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bronchitis
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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With cold and flu season being right around the corner, that means it is time for acute bronchitis season to flare up as well. Today I want to talk about what acute bronchitis is and what you can be doing to support your respiratory system.†
Every single year, roughly 5% of the population deals with acute bronchitis. This can lead to over 10 million office visits at doctor’s appointments every single year. Like many viral diseases of the respiratory tract, acute bronchitis is commonly seen in the fall and winter months.†
Acute bronchitis is an acute inflammation that occurs in the respiratory bronchi. This triggers the secondary inflammatory response in the body. The inflammation in the bronchial walls leads to a mucosal thickening, which is incredibly problematic. If someone has acute bronchitis, they will present with this very productive cough and will often have a difficult time breathing. They may also experience wheezing. The predominant complaint is this thick mucus that you continue to cough up.†
When you’re dealing with bronchitis, you just want it to go away. We know that viral infections are the main driver to this. We can look at natural ways to allow your immune system to get a better grasp on the respiratory system and provide the body with an added layer of protection.†
We can look at things such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC). This is great because it helps to bolster up your natural glutathione production. It also helps to thin out the mucus in the respiratory bronchi and lungs that is thickened by the inflammatory system. Oftentimes when people have or are prone to acute bronchitis and they have this hacking cough for several weeks, NAC can do so much in terms of minimizing those yucky symptoms.†
Formulations such as the Immunity HxⓇ can also be beneficial to get much-needed Vitamin C, Vitamin D and zinc. We also have to look at things like black seed extract, which helps to ease inflammation throughout the respiratory system. It’s combined with rosemary extract and it really helps to offset some of the other allergen triggers, such as histamine. The addition of cordyceps mushrooms also helps to enhance our immune defenses. It’s a really great formulation combination for acute bronchitis.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses acute bronchitis, what causes it and the symptoms commonly associated with it. She also provides recommendations for nutrients that can help fend off this inflammation within the respiratory system.†
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endometriosis
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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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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