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You may have noticed that your urine can change color based on the foods you eat, but did you know this can also be caused by medications or health conditions? Learn more about this from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
Candida is a very common type of fungus that can cause issues such as oral thrush and yeast infections when it becomes overgrown. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent this overgrowth.
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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As the seasons change, it is a good idea to turn to nutrients that can support natural detox processes in the body. Our Colon Hx formula contains powerful constituents that can help remove toxins from foods and the environment.
Studies have shown that the amount of sugar you consume can impact your mental health. This is incredibly true in the US, where the standard diet is overwhelmed by processed and sugary foods.
winter
InVite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of our episode looking at how to get your immune system ready for winter. In Part 1, we spoke about nutrients that decline in the winter that you need for the immune system and why it’s more likely to get a viral infection like the flu or a cold in the wintertime. Now we’re going to talk about other nutrients that really help your immune system work effectively during the winter.†
In addition to zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin D, which I discussed in Part 1, you can also take a supplement called nucleotides, which works differently within the body.†
When a virus enters your body, it’s quickly replicated into millions of viral particles. To meet this head on and defeat the virus, our immune cells must also quickly replicate to match the number of viral cells. This takes a lot of energy. Nucleotides quickly supply energy to our immune system. If you feel yourself starting to get sick, you can take a supplement like our Nucleotide Complex to help give the immune system energy function properly.†
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There’s also Beta-Glucans. These are powerful constituents in some edibles such as oats. Mushrooms are rich in Beta-1.3-Glucans, which have been studied for infections and cancer patients. These important constituents are not well-absorbed from food, so a better source of Beta-1.3-Glucans for the immune system is an algae that is loaded with essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The name of this beautiful algae is Euglena gracilis. The Beta-Glucans in this algae are not coated, so when you consume this algae, you very easily absorb the Beta-1.3-Glucans. They pretty much immediately give your immune system a boost and support your body’s ability to fight viruses.†
Probiotic bacteria are also important for the immune system. About 70% of our immune system comes in contact with our intestines and that’s where we have the highest level of bacteria. If they’re bad bacteria, they confuse the immune system and they increase the risk of leaky gut syndrome, allergies and autoimmune diseases. If they’re good bacteria, they train the immune system.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. concludes his conversation about the nutrients you need in winter to help your immune system function properly. He explains the functions these vitamins, minerals and antioxidants have in the body and also details studies about their benefits.†
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