I have Endometriosis, multiple fibroids and an Endometrioma. My whole life I have been suffering from pain, constipation and digestive issues. After knowing my condition and doing lots of research I changed my diet completely. I removed all Inflamatory food such as red meat, sugar, wheat, dairy and processed food. I focused on plant based food and fish plus exercising at least 4 times a week. I am pain free, my constipation is gone, the inflamation is gone and one of the fibroids actually ruptured. This is my personal experience. Diet , excercice and supplements are important if you want to improve your life quality while having Endometriosis and hormone imbalance. Thank you for the great informative video.
Thank you so much for this video. Women are truly suffering- lives altered/at a halt, goals out on hold, and so much more. I truly appreciate ppl like you who answer to their passion/calling. It’s a blessing and needed. Thank you!❤
I've just discovered your channel. Thank you so much! I was recently diagnosed with severe Endo and have been looking for what I can do to help myself while I wait for surgery. Great suggestions!
Thank you so much for the video. I suffer from Endo and have been patiently awaiting for excision surgery. This was a great video. I also live in a farm and try to costume the meat from our farm only and found by eating it on twice (max) a week and adding omegas have really helped.
I think it’s important to note that conventionally raised animal meat is inflammatory, but grass fed / grass finished & pasture raised animals are very healthy and nourishing for the body. Quality definitely matters.
Flaxseed absolutely made me worse. Please be careful. Flax is highly estrogenic. Bringing it into the diet gave me a giant flare up that lasted for weeks !!!
Everyone should be careful adding something new, many people do not react to flax seed and most reactions are not because of the estrogenic effects (which are usually in the positive reaction) but because of problems with the gut microbiome, or an individual food sensitivity which is less common. Glad you were able to identify is a a trigger for you!
Glad you liked it! As far as I know unless one has a food reaction to eggs (allergy or sensitivity) one can eat them in moderation without ill effects on health. Hope this helps!
You explained Endometriosis in such a nice way that a person like me understand it on the first go, Women are suffering and there is no way out because they are taking medicines but eating wrong food, that means they want to stop the fire by gasoline. Food is medicine, I feel if these women used to eat clean previously they won't have faced this problem. I am sure with such an excellent diet many women will get benefit.
Hello i have CIRS and that alone up regulates aromatase so that def is a cofactor and it's nice to know that foods can help reduce part of the contributing issue while I treat the cirs
I would like to try all of your suggestions to help my very painful endometriosis. Can you do a video of an example of a week long meal plan for B, L, and Dinner? I will follow it every week until I get better!!!! Please 🙏 and Thank you.
Thank you so much for your insightful videos, doctor! Regarding the meat topic, I'm curious if the women in the study were consuming grass-fed meat or supermarket meat treated with hormones and GMOs?
It depends on how your body responds to them! Some tolerate them quite well and other have developed food sensitivities to them. So you want to pay attention to how you feel after eating them. Hope this helps!
Thankyou for this very helpful informative video. What supplements do you recommend? Also is Agnus Castus safe to use? As i have found it improved my mood and symptoms in the past. I gave up meat and dairy in my 20s but still eat fish. Lastly, what are your thoughts on sea moss gel?
Hi! I made a video on supplements and endometriosis, check out my Endometriosis Playlist to find it and then let me know in the comments of that video if you still have questions :)
Yes they do count! I would personally cut them out for around 6 weeks and see if there is improvement. Then one can be added in at a time per week and see if there is any reaction!
Thank you! I will try that. Had fairly major surgery in Feb and I am a hairstylist so very worried about toxins and livelihood… but my diet is all dairy and meat and bread so there’s definitely something I can do to start with.
Those whole unprocessed foods are ok to eat as long as you don’t have a good sensitivity to it. For example, I can’t eat eggs as I get a face rash but for others it can be a very healthy food. Hope this helps!
Hi! As long as one does not have a personal food sensitivity to eggs (which I do unfortunately!) they can be a very healthful food to consume in moderation.
ive been starting to eat organic foods (as much as i can),im vegan,and gluten free,and i try to take vitamins,but my endo keeps getting worse :(((( i dont know if its because change takes time and i only have been doing it for a short time,or maybe ill never get better and im messed up forever :( i feel hopeless :( what if i cant be fixed?:((((
Sorry to hear! Have you watched all of the videos in my Endometriosis playlist? It's important to address all potential root causes, and most importantly, be patient and persistent. It can take a year or two to see the kind or results you desire. Also being vegan and gluten free is not necessarily healthy, depending on how you do it. I recommend watching my video 'How to eat for hormone health' to see what I mean. Best of luck!!!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you i will try to watch it as well;(♡ also,i only recently started taking omega 3,but the only kind i found(vegan) in my city has 260 mg for two pills, is it still a good amount that can help me or should i search for a different one? i dont know the reccomended dose.. and i already bought the 260 mg one
@@phobianxietya2185 There has been no specific research on the vegan one to guide us so you can take as directed as it depend on the kind you buy. Hope this helps!
hey, what if someone nreds surgery and chooses to treat this naturally,if their pain stops does this mean they still have lesions that need to be taken out? or could the lesions increase in size over time untill gone?
It really depends - surgery is usually reserved for when the endometriosis is blocking things or causing significant pain. If the pain goes away and it's not blocking (urine outflow, bowels for example) then surgery is usually not needed. If the root cause(s) are not identified, then the lesions could increase over time - or stay the same size, or shrink. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for this! Women say having kids helps with the pain, but I dont want them at the moment and it seems like having kids, birth control, or surgery are the only options. And that is bullshit.
Generally speaking foods like ultra-processed foods, gluten sources that have been sprayed with pesticides and too much simple sugars with not enough nutrients from a wholesome diet (like lack of Vitamin A, iodine, etc) can lead to various health issues. For some it can manifest as thryoid problems, others as endomestriosis, etc. Hope this helps!
Dr. Patricia ive been suffering from endo pain since 2013..im now 45 years old. So it has been 11 years and I havent gone to a doctor for treatment, im a stay at home so im able to endure agonizing 11 days now every month(used to be just 7 days a month)..though my menstrual bleeding just last for about 4 days each month..after the mens stops is when d endo pain starts..its really excruciating pain.. d knowledge that it will stop after 11 days is just whats keep me going..but it really robs me off 11 days of my life and my loved ones. There are some days i thought i could die from the pain. Im looking forward to menopause. Im yet to try d supplements u mentioned in this video and im very hopeful..Thank u so much.
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean? If you elaborate I'd be happy to explain. your question could be answered in my video "How to eat for hormone health", check that out!
I did vegan for 2 years and got sick my holistic Dr said some people with o+ blood don't do well i need protein right when I wake up or I can't stay awake and have no energy. Anyone else experience that
Omega-3 supplements are anti-inflammatory and the endometriosis pain comes from inflammation, so it could help (especially if paired with a healthy diet) - algae oil would be the animal free option!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you very much for responding to all my questions! i dont have any doctor to ask these questions because the waiting list is so long.!
Hi, thank you for the information. My gynae asked me to reduce the intake of beans as well, esp soy bean related products, which will increase the astrogen. Is that true?
hi! It's a bit controversial. Organic fermented soy without unwanted added preservatives etc can be helpful to modulate estrogen levels due to it's phytoestrogen content. However it is very hard to find good quality soy, so reducing soy products which are heavily sprayed with pesticides if not organic is good advice. Whether eating phytoestrogens worsens local tissue estrogen in fibroids is unknown. Good quality properly prepared soy in moderation is probably ok but hard to find. Hope this helps!
@@dr.patriciamills so if someone has fibroids or endometriosis they should avoid soy products? what about edamame? if i find an organic edamame is it safe to eat ?
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I have Endometriosis, multiple fibroids and an Endometrioma. My whole life I have been suffering from pain, constipation and digestive issues. After knowing my condition and doing lots of research I changed my diet completely. I removed all Inflamatory food such as red meat, sugar, wheat, dairy and processed food. I focused on plant based food and fish plus exercising at least 4 times a week. I am pain free, my constipation is gone, the inflamation is gone and one of the fibroids actually ruptured. This is my personal experience. Diet , excercice and supplements are important if you want to improve your life quality while having Endometriosis and hormone imbalance.
Thank you for the great informative video.
WOW, thank you for sharing this!! I'm sure many here will be inspired by your story. Congratulations, and so very happy for you!
Thank you for your testimony
What supplements do you use for endometriosis?
What supplements did you take? And what meals did you cook and eat?
Good to know . How about eggs ?
Thank you so much for this video. Women are truly suffering- lives altered/at a halt, goals out on hold, and so much more. I truly appreciate ppl like you who answer to their passion/calling. It’s a blessing and needed. Thank you!❤
Aww thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely feedback!
I've just discovered your channel. Thank you so much! I was recently diagnosed with severe Endo and have been looking for what I can do to help myself while I wait for surgery. Great suggestions!
You're welcome! You're going to want to check out the endometriosis playlist if you haven't yet, lots of helpful info!
This is the absolute best video on endometriosis
Yay! This makes me so happy to hear - glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for the video. I suffer from Endo and have been patiently awaiting for excision surgery. This was a great video. I also live in a farm and try to costume the meat from our farm only and found by eating it on twice (max) a week and adding omegas have really helped.
I’m so glad to hear that! Best of luck with your surgery ❤️
I think it’s important to note that conventionally raised animal meat is inflammatory, but grass fed / grass finished & pasture raised animals are very healthy and nourishing for the body. Quality definitely matters.
I 100% agree! I wrote an article on this and there is research to support this statement. Thanks for sharing!
Could you please share the link to your article? I’m wondering if I should eat less red meat even if it’s grass fed and pasture raised.
@@gloriakim5230 i can Google it for you and find a link. Why do you think you should stop eating red meat? What kind do you eat?
@@gloriakim5230 Sure thing! Here it is: www.pressreader.com/uk/expert-profile-magazine/20221228/page/72
Great video! Thank you for sharing this knowledge 🙏
My pleasure!
I am sooo happy I found you, Dr. Mills!
Likewise!! Welcome!!!
Thank you so much for the valuable information! 😊
You are so welcome!
Flaxseed absolutely made me worse. Please be careful. Flax is highly estrogenic. Bringing it into the diet gave me a giant flare up that lasted for weeks !!!
Everyone should be careful adding something new, many people do not react to flax seed and most reactions are not because of the estrogenic effects (which are usually in the positive reaction) but because of problems with the gut microbiome, or an individual food sensitivity which is less common. Glad you were able to identify is a a trigger for you!
Agreed. Flax, soy, hemp, avocado and other estrogenic foods/herbs will flare me up for a week.
Flaxseed oil tablet , fruits and moringa has helped me in pain reduction
Great video! Thank you very much for doing that! It's so helpful!
It's my absolute pleasure! Check out the Endometriosis Playlist - lots of great info for you there too!
Thank you so much for this summary. Very helpful ❤
You are so welcome, glad you found it helpful!
So Glad I found Your Channel 🙏❤️
I'm so glad you found it too!!
Thank you so much for such a well documented video. It’s incredibly helpful!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Great one. Super helpful .What about eggs ?
Glad you liked it! As far as I know unless one has a food reaction to eggs (allergy or sensitivity) one can eat them in moderation without ill effects on health. Hope this helps!
Very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾
You’re so welcome 😊
You explained Endometriosis in such a nice way that a person like me understand it on the first go, Women are suffering and there is no way out because they are taking medicines but eating wrong food, that means they want to stop the fire by gasoline. Food is medicine, I feel if these women used to eat clean previously they won't have faced this problem. I am sure with such an excellent diet many women will get benefit.
Thank you for the lovely feedback, much appreciated!
Hello i have CIRS and that alone up regulates aromatase so that def is a cofactor and it's nice to know that foods can help reduce part of the contributing issue while I treat the cirs
Thanks for sharing!! Yes it’s good to know!
Thank you for another great video! I’m taking notes!
Wonderful! So glad you’re enjoying 🙌🏼
I would like to try all of your suggestions to help my very painful endometriosis. Can you do a video of an example of a week long meal plan for B, L, and Dinner? I will follow it every week until I get better!!!! Please 🙏 and Thank you.
Great suggestion! I’ll add it to my list 👍👍
For now you can use CHATGpt and insert what you want it to create - I’ve had it do a 4 week plan for me before!
@@dr.patriciamills fantastic idea!
Thank you so much for your insightful videos, doctor! Regarding the meat topic, I'm curious if the women in the study were consuming grass-fed meat or supermarket meat treated with hormones and GMOs?
Great question! That was not documented however one would assume the majority were eating conventional and not grass fed meat ;)
Thank u for this video. What’s about chicken and eggs? Can I eat everyday?
It depends on how your body responds to them! Some tolerate them quite well and other have developed food sensitivities to them. So you want to pay attention to how you feel after eating them. Hope this helps!
Thankyou for this very helpful informative video. What supplements do you recommend? Also is Agnus Castus safe to use? As i have found it improved my mood and symptoms in the past. I gave up meat and dairy in my 20s but still eat fish. Lastly, what are your thoughts on sea moss gel?
Hi! I made a video on supplements and endometriosis, check out my Endometriosis Playlist to find it and then let me know in the comments of that video if you still have questions :)
@@dr.patriciamills Thankyou
@@rachanafen You're welcome!
Does Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and goat cheese count as dairy with estrogens that I should avoid? Should I be cutting these out completely?
Yes they do count! I would personally cut them out for around 6 weeks and see if there is improvement. Then one can be added in at a time per week and see if there is any reaction!
Thank you! I will try that. Had fairly major surgery in Feb and I am a hairstylist so very worried about toxins and livelihood… but my diet is all dairy and meat and bread so there’s definitely something I can do to start with.
Yes, that sounds like a great place to start! @@ruthiestockwell2771
How about white rice? And egg? Should we reduce to the minimum consumption or it okay to have it in medium/decent amount... thank you
Those whole unprocessed foods are ok to eat as long as you don’t have a good sensitivity to it. For example, I can’t eat eggs as I get a face rash but for others it can be a very healthy food. Hope this helps!
Thanks so much for this video Dr Mills. Can we consume eggs on an endometriosis diet?
Hi! As long as one does not have a personal food sensitivity to eggs (which I do unfortunately!) they can be a very healthful food to consume in moderation.
@@dr.patriciamills thank you very much!
@@rumeameke My pleasure!
ive been starting to eat organic foods (as much as i can),im vegan,and gluten free,and i try to take vitamins,but my endo keeps getting worse :(((( i dont know if its because change takes time and i only have been doing it for a short time,or maybe ill never get better and im messed up forever :(
i feel hopeless :( what if i cant be fixed?:((((
Sorry to hear! Have you watched all of the videos in my Endometriosis playlist? It's important to address all potential root causes, and most importantly, be patient and persistent. It can take a year or two to see the kind or results you desire. Also being vegan and gluten free is not necessarily healthy, depending on how you do it. I recommend watching my video 'How to eat for hormone health' to see what I mean. Best of luck!!!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you i will try to watch it as well;(♡
also,i only recently started taking omega 3,but the only kind i found(vegan) in my city has 260 mg for two pills, is it still a good amount that can help me or should i search for a different one? i dont know the reccomended dose.. and i already bought the 260 mg one
@@phobianxietya2185 There has been no specific research on the vegan one to guide us so you can take as directed as it depend on the kind you buy. Hope this helps!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you very much!
Try organic castor oil rub on area put cloth or washcloth n add heat 20min 3x a week till better
hey, what if someone nreds surgery and chooses to treat this naturally,if their pain stops does this mean they still have lesions that need to be taken out? or could the lesions increase in size over time untill gone?
It really depends - surgery is usually reserved for when the endometriosis is blocking things or causing significant pain. If the pain goes away and it's not blocking (urine outflow, bowels for example) then surgery is usually not needed. If the root cause(s) are not identified, then the lesions could increase over time - or stay the same size, or shrink. Hope this helps!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you very much!
You are so welcome!
Some says chia seeds is not good for endo pls clarify?
I’ve never come across this being a real problem 👍
Thank you so much for this! Women say having kids helps with the pain, but I dont want them at the moment and it seems like having kids, birth control, or surgery are the only options. And that is bullshit.
Agreed! Check out my Endometriosis Playlist if you haven't yet - lots of additional tools in your toolbox. Hope this helps!
Thank you!!!!! ❤❤❤
You're very welcome!!!❤️
Pls I ve adenomyosis. I dieing with the severe painful symptoms.Can I adopt these measures
Correct - the teachings on endometriosis apply to adenomyosis which is a form of endometriosis. Hope this helps!
What’s the connection between hypothyroid and endometriosis in regards to diet?
Generally speaking foods like ultra-processed foods, gluten sources that have been sprayed with pesticides and too much simple sugars with not enough nutrients from a wholesome diet (like lack of Vitamin A, iodine, etc) can lead to various health issues. For some it can manifest as thryoid problems, others as endomestriosis, etc. Hope this helps!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome! 😊
Dr. Patricia ive been suffering from endo pain since 2013..im now 45 years old. So it has been 11 years and I havent gone to a doctor for treatment, im a stay at home so im able to endure agonizing 11 days now every month(used to be just 7 days a month)..though my menstrual bleeding just last for about 4 days each month..after the mens stops is when d endo pain starts..its really excruciating pain.. d knowledge that it will stop after 11 days is just whats keep me going..but it really robs me off 11 days of my life and my loved ones. There are some days i thought i could die from the pain. Im looking forward to menopause. Im yet to try d supplements u mentioned in this video and im very hopeful..Thank u so much.
You are so welcome! Check out my Endometriosis Playlist - I did a video series on Endometriosis that you might find very helpful! Wishing you well :)
@@dr.patriciamills I will Doc. Thank u again❤️
@@weng8665 you're very welcome!
Try organic castor oil on area of pain put cloth or wash cloth add 20 min of heat
@@girl38rockify I love castor oil packs! I use them for a congested chesty cough with great success :)
Tell about rice effects
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean? If you elaborate I'd be happy to explain. your question could be answered in my video "How to eat for hormone health", check that out!
I did vegan for 2 years and got sick my holistic Dr said some people with o+ blood don't do well i need protein right when I wake up or I can't stay awake and have no energy. Anyone else experience that
I agree everyone needs to learn what works for them! 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
also,im vegan and i dont wanna eat fish.:(
can taking omega 3 supplements(vegan supplements!) help??
Omega-3 supplements are anti-inflammatory and the endometriosis pain comes from inflammation, so it could help (especially if paired with a healthy diet) - algae oil would be the animal free option!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you very much for responding to all my questions! i dont have any doctor to ask these questions because the waiting list is so long.!
You’re so welcome! 🙌🏼
Maybe grow a brain & stop destroying your health. Animal protein is essential for good health.
Hi, thank you for the information. My gynae asked me to reduce the intake of beans as well, esp soy bean related products, which will increase the astrogen. Is that true?
hi! It's a bit controversial. Organic fermented soy without unwanted added preservatives etc can be helpful to modulate estrogen levels due to it's phytoestrogen content. However it is very hard to find good quality soy, so reducing soy products which are heavily sprayed with pesticides if not organic is good advice. Whether eating phytoestrogens worsens local tissue estrogen in fibroids is unknown. Good quality properly prepared soy in moderation is probably ok but hard to find. Hope this helps!
@@dr.patriciamills thank you Dr. It is very helpful.
@@limLeefern Great! I have a video called 'To Soy or Not To Soy' that goes into this topic in more detail if you're interested :)
@@dr.patriciamills great. I will watch that..
@@dr.patriciamills so if someone has fibroids or endometriosis they should avoid soy products? what about edamame? if i find an organic edamame is it safe to eat ?
And lucrin depot
Can we drink coffee? Eat prawns, shellfish, oysters, mussels?
Each person responds to these differently so it’s good to try out different eating patterns and see what works best for you. 👍
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful. ❤
You're so welcome! Glad you are enjoying the videos in the Endometriosis Playlist!
@@dr.patriciamills I watched all of them with notebook in hand! Very helpful. Thanks again!
@@dianakar0 Oh wow you are on it! Well done!