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Endometriosis Fundraiser: Exclusive Film Screening & Expert Panel Discussion

About: Below The Belt follows several women battling endometriosis, shedding light on a diagnosis that affects a significant population of women worldwide– yet still lacks awareness. There will be a post-screening expert panel discussion followed by a raffle. Food and drinks will be served. When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7 PM Where: Little Field NYC (635 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY) *All proceeds will be donated to the Endometriosis Foundation …

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Endometriosis and Digestive Issues: What’s the Connection?

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By Alyssa Chavez Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Endo Warrior When we think of endometriosis, digestive issues may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is that endometriosis and digestive issues go hand in hand. Endometriosis is often thought to be a women’s reproductive issue. So why then do so many women also experience IBS-type symptoms like diarrhea and constipation, extreme bloating (aka “endo belly”), and pain …

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Improving Your Gut Health in Perimenopause

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By Leslie Weidner Registered Dietitian Are you experiencing uncomfortable digestive symptoms in perimenopause? You’re not alone! The estrobolome is a collection of bacteria in the gut that is also involved in estrogen metabolism. As our estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate wildly during perimenopause, the estrobolome takes a direct hit. Food passes through the digestive system more slowly. IBS-like symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, and indigestion may happen as a …

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The Endometriosis Diet: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

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By Dr. Jessica Drummond DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Author of Outsmart Endometriosis As a nutritionist with a specialty in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “What is the best endometriosis diet?” That’s a great question, but the answer is not so simple. It depends. The best diet for someone with endometriosis is a diet that supports their immune, digestive, and neurologic systems, …

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Pelvic Physiotherapy for Endometriosis: 5 Reasons One Should be on Your Team

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By Jill Mueller Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Have you heard of Pelvic Physiotherapy; or if you have, did you think it was just for women who need to strengthen their pelvic floor? Well, I’m here to let you know that Pelvic Physiotherapists do more than teach kegels; and if you do have endometriosis you should have one on your team! Before we dive into how Pelvic Physiotherapy can help, let’s have …

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Gluten-Free

Diet Types / By Marnie

There is emerging research pointing to gluten-free diets helping conditions such as Endometriosis Gluten: A protein found in wheat, barley and rye Is in many whole grain foods related to wheat including bulgur, farro, kamut, spelt and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye), and can be found in cross-contaminated oats as well *Ingredient lists of all food products should be checked before consuming to ensure they do not contain …

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Endometriosis

Diet Types / By Marnie

Anti-Inflammatory

Diet Types / By Marnie

*Beneficial for those with chronic pelvic pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Endometriosis

Recommended Supplements / By admin

Purchase Supplements alpha-lipoic acid (ala) Benefits Promotes healthy nerve function Reduces pain ashwagandha Benefits Helps balance cortisol levels California Poppy Benefits Anti-spasmodic Capsaicin (Cayenne) Benefits Acts as a nerve blocker CASTOR OIL Benefits Reduces inflammation when castor oil pack is placed on uterus Prevents accumulation of endometrial tissues Curcumin (Turmeric) Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Reduces estradiol production, therefore suppressing the proliferationof endometrial cells Supporting Research Curcumin inhibits endometriosis endometrial …

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Gynecological

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Kegel Assessment Lubricant Guide Food & Symptom Tracker ADENOMYOSIS About A thickening of the uterus Occurs when endometrial tissues moves into the uterus’ outer muscular walls May result in an adenomyoma, which is a mass/growth inside the uterus Potential Causes Unknown More common in women who have had multiple children Symptoms Painful menstruation A uterus that is 2-3x its normal size Can be asymptomatic Diagnosis A pelvic exam that reveals …

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