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. References 1) 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 - PMC 4...

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, the...

Today I want to talk about lipopolysaccharides and their role in endo growth and pain. References 1)  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/full 2)  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 Re...

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/...

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 r...

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/10.10...

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/...

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....

Today I want to talk to you about an alternative SIBO protocol I have been using with clients since last year - and that’s probiotics.  I know, controversial, so let’s get started and you’ll learn why I have begun using them. References: https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/2020/02000/acg_clinical_guideline__small_intestinal_bacterial.9.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/ https://pubme...

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...

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 becam...

Today I am continuing with my series on the trifecta of POTS, MCAS and h-EDS/hypermobile spectrum disorders and how they are connected to endo, and today we are basically doing a little MCAS 101. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA - mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy...

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 SI...

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...

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...

I wanted to do this episode on perimenopause and menopause because so many clients are in perimenopause or are approaching the age when it begins, and often when they come to me, they have no idea what’s going on and how all these worsened or new symptoms could all be connected to one thing. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients th...

Today I want to start a series called ‘WTF is…?’ where we look at the different mechanisms behind endo growth and development so we can understand them better and understand why we may want to focus on endo management changes like diet and lifestyle. Today I want to talk about oxidative stress. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients...

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 ag...

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...

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...

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 o...

We’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series on ‘Dietary Modifications and Supplement Use for Endometriosis’, and today we’re looking at dairy. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use t...

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 Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically ...

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...

Today we’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series on the study Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBEL...