The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast

There are a few standard diet changes I recommend to reduce your Endometriosis symptoms and removing gluten is one of them. In this episode I share how we know this diet change works, why gluten are a problem when you have Endometriosis, and some tips on how to make your diet gluten-free.    Of course, this is only one strategy, and to find out how you can get even better results with your diet, b...

When I started my Endometriosis Nutrition clinic, the most common symptom my clients wanted to see improvement on was bloating .. by far! But in the last year or so, a new symptom has made it to the top spot: fatigue. And there are 2 burning questions I get asked about fatigue: why am I so tired? And how can I get more energy? I’ll answer those 2 questions in this episode. If fatigue is one of you...

Unfortunately, the fresh wholefood you buy at the supermarkets or grocery store is not as healthy as you might think it is. They contain toxins (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, antibiotics) that increase your inflammation and that makes your Endometriosis symptoms worse. In this episode I explain this in more detail and share some ideas on how you can remove these toxins from your diet. Book y...

Anxiety and depression are often symptoms my clients have in their top 3 of symptoms they want to see improvement on. I explain 2 key factors that contribute to anxiety and depression that are uniquely related to Endometriosis. Book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call to find out how nutrition could help you to improve your chances of falling pregnant: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.on...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: The role of inflammation The role of your immune system The role of your gut Your gut microbiome How endometriosis affects fertility And some key symptoms.   Since the start of this podcast...

Have you ever had blood tests done and the results came back as ‘All is fine’ or ‘Inconclusive’, or even showing a nutrient deficiency, but taking a supplement doesn’t seem to improve things? Blood tests are very useful in some ways, but have limitations as well. In this episode I explain what the limitations of blood tests are and why I use hair analysis tests to get a more useful picture of what...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of thi...

Have you ever wondered about the intricate dance between your body's iron levels, menstrual cycles, and gut microbes? In this episode we delve deep into the fascinating interplay of iron metabolism, heavy menstrual bleeding, and the gut microbiome and you’ll find out why you need to improve your gut microbiome if you are iron deficient and/or suffer from heavy bleeding. If you want to have a p...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of thi...

NSAIDs are widely recommended and used to alleviate pain. Their name may – anti-inflammatory – may seem to indicate that they are helping you to reduce the inflammation that is the ‘engine’ behind your Endometriosis. But will they? And are their possible concerns about taking them? I cover these questions in this podcast episode. If you’d like to have a chat about how you can move away from NSAIDs...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of thi...

Soy is a key food for many of you and it can be confusing to know whether it will help with your Endometriosis or make your symptoms worse. In this episode I discuss how soy may affect your Endometriosis symptoms, some interesting results from research, and my recommendations for eating soy when you have Endometriosis. If you want to have a chat about how we would create a diet that is individuali...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of thi...

In this episode I explain why some of my clients experience a clear ‘dip’ in their health around the 2 to 6 weeks mark in their program. I use an analogy to explain what is going on and to encourage you to keep going even if you’re suddenly feeling worse. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book a complimentary Endometri...

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of thi...

In this episode I explain why commercially grown fruit and vegetables won’t give you the health benefits you may be expecting, the benefits of growing at least some of your own fruit or vegetables (even if it is just a few herbs on a window sill) and how to get started. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligat...

This podcast episode is a section of a workshop I recorded last year. I explain why sugar is a problem and give you some strategies to reduce the amount of sugar you have in your daily diet.  If you want to explore how else you could change your diet to take some control over your symptoms, book a complimentary 30-minute ⁠⁠ ⁠https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call

In this episode I explain the main functions of Magnesium in the diet, how it can help with some of your Endometriosis symptoms, and how to increase your magnesium intake with food and supplements. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. ⁠https://theendometriosisnutri...

Endometriosis Awareness Month March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. And throughout the month I will be running events and provide resources to help you learn more about how you can reduce your symptoms by changing what you eat and drink. I’ll be running 3 free online workshops: Thursday 7 March AEDT: 5 Steps to take when you've been diagnosed with Endometriosis. In this workshop I explain ho...

You may have considered taking, or are already taking supplements. But have you considered the pros and cons of taking supplements? In this episode I talk through when supplements play a role in improving your health but also how they can be detrimental to your health. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligati...

In this episode I discuss what symptoms a full or partial hysterectomy can resolve, and which symptoms it won’t reduce or remove. If you’d like to talk about how nutrition can help you reduce the severity of your Endometriosis symptoms book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. ⁠https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call

Endometrial-like tissue can grow anywhere throughout your body and can cause symptoms that may not seem connected to your Endometriosis or be acknowledged by medical specialists as a symptom. In this episode I discuss 3 less well-known symptoms and how they may be caused by your Endometriosis. If you have unusual symptoms and would like to have a chat about whether nutrition may help to reduce the...

Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at specific nutrients and how they can hel...

Playlist: fertility Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at fertility. Ep 59: 4...

Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at gut health. Ep 54: Why you should spend...