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endometriosis
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There are so many women who deal with chronic and debilitating pain. They may go on and on, year after year, dealing with this pain. Today, I want to talk a little bit about endometriosis, what it is, how common it is and different nutrients that may be beneficial.†
It’s estimated that close to 10% of women have endometriosis. This is a really large number and incredibly problematic. It’s important to understand exactly what endometriosis is. It is when there is inflammation in the endometrium. What happens is that, when the cells in the uterine lining begin to grow outside the uterus, it can also begin to spread to other areas in the body where it does not belong. Most commonly, it’s going to spread to places like the ovaries and fallopian tubes.†
Endometriosis, which is this overgrowth of the endometrial cells, can also start to go to places like the bladder, bowels and rectum. There are even cases where they have found endometriosis in the lungs, brain and skin.†
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For any woman who has experienced incredible menstrual pain, they can attest that they just want it to go away. This is one of the most common symptoms that goes along with endometriosis. The pain actually gets worse through the years, so it becomes this chronic, long-term pain syndrome. For some women who have endometriosis, they can experience pain when they’re going to the bathroom or when they’re having sexual intercourse. There can be major issues when it comes to digestion, such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and nausea. This becomes heightened during the menstrual cycle. We can also look at infertility, which is one of the main reasons endometriosis is diagnosed in the first place.†
We certainly understand a lot more about endometriosis and the impact that diet can have on contributing to or exacerbating this incredibly problematic condition. We certainly recognize that low omega-3 fatty acid intake, which is very common in the Standard American Diet, actually increases that risk. Studies have shown that women with endometriosis have lower levels of EPA comparative to things like arachidonic acid, which drives inflammation.†
We have to take a step back and talk about what we can do if we know we have endometriosis. First, we have to think about dietary and lifestyle considerations. We have to look at a strong adherence to the Mediterranean Diet with the higher consumption of high-antioxidant foods, along with foods that are going to help ease inflammation. We also want to look at making sure we’re staying physically active.†
When it comes to other integrative or nutritional ways to target endometriosis, we have some really fabulous data out there that has shown us options to help, such as supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a real powerhouse when it comes to targeting endometriosis. Studies have indicated that when they give women NAC, they see a reduction in endometrial lesions, which is very impressive. Another nutrient that can be helpful is resveratrol, which has also been shown to help reduce the number of endometrial lesions that are found spreading throughout the uterine cavity. EGCG coming from green tea can also be beneficial.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses endometriosis. She explains what this issue is and how common its, and also provides recommendations for nutrients that have been studied in the setting of this condition.†
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HPV
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Today, I want to talk about a virus that has many different variants. It is one of the most common viruses out there that infects the most people and can potentially become incredibly lethal. This virus is called HPV.†
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HPV stands for human papillomavirus. Studies have shown that is linked to the development of certain cancers, such as cervical cancer and anal cancer. This virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and throughout the world. Every single year, there are 25 million active cases of HPV and about 5.5 million new cases. There are over 100 different variants of HPV and because of this, certain strains of human papillomavirus are more detrimental to our health than others.†
The problem with HPV is that certain strains can cause cancer in the cervix, penis, anus, mouth and throat. This virus can cause genital warts.†
Our immune systems are generally equipped to rid our bodies of this virus, but that’s not always the case. It depends on the strain we are infected with. This is why it is important to understand what we can be doing to mitigate any exposure to any of these 100 strains of human papillomavirus and avoid further problems.†
We have to acknowledge that having safe sex is first and foremost because we know this is the primary transmission for HPV. We also have to look at issues within the way that the body detoxifies, as well as methylation disorders. Researchers have been able to link folate deficiencies with a greater likelihood of developing cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Your B-vitamins are very important, so taking Methyl-B every day would be really wise.†
Vitamin E is also beneficial. Studies have shown that women with cervical abnormalities or cancer have low Vitamin E levels. When the researchers gave these women Vitamin E supplementation, it helped with cervical dysplasia. EGCG from green tea is another nutrient that is very targeted and has been studied in the setting of cervical dysplasia brought on by HPV infections.†
These supplements can also support men who have HPV.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses human papillomavirus and the risks associated with it. She explains what HPV is and offers recommendations for supplements that can help protect the body from this potentially lethal virus.†
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