields to explore how nutrition can impact underlying mechanisms of PMS, PMDD, and period pain to reduce symptoms - from neurotransmitter function, to pain processing and inflammation. Recognising that valuable research often remains hidden in academic journals, Alice founded DITTO to address the disconnect between scientific evidence and meaningful solutions in menstrual health. DITTO has a clinically studied supplement formulated specifically for PMS, PMDD, and period pain, with key nutrients that may also support individuals with endometriosis. DITTO's social channels are also a platform for science communication - breaking down important research to make it accessible to those who need it most, and if you haven’t checked out her Instagram to see her coverage on research, I highly recommend you do!⁠References⁠DITTO linksWebsiteInstagram @ditto.daily20% discount code: ENDOBELLYAffiliate PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series on the study Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain. Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesStudy Spotlight https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-reviewhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Gluten and endo research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7044830/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12299565/#B89-medicina-61-01264https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23334113/https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(11)01637-2/fulltexthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12299565/#B89-medicina-61-01264https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39040659/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373663256_Diet_associations_in_endometriosis_a_critical_narrative_assessment_with_special_reference_to_glutenCoeliac disease and endohttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21840904/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6601386/https://www.siboinfo.com/associated-diseases.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/coeliac-disease-faqs/https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/myths-about-coeliac-disease/?&&type=rfst&set=true#cookie-widgethttps://www.beyondceliac.org/fast-facts-about-celiac-disease-infographic/IBShttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9357916/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668458/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8LjTgpmP0https://www.ibssmart.com/sibo-symptoms-and-diagnosishttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05933-1https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/15048https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4918736/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-025-03715-1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12107219/https://gut.bmj.com/content/71/9/1821https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1750-3841.70072https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299122121001#bib22https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10095554/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962481/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/fullMore references.Produced by ⁠⁠Chris Robson⁠

Today we’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series looking at the study: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain, and if you need a recap on this study overall, go to episode 365.But today, we’re looking at supplements and specifically, magnesium.Show Notes: Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - 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: ENDOLIFENeed 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 courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesStudy Spotlight https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-reviewhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Magnesium citrate/oxidehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6683096/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6786451/Magnesium l-threonate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558392/Magnesium glycinate https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-019-01663-0Magnesium, endo and period pain researchhttps://www.ijwhr.net/pdf/pdf_IJWHR_624.pdfhttps://www.jle.com/fr/revues/mrh/e-docs/magnesium_in_the_gynecological_practice_a_literature_review_309489/article.phtmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8972862/#ref18https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3626048/Prostaglandinshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4512562/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6790261/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09513590.2011.588753#https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20511671/#https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1130862119303158https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2675496/Oxidative stresshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/#:~:text=It is now widely accepted,of deleterious ROS [15].https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/19E868FB1BE3A08DCFC0D00D7489ACAF/S0954422410000272a.pdf/dietary-therapy-a-new-strategy-for-management-of-chronic-pelvic-pain.pdfLow levels of magnesium and endo riskhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10781184/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8972862/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3626048/Mag and oxidative stress linkhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5112180/Period pain and oxidative stress reviewhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7602455/Magnesium and hormoneshttps://www.jle.com/fr/revues/mrh/e-docs/magnesium_in_the_gynecological_practice_a_literature_review_309489/article.phtmlMagnesium and smooth musclehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1602005/https://www.ijwhr.net/pdf/pdf_IJWHR_624.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7215544/Bare Biology MagnesiumProduced by ⁠⁠Chris Robson⁠

In this episode, I am continuing our Study Spotlight Series on the study: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain.Today we’re looking at the dietary changes findings, and we’re starting with alcohol. Show Notes: This episode is sponsored by Mira, your at-home hormone testing device. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Study Spotlight https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-reviewhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Alcohol and endo riskhttps://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/10/2/33#B97-beverages-10-00033https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645754/Alcohol and endo painhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2431-xAlcohol and period painhttps://www.jpagonline.org/article/S1083-3188(19)30270-0/abstracthttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/9/1289#B36-healthcare-11-01289https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/2/e088537https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgiAlcohol, oxidative stress and endometriosishttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645754/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9311529/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27738491/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/9851914https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1043466616301429https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6668865/Alcohol and inflammatory pathwayshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645754/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16573591/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24385684/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/217133https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32630717/Endometriosis and inflammatory pathwayshttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09513590.2011.588753https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1553465023003588https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20511671/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10855755/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028201018167https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5556658/https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(99)00556-7/fulltextPeriod pain and prostaglandinshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6790261/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1130862119303158Alcohol, intestinal permeability, LPS and endometriosishttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04669-7https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(14)00666-9/fulltexthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902457/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19647233/Alcohol and blood sugarhttps://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/5/4/2223Alcohol, oestrogen and endometriosis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645754/https://academic.oup.com/alcalc/article-abstract/35/5/417/206575?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4588737/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6676690/https://reproduct-endo.com/article/view/326903https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23707678/https://journals.lww.com/epidem/abstract/1998/09000/characteristics_related_to_the_prevalence_of.6.aspxhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7658481/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22132831/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

This episode was inspired by a recent Substack of mine. I have a section in my Substack called ‘What I’m eating lately’ and it’s just a section where I share healthy meal ideas that support us with endo and our many chronic illnesses. I shared how I had started using whole seeds instead of spices for my interstitial cystitis, and I got a really positive response from others who had struggled with bland meals since their IC developed.So, for those of you who aren’t aware, interstitial cystitis is also called Bladder Pain Syndrome, and is a condition that causes bladder pressure, frequent urination, poor bladder emptying, bladder pain and more, without a clear cause. It’s a co-condition of endometriosis, and it can be extremely debilitating to live with. I have multiple episodes on the condition, so if you want to deep dive into it, go on a scroll through my podcast feed, and I’ve linked a few below.Show Notes: This episode is sponsored by Mira, your at-home hormone testing device. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.IC episodes (not all):https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/ic-sibo-endo-connection?rq=bladderhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/bladder-endometriosis-interstitial-cystitis?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/diet-and-natural-treatment-options-for-interstitial-cystitis-and-bladder-pain?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/sibo-endometriosis-and-interstitial-cystitis-connection-wth-dr-allison-siebecker?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-ic-subtypes?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-sibo-ic-and-allergies-the-histamine-connection?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/supplements-for-interstitial-cystitis?rq=interstitialhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/root-causes-of-bladder-pain-with-endometriosis?rq=bladderhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/nutrition-bladder-pain-brianne-thornton?rq=bladderhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/utis-endo?rq=bladderhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-your-nervous-system-affects-interstitial-cystitis-and-endo-pain?rq=bladderhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/chronic-uni-treatment-semaine?rq=bladderNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Okay, so we are travelling tomorrow and so I thought I’d just be doing a replay today because of time, but something happened with a client yesterday that I was so excited about, I really wanted to share. Now, I am going to be doing more about this in the future, so this isn’t going to be a deep dive episode as I just don’t have the time for that today, but I really wanted to get this info out there because I know so many of you are struggling right now with MCAS, POTS, ADHD and hEDS, that I just felt like I had to get something out there. Show Notes: Mira link20% discount: 2DJESS20Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re continuing with our Study Spotlight series on the study entitled ‘Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain’. If you’re new to the series and want to understand what this study was about, the strengths and weaknesses and my overall thoughts on the study, go to episode 365, and the link to that is in the show notes.Today, we’re diving into one of the supplements with the best response rate, and that is serrapeptase.Show Notes: Main studyhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-reviewhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Serrepeptase overall research https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29618875/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23380245/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7585045/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8265778/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8624573/#B8-medicines-08-00068https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/10/1468Serrepeptase inflammation researchhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S181808761630160Xhttps://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/10/1468PgE2https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0090698085902084?via=ihubhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20511671/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4512562/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3081099/Interleukin 6https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428575/https://www.ijfs.ir/article_700967_82be9d71bf5a0f57430b545d9df3ec27.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5556658https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9265783https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7943546https://jneuroinflammation.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12974-016-0607-6Endo and serrepeptase/proteolytic enzyme researchhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.5301/je.5000215https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378432019305895VEGF and endohttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3850339/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9688413/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/global-womens-health/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2022.856316/fullhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8671190/TGF-α and endohttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/000293789390356Nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1923211/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1447-0578.2005.00098.xhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666335X22000386Dosinghttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1743919113000265https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831953Get personalised endo support6-12 month 1:1 coaching programmeSingle sessions and mini coaching packagesNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re starting a new series and that’s looking into a major new endometriosis study, and doing a deep dive into the dietary changes and supplements it analysed and individually investigating each of them, so that we have a broader understanding of each of these tools.I won’t necessarily be doing one episode on the series every week, as there are many components of the study we’ll be looking at, so I don’t want to bore you guys with the same topic over and over, but expect us to dip in and out of this series over the next few months.Now, the study in question is: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis PainThe study was a survey study, with 2858 participants, out of which 2388 had endometriosis. It is the largest international survey study we have to date, which is one of the reasons why it’s such a big deal.Show Notes: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/28319536-12 month 1:1 coaching programmeSingle sessions and mini coaching packagesNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

In this week’s episode we are continuing on the ADHD and endometriosis theme, and I have another guest for you - this time, one you may recognise from the show previously; Natalia Kasnakidis.Natalia is an award-winning Career & Performance Coach, Speaker and women’s health advocate – recently recognised by Management Today as one the UK’s 35 Women Under 35.After being diagnosed with hEDS at 21, she rebuilt her health and confidence whilst growing multi-million-pound brands and high-performing teams at top global ad agencies. Now, as founder of The Limitless Collective, she helps women achieve their career ambitions in a way that's sustainable, fulfilling & supports their wellbeing. She specialises in supporting women who are neurodivergent or managing chronic health conditions – bringing a holistic, mind-body approach to professional growth.Today we are talking about her story of how she navigated chronic illness early on in her career, and how it forced her to make essential changes that were outside of typical societal norms, but allowed her to progress and develop her career, even with ADHD, hypermobile-EDS and suspected endometriosis. We then discuss how this experience led her to found The Limitless Collective to help other women do the same, and her tips and strategies for listeners who want to thrive in their careers and businesses, whilst also caring for their health and managing their conditions and neurodivergence.Show Notes: Connect with Natalia:https://[email protected]:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916/fullhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395621004258Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Following on from last week’s episode about ADHD and menopause, I am resharing my interview with Adele Wimsett, who is talking to us about ADHD and the connection with endometriosis.In this episode we discuss:What ADHD isWhy it presents differently in females and cyclical people and what this means for diagnosisHow hormones affect ADHD traitsWhat impact hormones have on traits during different hormonal phases of a cyclical person’s lifeHow we can support our hormones to live an adhd friendly lifestyle.Show Notes: Adele’s websiteAdele’s InstagramResearch:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916/fullhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395621004258Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ways to work with me:⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course⁠⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Dr Helen Wall is an NHS doctor, who runs a menopause clinic and is passionate about spreading awareness of ADHD in women, especially in perimenopause. She is a resident doctor on the BBC and a columnist for Woman Magazine. With those of us with endo more likely to have ADHD, and symptoms worsening during perimenopause, I invited Dr Helen onto the show, to help us understand what ADHD is, how to look for the signs and symptoms, what we can expect of this condition during perimenopause and how to seek support and treatment.For those of you who aren’t aware, ADHD presents differently in women, and is often missed for decades, if not for a woman’s entire lifetime. I have seen first hand how undiagnosed ADHD can hugely impact quality of life, and how it worsens in my clients during perimenopause. As a result of what I’ve personally experienced and witnessed, I think that this is one of the most important interviews I’ve ever had on the show. Dr Helen is a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend you follow her work on Instagram (I’ve put the link in the show notes), but for now, dive in!Show noteshttps://tvhealthdoctor.comhttps://www.instagram.com/doctorhelenwall/ @doctorhelenwallhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937820302210Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnSubstack InstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Seed cycling. You might have heard of it, you might have tried it, you might have had your doctor dismiss it or you may think it’s just another wellness trend. But admittedly, whilst it’s trendy, it’s not just hype. Show notesFlax studieshttps://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/77/5/1215/2649961?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=falsehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14749240/Zinchttps://ovarianresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13048-024-01442-zhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36920672/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3275394/https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessionalVit Ehttps://ovarianresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-2215-2-1https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-09082-3https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12958-023-01126-1https://www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S2405-4577(22)00500-9/abstractMagnesiumhttps://www.ijwhr.net/pdf/pdf_IJWHR_624.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8972862/#ref18https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11013220/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3198864/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6747732/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2675496/Seed Cycling Clinical Study by BeeYa Wellnesshttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0514/1102/6118/files/Beeya_Clinical_Study_-_Detailed_Report.pdf?v=1741313849Calciumhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.2000.10718920https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1079417/full#B44https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455909602710?via=ihubhttps://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(34)90970-4/abstractPCOS studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10261760/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnSubstack InstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Okay so last week I said I had finished with the low FODMAP series, but I changed my mind! I wanted to do one more on the topic, and that’s for my endo peeps who also have postural tachycardia syndrome or dysautonomia, and/or Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.Show notesLow FODMAP diet infohttps://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4918736/EDS definitionhttps://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/POTS definition https://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSsubtypesLong covidhttps://nurosym.org/blogs/in-conversation-with/dr-david-strainhttps://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/03_24_2025/covid-19-brought-about-a-large-rise-in-pots-cases#:~:text=The UToledo study, however, points,COVID may actually have POTS.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10166245/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079877/#:~:text=The pooled prevalence of long,the forest plot in Fig.EDS and endometriosishttps://www.ehlers-danlos.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/N-Blagowidow-2018Baltimore-OB-GYN-and-EDS-HSD-S.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9420859/https://www.eds.clinic/articles/endometriosis-ehlers-danlos-syndromehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome?rq=EhlersIBS and POTShttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1342351/full3https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284068911_Gastrointestinal_Dysfunction_in_Postural_Tachycardia_Syndrome#:~:text=of these patients.-,...,[37]. …https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345601295_Postural_Tachycardia_Syndrome_and_the_GutLow FODMAP diet and POTShttps://www.potsuk.org/managingpots/diet-and-fluids-2/ https://sci-hub.se/10.1016/j.autneu.2018.09.003https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2019/06/POTS-June-2019.pdfLow FODMAP and EDShttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/353970119_Literature_Review_Does_following_a_low_FODMAP_diet_improve_functional_gastrointestinal_symptoms_in_Ehlers-Danlos_Syndrome_Hypermobility_type_through_supporting_the_role_of_nutritional_interventionhttps://www.ehlers-danlos.com/2017-eds-classification-non-experts/gastrointestinal-involvement-ehlers-danlos-syndromes/https://practicalgastro.com/2024/06/17/nutritional-considerations-for-hypermobile-ehlers-danlos-syndrome/#:~:text=If symptoms do not improve,compared to IBS-C controls.IBS and EDShttps://www.eds.clinic/articles/gastrointestinal-issues-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-guidehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7255528/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29687534/SIBO and EDS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37858959/SIBO and POTShttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29326369/https://sci-hub.se/10.1016/j.autneu.2018.09.003Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Recently we’ve been talking about the low FODMAP diet and how it can be helpful for histamine issues and endometriosis symptoms… but what about what it was designed for - IBS, and by default, SIBO?Show notesLow FODMAP diet infohttps://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4918736/IBS and SIBOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8LjTgpmP0https://www.ibssmart.com/sibo-symptoms-and-diagnosishttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05933-1https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/15048SIBO and endometriosishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39959963/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/IBS and endometriosis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9357916/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668458/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715239/Microbiome and endohttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10747908/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10904627/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1552134/fullhttps://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/11/5144https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1110824/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962481/Endo and low FODMAP diethttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-025-03715-1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12107219/SIBO treatment optionshttps://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-siebeckerNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Last week I talked about the low FODMAP diet for lowering histamine levels and helping to improve MCAS or histamine intolerance symptoms, but today I want to talk about the low FODMAP diet specifically for endometriosis and what the research shows so far.Show notesLow FODMAP diet infohttps://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4918736/Studies referencedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-025-03715-1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12107219/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Today I wanted to talk about the low FOMDAP diet, but not for the reasons you may think.Today, I don’t actually want to talk about it specifically for IBS/SIBO (though we will touch upon that again), I want to talk about its benefits for histamine, because the low FODMAP diet can actually be a way to lower histamine levels. Show notes Low FODMAP diet infohttps://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4918736/Endometriosis and histamine/MCAShttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22332753/https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/targeting-mast-cells-as-a-viable-therapeutic-option-in-endometriosis/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31998139/https://www.eds.clinic/articles/the-role-of-mast-cells-in-endometriosishttps://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/endometriosis-news/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-and-endometriosis-a-potential-link-for-unexplained-symptoms-in-women/MCAShttps://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/dx-2020-0005/htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780942/https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdfMCAS and comorbidities https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33980338/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32803794/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32434316/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31267471/https://www.eds.clinic/articles/the-role-of-mast-cells-in-endometriosishttps://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/associated-conditions/hypermobility-and-pots/https://www.siboinfo.com/associated-diseases.html - various studies highlighting SIBO links to all conditions listed in the episodehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29326369/Podcast episodes on POTS/EDS/SIBO/IC/MCAShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-sibo-ic-and-allergies-the-histamine-connection?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-connection?rq=POTShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-adhd?rq=POTShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/strategies-for-lowering-histamine-reducing-allergies-endometriosis?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-oxalate-low-histamine-elimination-diet-interstital-cystitis?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/nettle-tea-for-endo?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-chest-pain?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/pycnogenol-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ic-sibo?rq=histaminehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/pots-dysautonomia-with-endo?rq=POTShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-dysautonomia?rq=POTShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/jessica-drummond-endometriosis-mcas-hypermobility-dysautonomiaMCAS and low FODMAP diethttps://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23644955/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26976734/https://drruscio.com/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-clinician-researcher-dr-lawrence-afrin/Low FODMAP diet and leaky gut/gut microbiomehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1750-3841.70072?af=REndometriosis and low FODMAP diethttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apt.70161https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/low-fodmap-diet-can-ease-symptoms-of-those-with-endometriosis-studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10754387/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303579/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Finally, about two months later, I am wrapping up my series on certain vitamins and minerals and their association with period/endo pain when low.Now, just to recap and highlight, the key nutrients we see associated with more severe menstrual or endo pain when low, or shown to improve menstrual/endo pain are:Vitamin AVitamins B1, B6 and B12 (for those of you wondering, folate - otherwise known as B9 - hasn’t been associated with menstrual pain, but does improve ovulation and hormonal health)Vitamin CVitamin ECalciumZincMagnesiumOmega 3 fatty acidsSo today, we’re focusing on the last one in the series, and that’s vitamin D. Show notes Endo, vit D, inflammatory pathways, menstrual pain researchhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2666571922000202https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4512562/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7834752/#b31-ogs-20205https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6790261/Vit D and chronic painhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10260782/Calcium and vitamin D interaction for period painhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7834752Supplementation for period pain https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30044160/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29447494/https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/dtfd/article/480596https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27147120/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36973702/Reduced pain medicationhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Salem-Alsuwaidan-2/publication/344129773_Vitamin_D_Supplements_as_Adjunctive_Therapy_with_Analgesics_for_Primary_Dysmenorrhea_A_Randomized_Clinical_Trial_-/links/5f53c636299bf13a31a315e0/Vitamin-D-Supplements-as-Adjunctive-Therapy-with-Analgesics-for-Primary-Dysmenorrhea-A-Randomized-Clinical-Trial.pdfhttps://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02284-5Vit D studied doses exampleshttps://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/dtfd/article/480596https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29447494/Endo and vit D supplementation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33508990/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9795583/Previous episodes in this serieshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-low-vitamin-b12https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-low-vitamin-b6https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-low-vitamin-b1https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-low-vitamin-chttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-low-vitamin-ehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/fatty-acid-deficiency-period-pain-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/mineral-deficiency-period-pain-endoNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationProduced by Chris Robson

Some of you may know that I recently completed the elemental diet for SIBO treatment, and today, I wanted to share my experience with the particular formula I used.Show notes Endometriosis, SIBO, LPS and the microbiome connectionhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39959963/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902457/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4519769/https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/12/1696https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(14)00666-9/fulltextAdhesions and surgeryhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-belly-after-endometriosis-surgery?rq=adhesions surgerySIBO test results interpretationhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28323273/https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/08/06/how-to-interpret-results-sibo-breath-test/https://www.theendobellycoach.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/how-to-treat-sibo-with-dr-allison-siebeckerSIBO treatment optionshttps://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-siebeckerElemental diet https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/12/17/elemental-diet-sibo-treatment/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14992438/mBiotahttps://mbiota.com/https://mbiota.com/pages/mbiota-clinical-trial-resultshttps://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(25)00241-1/fulltextSIBO relapse, prevention and root causes https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/sibo-relapse-endometriosis?rq=adhesions surgeryhttps://www.siboinfo.com/prevention-of-relapse.htmlHow to test for SIBOhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-to-test-for-sibo?rq=SIBOMy past SIBO treatmentshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/elemental-diet-sibo?rq=SIBOhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-sibo-treatment?rq=SIBOhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/my-sibo-treatment-a-negative-test-hydrogen-sulphide-or-sifo?rq=SIBOAll my SIBO episodes Kuonis syndromehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6791094/https://tmsforacure.org/expert-information/mast-cells-heart-kounis-syndrome-takotsubo-cardiomyopathy/https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/3/768https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(15)00432-X/abstractEndo and blood sugar researchhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10967113/https://eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40001-023-01280-7https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8609862/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35236-yhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512223004115https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37673102/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Most people with endo are struggling with symptoms, and so the last thing they need is to also struggle with nutrition changes.That’s why today, I wanted to offer you a quick change that can make a big improvement.Enter kiwis.Show notes Kiwis and gut motilityhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/kiwis-for-constipation?rq=kiwisEndo and oxidative stresshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22728166/Endo and vitamin Chttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020729207005772Kiwis and vit Chttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6267416/ https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/1102667/nutrientshttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-c/#:~:text=How much vitamin C do,in your diet every day.https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/21/4657https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4425162/https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/3/272Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Today I want to do a short episode on a slightly different topic, and that’s how to think of or how to approach your healing journey.So, in my training with Dr Jessica Drummond at the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, we were taught to always start each coaching session with a celebration - typically, this celebration is tied to our work and the client’s well-being. So, it might be something as small as they ate an apple that week, and apples are a fruit that client doesn’t eat often, or it might be something big, like a low pain period. Often though, client’s love to celebrate things that happen in their lives too, from a sunny day or a nice meal out for their birthday.But the reason we do this is two fold: Often, because we’re working with chronic illnesses, and usually multiple, sessions can get heavy and we might cover some difficult topics. Starting the session with a win starts the conversation on a lighter, more positive note, that can help the client to not spiral and to notice the good parts of life or the progress in their health, amidst struggles.As I just eluded to, it’s important to acknowledge progress, no matter how small, and this is because symptom improvement doesn’t happen overnight. It happens step by step. You don’t wake up one day with balanced hormones and no endo pain, it’s a process of small changes, leading to the body beginning to shift in it’s inflammation levels, it’s hormone levels, it’s stress response and so on.Now, I am going to come back to that and why it’s so important in a minute, but the reason I wanted to do this episode today is because over the years I’ve noticed a trend. Clients will often forget about progress, even if a symptom which was a huge problem for them entirely resolves, but there’s still another symptom remaining...Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

So last week I shared my number one strategy for ensuring your meals are blood sugar balancing.Today, I want to provide you with some key blood sugar super foods that can really help you on your way to balancing your levels in the short term and in the long term, which in turn, will improve your inflammation and oxidation levels - essential for endo management.Now, obviously, we’ve already discussed the role of fibre from veggies, protein and healthy fats, and I shared how each of these slow down the release of glucose from foods, so you know the importance of these key foods groups.But today, I want to give you some specific foods, that have been shown in the studies to give our blood sugar efforts a little (well actually, pretty big) boost. Show notesNutshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9965730/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30395790/ - peanut butterhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9965730/ - almondshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364607/ - pistachios https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24424074/ - pistachios Viscous fibre https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9736284/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9503020/ - flaxhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30661699/ - flaxhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464623004061 - chia seedshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28000689/ - chia seedshttps://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)27235-4/fulltext - psyllium huskhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002916523173011 - psyllium huskBeanshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9736284/ - soluble fibrehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10649573/ - resistant starch https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10649573/ - compared to starchier carbshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5336455/ - compared to starchier carbshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5691712/ - black beanshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28303049/ - chickpeasResistant starchhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyrate - gut and endometriosis benefitshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464622001645 - blood sugar researchhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.02923.x - insulinhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8092089/ - blood sugar researchhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16155268/ - blood sugar researchhttps://www.researchgate.net/figure/Classification-of-types-of-resistant-starch-RS-food-sources-and-factors-affecting_tbl1_330644723 - types of resistant starchhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19562607/ - cooling methodshttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdulrahman-Hashem-2/publication/376857067_Effect_of_freezing_and_heating_white_bread_on_the_glycemic_response_of_healthy_individuals/links/658d0d2d2468df72d3dd7101/Effect-of-freezing-and-heating-white-bread-on-the-glycemic-response-of-healthy-individuals.pdf - breadhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17426743/ - breadhttps://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/19/2/274.pdf - green bananas https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugar - further listeninghttps://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/ - safe reheating instructions for riceNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Okay so the past few weeks I’ve been talking about blood sugar and how to identify if blood sugar dysregulation is an issue for you.This week, I want to give you the number one strategy for beginning to stabilise your blood sugar. Now, I have talked about this before in the context of other episodes, I’ve done some lives on the topic and put them out as episodes, and I’ve linked to articles I’ve written, but I don’t think I have ever done a solo episode on this key strategy, so I decided, so you didn’t have to hunt for it, just to do an episode dedicated to this one tool.Now, of course there are other factors here, like how much sugar you’re eating between meals, but this strategy is key to building an approach to your daily meals that keeps blood sugar levels stable consistently, and as a result, that tends to reduce cravings and improve symptoms, which can allow you to start taking on bigger changes, like reducing sugary snacks for example.Show notesFibrehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18287346/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-009-0026-xhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9811965/ Proteinhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2386677/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S104345262200033X Final quarterhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5336455/Healthy fatshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16537685/Starchy vs. Non-starchy veghttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/starchy-vs-non-starchy-vegetables Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Last week we discussed signs and symptoms of dysregulated blood sugar levels. Now, if you were concerned, I recommended speaking to your GP, however, often if you’re not pre-diabetic or diabetic, they’re not very concerned about your levels, and won’t really spend the time to get them under control.So, today, I wanted to share how to take your own glucose readings, so you can see what your blood sugar levels are doing over the day, and so you can tweak your meals to better suit your blood sugar needs.Read more.Show notesReference ranges info and toolshttps://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-sugar-converter.html#google_vignettehttps://www.levels.com/blog/what-should-my-glucose-levels-be-ultimate-guidehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/tests/blood-sugarHelpful resourceshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugarhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptomshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-blood-sugar-gargi-parikhhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/glycemic-index-load-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-pms-the-key-to-reducing-mood-swings-anxiety-and-low-moods-in-your-luteal-phasehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/non-food-blood-sugar-managementhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/reduce-fatigue-endometriosis-symptoms-and-oestrogen-dominancehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarEndo and blood sugar researchhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10967113/https://eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40001-023-01280-7https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8609862/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35236-yhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512223004115https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37673102/If using a CGMA few things to be aware of –Your blood sugar may see erratic or very high within the first 24 hours of wearing a CGM, this is normally an adjustment period so don’t worry about that.Blood sugar levels tend to spike with exercise, stress and hot showers/baths. Don’t worry about exercise or showers, your body will regulate itself, but you may want to work on your stress if it’s influencing your blood sugar levels a lot!Your blood sugar will likely be more erratic in your luteal phase, so you may need to put some extra support in place.Your blood sugar levels are likely to be higher after a bad night’s sleep, so you’ll need to put more support in.Sleeping on the arm with yoru CGM can create inaccurate results, so if anything seems unsual in the night, try sleeping on another side. However, be aware we can have dips and peaks at night too.Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

If you follow my work or have coached with me, you’ll know that blood sugar balance is an absolute staple to my approach for managing endo. Whilst this isn’t an episode into how blood sugar affects endo, to give you a short explanation - blood sugar imbalances can have a significant negative impact on hormones, gut inflammation and the microbiome, and raise both oxidative stress levels and prostaglandin levels, both are key to endo growth and pain. I’ll link to some episodes and articles I’ve done on the topic, but maybe in the future I’ll do an updated episode covering these areas.Show notesHelpful resourceshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugarhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptomshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-blood-sugar-gargi-parikhhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/glycemic-index-load-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-pms-the-key-to-reducing-mood-swings-anxiety-and-low-moods-in-your-luteal-phasehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/non-food-blood-sugar-managementhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/reduce-fatigue-endometriosis-symptoms-and-oestrogen-dominancehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarEndo and blood sugar researchhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10967113/https://eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40001-023-01280-7https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8609862/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35236-yhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512223004115https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37673102/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

This one is a super quick episode today, as I didn’t want to do another replay, but also I don’t have the time at present to continue with our series on pain and nutrients, as those episodes take about a day to research and write up. So, today I want to talk about something that I’ve been discussing with two clients lately, and it occurred to me, that you might benefit as well. Regulating the nervous system and our stress response can have a profound and positive impact on our endometriosis pain levels and our energy levels (and of course, our stress levels and mental health). I won’t go into the science of it here, because I have other episodes on this and this is supposed to be a quick episode, but in short, our cortisol levels and our stress response don’t just influence our experience of stress, but our entire sleep-wake cycle and energy levels over the day. They also influence our pain signals and can turn up the volume on pain. If you want to learn more about this, I’ve linked to two previous episodes in the show notes.Show notesNervous system and endo/energyhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/christie-uipi-curablehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-vagus-nervehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/tired-all-the-time-hpa-axis-dysfunction-and-endoADHDhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-adhd-linkEDShttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/hypermobile-eds-endo-linda-bluesteinhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-connectionTapping studies https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science-research/The Tapping Solution toolshttps://www.thetappingsolution.com/free-tapping-meditations/https://www.thetappingsolution.com/store/Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of 13 conditions which all affect connective tissue (collagen) in the body. Most are rare, but one type called hypermobility EDS is common. Because the intestines are made from soft tissue, EDS affects digestion and often causes IBS symptoms. It is a major risk factor for developing SIBO, because it slows down motility. If you have EDS and SIBO, you will be chronic - but you can still live well! And we’ll get to that in the bonus lesson with Dr Allison Siebecker. And just to hammer this point home about the connection between EDS and IBS, one study of 228 IBS patients found 48% also had EDS.Now the reason why I want to bring EDS to your attention is because I am seeing it more and more in my clients with both endometriosis and SIBO.Despite these statistics, to my knowledge, most experts do not consider EDS and endometriosis to be significantly connected. At present, it is thought that most of the period pain and menstrual problems of those with EDS is not caused by endometriosis, but EDS itself. However, I have spoken to multiple health care practitioners who do see a connection and see the two conditions together in patients, and because EDS can cause gut problems and SIBO, I think it’s worth raising here.  Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson

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 Linda’s 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-Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and endometriosis.Here’s 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 Linda’s 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. Linda’s key strategies for managing symptomatic hypermobility and h-EDS.Show NotesDr Linda’s websiteBendy Bodies podcastDr Linda’s InstagramNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis 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-worksProduced by Chris Robson