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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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How EveryWoman Day Can Help You

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You are EveryWoman. You are extraordinary, as are all ordinary women who manage extraordinary things all the time, because they have to. Because your health condition gives you no get-out clause, it shows no mercy when you have a project deadline, an appointment with your kid’s schoolteacher, the weekly shop, a hot date, or any …

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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 …

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Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable

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By Anusha Gandhi Founder, Femade Inc. Soul. Crushing. Periods. That was the theme of my life, beginning at the age of 14. Doctors used to say the heavy blood flow and extreme period pain were just that; painful periods. Each month I would miss a day or two of school or work, curl up in …

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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 …

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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)