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Excruciating pain, heavy bleeding, nausea and vomiting are all symptoms many of my clients first come to me with. Whilst I first and foremost use nutrition and lifestyle changes to help my clients resolve their endo symptoms, there are also supplements that have been shown to specifically lower premenstrual and menstrual problems such as pain and nausea, and I use a selection of these when necessary with my clients. I’ve seen so much success with these supplements that I included them in the supplement module of my course, Live and Thrive with Endo. In today’s episode I’m sharing another clip from this module, this time focusing on the supplements that help to relieve these specific symptoms. Last week I shared the supplements shown to target endo and some of those supplements have also been shown to alleviate dysmenorrhea and other menstrual issues too, so I would definitely listen to both of these episodes. Also, I want to make it clear that I believe in using diet and lifestyle changes to manage endometriosis, and getting to the root cause(s) of our symptoms. I usually use supplements later in my coaching with clients, to allow them to experience changes in their symptoms from an anti-inflammatory diet, physio, gut healing, etc. but if a client is really struggling then we do bring supplements in sooner. My point is, these shouldn't be used in isolation, but rather in tandem with healthy habits that support you to live well with endo and resolve the root problem behind your inflammation, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, etc. I’ve also distinguished between studies on animals or in vitro in contrast to studies on humans, as of course, for those supplements which haven’t been tested on humans yet, we need more research and larger studies would be helpful for all of these supplements. I also do not advocate for animal testing and so this episode isn’t about promoting or supporting animal testing, but is rather about sharing with you the information that we have so far, whilst acknowledging the gaps in the research and the ethical issues. Here’s the transcript from the module: Disclaimer So before we get started I just wanted to share a quick disclaimer as supplements can occasionally come with side effects and health risks.  So as outlined in the agreement you signed when you enrolled into the course, you should consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime, this is especially important if you are on medication as some supplements can change how the medication works. It may also be important to get tested first before taking some supplements, like with vitamin D and iron. I’ll mention this in the slide if this is necessary, though I do generally recommend getting your levels tested either way. This is even more important when you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant, as some supplements aren’t safe during conception and pregnancy.  As you’re aware, I am not a dietician or medical professional. These practitioners are licenced to give specific prescriptive doses to individuals whereas I am not. Instead, these are general yet therapeutic doses (which essentially means effective) for the specific issues I highlight them as useful for in this lesson, provided to you for educational purposes with the intention that you will then discuss these with your doctor or the practitioner you’re working with before beginning. These doses are either from the studies, from my training or from other practitioners and are generally safe to use - if there are any risks, I have highlighted them in the slides.  Finally, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘you can’t out-supplement a bad diet or lifestyle’ and it’s especially true with a chronic condition. You’re not going to reap the full benefits of these supplements if your diet choices and lifestyle are standing in direct opposition to them. I do think supplements play a role with endometriosis, especially as gut health issues, deficiencies and high inflammatory markers and low antioxidant markers are factors we see in our population, but they need to be alongside healthy choices. So keep that in mind as we go through this lesson today. Okay, now that’s the boring bit over! Let’s get to supplements! Period Pain and Associated Symptoms So now let’s move onto some supplements which have been shown to be effective for period pain and associated symptoms like nausea and vomiting.   Magnesium Okay, you know I’m a major fan of magnesium and here’s why: Magnesium supports healthy oestrogen metabolism Supports blood sugar stability by improving insulin sensitivity Lowers inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory prostaglandins and lowering oxidation levels Reduces dysmenorrhea  Supports progesterone production by supporting processes involved in hormone regulation Reduces PMS symptoms Magnesium oxide and citrate reduce constipation Dose wise, if you’re looking to use citrate or oxide for constipation, Dr Allision Siebecker recommends 500mg to 2000mg per night, building up gradually until you get a healthy bowel movement the following morning, and then continue for maintenance or as needed. Do not go straight in at the higher dose as this will cause diarrhea. For pain, you can use 500-600g of Epsom salts 2-3 times a week for optimal absorption or 150mg to 450mg a day (though some practitioners use higher levels). Honestly, most of us are so deficient in magnesium that this should be an ongoing supplement, but for endo pain, try using for a minimum of six months though I expect you’ll see results much quicker. For blood sugar, the recommended dose is 150mg to 200mg of magnesium glycinate or l-threonate two to three times per day. You can use this ongoing.   Ginger Okay another one I love is ginger!  Ginger has been shown to be just as effective as ibuprofen and mefenamic acid for dysmenorrhea, so if you’re looking to get off NSAIDS, this could help. It’s also been shown in multiple other studies to reduce dysmenorrhea. Additionally, it’s been shown in research to aid with nausea. It’s a generally a wonderfully powerful anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, demonstrated in numerous studies. Aid withs migraines and headaches and has been shown to be as effective as migraine medication when taken at a dose of 250mg at the start of the migraine. Ginger is a natural antihistamine, shown to just as effective as loratadine. Dose wise, the recommendation for dysmenorrhea is between 750mg to 2000mg per day, split into doses of around 250-500mg in the lead up to your period and during the first 3-4 days of your cycle. If you wanted to lower inflammation overall for endo, Dr Aviva Romm advises you could also take ginger daily for three-six months (at least) at 1000mg a day, though you could go higher as long as you didn’t exceed 2000mg per day.  I do just want to caution, if you have interstitial cystitis, ginger may be irritating for the bladder. Additionally, high doses in one go can cause stomach upset like diarrhea so always take in divided doses and build up your doses to test your tolerance.   Cinnamon Cinnamon is another lovely supplement which can really help with periods. Cinnamon has been shown to significantly reduce heavy bleeding in people with primary dysmenorrhea.  It also has been shown to significantly reduce nausea and vomiting during menstruation. ·Significantly reduces pain with primary dysmenorrhea.  Very effective for balancing blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity. The studies of cinnamon for dysmenorrhea used 420mg three times a day or 1000mg three times a day during first three days of the participants cycles.  The dose for blood sugar balance is 3000mg a day, divided into doses and taken with carbohydrate foods, though up to 6000mg has been used in studies. This can be ongoing to support with blood sugar stabilisation or short-term to help you to get on track with your blood sugar. Due to the oxalate and histamine levels of cinnamon, cinnamon may cause bladder irritation to those with interstitial cystitis. Cinnamon extract may be more beneficial because it significantly lowers the histamine and oxalate content, though it’s unclear whether the studies used cinnamon extract or powder, but the extract still appears to be safe in these doses. Of course, consult your doctor and read the label recommendations.  When choosing your product, look for ceylon cinnamon not cassia cinnamon, which contains toxic compounds that can be harmful at high doses. If you have kidney stones, you may need to adopt a low oxalate diet temporarily so consult with a partitioner before taking lots of cinnamon powder.   Vitamin D We all know that vitamin D is an essential nutrient, here some of its super powers: Low vitamin D have been associated with endo, chronic pain conditions, insulin resistance and menstrual disorders such as PCOS. In research, vitamin D supplementation has been shown to significantly reduce pain with dysmenorrhea. It’s also been shown to reduce premenstrual syndrome and the associated symptoms. So in my training we’re taught that a safe maintenance dose that you can take with normal vitamin D levels is 2000IU, though the department of health recommends a minimum of 400IU a day. So you could start lower or just stick to that level if you feel more comfortable dosing at the lower end, however it’s really only enough to avoid deficiency but is not an optimal amount for good health.  In terms of testing, a healthy optimum level of vitamin D is 50 ng/ml or near that number. If your levels are lower then you’ll need to increase your intake. 5000IU daily is the recommendation for low levels of vitamin D but because of the risk of vitamin D toxicity if you take too much, you should work with your doctor to agree on the required dose for you personally and retest between 60 to 90 days after beginning to supplement at these higher levels. Once you’re at a healthy range, you can drop down to a maintenance dose.  Show Notes References Magnesium https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/10/3910 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dme.12250 https://drbrighten.com/boost-low-progesterone/ https://www.composednutrition.com/blog/increase-progesterone-naturally https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2675496/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25023192/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5112180/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30880352/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4847116/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17229895/   Ginger https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23865123/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26177393/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25912592/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.6730 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7171779/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23657930/   Cinnamon https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4443385/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30396627/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5220230/ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/89/3/815/4596714 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30396627/ https://examine.com/supplements/cinnamon/ https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(16)30899-1/fulltext Vitamin D https://endometriosisnews.com/2016/11/11/ovarian-endometriosis-linked-to-vitamin-d-blood-levels-in-study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4427945/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29447494/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250088/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22371927/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27147120/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ https://drhyman.com/blog/2010/08/24/vitamin-d-why-you-are-probably-not-getting-enough/

As many of you may know, I’ve been busy delivery my course, Live and Thrive with Endo, which has just finished! As part of the course, I created a bonus module all about supplements for endometriosis, pain, inflammation and hormones. In my book This EndoLife: It Starts with Breakfast I actually go into supplements that have been shown to target endometriosis, but in this module, I dive even deeper. For those of you who are in need of some extra support with your symptoms or who are curious about the evidence behind supplementing for endo, I wanted to share a part of this module, specifically, the supplements which has been shown to directly target endometriosis and reduce its symptoms, severity and growth rate. Also, I want to make it clear that I believe in using diet and lifestyle changes to manage endometriosis, and getting to the root cause(s) of our symptoms. I usually use supplements later in my coaching with clients, to allow them to experience changes in their symptoms from an anti-inflammatory diet, physio, gut healing, etc. but if a client is really struggling then we do bring supplements in sooner. My point is, these shouldn't be used in isolation, but rather in tandem with healthy habits that support you to live well with endo and resolve the root problem behind your inflammation, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, etc. I’ve also distinguished between studies on animals or in vitro in contrast to studies on humans, as of course, for those supplements which haven’t been tested on humans yet, we need more research and larger studies would be helpful for all of these supplements. Here’s the transcript from the module: Disclaimer So before we get started I just wanted to share a quick disclaimer as supplements can occasionally come with side effects and health risks.  So as outlined in the agreement you signed when you enrolled into the course, you should consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime, this is especially important if you are on medication as some supplements can change how the medication works. It may also be important to get tested first before taking some supplements, like with vitamin D and iron. I’ll mention this in the slide if this is necessary, though I do generally recommend getting your levels tested either way. This is even more important when you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant, as some supplements aren’t safe during conception and pregnancy.  As you’re aware, I am not a dietician or medical professional. These practitioners are licenced to give specific prescriptive doses to individuals whereas I am not. Instead, these are general yet therapeutic doses (which essentially means effective) for the specific issues I highlight them as useful for in this lesson, provided to you for educational purposes with the intention that you will then discuss these with your doctor or the practitioner you’re working with before beginning. These doses are either from the studies, from my training or from other practitioners and are generally safe to use - if there are any risks, I have highlighted them in the slides.  Finally, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘you can’t out-supplement a bad diet or lifestyle’ and it’s especially true with a chronic condition. You’re not going to reap the full benefits of these supplements if your diet choices and lifestyle are standing in direct opposition to them. I do think supplements play a role with endometriosis, especially as gut health issues, deficiencies and high inflammatory markers and low antioxidant markers are factors we see in our population, but they need to be alongside healthy choices. So keep that in mind as we go through this lesson today. Okay, now that’s the boring bit over! Let’s get to supplements! Endo Specific So of course, I wanted to start with endometriosis specific supplements that have been shown to target endometriosis, while also have numerous other benefits. Curcumin Let’s start with my absolute favourite, curcumin. Now in terms of endometriosis, the research is unfortunately only in rats or in vitro (meaning outside of a human or animal such as in a test tube or a petri dish) but hopefully we’ll soon have some human studies. Curcumin has been shown to inhibit the spread of endometriosis and lesion formation by reducing cell proliferation (the process where cells divide to make new cells) and by reducing the adhesion molecules which allow endometriosis cells to stick to surfaces and form lesions.  It also been shown to reduce endometriosis by speeding up the death of endo cells, known as apoptosis. Apoptosis is the normal death of cells in their life cycle, which endometrial cells are more resistant to than normal, healthy cells. ·Research also found that curcumin slows down growth rate by reducing oestrogen levels inside the endometrial cells, so they essentially have less fuel to feed them. Of course, as you probably know, there are now countless studies on curcumin’s powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In fact, in research it’s been shown to reduce oxidation levels in mice with endometriosis, which we know are high in people with endometriosis and contribute to endometriosis growth. In studies not on endometriosis, curcumin has been shown to… Be as effective as ibuprofen for pain relief when taken daily for 4 weeks at 1,500mg. It was also shown to have less GI side effects that ibuprofen.  It has additionally been shown to boost mood and cognitive function in several studies. One study on healthy adults showed that just one hour after taking curcumin, attention and memory improved and with longer term use fatigue, mood, stress and mood significantly improved.  It can also help to repair leaky gut and lowers intestinal inflammation by reducing the immune system’s reaction to LPS, which is why I tend to use it as one of the first supplements to try as it can heal the gut, lower inflammation in the body/gut/pelvic cavity and directly target endo. All important factors in better managing endo. Finally, it’s been shown to support blood sugar, which as you know is important for keeping energy levels up, inflammation down and hormone levels balanced. In one study on people with prediabetes, it was 100% effective in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes. So the general therapeutic dose is 500mg to 1000mg a day, ideally divided in doses but don’t worry if all you can find is a single large dose. Curcumin is generally metabolised quickly and so dividing the doses means we can have it hanging around in our body for longer, doing good work! You may feel the benefits of curcumin in a month or so, especially if you’re taking it at higher doses. However, for others it can take longer and for the best benefit we need to give curcumin at least six months to a year as the processes of directly targeting endo and reducing the effects of inflammation can take time. Of course, if you have adverse reactions, stop immediately and consult with your practitioner.  Finally, curcumin can be difficult to adsorb so when choosing a product, go for one either with piperine (which is an extract from black pepper) or is paired with fat or is labelled as ‘bioavailable’. Really, fat or piperine are the best options and take with a fat containing meal to aid absorption further. If you have interstitial cystitis, black pepper is irritating to the bladder, so definitely avoid supplements that just add black pepper itself and experiment with how you feel on the extract, as that may be less irritating. In the handout I’ve linked to one of my favourite brands which do a bioavailable form without piperine. Also, if you do have IC, avoid turmeric supplements and rather go for curcumin, which is the active extract from turmeric, as turmeric can also be irritating to the bladder. Generally, you’re also going to get more bang for your buck with curcumin because it’s in a more concentrated form than just taking turmeric. Quercetin Okay so quercetin is another one of my absolute favourites!  Quercetin has been shown in studies on rats to inhibit endometriosis growth by lowering oestrogen levels, stunting development. In another rat study, quercetin significantly reduced the size of endometriosis lesions. Quercetin is anti-inflammatory and immune supportive, which is of course important with endo as we know inflammation is high and the immune system is compromised.  It’s also a great leaky gut healer and is one of the supplements I recommend trying first for leaky gut due to its other benefits listed in this slide.  It’s also a powerful antihistamine which can be used for reducing allergic reactions, histamine intolerance and asthma symptoms. Dose wise, I don’t have a specific dose for endometriosis but for histamine issues, the dose varies from 100mg to 500mg. Dr Jessica Drummond recommends 100mg in our training, whereas I know Dr Aviva Romm recommends 500mg in her article on allergies. My personal feeling is that to reap the benefits for both inflammation, endo and histamine (which we know is often a problem in people with endo), the higher dose is probably going to be better here. Like with all of these supplements, we’re really looking at about six months at a minimum, unless you react, in which case, stop immediately.  Finally, a gentle caution here, from the studies and reviews, quercetin is deemed as safe and I’ve not seen any warnings from practitioners, but it does lower both oestrogen and progesterone through lowering FSH and LH. I don’t think this is a problem because as I’ve mentioned, it’s not come with any warnings in my trainings or by practitioners who use it regularly in their practice, but if you have low progesterone I would maybe use with caution. If you can’t afford testing and you’re not sure, I would just observe your cycle and if you start getting low progesterone symptoms, ease up on your dose or remove completely if necessary. Ideally track your cycle with the FAM to ensure you’re ovulating. Again, I don’t think this is a huge issue or risk but keep it in mind when using just to be safe.   N-Acetyl Cysteine Okay, another great supplement is n-acetyl cysteine.   N-acetyl cysteine has been shown in human studies to reduce the growth rate of endometriomas. It’s also been shown to reduce the size of endometriomas and endometriosis lesions, in some to the point where the endometriomas disappeared entirely. In fact, in one study, half of the patients treated with NAC cancelled their laps due to a reduction or resolution in symptoms and/or a decrease or total disappearance in endometriosis lesions and endometriomas.  As I mentioned, these studies also showed significant reduction or total eradication of pain and symptoms.  An added bonus is that in these studies, there were more pregnancies in the groups treated with NAC than those without so it may support fertility.  Finally, it also supports liver function as it is the precursor to the antioxidant glutathione (which basically means NAC makes glutathione). Glutathione is essential for protecting the liver from inflammation and damage from the toxins and waste materials it processes, allowing it to function optimally and aiding oestrogen clearance.  Dose wise, the studies used 1800mg, split into three doses of 600mg for three months. However, in my training we tend to use lower levels of 500mg - 1000mg.  One word of caution is that Dr Allison Siebecker warns that NAC may possibly aggravate hydrogen sulphide SIBO symptoms because this amino acid contains sulphur, which can worsen symptoms for some people. If you know or suspect you have H2S, I will just see how you respond as this isn’t proven, it’s just something she cautions as sulphur containing foods often aggravate those with H2S. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Next up is fish oil or omega 3 fatty acids, and as we know these fats are essential and most of us aren’t getting enough, so there’s definitely a real benefit of adding these into our supplement regime whether we have endo or not! Fish oil was shown to reduce adhesion formation following surgery on mice with induced endometriosis and reduced the inflammatory healing process post-surgery which could contribute to further endo development due to the heightened inflammatory chemicals. This led to the mice who were fed with fish to have fewer lesions than those who were fed a standard diet without fish oil supplementation; therefore this could be a potential helpful supplement before and after surgery (though I would argue it’s an essential daily supplement).  In rabbits, 8 weeks of fish oil treatment led to a significant reduction in size of endometriosis lesions.  In humans, several studies have demonstrated a reduction in pain and inflammation with endometriosis and pelvic pain.  It’s also been shown to significantly reduce pain in those with primary and secondary dysmenorrhea (primary means period pain with no disease or condition behind it, whereas secondary is period pain due to a condition like endo) to the point where less pain medication was needed.  Additionally, it’s been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory pain reliever for issues like chronic back ache and neck pain.  One of the ways that omega 3 fatty acids do this is through lowering inflammatory prostaglandins and raising the levels of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.  Additionally, because of the powerful anti-inflammatory processes of omega 3 fatty acids, they may play a role in healing leaky gut and lowering intestinal inflammation. Many gut health practitioners use fish oil for this purpose.   The dose is between 1000mg to 3000mg a day. I personally find I get more relief from the higher doses, but it can be tricky to get hold of those levels without exceeding the dose recommendations on the bottle. I have linked to a few higher dose supplements in the handout, but if you chose to exceed the dose recommendations on the label, obviously that’s your choice but you’ll need to consult with a practitioner to be on the safe side. However, omega 3 fatty acids are generally very safe at these doses.  At minimum it’s advised to continue these for six months, but arguably omega 3 fatty acids should be kept in our supplement regime generally. If you’re vegan, look for an algae-based supplement that contains both DHA and EPA, because we need both. I’ve linked to a few in the handout.  The only risk is that they can sometimes thin blood, so speak to your surgeon ahead of surgery to see whether you need to stop taking them a few days beforehand, for keyhole surgery it’s unlikely, but just check. Pine Bark Okay so now let’s move onto pine bark, also known as pycnogenol. In one study on humans, pine bark was shown to reduce endometriosis-associated pain. The study compared pine bark to hormonal therapy and what was interesting was that the results were much slower in the pine bark group, but the pain reduction was long-lasting, whereas the symptoms returned in the group treated with hormones once they came off the medication. The dose used in the study was 60mg daily, split into two doses of 30mg for 48 weeks. Combined Vitamin E and C Now let’s move on to a combination of Vitamins E and C. In one study, high doses of vitamin E and C were shown to significantly reduce pelvic pain in people with endo. 43% of participants had a reduction in daily pain, pain during menstruation was reduced in 37% and pain during sex was reduced in 24%. The same study also demonstrated a reduction in inflammatory markers (which means measurements of inflammation) in the pelvic cavity. Additionally, vitamin C raises progesterone levels and is commonly used by naturopathic and functional medicine practitioners to support those with low levels. Vitamins E and C are also antioxidants and anti-inflammatories so can lower oxidation levels and inflammatory processes which can lead to endo progression, which is why there was a reduction in inflammatory markers in the study. Finally, vitamin E has been shown to reduce pain, pain duration and blood loss in people with primary dysmenorrhea.  In the endometriosis study, the doses used were 1000mg of vitamin C and 1200 IU of vitamin E for 8 weeks.  Now I don’t think this is really a problem because I know plenty of industry leaders in the hormone/period space who use vitamin C for low progesterone, but it does also raise oestrogen too so if you have elevated oestrogen levels it may be better to consult with a practitioner. General daily doses of vitamin C using a supplement are at much lower doses, so just taking a standard vitamin C supplement would be fine, but if you wanted to increase the dose to something like 1000mg, I would just either carefully track your cycle and how you respond and ideally, consult with a practitioner. Again, vitamin C seems to be standardly used to elevate progesterone without any warnings regarding oestrogen rising too, but I wanted to let you know in case. Also, if you have interstitial cystitis, vitamin C supplements can irritate the bladder so you may find it better to use an oral spray which you swirl around you mouth for a few minutes before spitting out. The vitamin C absorbs through the cheek, so you’ll still get the benefits, just without the bladder burn! Melatonin Next up is melatonin, which I don’t presently use in my practice because it can actually affect the menstrual cycle by delaying or preventing ovulation. Also, in my training we’ve seen case studies of people not responding too well to it as it can come with side effects such as fatigue, dizziness and headaches. If I were to use it, I would do so in collaboration with a naturopathic or functional medicine doctor who could provide further guidance and supervision. However, it’s been shown to be beneficial for endometriosis so it’s worth discussing and many leading practitioners do recommend it. In a study on rats melatonin was found to significantly reduce the size of lesions.  In a human study, it was also found to lower daily pelvic pain by 39% and period pain by 38% in women with endometriosis. The study used 10mg every evening for 8 weeks. In his book, The Endometriosis Health and Diet programme, Dr Andrew Cook advises trying between 0.5mg and 10mg daily, each evening and it’s recommended to build up to the full dose.  If you plan to try melatonin I would recommend working with someone to find the right dose for you, that doesn’t interfere with your cycle. Resveratrol Finally, let’s look at resveratrol.  In studies in rats, resveratrol has been shown to reduce the size, severity and number of endometriosis lesions. In human studies, it was shown to enhance the benefits of oral contraceptives by further reducing pain and inflammation through inhibiting aromatase (that hormone which converts testosterone to oestrogen). This was a small study on 12 patient who didn’t find oral contraceptives helpful, but when combined with resveratrol, 82% experienced total alleviation of their pain within two months. It’s also a powerful anti-inflammatory, which has been shown to reduce inflammatory prostaglandins. And finally, it has been shown to inhibit the formation of new blood vessels in endometriosis lesions, inhibiting growth. The study used 30mg daily for two months, though you of course could continue this for longer. Now like many of the warnings in this lesson, I’ve not seen any health practitioners caution the use of resveratrol for endometriosis, but at certain doses it can have the opposite effect, so for example, it can become pro-inflammatory. To my knowledge, 30mg daily is both a safe and effective dose for endometriosis which practitioners like Dr Andrew Cook recommend (in his book The Endometriosis Health and Diet Program), but as with all of these supplements, consult your doctor before beginning. Listen and subscribe on your favourite player or listen directly/download MP3 here or just listen below! Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. This episode is sponsored by my free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List. This pdf list includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here. My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here. 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Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk Show Notes References: Curcumin https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4533742/ https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/491886 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0753332217346838?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615000092 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5407015/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24672232/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25277322/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3476912/ Quercetin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19462895/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/781684/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4808895/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19297429/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6273625/ https://avivaromm.com/remedies-seasonal-allergies/ NAC https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/240702/ Omega 3 Fatty Acids https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16531187/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2832216/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614254/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11687013/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17434511/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22261128/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257651/ Pine Bark https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17879831/ Combined Vit C & E https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6856484/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11762659/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3484190/ http://www.usa-journals.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Al-Katib_Vol18.pdf https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(03)00657-5/pdf Melatonin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23602498/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3881748/ Resveratrol https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413140/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6191968/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413140/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164842/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25462211/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164842/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23091400/

Episode Twenty-Seven of The Robson Sportscast kicks off with Alex's reaction to the blockbuster trade that is sending NBA superstar James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets! Also included is Alex's reaction to the ultimate showing of “you get what you deserve” as Doug Pederson has been fired by the Philadelphia Eagles and Alex gives a quick recap of the Wild Card Playoff games and previews the Divisional Round games! All right HERE in The Robson Sportscast, brought to you by Anchor.(DISCLAIMER-So sorry for the delay on this weeks episode! Been very busy and technology hasn't helped lol.)

DISCLAIMER: So sorry - Char’s audio for this episode is not the best, we had some mic positioning trouble with our new setup. This week we’re watching one of the brave films to be released during the hellworld that is this year, #Alive from 2020! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the film’s fast pacing, amazing character development, and zombie tropes! We also continue to try and find a name for our new “Mom” segment... *Content Warning: Self harm, sexual assault Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Charlene Bayer Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: #Alive (2020) Featured Cocktail: Quarantine Smoothie Featured Products: Horror paraphernalia from www.evilamysterrorshop.com & use code drinkscream10 for 10% off Liz’s Horror Candles at https://horrorcandles.com! Madlabs Orange Bitters are amazing https://www.madlabdistilling.com! Drinking and Screaming is a queer and feminist weekly horror movie review podcast that’s typically released every Monday. If you’d like to support our show, please subscribe for free in iTunes’ Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts from) and leave us a review! Tell your friends about us! Drinking and Screaming will always be free for everyone, for more information visit our website at www.drinkingandscreaming.com. You can support the show and buy Drinking And Screaming merch at https://drinkingandscreaming.threadless.com/ For our fans that want to help make this show the best it can be, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/drinkandscream. Reach out to us if you have any movies you want us to review, cool cocktail suggestions, or any other ideas you want to share! It’s our goal to feature local products and ingredients in our cocktails whenever possible, and we are happy to partner with local distilleries and breweries! Thanks for listening to Drinking and Screaming, and remember: Always Scream Responsibly! Our theme music is courtesy of: “Ouroboros” and "Classic Horror 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Find out more at https://drinkingandscreaming.pinecast.co

Anthony. Mf. Davis. In the Black Mamba Lore Jerseys, no less. KO-BE! What a game. Let's get it. **Disclaimer**: So...we fumbled the bag in the section where we run through past Lakers' buzzer beaters in the Playoffs and forgot...0.4, Fisher. We goofed. We know. It was an unplanned segment and we were just goin' off the top of the dome and probably just suppressed that terrible Payton/Malone year. But yes. Apologies, Fish. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe. Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on iTunes. Follow Us On All Our Socials: YouTube - Lakers Legacy (Subscribe & watch our "live stream" of the show!) Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypod Listen & Subscribe to us on: Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google Play, etc. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

**DISCLAIMER** So we had a recording glitch here and it turns out our reverb was cranked, so this track has an echo. We also had a computer crash after recording, so we are unable to edit it correctly (I did try some post edit to remove it but its not the best). Our sincerest apologies! Trying our best to make it to the next (hopefully!) con in August, Rob & Glenn sit down to chat about the latest MonsterMania news and the wonderful pandemic treat that is The Last Drive in with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder @ItCameFromCH on Twitter: twitter.com/ItCameFromCH Part of the awesome PREESH NETWORK www.preesh.us MonsterMania Facebook: bit.ly/2YgwWrg MonsterMania Website: www.monstermania.net/ Music wonderfully provided by Alex O'Niel via YouTube: bit.ly/2Tifovr

**DISCLAIMER** So we had a recording glitch here and it turns out our reverb was cranked, so this track has an echo. We also had a computer crash after recording, so we are unable to edit it correctly (I did try some post edit to remove it but its not the best). Our sincerest apologies! Trying our best to make it to the next (hopefully!) con in August, Rob & Glenn sit down to chat about the latest MonsterMania news and the wonderful pandemic treat that is The Last Drive in with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder @ItCameFromCH on Twitter: twitter.com/ItCameFromCH Part of the awesome PREESH NETWORK www.preesh.us MonsterMania Facebook: bit.ly/2YgwWrg MonsterMania Website: www.monstermania.net/ Music wonderfully provided by Alex O'Niel via YouTube: bit.ly/2Tifovr

****DISCLAIMER**** SO...apologies for the audio. I was a dummy and didn't make sure the laptop was using the external mic, so it defaulted to using the internal mic even though my nice fancy mic was PLUGGED IN. so anyway sorry, and hope the episode is still palatable. Next episode is back to the usual mic since I will be sure to remember to switch mic sources. **********************   Hello friends and welcome to our podcast, Hot Glue & Bobby Pins, hosted by April Gloria and Oh My Sophii. We are both cosplayers and creators based out of Kansas, and are looking to have in-depth conversations about what it's really like to be full-time cosplayers. Episode 3 is all about attending conventions for fun. We covered cosplay guesting last week, so this week we figured it would be great to go through the convention experience through the eyes of an attendee. We hope you enjoy hearing our con stories and tips for making conventions the best they can be!     Find us on social media here: APRIL PATREON http://www.patreon.com/aprilgloria FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/aprilgloriacosplay INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/_aprilgloria TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/_aprilgloria ONLYFANS http://www.onlyfans.com/aprilgloria   SOPHII PATREON http://www.patreon.com/ohmysophii FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/ohmysophii INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/ohmysophii TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/ohmysophii ONLYFANS http://www.onlyfans.com/ohmysophii TWITCH http://www.twitch.tv/ohmysophii   Affiliate Links: Espionage cosmetics http://bit.ly/2hJMkMd Found Familiar Coffee http://www.foundfamiliar.com/aprilgloria Code APRILGLORIA for 10% off Misty Mountain Gaming http://www.mistymountaingaming.com Code APRIL10 for 10% off    

In this episode, we reminisce about our young loves (or infatuations as Blessing likes to call it). DISCLAIMER: So... Blessing revealed a little too much information about her past boyfriends and so we had to replace their names with konk Yoruba names (courtesy of Mike McDaddy via vintage YouTube). We also talk about allowing each other hall passes to 'do sex' with certain individuals... Send us your discussion topics via Instagram @theparentcocktailhour or email at thepch@protonmail.com. Please share, like, comment and most importantly - SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! #ThePCH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theparentcocktailhour/message

[Disclaimer: So sorry for the terrible quality of this episode. The computer decided to use its trashy microphone instead of the good microphone that we had.] We left off with a cliffhanger and Hyemi was on her knees, begging to be let into the school! Was she begging or not? Is this the beginning of her pathological lies? Join us as we discuss the turn of Baek-hee the beetle, Jin-guk crashing the audition, Miss Sushi’s great audition, crying with a motorcycle helmet, looks vs. talent,  Hyemi and her sister being homeless, delicious Yakult, Samdong’s trash bag, and JYP the English teacher. Will Hyemi be able to pay off her father’s debt? Will Jin-guk continue to secretly dance the night away? What is the deal with kid Jin-guk and kid Hyemi? What is Samdong making? Has the school started finally? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/room343/support

So many mouth noises... Josh, Tessa, and Jordan all answer trivia questions about food! But if they answer wrong, the punishment is spicy chicken wings! Tyrell gets to sit back and watch his friends being tortured. Disclaimer: So many mouth noises... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/historybyidiots)

Rated: PG-13 due to innuendo Maya empties her nest, all three of us struggled with time. Gerald only wrote ONE story! I know, the horror lol. We discuss practical solutions to being more productive. Disclaimer: So these episodes are coming out very late and in quick succession. Due to stress and organizational difficulties I had to make... The post Becoming More Productive – Bradbury Challenge Ep 18 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

DISCLAIMER: So, so sorry about the poor audio quality and we shall do everything in our power to make sure it DOESN'T happen again. PLOT: This month's topic is upon Emma Watson being announced she will portray Belle in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast remake...who should play the others and what should Disney remake next? Also we discuss which film are we most excited for in 2015. Other topics COMING SOON

DISCLAIMER: So, so sorry about the poor audio quality and we shall do everything in our power to make sure it DOESN'T happen again. PLOT: This month's topic is upon Emma Watson being announced she will portray Belle in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast remake...who should play the others and what should Disney remake next? Also we discuss which film are we most excited for in 2015. Other topics COMING SOON