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Are you navigating perimenopause or menopause while also managing chronic health conditions? Or perhaps perimenopause has triggered an underlying, previously dormant issue? Traditional healthcare may not be enough to combat the symptoms, but do not fear! Today's guest is here to teach us how your nervous system, immune system, and hormones can all work together to support healing and longevity. This week, host Jenn Trepeck is joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond, Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. Together, they explore how seemingly “silent” chronic conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, autoimmune disorders or even long covid, can complicate menopause—and what you can do about it. Dr. Drummond shares her insights on calming the nervous system, building metabolic health through nutrient-dense habits, and using tools like heart rate variability (HRV) to guide recovery. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) The impact of menopause on silent chronic conditions(05:44) Dr. Jessica Drummond reflects on her professional journey in the chronic condition space(11:11) Common underlying chronic conditions affecting menopause(16:08) Discussion of the silent underlying conditions that can manifest later in life(25:43) Calming the nervous system to heal in a consistent way(30:50) The importance of your metabolic health in the form of nutrient-dense food, strength training, walking, hydration and circadian rhythm(32:09) Discussion of heart rate variability, recovery, and developing the art of sitting quietly(41:36) The importance of working with a health coach to plan for the future of your healthKEY TAKEAWAYS:Menopause and perimenopause symptoms can be overwhelming on their own. Still, when layered on top of chronic conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, autoimmune disorders, or post-viral syndromes (e.g., long COVID), it creates a compounded health challenge. Traditional training often overlooks the role of nutrition, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle in healing. Chronic conditions—especially during perimenopause—require a personalized, holistic strategy.Healing during menopause doesn't require drastic changes—small, consistent steps matter most. Start where it feels easiest, like mindfulness, nutrition, or gentle movement. Recovery and nervous system regulation are just as important as action. Tools like heart rate variability (HRV) can help track progress, showing that true resilience comes from balancing effort with rest.Integrating the nervous, immune, and hormone systems is the key to living a longer, more active, healthier life. When these systems are balanced and working together, they support overall well-being and longevity.QUOTES:         (10:04) “In my traditional physical therapy training, nutrition was not emphasized as a healing tool. It was more like you needed adequate nutrients to perform certain physical activities, but we didn't think about it from an anti-inflammatory standpoint.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond(13:59) “Research shows us that acute illnesses like infections trigger chronic diseases.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond(22:36) “It's exposing these underlying things that have been lying dormant, that we just brushed aside or pushed through because they weren't really standing in the way of us doing the things that we wanted to do.”  - Jenn Trepeck(40:19) “I think we make these plans expecting perfection, planning for this optimal, ideal day that never happens. So put these things in place so they happen even on the days where we don't feel a hundred percent, even on the days where nothing goes as planned.” - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramUse Your Heart Rate Monitor to Improve Your Health                GUEST RESOURCES:The Integrative Women's Health InstituteIntegrative Women's Health  - Podcast Integrative Women's Health - PubMedInnovative Approaches to Chronic Pain with The Anodunos Method TeamGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is a leading expert in women's health and the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. With 25 years of clinical experience, in her MenoChronic Program, she specializes in supporting women ages 35-55 through the perimenopause and menopause transitions who struggle with underlying chronic conditions such as pelvic pain, endometriosis, post-viral syndromes (such as long covid), and autoimmune issues, using health coaching, integrative, and functional medicine. She is a licensed clinical nutritionist, physical therapist, and board-certified Women's Health Coach. Dr. Drummond is the best-selling author of Outsmart Endometriosis and Clinician to Coach: Secrets to Building Your Successful Health Coach Practice, offering practical strategies for health and wellness practitioners.

Have you ever considered silver as a line of treatment?  Not only can topical silver-based products help with wound healing, but there's actually a TON of immune-boosting benefits from taking colloidal silver, too.  Expert and leader at Silver Biotics– Steve Revelli joins me today to show you how silver is redefining health, energy, and strength for so many people.  You already know I'm a big proponent of preventative medicine, especially when it comes to lowering inflammation, supporting gut and whole-body health, and healing our bodies naturally and effectively...  And silver products can help us do just that!  Silver Biotics has tons of diverse products that boost immune system health and benefit the whole body.  So check out the podcast here to discover the massive advantages of using silver, and grab a discount for your first order of Silver Biotics!  Steve Revelli Steve Revelli is the Chief Scientific Officer and R&D leader at American Biotech Labs. He's also a retired educator and former Adjunct Professor, bringing 30+ years of science and health education to his role. At Silver Biotics, he pioneers clean cosmetics and wound care products, merging science with wellness. IN THIS EPISODE What is colloidal silver, and how does it work? How silver is used in modern science and medicine Silver technology's interaction with the immune system  The importance of supplementation- particularly for women during midlife Unpacking myths around the use of colloidal silver  The future technology and uses of silver in medicine  Using silver for acute conditions or preventative measures  About Silver Biotics, and their effective supplements and products  QUOTES “What happens is you give an immune supplement that takes care of all the bioload and allows the immune system to do what it normally does and function a lot more efficiently, and that's what our silver does.” “What the immune system support does with our silver is it takes care of those pathogens. So you can have a good, healthy population of probiotics always in your gut.”  “The immune support that the silver does– it kills pathogens. It'll kill pathogens anywhere in the body.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Your Silver Biotics HERE ++ use code: DRMARIZA for 30% off your first order! Silver Biotics on Instagram  Silver Biotics on Facebook  RELATED EPISODES  #610: The Benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella for More Energy, Longevity, And Immunity with Catharine Arnston 591: Post Viral Syndromes, Your Immune System, And Your Hormones in Midlife with Dr. Jessica Drummond #334: 3 Immune-Boosting Habits That Are Non-Negotiable Right Now

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It's a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstood. This silent epidemic is wreaking havoc on women's lives—yet it goes undetected in countless cases.With organs affected beyond the reproductive system, skyrocketing rates of chronic pain, infertility, and a myriad of related health problems, practitioners need to understand this under-the-radar crisis and know how to help clients who are suffering silently.What's Inside This Episode?“It's Not Just Your Period”: Discover why endometriosis impacts far beyond the uterus, and understand why this condition often goes undiagnosed for decades.Uncovering the Myths: Think a hysterectomy cures endometriosis? Think again. Find out why common treatments may be setting patients back rather than helping them heal.Fertility in Crisis: Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility, but it's not just a “woman's issue.” Learn the genetic, environmental, and systemic factors that might be making fertility impossible for many.Toxins and Triggers: Learn how common everyday products, and other environmental factors are silently contributing to a health disaster, worsening endometriosis symptoms and other chronic conditions.Painful Truths and Silent Suffering: Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility, but it's more than just “bad luck.” Dive into the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental culprits that make conception feel impossible for many women today.Functional Approaches for Practitioners: Go beyond symptom management. Discover actionable strategies that can make a profound difference for endometriosis patients and transform their quality of life.Resources and Links:Download the TranscriptDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportReserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here for a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome on hormone and brain health, including lab testing and geneticsVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here.Dr. Jessica Drummond Resources and LinksIntegrative Women's Health Institute: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comDr. Jessica Drummond's Book Outsmart Endometriosis – Available on AmazonDr. Jessica Drummond's Menopause Program:

On today's episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education. She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare.We talk about:-how COVID is different-looking at long COVID-10 systems of acute COVID-struggles in health care-prioritizing clean air-recovering after COVID-feeling worse after a workout-damaged mitochondria-trusting your intuitionTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:40 long COVID15:04 different systems affected23:20 opening the conversation25:25 where PTs fit into the conversation28:50 having clean air34:10 recovering after COVID41:35 post-exertion malaise47:13 POTS crossover 50:15 figuring out what is actually the problem56:20 recovery is multifaceted CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JESSICAIG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/Website: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comThe Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Three time Ms. Noir City Audra Wolfmann joins us once again to look at some of the strangest Westerns ever produced by Hollywood. Both of these films have surprisingly feminist themes while being directed by two of the studio system's true iconoclasts. First, Joan Crawford as saloon keeper Vienna is pitted against Mercedes McCambridge as the sexually-frustrated matriarch Emma Small in JOHNNY GUITAR (1954) for control of an Arizona town, and its two most eligible bachelors: The Dancin' Kid (Scott Brady) and Johnny Guitar (Sterling Hayden). Vienna has had both of them, which Emma has had none, but Emma appears to be more attracted to her feminine rival judging by the intensity of her rages whenever she's around Vienna. Directed by Nicholas Ray, whose best-known film, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955), also concerns a love triangle that doesn't conform to the gender norms of the time. Also starring Ernest Borgnine, Ward Bond, and John Carradine, and filmed in striking Trucolor by Henry A. Stradling (Hitchcock's SUSPICION; A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE). Next, Barbara Stanwyck is the "high ridin' woman with a whip in director Sam Fuller's utterly bizarre FORTY GUNS (1957), a movie as obsessed with dicks as its title would suggest. Three very Earp like brothers played by Barry Sullivan, Gene Barry, and Robert Dix (they couldn't find another Barry?) ride into Cochise County, Arizona and are immediately confronted by the movie's titular 40 guns. Stanwyck is Jessica Drummond, who rules the territory with lead and leather. Incredible camera work here by Fuller and cinematographer Joseph F. Biroc (THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN). We discussed Fuller previously way back in our Dark AF episode (S1E7) with THE NAKED KISS (1964). FORTY GUNS also stars Dean Jagger, Elvis' milquetoast dad from KING CREOLE (S2E10), as the milquetoast sheriff. We also ask all the hard questions like why Lady Gaga doesn't want to call the musical JOKER sequel a musical? The answer may surprise you. And please give us good reviews on Apple Podcasts. We could use em. Please check out Audra's amazing podcasts: SPEAKEASILY VS. THE 80s and RETROPHILIA. www.audrawolfmann.net podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/retr…re/id1598247675 Hosts: Philena Franklin, Bob Calhoun and Cory Sklar Special Guest: Audra Wolfmann Greg Franklin is on assignment OMFYS theme by Chaki the Funk Wizard used with permission "Drink to Forget" by the Hot Patooties used with permission. Thanks Beth! Trailer audio courtesy of Archive.org "Bone Dry" and "Spirit Riders" by Telecasted; "Desert Drive" by Everet Almond; and misc. gun shot sounds courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Horse sounds courtesy of freesound.org neighing horse.wav by soundslikewillem -- https://freesound.org/s/418428/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Horse galloping (coconut shells) version 1 by alanmcki -- https://freesound.org/s/403025/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 snorting horse.wav by soundslikewillem -- https://freesound.org/s/418427/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram/Facebook (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Twitter (X): @OM4YStoners Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners AT gmail DOT com NEXT EPISODE: Hammer Horror with horror blogger Rowan Lee. Still haven't figured out what movies yet because we're stoned.

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and she created the Women's Health Coach Certification. With two decades of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, Dr. Drummond is dedicated to empowering individuals struggling with women's health and pelvic health concerns. Her unique, integrative approach has made her a sought-after international speaker on topics including integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, menopause, and female athlete nutrition. Educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health, Dr. Drummond is passionate about educating clinicians and wellness professionals on safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare. Show Notes: 3:00 - physical therapy tools were not enough for with the complex chronic pain syndromes we are dealing with 4:20 - women's health conditions being exacerbated by much more exposure to environmental estrogen in chemicals 7:00 - autoimmunity triggered by environmental toxins and genetic predispositions and lack of immune defense enhancing vulnerabilities 8:39 - women in midlife and perimenopause carrying a lot of day-to-day mental load and emotional stressors along with physical stressors 9:00 - IWHI operates from the motto “don't chase symptoms, chase systems” 10:30 - operating through a coaching model to help everyone first address nervous system regulation. 14:00 - helping each person define what health means to them, not just the labs but the why 15:50 - collecting data beginning with the client's story, lab testing and 17:50 - wearable devices that are non-intrusive used as visuals to measure our stress levels and rest (Oura rings and Garmin watches) 22:00 - the coaching model to show clients the data and show them how to understand it so they feel empowered 24:00 - integrating things into a daily routine and understanding obstacles to be better vested 26:00 - dysautonomia presentation in clients: electrolyte balance, temperature regulation, all autonomic processes being dysregulated 28:00 - Mast Cell Activation – inciting an immune response in an uncoordinated manner 29:20 – Medications that may help tame down the response to mast cell, 30:10 – joint pain, bladder and vulvar pain/burning resulting from mast cell/histamines. 31:40 – practical things to combat the effects of dysautonomia 33:50 – the healing process may take a much longer time than initially thought, but when done right, will be long-standing 34:50 – closed chain exercises like squats on Pilates reformer, use of vibration plates for lymph drainage and balance training 37:35 – most-evidenced based dietary protocol points towards Paleo style because we are trying not to irritate the immune system with grains 38:30 – depending on genetics, relatively extreme diets like carnivore or raw vegan diets; but on a temporary basis 31:20 – The social significance of mealtime. 43:13 – Therapeutic ketosis for neurological symptoms Contact Info: The Integrative Women's Health Institute (integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com) https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth/ Functionally Enlightened Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published. Visit us at ⁠⁠www.functionallyenlightened.com⁠⁠ to find out how we work or to contribute to the ongoing research on implant illness.

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's must-listen episode, Chantel got to speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond   Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances, and female athletes, and supporting women's health and wellness professionals globally. She has two decades of experience working with women using physical therapy and functional nutrition, and teaching her colleagues, from an integrative, evidence-based, and conservative perspective.   Enjoy!   pre-order my book now: https://canzell.typeform.com/to/RD7K7zQZ   Heart and Soil: Website: http://chantelrayway.com/liver  Use Coupon Code: Chantelray10   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Masszymes: http://masszymes.com/waistawayfree    Use code waistaway10 for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit https://magbreakthrough.com/waistaway and enter code waistaway for 10% off any order. https://magbreakthrough.com/rf_special?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57     Masszymes - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/masszymes?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57   HCL (Hydrochloric Acid) - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/hcl-breakthrough?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57     Sleep Breakthrough - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/sleep-breakthrough?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57    Join Our Non-Toxic Family MasterClass: Website: https://nontoxicfamily.com/masterclass/ Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay/   Order One Meal And A Tasting: https://chantelrayway.com/onemeal/    Order All The Books: Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way - 2nd Edition:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999823116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0    Fasting to Freedom: The Gift of Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Freedom-Gift-Chantel-Ray/dp/0999823132/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=    Freedom From Food: A Six Week Bible Study Course: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Food-Bible-Study-Course/dp/0999823159/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/135-7722513-4171815?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0999823159&pd_rd_r=91d59435-2126-4f9d-867e-00646964e3e4&pd_rd_w=mg3U0&pd_rd_wg=FcVwL&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4&psc=1&refRID=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4    Connect With Us:   Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/    Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/   Contact directly through email at questions@chantelrayway.com    Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/   Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/   Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway   Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/    Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/   Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits    Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Connect with us on Social Media:   YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA   Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay       Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

Hormonal imbalances can happen to women at any age, even though many doctors might initially treat them as a different condition. I'm joined by Dr. Deb Matthew, the Happy Hormones Doctor, to talk about what you need to know about hormone imbalances and how to spot them at any age. She provides some wonderful insight into natural ways to lower your stress levels and also help balance your hormones without medical intervention.   Top Stress Reduction Strategies Practicing gratitude  Breathing exercises Meditation   About Dr. Deb Matthew: Deb Matthew MD, the Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, wife, and mom of 4 boys. She is a frequent guest expert on podcasts, radio, and TV news and talk shows, with more than 60 appearances on NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.  Dr. Deb suffered for years with fatigue and irritability, and her quest to restore her own health led her to change everything about how she practices medicine. Now, instead of treating diseases with drugs, she helps resolve the root cause of your health issues to get your hormones back in balance - so you can get WELL, get OFF prescription drugs, and LOVE the way you feel!   In This Episode Common symptoms women in their 20s and 30s have that could indicate a hormone imbalance [5:30] What role testosterone has in a woman's body and how a lack of it can present [12:15] How practicing gratitude can help lower your stress levels [17:45] Some of the different types of hormone testing [20:11] The top hormone tests for younger women to determine if their cycle is correct [22:30] Why you need to eat cruciferous vegetables for optimal hormone health [29:00] Some natural ways you can improve your hormone imbalance [33:00] Links & Resources: Use code CALM to get 10% off ADRENAL CALM Use code MAGNESIUM to get 10% off MAGNESIUM Use Code DIM to get 10% off DIM And use code hormones for 10% off the DIM and Methyl B complex discussed in this episode at yourlongevityblueprint.com Get Your Free Copy of "This is NOT Normal" by Dr. Deb Matthew   Recommended Breathing Apps Calm Insight Timer Breath App (Apple)  Find Dr. Deb Matthew Online Follow Dr. Deb Matthew on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter  Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 23: Dutch Testing With Estrogen Metabolism With Dr. Carrie Jones Episode 20: Breast Cancer Conqueror Dr. Veronique Desaulniers Episode 19: How To Heal From Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain With Dr. Jessica Drummond

In this episode, Sachin interviews Dr. Jessica Drummond on a variety of topics around her journey from being a nurse practitioner in a clinical facility to being an integrative women's health practitioner, serving clients around the world. She speaks of her experience with long-haul COVID, and how her practice had prepared for her to be absent for two months while she recovered with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Jessica shares her business insights and how going digital in time for the pandemic was a great shift for her business. Listen to learn more about how Dr. Jessica navigates health and illness, hard times and good times, with the support of family, friends, and mentors.   Key Takeaways: [1:03] Sachin introduces today's guest, Dr. Jessica Drummond, who will talk about her health challenges and her business. Sachin welcomes Dr. Jessica to Perfect Practice.   [2:16] Dr. Jessica is a physical therapist and a certified clinical nutritionist with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She graduated as a physical therapist in 1999, planning on sports medicine. She enjoys sports and exercise so she started her career in outpatient orthopedics.   [3:19] She grew interested in women's health. Within the first decade of her career, Dr. Jessica realized that physical therapy was not the complete answer to some of the more complex conditions affecting women.   [4:06] That's when Dr. Jessica dove in to learn more about health coaching, clinical nutrition, functional nutrition, and taking a more integrative perspective. Dr. Jessica mostly educates professionals but she has a small practice of clients with complex chronic illness.   [4:52] When you come at a complex condition with a holistic mindset, and let the client lead with all the things that they can do, that gets Dr. Jessica excited. We don't have a quick-fix solution for complex chronic illnesses like endometriosis.   [5:25] Dr. Jessica started the Integrative Women's Health Institute as CEO and Founder. Dr. Jessica thinks that having an athlete mindset has supported her in everything, not just her work. In terms of successfully navigating entrepreneurship, it absolutely helps her.   [6:26] From 2006 to 2010, Dr. Jessica's husband moved the family often as a consultant, so Dr. Jessica had to keep restarting in new clinical positions. She started her practice not to be an entrepreneur but to create something she could do anywhere.   [7:12] At the time Dr. Jessica didn't even have an iPhone, so she didn't have a lot of tools to do digital telehealth but it was possible. She had a beautiful office in her home to meet clients in, but all of them chose to work with her by telehealth, instead.   [8:10] Dr. Jessica's athlete mindset is flexible, curious, and persistent. She says if you just keep doing it, you overcome the obstacles. If you give up, you don't overcome the obstacles.   [8:39] Sachin is reading Areté, by Brian Johnson. He recommends it. It has 451 lessons on 1,000 pages. One lesson is about making 50 pounds of pottery to get the best final product in an art class, which is another way of putting in the reps.   [9:54] No one mentored Dr. Jessica in entrepreneurship, but she had a teacher who inspired her in digital marketing. She has a cousin entrepreneur who helped her a lot. All during her schooling, she expected to have a straightforward clinical career.   [11:58] Dr. Jessica's parents supported her education and paid for most of her schooling. She had a safety net. It's easier to be entrepreneurial when you have some financial cushion. She also still had her clinical skillset if she needed to fall back on a job, that helped her to take risks.   [14:00] In the beginning of her business, Dr. Jessica's challenge was technology and she never did a tone of it. As quickly as she could, she hired people to help her with technology. The way she learned is when she didn't know how to do something, she would do it and get feedback.   [14:46] Dr. Jessica thinks what gets people stuck is thinking through how to do something, and learning about how to do it, instead of doing it. The most valuable thing for her to do was to try something and then see if it worked.   [15:09] Dr. Jessica was building the first large-scale digital version of her women's health coach certification when she met JJ Virgin, who encouraged her to sell it first and then build it, so she did.   [16:45] For the first five years when Dr. Jessica was launching larger-scale global programs, she would go talk about them anywhere in the world that invited her to speak, if there were more than 20 people. She went all over the place.   [17:08] Dr. Jessica overcame obstacles by taking action. That required doing a lot of things, like being on the news, filming YouTube videos, and speaking in front of audiences who heckled her. She knew that what she was talking about was helpful for patients because she had seen it.   [20:19] Sachin had a conversation with an investment banker who told him the three things investors look for when buying a business: EBITDA, How much the Founder is involved in operations, and SOP.   [20:52] Many entrepreneurs were challenged by the pandemic. It affected Dr. Jessica with long-haul symptoms. [21:39] Dr. Jessica thanks Sachin for the help he provided to her with breathwork, while she was ill. The year 2020 was great for the Integrative Women's Health Institute because they were ahead of the curve. Her colleagues at in-person practices were shut down.   [22:36] Dr. Jessica and her team were able to quickly pivot and educate people through telehealth with a decade of telehealth experience by that point. If you're creative and constantly looking for opportunities, sometimes you're a little bit ahead of the curve and can take advantage of shifts.   [23:02] Her colleagues who run small private practices were willing to adapt. Some of them grew new lines of service but in the short term, it was hard. For Dr. Jessica, the short-term was great.   [23:21] Then, in December 2020, Dr. Jessica got COVID-19. She thought with Vitamin D, she would be strong. She was shocked to become super sick. She was weak for months and had more long-haul issues. Almost four years later, it's still something she manages.   [24:03] Being so sick cost Dr. Jessica a lot of money. She was grateful to have some cushion from earlier in 2020. Dr. Jessica had a team of 20 running the company. They stepped up. Dr. Jessica was grateful to have work, to tether her to reality as she recovered.   [24:59] Dr. Jessica says part of the healing is staying contributory, even if in small ways. There's a sense of purpose in the work.   [25:41] The systems and structure of Dr. Jessica's company had to be ironclad. At that point, they were not, so she brought in a fractional COO. They reorganized the team a bit and the COO is still with the company today.   [26:12] In 2023, as a part of her long-haul COVID recovery, Dr. Jessica went to the hospital at Yale for hyperbaric oxygen therapy which was key to her complete recovery. It required hours of therapy every day for 40 sessions, so she took two months off work.   [27:03] At that point, the Integrative Women's Health Institute had built all the structure and systems to have everything running without Dr. Jessica's participation. They were able to maintain their revenue generation, and profitability, and support their students and clients.   [27:26] This year, they are working on how to scale their strongest programs. Dr. Jessica has hand-picked the strongest programs that they want to keep doing. They have a clear path to the goals to hit to get to the ideal EBITDA for profitability, and for the company to be stronger.   [28:03] When you go from being at the peak of health to the week later, almost dying, you think about your business as a resource for your family, if they were to need it and you weren't there.   [28:19] Dr. Jessica doubled down on creating and optimizing SOPs, so her skilled team can continue to scale the mission of women's integrative healthcare. Dr. Jessica has worked very hard on this asset for 15 years. If anything happens to her, her family will recoup something.   [29:18] Hopefully, Dr. Jessica won't die suddenly, and she and her husband will have something out of the intense work of the past 15 years.   [30:35] Dr. Jessica says if someone has long-haul, the key is figuring out what kind of long-haul. There are different underlying causes. The most common symptom is fatigue. Dr. Jessica supported her mitochondria from Day 1, so she never had fatigue. Support your mitochondria.   [31:11] The second thing is thinking of oxygen as a nutrient. For Dr. Jessica, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was key. You may have capillary microclotting. You may be dealing with organ damage or irritation to the immune system that triggers mast cell activation syndrome.   [34:31] Because you create a business out of thin air, you can create it in any way that you want. It's valuable from the beginning to think about the pieces of it that could run without you needing to be fully present even for a little bit at a time. You can keep expanding it.   [35:01] It doesn't have to be about a crisis. Dr. Jessica has learned that stepping away from the business for weeks or months brings a presence to her most important people. It also brings her new ideas and more energy to bring back to the company when she has had a true rest.   [37:09] Sachin recently had three days in the wilderness. It was magical; time stood still. He was fully present. No new information was coming in. He was off the grid. Having three-day weekends now and then can be a great stepping stone if you are afraid to fully unplug.   [37:54] Sachin went to India a few years ago. His business ran better while he was gone! A true business benefits when you're there but doesn't rely on you to exist. It's like raising children. The more they grow, the more independent they become.   [39:26] The pandemic was a turning point for many businesses. Some businesses were ahead of the curve and took off. Some businesses that were strictly physical took a bit of a hit. Things are open again. Assess what would happen in another crisis. Would your business survive?   [40:20] Dr. Jessica says we can stress-test our businesses, but we don't know what the next stressor will be. That's where flexibility and the willingness to try crazy things come in. True entrepreneurs survive long-term by treating stressors as interesting challenges for creativity.   [41:01] Always do the best you can. You can't control everything. The stronger the foundation of the business is, the healthier it will be.   [41:24] Sachin mentions a mutual mentor, JJ Virgin. Dr. Jessica gives a shoutout to a colleague, Greg Todd, who was not a direct mentor but reached out to help when she was ill. Also, Fabian Frederickson, and also her Dad, as a sounding board with his experience in the business world.   [42:30] Dr. Jessica credits her team with putting their heads together to figure out what to do. Dr. Jessica goes to a lot of conferences and just listens. She chats with friends and colleagues such as Trudi, Magdalena, Isabella, and a few others she met through JJ years ago.   [43:15] Being an entrepreneur can be lonely compared to working in a hospital with colleagues every day. Not all of Dr. Jessica's mentors have been formal, but she finds mentorship through being friends with people who are doing the same thing.   [44:14] Dr. Jessica just started reading a fiction book about the Panama Canal. One of the books that recently impacted her the most is Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, by Katherine May. It's a beautiful book about navigating life when it is hard.   [44:47] Another book that helped Dr. Jessica navigate living with a chronic illness is Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad, written by a woman who had cancer and recovered. Both books changed Dr. Jessica's definitions of health and disease.   [45:16] Dr. Jessica sees health and disease now as more of a continuum. Defining “healthy” is so elusive. Defining “sick” can be somewhat elusive, too. We don't have to call ourselves one or the other, no matter what stage of health we are in. It's the same with life being hard or easy.   [46:35] Sachin talks about seasonality in life, and if you prepare, you can navigate all the seasons as they come up in our day. Sachin thanks Dr. Jessica for sharing her insights and some amazing nuggets of wisdom on Perfect Practice. This time has been valuable.   [47:07] Learn more about the work of Dr. Jessica at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com, on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth, and on The Integrative Women's Health Podcast.   [47:28] Sachin thanks Dr. Jessica again for taking time out of her day. Sachin wishes continued health, happiness, and wholeness to her, her family, and those around her. Dr. Jessica wishes the same for Sachin.   Mentioned in this episode Perfect Practice Live Jessica Drummond Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential, by Brian Johnson Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, by Katherine May Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad   More about your host Sachin Patel How to speak with Sachin Go one step further and Become The Living Proof Perfect Practice Live sachin@becomeproof.com To set up a practice clarity call and opportunity audit   Books by Sachin Patel: Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You're Worth The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done   Tweetables:   “I started my practice, not with an intentional decision to become an entrepreneur. I was trying to create something that I could do from anywhere. At the time … I don't think I even had an iPhone, so I didn't have a lot of tools to do digital telehealth.” — Jessica Drummond   “I think my athlete mindset has just been two things, flexible and curious, and then also persistent.” — Jessica Drummond   “The way I've learned in my business is when there were obstacles and I didn't know how to do something, I would do it and get feedback. … What gets people stuck is thinking through how to do it; learning about how to do it.” — Jessica Drummond   “When you go from being at the peak of health to the week later, almost dying, you think about your business as a resource for your family, if they were to need it and you weren't there.” — Jessica Drummond   “We're always going to do the best we can, and I can't control everything, but the more creative I am and the more strong the business's foundation is, the healthier it will be.” — Jessica Drummond   “Defining ‘healthy' is so elusive. Defining ‘sick' can be somewhat elusive, too. We don't have to call ourselves one or the other, no matter what stage of health we are in. The same thing with life being hard or easy.” — Jessica Drummond   Jessica Drummond on LinkedIn Integrative Women's Health Institute @IntegrativeWomensHealth on Instagram  The Integrative Women's Health Podcast  

COVID might seem like old news, but if you're a woman in midlife who's had COVID in the past, it could still be majorly affecting you.  Your perimenopause or menopause symptoms may actually be heightened because of your history of a viral illness like COVID.  COVID still is absolutely dysregulating women's menstrual cycles, fertility, and perimenopause/menopause experiences. That's why Dr. Jessica Drummond joins me today to help you navigate the ups and downs as you transition into perimenopause or menopause– all while keeping your immune system in check.  People who are most at risk for long COVID are perimenopausal women– or women in their mid to late thirties to mid-fifties. And unfortunately, post-viral syndromes can make it difficult to tolerate hormone therapies, which can be really helpful during this transition.  So it's essential to know if the menopause symptoms you're facing are in part due to long-COVID or another viral infection.  Listen to the podcast here to learn how you can support yourself hormonally with neuroinflammatory strategies and tools to feel like your best self in midlife– even after illness! Dr. Jessica Drummond DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC  Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. With 25 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, she's passionate about caring for and empowering women in all things women's health and pelvic health. She helps women overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health. IN THIS EPISODE What are post-viral syndromes and why are they so common? Addressing long-term effects of COVID-19  How COVID impacts hormones and the immune health of women in their 40s and 50s Distinguishing the symptoms of long-COVID from those of perimenopause or menopause Tools for combating post-viral fatigue in perimenopause and menopause  Hormone replacement options for managing symptoms  Non-negotiables for optimizing your immune resilience  RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Dr. Drummond's FREE workshop for women's health and wellness professionals on functional nutrition - including immune and hormone health The Integrative Women's Health Institute Website  Dr. Drummond's Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #574: The Connection Between Trauma, The Immune System, And Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried 579: Hormone Replacement Options And Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated With Declining Hormones #334: 3 Immune-Boosting Habits That Are Non-Negotiable Right Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Jessica Drummond, a women's health expert specializing in hormonal imbalances. The two dive into the impact of stress, hidden infections, and long-term hormonal birth control on women's hormone levels. They explore the importance of nervous system regulation and holistic health approaches. Dr. Drummond also shares actionable steps for managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Tune in to uncover strategies for achieving balanced hormones and overall better health.Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder of Integrative Women's Health Institute, where she's dedicated 17 years to crafting evidence-driven, cutting-edge programs that empower practitioners like you to address the complexities of women's health. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education.With Integrative Women's Health Institute learn how to Master Menopause or follow IWHI on Instagram for more holistic health approaches.Resources Mentioned:Integrative Women's Health Podcast | Listen hereThe Way Out by Alan Gordon | AmazonConnect with Dr. Jessica Drummond on Instagram or Facebook.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

“Most people with endometriosis have several symptoms, not just painful periods.” - Dr. Jessica DrummondEndometriosis is a structural immune disorder that affects around one in ten women. With this condition, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows anywhere in the body outside the uterus.Each case of endometriosis can present differently, and the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an average delay of diagnosis of around 12 years. Symptoms can start in pre-puberty, first showing up as gut or digestive issues. Later, we often see menstrual pain, bladder pain, and various comorbidities such as mast cell activation syndrome.Today, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond to have a comprehensive chat about endometriosis, which can be a very complex condition to treat. Dr. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. For over two decades, she has worked with women with complex chronic illnesses such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, painful bladder syndrome, and vulvodynia and has educated practitioners in over 60 countries. She takes a root cause, innovative approach to healing in collaboration with her clients and students.In this conversation, Dr. Jessica and I discuss her journey into women's health, the complexities of endometriosis, its symptoms, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, integrative management approaches, the relationship between endometriosis and thyroid health, why it's crucial to find a skilled surgeon, non-surgical options for managing endometriosis and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcoming-endometriosis-with-dr-jessica-drummond-153/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification.  She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare.  Dr. Drummond has two decades of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach working with women with pelvic pain, including endometriosis, vulvodynia, and bladder pain syndrome.  She brings a unique, conservative, and integrative approach to supporting women to overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. She is a sought-after international speaker on topics such as integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, menopause, and female athlete nutrition.  Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health. Together Dr. Jessica and I discuss pelvic pain conditions, including endometriosis, and her journey with long COVID. She highlights the signs that indicate pelvic pain is more serious than period pain and shares what screening steps to take next to achieve optimal women's health from the earliest stage. She shares resources for supporting women's health and increasing endometriosis education from school age, defines the relationship of endometriosis, hysterectomies, and fertility, and underscores the importance of starting with the nervous system in healing pelvic pain. She also shares her experience with long COVID as a practitioner and details how her own journey has changed her approach to helping patients heal.    I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.   Episode Resources: Dr. Jessica Drummond - https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/   Endo What? - https://endowhat.com/   Below the Belt Film - https://www.belowthebelt.film/   Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/   Nutrition Blog: Clinical Studies Investigate the Role of Micronutrients to Support Menstrual Comfort - https://www.casi.org/clinical-studies-micronutrients-support-menstrual-comfort   Science Update: Review Explores Role of Micronutrients, Antioxidative Status, and Endometrial Health - https://www.casi.org/role-micronutrients-antioxidative-status-endometrial-health   Science Update: Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Pain Perception and the Gut Microbiome - https://www.casi.org/node/1567 Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education   Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:16 How common is pelvic pain and what does it encompass?  7:14 Jessica's background and the career milestones that led her to work with women's pelvic health. 10:15 Signs that pelvic pain is more serious than period pain and what screening steps to take next.  16:00 Resources for supporting women's health and increasing endometriosis education from school age.  20:55 The ‘terrible triplets' of common syndromes that can be addressed by a functional nutrition practitioner can assess for.  22:48 Diagnosing endometriosis at every age of a woman's life, and the relationship of endometriosis, hysterectomies, and fertility.  28:35 The importance of starting with the nervous system in healing pelvic pain.  32:52 Symptoms and causes of endometriosis, genetic SNPs, and optimizing valve functions.  35:24 Endometriosis surgery requirements, preparations, effectiveness, and recovery. 39:55 Nervous system regulation through effective supplements and physical practices.  44:19 Digestive support and supplements to assist endometriosis healing.  46:05 Jessica's experience and lessons learned from long COVID as a practitioner.  54:36 Lifestyle and supplement tools that proved helpful to Jessica through long COVID.  1:06:45 Demographics of long COVID risks and sufferers.  1:07:45 Jessica's supplement list, favorite health practices, and the approach to patients that she has changed her mind about over the years. 

“Don't chase symptoms, optimize systems.” - Dr. Jessica DrummondFor over ten years, Federica Torri dealt with chronic GI symptoms and sometimes debilitating period pain without any answers about why it was happening. Finally, in late 2023, she received excision surgery and an endometriosis diagnosis. Since then, things have improved, but Federica still isn't where she wants to be in terms of her vision for her health.In today's episode, Federica shares her story as a case study to help you learn how we navigate complex chronic illnesses such as endometriosis through the health coaching lens. As part of her health team, you'll see how we integrate her multidisciplinary practitioners and her day-to-day health behaviors to help her live healthfully with complex chronic illness while recovering from complex surgery.As you listen, look out for how I break down our seven-step system for working with any women's health, chronic or acute illnesses, not just giving them a list of things to do to get well, but helping them integrate these tools in a way that makes sense for their life, vision, and values.When your clients leave their appointment with you, the most important thing is that they feel like they are on the path to living their vision. Healing and living with complex chronic illness is a long-term experience, so clients will always have this underlying vulnerability. Our goal is to fit into their lives, what it means to be healthy at this moment, and how that can continue to expand. I hope that this episode will inform your practice and get you thinking in a coaching mindset, even if you're working in a clinical setting.If you would like to apply to be a guest case study on a future episode of the podcast, please send an email to support@integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com and include the subject line “Application to be a case study on your podcast.”Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/case-study-endometriosis-with-federica-torri-and-dr-jessica-drummond/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

A lot of nuance is involved in a woman's birth control decisions. From the type that makes sense for her to whether or not she wants to use birth control at all, there's no single best solution for everyone.Unfortunately, that position doesn't get much attention in the current media landscape, where sensationalism outperforms accuracy and extreme views overshadow everything else. As educators and influencers, we have to rise above these challenges and provide women with accurate, nuanced information that can guide them in making the best choices for their health.In March 2024, the Washington Post published an article titled “Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion,” and in this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on this article and how we, as women's health and wellness professionals, can utilize this type of media attention in our practices. I'm talking about the importance of informed consent, the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in educating women, the complexities of hormonal contraceptives, how profit-driven healthcare influences the media, how healthcare professionals can empower women, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/the-washington-post-article-on-birth-control-i-have-thoughts-with-dr-jessica-drummond/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

Welcome to the Integrative Women's Health Podcast! Join me, Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, and true innovators in the field of women's health for weekly conversations on topics including conventional medicine, integrative medicine, holistic medicine, lifestyle medicine, traditional medicines, and innovative technologies in women's health that you're not going to find anywhere else.In addition to these insightful expert conversations, you'll also hear directly from me for deep dives into your hottest questions and coaching sessions with women struggling with health challenges at different stages of the women's health lifespan.I'm so excited to bring you this podcast as an extension of our platform at the Integrative Women's Health Institute, where we've been training women's health and wellness professionals in innovative, integrative tools and strategies for women's health that start with foundations of root cause healing for over 20 years. I can't wait to go on this journey with you!Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

In episode 71, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Thompson, the dynamic force behind Rooted Physical Therapy. We embark on a transformative journey into the world of pelvic floor therapy, a realm where Amanda's expertise shines brightly, especially when it comes to the nuanced care required for prenatal and postpartum women. Brace yourself for an episode that not only educates but also empowers, as Amanda's vivid storytelling paints a picture of a life free from the silence and discomfort that too many women endure.Amanda is a physical therapist and the owner of Rooted Physical Therapy. She is originally from Humble, TX. She attended Texas A&M (where she met her husband) and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2007. She later received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Amanda is proficient in all areas of physical therapy including orthopedics, neurological conditions, sports medicine and pediatrics and gained experience in rural settings working with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorders and more. Amanda is passionate about women's health, helping women in the perinatal phase with pain management, birth prep, birth trauma and healing postpartum. She received training from Lynn Schulte with the Institute for Birth Healing and Jessica Drummond of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Her specialty is pelvic floor therapy, treating symptoms of pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, vaginismus, incontinence, urgency/frequency, and bowel dysfunction.Join the Waitlist for Amanda's Book:What your PT wants you to know.. about Post Partum CareRooted Physical Therapy Resources:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeLinktreeOther Resources Mentioned:The Vagina WhispererAPTA - PT Locator Expecting and EmpoweredJessica Drummond's InstagramConnect with USS: United SHE Stands InstagramThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/Instagram: @kevwyxinIf you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.

Jessica Drummond has always felt drawn to the game of lacrosse. She picked it up with her twin sister Jana on the East Coast, in New Hampshire, before eventually making her way West to Oregon. Once in Eugene, Drummond helped usher in a successful era for the young Ducks program. Drummond knew coaching was in her future, with a return to Eugene set as the dream job. That opportunity has presented itself this year and Drummond knew, just like when she picked up the game, it was the perfect fit. This is the Mighty Oregon podcast and this is the Ducks new women's lacrosse head coach Jess Drummond...It Just Feels Right.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Monica Paz is a Functional Medicine Certified Nutritionist with a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition. She studied dietetics and worked as a Registered Dietitian. She is the owner of Nourished Functional Nutrition, her virtual practice, where her focus is to help people balance their blood sugar using the principles of Functional Medicine and Functional Nutrition. She discovered Functional Nutrition and its focus on root cause medicine during a health crisis. She is passionate about helping people transform their health one bite at a time.  What is blood sugar control? Why is balancing blood sugar so important? Who benefits from blood sugar control? For more on Monica Paz you can follow her: Website: https://nourishedfunctionalnutrition.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NourishedFN  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica.paz.nourished/  Related Episodes: 103 - Detoxification, Women's Hormones & Sleep 083 - EMF Toxicity & Sleep Disruption With Wendy Myers  014 - Hormone Deficiency & Bio-identical Hormones  004 - Women's Hormones and Sleep with Jessica Drummond  -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2023. She has been featured on the award winning podcast 15-Minute Matrix and UK Health Radio discussing sleep.

Working with women? If so, you're surely coming across issues related to perimenopause and menopause. In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, to discuss how health coaches can be most helpful to this population.   Looking to add more clients to your practice? Get our free Healthy Profit University blueprint at HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint   Blog post and free gift from Jessica: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/perimenopause-ending

Is there a line between health coaching and what we do as pelvic rehab providers?  Join us on an insightful journey as we sit down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, a celebrated health professional, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and PelviCon speaker.  You'll hear her fascinating transition from physical therapy to health coaching and how her innovative blend of both fields is transforming patient care.  We'll talk about nutrition, navigating chronic illness and how we need more time with patients to make true, lasting change.We also explore the future of pelvic rehab and health coaching.  Jessica discusses the changing landscape of pelvic health and how she envisions the future unfolding.  Tune in for an enriching conversation with a true pioneer in health coaching and pelvic health.PelviCon 2023So excited for those who are going to see Jessica live at PelviCon 2023!  If you aren't going to be able to join us in-person, make sure you pre-order the recording.  You'll get access to all the different talks - 15 in all - from our world-class speakers as well as the full PelviCon manual with 500+ slides.  You can find all the details at www.pelvicon.com/recording and save $50 when you pre-order for early bird pricing!  Make sure you order in the month of August to take advantage of early bird pricing.Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Most of us know someone who has struggled to get pregnant, or it may even be you. And this feeling can be devastating.  Growing up, the emphasis on pregnancy was that it could happen at any time, so don't let it happen until you're ready.  But this crucial moment in life needs planning to have the best possible outcome. One of the most important aspects of fertility and preparing to conceive is ensuring your body has the right nutrients for egg and sperm quality.  And this isn't just for the sake of fertility– but for our health regarding our hormone balance and menstrual cycle health.  Since so many women are navigating fertility journeys right now, I invited registered nutritionist Lisa Dreher here to share her research on what our bodies really need to support fertility and conception.  Lisa Dreher is the nutritional director at WeNatal– a next-generation prenatal supplement company designed for men AND women. These supplements support brain development in babies, and they optimize the health of parents before, during, and after pregnancies. WeNatal also offers a manifestation journal, free nutrition consults, and a Facebook group. They provide free educational content– like a preconception guide– to help people understand the importance of this time in their lives, and how much quality matters.  Getting pregnant and giving birth is a beautiful journey for couples.  Supporting yourself throughout pregnancy is about giving your body what it needs to thrive. So our goal in this episode is to equip you with everything you need regarding supplementation to create your perfect baby with ease and grace.  Listen now to gain all the insight from Lisa about the nutrients and supplements best for prenatal health. And if you know someone who's trying to get pregnant, send them this podcast so they can learn the tips for success as well!  LISA DREHER, MS, RDN, LDN  Lisa Dreher is a registered dietitian who earned a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, followed by an internship at Cornell University. She started her career in acute care and pediatric gastroenterology in Rochester, NY while getting her Master's in Nutrition and Integrative Health.  In 2015, Lisa transitioned to the field of functional medicine and began working at Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Lisa is now also the Nutrition Director at WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company with science-backed formulas for both women and men.  IN THIS EPISODE Supporting women and men throughout conception, specifically with targeted prenatal supplementation Why is a nutrient-dense diet so important for fertility? Optimal nutrition during the menstrual cycle stages  The link between blood sugar regulation and fertility conception  Best nutrients and key supplements to incorporate for fertility  What men should consider important about their health during preconception  How do micronutrient deficiencies negatively impact fertility?  All that WeNatal has to offer for fertility health – for men and women!  RESOURCES MENTIONED Try WeNatal Today!  "**Get a Free travel container with any WeNatal subscription USE CODE: DRMARIZA on the WeNatal Website at checkout, or follow the above link!  WeNatal.com Homepage | The Couples Guide To Concieving- Free Guide! Lisa's Instagram | UltraWellness Center  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza RELATED EPISODES  #428: The Most Important Solutions To Implement To Protect Our Fertility With Dr. Christiane Northrup #242: How To Eat And Supplement During Pregnancy To Optimize The Health Of Mama And Baby With Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen #164: How To Boost Your Fertility In Your 30s And Beyond With Lauren Noel #173: How To Relieve Endometriosis-Driven Pain, Digestive Symptoms, Anxiety, And Infertility With Dr. Jessica Drummond

Welcome to this very special edition of The Lindsey Elmore Show. Do you feel like you've tried everything to lose weight, decrease stress, increase energy, and just feel better? Maybe it's not your fault. It could be your microbiome. Your microbiome is connected to every single body system as well as your overall physical and mental wellness. Imbalance in the microbiome (dysbiosis) could be the cause of a slew of health issues that may surprise you. Contrary to popular belief, simply popping a probiotic supplement is not enough to support this intricate network that makes up the microbiome. The truth is, if you're not engineering your microbiome, you're leaving yourself vulnerable to an imbalance that can negatively affect your physical and mental health. Back in September of 2022, I hosted an event with over 40 experts who shared about the role of the microbiome in overall health and wellness. We are now sharing many of these interviews as a part of a podcast series. We'll explore the ever-evolving science of the human microbiome and its impact on health. You'll hear from experts about the latest research and how to apply this in your daily life. If you've struggled with health issues and feel like you are out of options, I encourage you to tune in as we investigate the complex interplay between nutrition, lifestyle and the microbiome, and discover new ways to engineer a healthier, happier life. From exploring cutting-edge treatments to learning about the power of probiotics, this special series of The Lindsey Elmore Show podcast is sure to open your eyes to the world of microbial engineering. Join Dr. Lindsey Elmore and learn how to engineer a healthy microbiome to prevent & reverse a variety of physical & mental illnesses. If you'd like to hear more of this interview or to listen to all the interviews from the Engineering Your Microbiome Summit, visit www.wellnessmadesimple.us. Use the code POD to get 20% off.

If you have any signs of joint hyper-mobility, joint laxity, or lack of integrity in the joints, maybe your joints hyperextend, and it doesn't have to be every joint in the body. It can move around and be transient, and you have an autoimmune condition, maybe you have Hashimotos. This episode is for you!Today I have on Jessica Drummond. She is the founder and CEO of Integrative Women's Health Institute and is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women's health conditions, specifically endometriosis, but through her own journey. With long-haul covid, she has experienced joint issues and dysautonomia, which we will discuss in this episode.I talk about joint laxity and how we must train resistance, especially with Hashimotos. I have clinically found joint hyper-mobility, tissue laxity, and autoimmune conditions to go hand in hand in my clinical practice. And I sit down with Jessica Drummond to talk about different strategies to reign in that hyper-mobility.Jessica also comes at it from a functional medicine perspective by addressing root cause issues like leaky gut, mast cell activation syndrome, and other things that can relate to feeling lightheaded, especially related to POTS.Quotes:" I think the best research we have is on the Levine Protocol or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Similar protocol, which is essentially an exercise protocol for dysautonomia that's very basic.""Joint stability and strength first in the lower quarter in the core. In collaboration with that, we can use nutritional strategies to lower inflammation, and build myofascial stability.""Even if you're literally in bed almost all the time. If you're still alive, you're somewhere on the continuum of health. Even if you have a terminal illness, you can be living in a way that's, I think, deeply beautiful and human right."Where you can find Jessica Drummond:http://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/Dr Emily Kiberd and where to find Thyroid Strong:If you're looking to lose weight with Hashimoto's: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/weight/If you're looking to beat the Hashimoto's fatigue:https://www.dremilykiberd.com/fatigue/If you want to learn more about 3 things NOT TO DO in your workout if you have Hashimoto's and WHAT TO DO instead:https://www.dremilykiberd.com/strongIf you want to dive right into Thyroid Strong online workout program: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/thyroid-strong/

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It's not known exactly what causes endometriosis.  But do you know there is a link between endometriosis and autoimmune diseases?  Autoimmunity is a medical condition in which your body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues.  It is important to know this link between autoimmunity and endometriosis to help better understand the causes and management of endometriosis.  In this episode, Dr. Jessica Drummond covers everything you need to know about endometriosis and autoimmunity link including:  - How common is endometriosis? - Symptoms to watch out for in women who might have endometriosis - Is endometriosis an autoimmune disease? - Is it common to have endometriosis and Hashimoto's? - What is your approach to healing endometriosis from the root cause?***About the Guest***  Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board-certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut.  Connect with Dr. Jessica Drummond:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outsmartendo/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaDrummond***About the Host***Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto's disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto's disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. Connect with Anshul Gupta, MD:Website - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/Best Seller Book - https://www.reversinghashimotobook.com/Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnshulGuptaMDInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulguptamd/Free Thyroid quiz - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/*** KNOW MORE AT ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ ***Book a call with Dr. Anshul Gupta ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamd

Today's episode is a combination of many of my passions -- women's health, coaching, mindset AND entrepreneurship. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification. She's passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns, as well as educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare.After receiving my Women's Health Coach Certification a few weeks ago, I'm so excited to bring Dr. Drummond's two decades of expertise to our OTGR community and I can't wait to hear what your biggest takeaways are!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER WITH: Jessica's journey from PT to integrative women's health coach.How to shut down that women's health coach impostor syndrome.Why no one is perfectly “healthy”.The two questions you need to be asking yourself as a women's health coachThe secret to honing in on your messaging as both a clinician and coach.To check out Jessica's programs, including her Women's Health Coaching Certification, click HERE!And if you want to learn more about the different ways we're supporting OTs in the coaching industry, whether you're just getting started or you're growing a six-figure coaching practice, go to www.otsgonerogue.com/coaching. If you want to stay in the know with our podcast, go ahead and sign up for our OTGR Newsletter -- we'll send you our most recent podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes details + bonus resources, directly to your inbox! And if this episode resonated with you in any way, I would love to hear from you.Connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue or drop me an email at hello@otsgonerogue.com.Make sure to connect with Dr. Drummond on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth and on Facebook @IntegrativePelvicHealth

Daily Tips from Jessica Drummond! Dr. Jessica Drummond's trademarked approach is holistic, multi-pronged, and comprehensive, which combines science-informed research, functional nutrition application, lifestyle medicine strategies, nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, hormone balance, physical & manual therapy, and so much more. Follow Dr. Jessica Drummond on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsmartendo | https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily Tips from Jessica Drummond!   Dr. Jessica Drummond's trademarked approach is holistic, multi-pronged, and comprehensive, which combines science-informed research, functional nutrition application, lifestyle medicine strategies, nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, hormone balance, physical & manual therapy, and so much more. Follow Dr. Jessica Drummond on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsmartendo | https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility ExpertFacebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily Tips from Dr. Jessica Drummond! Dr. Jessica Drummond's trademarked approach is holistic, multi-pronged, and comprehensive, which combines science-informed research, functional nutrition application, lifestyle medicine strategies, nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, hormone balance, physical & manual therapy, and so much more. Follow Dr. Jessica Drummond on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsmartendo | https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility ExpertFacebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Join us in an interview with Dr. Jessica Drummond.  Dr. Jessica Drummond has been passionate about supporting, caring for, and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns throughout her 20+ year career working as a physical therapist and clinical nutritionist.  Dr. Drummond's trademarked approach is holistic, multi-pronged, and comprehensive, which combines science-informed research, functional nutrition application, lifestyle medicine strategies, nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, hormone balance, physical & manual therapy, and so much more.  While her private clients hold a special place in her heart, Dr. Jessica Drummond also is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals and has certified thousands of practitioners in over 60 countries globally. Follow on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsmartendo | https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility ExpertFacebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Today's episode is with my tutor and world renowned endometriosis expert Dr Jessica Drummond. Dr Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, where she trains thousands of practitioners and works with patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain conditions. She is also the author of the incredible book Outsmart Endometriosis. Jessica is hosting a free endo workshop Outsmart Endometriosis Workshop, “6 Strategies to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis” on Oct 25th 2pm at 2pm EST. Sign up here. You can attend live or watch the replay, but you must be signed up to receive the recording. In today's interview, Jessica and I continue a conversation we've been having together for much of the year - and this is the connection between endometriosis, MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility. Something I love about this conversation is that we talk less about the diagnosis of these conditions, and more about how to think about these new conditions and how to approach healing without overwhelm and without getting caught up in the weeds. I think this is a great conversation if you've been wondering whether you have these conditions but were scared about what this would mean for you, or you have these conditions diagnosed already but you didn't know where to start. In this episode we discuss: The prevalence of MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility in the endo community. Why these conditions present in people with endo and how they may develop or be triggered later in life. Dr Drummond's approach to managing these conditions in the context of endo and how to avoid overwhelm. How to work with Jessica and access her free workshop! I really hope you find this a useful interview in our ongoing focus on endo, MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility. Show Notes Remember, Jessica has a free workshop on Tues 25th October! You can sign up here. If you're looking for detailed, research-driven strategies to help you understand more about endometriosis, WHY you feel the way you feel, and how the heck to feel BETTER – you're in luck.  Join the LIVE Outsmart Endo Workshop on October 25th, 2022 to discover The #1 Thing That Endo Warriors Should Do To Get Relief Right Now and reclaim your life from endometriosis, with Dr. Jessica Drummond.  Discover How to Outsmart Your Endo in Jessica's LIVE workshop and discover… The importance of gut-immune health for endo warriors Why nervous system regulation is crucial to endo healing  Why all of the doctors and specialists you've seen weren't able to provide you with the relief you so desperately need  How to reclaim your life from endometriosis and start LIVING again!  If this resonates with you, please reserve your spot for the upcoming workshop here. Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. 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. If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds physical therapy and clinical nutrition licenses and is a board-certified health coach. She has over 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Jessica's program, Outsmart Endometriosis (http://outsmartendo.com), is a beacon for many struggling with endometriosis, and I can't recommend it enough!   In this episode, Jessica and I talk about the increased public awareness around endometriosis, how to differentiate between period pain and endometriosis pain, why it's challenging to get an endometriosis diagnosis, how endometriosis impacts fertility, why it's crucial to have a maintenance mindset when it comes to endometriosis, how Jessica's protocol support women with endometriosis, and so much more. To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-the-pill-lupron-endometriosis-dr-jessica-drummond/. This episode is brought to you by Nutrisense. Visit Nutrisense.io and use my code NICOLE25 for $25 off your first month. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

Today's well-informed guest on Healing Hormones is Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC (!). She is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and the author of Outsmart Endometriosis.  Jessica's worked with women on their chronic pelvic pain for more than twenty years, she facilitates educational programs for women health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. It's safe to say that Jessica is a world leader in menstrual and reproductive health.  Today, we're tackling a much-requested topic as it relates to Dr. Drummond's expertise: how COVID, long-COVID, and the vaccine are affecting our cycles. Jessica's dealt with long-COVID, herself, and comes from an empathic POV on these important questions. We Chat About: Dr. Drummond's background What is long-COVID? COVID and autoimmune COVID and menopause How does it affect men? Changes in cycles  Resources: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ (The Integrative Women's Health Institute) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Jessica-Drummond/e/B07LB8KMH6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (Dr. Jessica Drummond on Amazon) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarobilottodrummond/ (Jessica (Robilotto) Drummond) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessrdrummond/?hl=en (@jessrdrummond) Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: http://nourishedwithnina.com/famtraining (Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear) http://www.calendly.com/nourishedwithnina/discovery (Free Fertility Call) https://nourished-with-nina.ck.page/b5b46324e9 (Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishedwithnina/ (@nourishedwithnina) Healing Hormones is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media). Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). https://healinghormones.captivate.fm/fam (Join my FREE FAM Training)

We have just arrived in France after a 10 hour journey in 34 degree heat! Wow, was that intense! We're now getting into our work routine but because we've been journeying, I have to squeeze my clients into one day, so can't record a new episode this week. Instead, I'm reshaping an old episode which is literally providing you with my step-by-step protocol for endometriosis management and healing. I've developed this approach after spending seven years working with the endo community and on my own healing journey, and studying with leading specialists such as Dr Jessica Drummond and Dr Allison Siebecker. I hope by sharing some of my core steps, it'll help you navigate your own healing journey and give you a foundation on which to build your own plan. It's the 100th episode! To celebrate I'm sharing the foundation steps I take with my clients to create their personalised holistic healing plan for endometriosis. In this episode I share some of my main areas of focus when creating an endo healing plan: Nutrition for endometriosis - ant-inflammatory eating, foods for hormones and blood sugar Gut healing - removing trigger foods, getting to the root problem and gut recovery Restoration - optimising sleep, managing stress and recovering from HPA axis dysfunction Detoxification pathways - hydrate, heal gut, remove toxins Structural support - visceral manipulation, pelvic floor physiotherapy, good surgery Cycle syncing - tracking with Fertility Awareness Method, eating for the different phases and syncing your life and movement Supplements - when to use supplements shown to target endometriosis, period pain and inflammation Remember, everyone is different and your healing has to tailored to you - your life, your body and your needs. Take from this what feels right for you in this moment and don't worry about the rest! Show Notes Episode on managing stress to lower pain signals Episode on managing blood sugar with Megan Hallet Episode on blood sugar Understanding the Endo Belly ep.1 Understanding the Endo Belly ep.2  Episode with Dr Jessica Drummond Episode with Molly  Episode with Nicole Jardim  Episode on hydration Episode with Dr Siebecker discussing visceral manipulation Episode with Dr Andrew Cook about the best surgery for endometriosis Episode with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Episode with Jenni Hulburt about syncing your exercise with your cycle Episode with Shannon Leparksi Episode with Maisie Hill Article on BeYou about natural pain relievers Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Link to the Becoming Pain-Free summit: https://painfree.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=26750 The smart woman's guide to menopause. Join me and my guest, Dr. Jessica Drummond, to learn more about how you can get control over your symptoms so you can feel more comfortable. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 6:49 Perimenopause and menopause symptoms and conventional ⏰ 9:54 Symptoms are exacerbated by disruption of the autonomic nervous system  ⏰ 14:32 Conventional treatments for the uncomfortable symptoms of perimenopause ⏰ 18:25 How to shift out of the ‘freeze' state of the nervous system  ⏰ 25:46 How to increase libido ⏰ 28:33 The ONE thing you can do today to upgrade your health Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! Check out Dr. Jessica's Bio: Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. Connect with Dr. Jessica Drummond: Website: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.myshopify.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://janehoganhealth.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://janehoganhealth.com/audiobundle  Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth Janehoganhealthcoach thewellnessengineer  Bewonderfulfine DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

I'm excited to bring you our second interview with a long-hauler. If you missed the last one, check out episode 35 for my interview with Beth O'Hara. Today I'm talking with Jessica Drummond, who is founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. She's here to share her personal long-haul story. At the time she caught the virus, she was super active and fit. But it left her with extreme fatigue, burning vascular pain and difficulty walking even to the end of her street. She applied her clinical experience to her own case. It took quite some time but she's back to about 80%. For this episode and the last one, I created a one-page download with a short summary and links to some of the resources and studies Jessica mentions. You can find the link for the one-page summary for this episode on the episode home page at www.rebuldingmyhealth.com/long-haul-recovery. In my talk with Jessica, you'll hear… The steps that helped Jessica progressively improve her long-haul symptoms The impact of getting the shot AFTER she already had long-haul How antivirals impacted her long-haul recovery The role of breathwork, vagal nerve toning and autonomic nervous system retraining The treatment that helped heal her lungs Some mind-blowing science and studies behind the virus and long haul The impact of the virus on women's cycles And how rest influences long-haul Dr. Jessica Drummond is a doctor of clinical nutrition, a certified nutrition specialist, a physical therapist, and a national board certified health and wellness coach. She's the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification. She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare. She brings a unique, conservative, and integrative approach to supporting women to overcome hormonal imbalances, and chronic pain conditions. She is a sought after international speaker on topics such as integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, menopause, and female athlete nutrition. You can find Dr. Drummond and her many educational resources at www.outsmartchronicillness.com. Episode home page: www.rebuldingmyhealth.com/long-haul-recovery. Check out our one-page summary there. Before we play this episode, I want to make it very clear that – as always at Rebuilding My Health - this was one person's health experience of long-haul and also of what she's seen in some of her clients. It's not intended to help treat the virus or long-haul but to offer some insight into what worked for someone else. Everyone is different so talk with your health practitioner about your own case. Listen to Rebuilding My Health Radio wherever you find your favorite podcasts… Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Alexa, Spotify, and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, we truly appreciate your subscribing/following, rating and reviewing it. It helps tremendously with others finding our podcast. Get a copy of our free guide, 4 Ways to Ease, Reverse or Even Eliminate Chronic and Complex Illnesses: https://rebuildingmyhealth.lpages.co/landing-page-for-4-ways-to-ease-reverse-or-eliminate-chronic-illness/   Follow Rebuilding My Health: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rebuildingmyhealth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebuildingmyhealth/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/rebuildingmyhealth   Audio Production, Mix & Podcast Editing by Sonorous Laboratory LLC - https://sonorouslab.com/

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds physical therapy and clinical nutrition licenses and is a board-certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Jessica got covid in December 2020 and has spent most of the time since that diagnosis dealing with severe long covid. Over the last year and a half, she's done a deep dive into long covid, including how to deal with menstrual problems associated with covid and the vaccine.   In this episode, we talk about why long covid happens, Jessica's experience with long covid, medical gaslighting, what research studies have shown, common symptoms of long covid, how covid interacts with your hormones, and so much more! To learn more visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-effect-of-covid-the-vaccine-on-the-menstrual-cycle-dr-jessica-drummond/. This episode is brought to you by Tempdrop. Visit Tempdrop.com and use my code PERIODPARTY for 10% off your own Tempdrop. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

In this week's episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I brought you a very special segment on having a healthy vagina, The All Things "V" Masterclass. Our guests in this class include premier women's health expert, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, self-professed Kegel Maven, Kim Vopni, aka The Vagina Coach, and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, Jessica Drummond. These wonderful ladies have so many more titles but today we all have the hats of vagina health experts on and each of us shares our expertise on this heavily mystified subject. This masterclass includes topics such as what specific section of pelvic health each guest specializes in, the importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy, how to treat post-hysterectomy pain, the crucial importance of fluid body and pelvic movement, and much more. We also discuss how likely most women are to experience some form of pelvic health condition and how we can better prepare ourselves for it or treat it if/when it arrives. This is a very touchy subject so it was very empowering to be able to have this conversation with these immensely knowledgeable and influential women that have seen it all. All of these gals have books, websites, and social media pages that you can visit if you want more information about their area of expertise or if you just want to reach out with a specific question. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of these powerful women. Tune in, take notes, and start taking control of your pelvic health! KEY TAKEAWAYS [0:39] Was a healthy V ever discussed in your home? [12:25] The area of expertise each guest specializes in [17:18] The importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy [27:27] Post-hysterectomy pain, intervention, and prevention [43:18] The importance of pelvic stretching and movement [51:40] The different kinds of prolapse diagnosis [1:05:05] How to heal or prevent Lichen sclerosis HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Betsy Greenleaf:  https://happyvaginarally.com/  https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ Social media platforms: @drbetsygreenleaf Kim Vopni:  https://www.vaginacoach.com/  Youtube, Pinterest, Tiktok: The Vagina Coach  Instagram: @vaginacoach Jessica Drummond: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/outsmart-endo-guide-pdf/ Instagram: @outsmartendo MEMORABLE QUOTES “Even though our intention is to educate and start normalizing these terms, we can't because we are blocked in social media because it's considered inappropriate.” “80% of women are going to have a pelvic health condition at some point in their lives so I've been there with recurrent urinary tract infections, recurrent vaginal infections… almost everything I've gone through with my patients, I've actually gone through myself.” To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. In today's episode we delve into endometriosis. What it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it naturally. Discover why period pain, though common, is not considered “normal” — and what you can do to reduce and/or eliminate your pain! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What lead Jessica to study and delve into Women's Health and period pain What is endometriosis and the difference between paradigms Period Pain is not always endometriosis Challenges with surgery in response to endometriosis Surgery is not always a requirement for endometriosis Other options for those who are experiencing fertility issues or period pain who don't want to go straight to surgery Risks of birth control and using it as the cure for period pain What causes endometriosis Connect with Jessica Drummond: You can connect with Jessica Drummond on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Mahesh Jayaraman is Co-Founder of www.sepalika.com, a wholly online clinic focussed on women's hormone health, especially on infertility issues. Sepalika has treated nearly a thousand women to date. A journalist for the first half of his career, Mahesh was forced to study nutrition and lifestyle medicine when his wife faced a life-threatening condition. He then spent the next two decades qualifying himself in acupressure, nutrition, reflexology, EFT and NLP, and Bach Flower Remedies. He is a Master of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the Optimal Dx Academy, USA and is a certified Functional Hormone Specialist from Functional Women's Academy, USA. How is poor sleep impactful on women and fertility? What is the right test to know if your fertility is affected by poor sleep? How is poor sleep impactful on men and fertility? How is poor sleep a mediator in fertility outcomes? How can you use a baby's technique to release stress? What is Sepalika's five petal program to improve egg quality for fertility success? For more on Mahesh Jayaraman you can follow him: Website: www.sepalika.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sepalikahealth  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sepalikafertility/  Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/maheshjayaraman  Related Episodes: 103 - Detoxification, Women's Hormones & Sleep With Dr Wendie Trubow  117-Guided Sleep Meditation-Soothing Sacred Feminine  014 - Hormone Deficiency & Bio-identical Hormones  004 - Women's Hormones and Sleep with Jessica Drummond  -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at Phytothrive. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 14 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2022. She has been featured on the award winning podcast 15-Minute Matrix and UK Health Radio discussing sleep.

Long COVID, sometimes called "long haulers" or "post-COVID syndrome", describes the lingering symptoms patients have after contracting COVID-19 and recovering from their initial illness. The experience of these patients often mirrors our experience with fibromyalgia and other conditions, such as ME/CFS. In this episode, Tami talks with Dr. Jessica Drummond about her personal experience with Long COVID. You may remember Dr. Drummond from Episode 68, where Tami interviewed her about endometriosis. What you probably didn't know was that she was dealing with Long COVID even as that episode was recorded! As someone with a chronic invisible illness, you'll appreciate and relate to Dr. Drummond's experience. Even as a medical professional, she dealt with colleagues, friends, and providers who kept trying to figure out what she did "wrong". Why does she have Long COVID when others don't? In this episode, Dr. Drummond shares how she contracted COVID-19, how the first seven days of her experience vastly differed from everything else, the ups and downs of her journey with Long COVID, the eight typical categories of things people with Long COVID experience, the various treatments and management plans she's implemented to aid in her recovery, what it was like for her getting the vaccine while having Long COVID, and more. At the time of this episode's release, Dr. Drummond is still working on compiling the resources mentioned in this interview. This site will be updated as soon as those recourse become available. Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. For daily doses of hope, inspiration, and practical advice, join Tami on Facebook or Instagram. Need a good book to read? Download Tami's books for free. Ready to take back control of your life and health? Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach℠.

Today we're talking about the endo belly, but more specifically, constipation. Firstly, let's quickly look at what the endo belly is. The ‘endo belly' is not actually a medical term, but instead is a name the community has coined in reference to the severe bloating we often experience. So, there isn't technically a set definition, but it is generally thought to be severe bloating/swelling that tends to be attributed to endometriosis and is sometimes accompanied by pain. Some experts, articles and endo patients also include gut problems within this term too, but not always. My definition, from my training and from seeing so many clients with these symptoms is that the endo belly is exaggerated/severe bloating, often accompanied by gut symptoms, pain or discomfort - but it is not always caused by endometriosis directly (there are normally contributing factors behind the endo belly). Many people with endo suffer with this bloating or distension plus IBS issues like constipation, and often these can be caused by issues like gut dysbiosis (which is common with endo), small intestine bacterial overgrowth (which according to research could be affecting 80% of us with endo), adhesions from surgery and bowel endometriosis, to name just a few of the contributing factors. So, constipation can result from one or all of these issues, and the bloating itself could also come from one or all of these causes (and the many others not listed here), but the constipation itself could also be worsening your bloating. When you're constipated, you're going to get a build-up of waste, gas and bacteria in your intestines, and the bacteria will also have longer to ferment the food you've eaten, resulting in more gas being produced than usual.  So, what can we do about it? Ideally and in the long-term, we want to address the root cause of your constipation, because at home remedies are unlikely to solve the root cause alone, however, whilst you're on that journey, at home remedies can make a real difference. Full credit to my tutors Dr. Allison Siebecker and Dr. Nirala Jacobi for these great tools.    Drink hot water in the morning Yep, it's that simple. Drinking hot or warm water, like a herbal tea, and making a chewing movement as you drink it, can actually trigger motility (which basically means movement) in the large intestine. It works best if you drink it slowly, though experiment with what works for you.  I wouldn't necessarily wait for constipation to happen to try this but bring it into your daily routine, so you start to build a habit of a morning bowel movement.   Try flax or chia seeds Both flax and chia seeds help to create a bowel movement, but which one you use really depends on your personal reactions to the seeds. Chia is low FODMAP at serving sizes up to 24 grams, so as a result, chia is often safe for people with IBS and even, in many cases, people with SIBO. Chia seeds provide a large amount of fibre, and whilst many people with IBS and SIBO can't tolerate a lot of fibre, chia seeds are often well tolerated so it's a great way to top up your fibre content without a flare – and we all know how important fibre is! You may have noticed that chia seeds absorb a lot of water, and so as a result, they can soften a stool by adding a gel-like consistency to food in your intestinal tract and by adding bulk, which can help form a stool and move it along. Now, be guided by your personal reaction because with SIBO, adding fibre often makes things worse and because everyone is unique, even though chia is generally thought to be safe for SIBO, some people still react – which means their constipation could get worse. So, start slowly with a small amount, like a tablespoon and increase to two if you find you don't have any adverse reactions – just don't exceed 24 g to be safe, although 24g of chia in one sitting is a huge amount, so I doubt you will! Always add a liquid to your chia first, to create the gel-like consistency. You could make a chia pudding with almond milk, add them to oats or add them to a smoothie. Now, with flax, I tend to see that's less well tolerated with people who have SIBO due to the fibre content but see how you respond. To be on the safe side, a low FODMAP serving of flax is 15 grams, or one tablespoon, so start there, though you may personally be able to tolerate more. The serving size found to be effective for constipation in research is 20g.   Some of you may be wondering if flax is safe for endo. Flax contains plant compounds known as phytoestrogens, which mimic oestrogen in the body. Lots of studies show flaxseeds as being beneficial for people who have low levels of oestrogen as it raises them (just like soy) and yet because like soy, phytoestrogens are weaker than our own oestrogen, it should in theory help to lower oestrogen dominance and certainly has shown that with many people. But it seems to depend on the individual response as I've personally experienced worsening endometriosis symptoms with flax and I know my tutors Dr Jessica Drummond and Nicole Jardim have observed similar reactions too. One factor to consider is that the issue isn't the phytoestrogens in the flax but potentially the state of the flax. Flax is very vulnerable to going rancid and becoming inflammatory. It's better to store whole flaxseeds in an airtight container in the fridge, for shorter periods of time and then grind flax seeds fresh (if required to be ground), rather than storing them in a cupboard, in a bag, already ground. So, experiment and see how you feel! You can add flax to oats and smoothies, or you could stir it into yoghurt or a chia pudding.   Eat more fat Adequate levels of fat can aid with constipation, as fat triggers large intestine motility.  Now, you do have to be careful because too much fat can sometimes cause gastro issues in people with IBS, but generally with my clients and students, we focus on two golf ball sized servings of fat with each meal, to support blood sugar levels, and that amount is often well tolerated. If you're not sure, try a lesser serving size and also try fats that are lower in FODMAPs to avoid aggravating your symptoms.  Now, just to be clear, I am in no way telling you to start a low FDOMAP diet, that has to be prescribed by a doctor or dietician and should only be done with a diagnosis of IBS, but to avoid flaring your symptoms with these strategies, you could try low FODMAP options for these. Some good fats include eggs, coconut oil, olive oil and low FODMAP nut butters. A great combination could be to combine one of these fats with your chia or flax at breakfast, after you've drunk some warm water, for maximum effect.   Try the ‘I Love You' massage The I Love You Massage is an easy abdominal massage that you can do on yourself at home, and is designed specifically for IBS problems like bloating, gas, constipation, etc. I've linked to a free video tutorial in the show notes. In my experience, it's best performed at night before bed, as it also helps to stimulate your migrating motor complex, which is a wave like motion in your small intestine, that cleans up the small intestine between meals and most of all, overnight. Whilst the MMC won't directly help with constipation, it will help with SIBO and bloating occurring in the small intestine, and so this massage is targeting two issues at once – constipation through stimulating the large intestine and bloating/SIBO that's occurring in the small intestine. So that's it! I hope one or a few of these at-home remedies help with your constipation. I would love to hear how you get on, so please do reach out on Instagram to let me know! Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer with code: INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY. Get each masterclass for £11.99 with £5 from each sale going to Period Poverty UK (masterclasses previously) - just enter the code at checkout. Offer ends Tuesday 15th March at midnight. Find out more here. On March 28th I am running my second Endo Belly Challenge! In this 4-week challenge, you will learn the first steps to identifying the root causes of your endo belly and the initial tools to heal your swelling, gut issues and abdominal discomfort. Every Monday, you'll receive a new email with a little bit of endo belly education and an action to implement that week! This challenge is perfect for anyone who experiences abdominal swelling/bloating, gas, constipation, nausea, diarrhea/loose stools, acid reflux, indigestion or stomach cramps with their endometriosis - and it's entirely free. You can sign up 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. If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today. This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.   Show Notes Water https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf Chia https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-015-1967-0 https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1750-3841.12444 Flax https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5944250/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8077314/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702593/ https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nutr.17.1.353?journalCode=nutr Fat https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051227614001411 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3460325/ I Love You Massage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTOkKVlBHzk&t=2s

Are you passionate to empower women who struggle with the common women's health issues that only a few people talk about? Where can you find someone to help you with pelvic health conditions?  Welcome to the PelviBiz Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Alhooie. In this week's episode, I will be joined by  Dr. Jessica Drummond.  Jessica is a functional nutrition and integrative women's health expert. She has 18 years of clinical experience as a pelvic and women's health physical therapist, clinical nutritionist, and health coach. She cares deeply about empowering her patients to take control of their health and is passionate about teaching effective, conservative tools and strategies to her healthcare colleagues. We will touch on such topics as: The personal experience that leads her to Health Coaching.  What is the difference between functional nutrition and health coaching?  The secret sauce to starting your Health coaching.  You don't have to be a nutritionist to utilize health coaching skills!  How to use nutrition as a healing modality?  How to build energy, and make your work thrive? Reach out to Jessica:  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ (@integrativewomenshealth)  Facebook: www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth Website: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ (integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com) Links:  Free Book: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/cliniciantocoach/cliniciantocoachoi/ (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/cliniciantocoach/cliniciantocoachoi/) Course Catalog: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.myshopify.com/ (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.myshopify.com/) The Business Retreat You've Been Waiting for is back!Ready to Join a community of pelvic healthcare professionals on October 14-16? Now's your chance to learn from industry leaders as they teach you how to grow your business, expand your client base and create time & financial freedom. Get Your Ticket To PelviBiz https://www.pelvibiz.com/pelvibiz (Here!) Have any questions about the topics covered in this podcast? Email Me at pelvichealthbusiness@gmail.com

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO and founder of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and has over two decades of experience working with people who battle pelvic pain and women's health concerns. She is passionate about empowering and caring for those struggling, while educating other clinicians on how to use conservative and integrative tools to do the same. In this conversation we focus on endometriosis, when it develops, the common signs and symptoms, and what the current treatment is for the condition.  Dr. Drummond discusses the stress and barriers this condition can have on peoples' lives and how her approach to healing is centered around acknowledging and supporting that. To learn more about her practice visit https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ (Home - Integrative Women's Health Institute (integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com)) or watch her videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2gj7eCaCktiS9nBW3Q0Ug (Jessica Drummond - YouTube) Follow her on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth/ ((13) Integrative Women's Health Institute | Facebook)  And on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ (IWHI (@integrativewomenshealth) • Instagram photos and videos)  Head over tohttps://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit ( https://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit) to get a free download of our loaded quick start guide to help you along your healing journey.  If you like us, subscribe, review, and share us with your friends, and come join ourhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/831283146908660 ( Rebel Health Tribe group on Facebook.)

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA is a functional medicine gynaecologist, practicing functional medicine since 2009. There are so many different challenges in a woman's life: work, home, relationships, spirituality, health, and they all matter! While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also inspired and supported her methods of care. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing. She co-authored the book "Dirty Girl -- Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing!” which became an Amazon Best Seller in 5 categories in the first 24 hours of publication. What are toxic exposures in women? What are symptoms of toxicity in women? Is chelation the answer to toxicity? How is sleep when a woman has a high level of toxicity? Can you eat gluten if you have challenges with toxicity? What kind of testing is required for toxicity? How can we move through detoxification? For more on Dr Wendie Trubow you can follow her: Website: www.fivejourneys.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivejourneys  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5journeyshealth/  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendietrubow/  Links to books: https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Girl-Toxins-FREAKING-AMAZING/dp/1544522355  Related Episodes: 083 - EMF Toxicity & Sleep Disruption With Wendy Myers   062 - Guided Sleep Meditation-Sacred Feminine  014 - Hormone Deficiency & Bio-identical Hormones  004 - Women's Hormones and Sleep with Jessica Drummond  -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at Phytothrive. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 14 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2022. She has been featured on the award winning podcast 15-Minute Matrix discussing sleep. Weekly Newsletter:

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome Dr. Jessica Drummond back to the mic to bring us insight into the complicated and often misguided information around endometriosis. Endometriosis is a multifactorial issue and Dr. Drummond takes us around the matrix and expertly illustrates how important it is to take a full body systems approach to […] The post #207: Mapping Endometriosis with Dr. Jessica Drummond (Replay) appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Do you want to become a health coach, but are worried that your professional healthcare license will limit your ability to practice? In this week's episode, I will be joined by  Dr. Jessica Drummond.  Jessica is a functional nutrition and integrative women's health expert. She has 18 years of clinical experience as a pelvic and women's health physical therapist, clinical nutritionist, and health coach. She cares deeply about empowering her patients to take control of their health and is passionate about teaching effective, conservative tools and strategies to her healthcare colleagues. In this episode, we talked about How to build a successful coaching practice that makes a positive impact on global women's health. What is a health coach? How to communicate and provide the needs of each patient. What are the legal and ethical considerations for healthcare professionals? How healthcare professionals empower their patients. What are the factors to consider in starting a business? What you'll learn from this podcast: (1:39) Jessica shares how her experience from the hormonal imbalance that led her to become a health coach(5:38) how to handle complicated patients.(9:20) What does a health coach do? How to identify the  real health coach(14:42) the legal actions for healthcare professional(18:25) your skills are what empower your patients(23:33) tips about starting a healthcare business(34:47) How to sustain a business for success?(44:39) how building the right team could help you succeed(47:51) you should know when to stop Reach out to Jessica:Social:Instagram: @integrativewomenshealthFacebook: www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealthWebsite: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com Additional information:If you are tired of trying to figure out this game of business, marketing, and sales, all on your own, and you are ready to just implement what's already proven to work, rather than reinventing the wheel head over to healthcarebusinessradio.com/insider right now and there you will find over $7,000 worth of training, resources, and coaching available only for listeners of this show. https://www.healthcarebusinessradio.com/insider

Dr. Cacho is a board certified internal medicine and sleep medicine physician.  She is passionate about inspiring her patients to obtain optimal sleep health and wellness through integrative, holistic and lifestyle medicine approaches. Dr. Cacho attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California, trained in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and completed a sleep fellowship at the Cedar Sinai Medical program based in Los Angeles. She completed an additional fellowship in integrative medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona.  Dr. Cacho co-edited a book entitled, Integrative Sleep Medicine, that is part of the Weil Integrative Medicine Series.   What are the typical symptoms of peri menopause?   What is actually happening with hormones during this phase?   Where is going on with hormones at peri menopause?    What can you do for Restless Legs Syndrome, hot flashes, and anxiety?   What is a holistic approach to helping a peri menopausal woman sleep well again?   For more on Valerie Cacho, you can follow her:   Website:  www.sleeplifemed.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleephoria.health   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sleephoria.health/  Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriecacho/     Related Episodes:   062 - Guided Sleep Meditation-Sacred Feminine    014 - Hormone Deficiency & Bio-identical Hormones    004 - Women's Hormones and Sleep with Jessica Drummond    -For more on Deepa:   Deepa is a Yoga therapist for over two decades and a Functional Nutritionist for five. She brings together her experience in therapeutic & transformational yoga and deep learning in nutrition based on the principles of functional medicine to her practice Phytothrive. The focus has been on merging together the deep science of the functional world with the deep symbolism of ancient wisdom. She has a masterful understanding of the human anatomy with cohesive understanding of physiology to offer what can be classified as true bio-individual mind, body & spirit nutrition. Having a son with a rare adrenal condition gave her a deep insight into the working of the adrenals and the stress response, as it relates to all health and sleep.    Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 13 times NY Times Bestselling Author twice. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. Deepa has twenty years of experience in wellness, where she has focus on sleep nutrition, women's health, detoxification, skin health and adrenal function. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. Her book on sleep was acquired by HarperCollins and will release in early 2022.    Weekly Newsletter:

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain have plagued many women and left them feeling hopeless. We want to give you that hope through this podcast and video with Dr. Jessica Drummond, a physical therapist and health coach, as we go through the various imbalances that could contribute to endometriosis, whether it be hormone, immune, inflammation, gut, or nervous system dysregulation. In addition, we'll go through practical tips on how to improve your quality of life as you deal with chronic pelvic pain. You won't want to miss this amazing talk!1:30 - Jessica Drummond's Journey with Fatigue and Stress6:10 - Endometriosis in a whole body approach8:00 - How does Endometriosis present10:10 - 3 prong approach to endometriosis11:40 - Hormone Imbalance not the only cause of endometriosis13:00 - Help Immune and Digestive health to improve endometriosis15:30 - Pain and Pelvic Physical Therapy18:30 - Exercises good for Pelvic Floor Relaxation20:25 - How to reduce inflammation for Endometriosis from foods to stress management26:00 - Keys to stay away from fight or flight, signal your brain of safety.Trying to find an integrative medicine or functional medicine doctor who understands what you're going through? Lam Clinic does Telemedicine all over the world and is only a phone call away. 1. Educate yourself by visiting our website: www.lamclinic.com2. Call our office at 714-709-8000 to schedule an appointment. FIND US ONLINE HERE: » Website: https://www.lamclinic.com/» Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamclinic» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lam_clinic/» Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamclinic» YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LAMCLINICDr. Jessica Drummond's Information:» Website: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/» Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth/» Instagram: @IntegrativeWomensHealth» YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaDrummond