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The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast

Learn how diet affects your Endometriosis symptoms and how you can take more control over your symptoms by changing what you eat and drink. Anne-Marijke Gerretsen is a qualified Nutritionist, specialised in Nutrition for Endometriosis.
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Episodes

Episode 129: Do Detoxes Help Endometriosis Symptoms? Let’s Talk About It

Do detoxes help you to reduce your Endometriosis symptoms, or just even the underlying inflammation? I went to the research and this is what I would recommend about cleanses and detox regimes. If you want to have sustainable approach to managing your Endometriosis symptoms through a personalised anti-inflammatory diet, book a complementary Endometriosis Discovery Call. https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-discovery-call/

Jun 26, 202517 minSeason 5Ep. 129

Episode 128 - You Don’t Have to Do It All at Once: Gentle Steps to an Endo-Supportive Diet

Changing your diet is hard! You may find it easy to start but struggle to keep going. Or perhaps you find the starting hard, but once you’re going you find it easy to stick to your new way of eating. Either way, to make diet changes youcan stick to, you need to have some practical strategies, that I’m sharing with you in this episode. If you want some help making your diet changes and stick tothem, book a complementary Endometriosis Discovery Call. https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/end...

Jun 12, 202519 minSeason 5Ep. 128

Episode 127: Resistant Starch for Better Digestion, Immunity & Energy - The Gut-Friendly Secret Hiding in Your Pantry

Resistant starch, a type of fibre that resists digestion in the small intestine, is a valuable food source for gut bacteria in the large intestine. These bacteria ferment resistant starch, producing beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), particularly butyrate, which supports gut health and protects against diseases. In this episode I explain why resistant starch is important to have in your diet, the foods that contain it and how you can use one simple food to feed your beneficial bacteria....

May 29, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 127

Episode 126 - Sticking to Your Endo-Friendly Diet When Eating Out, Travelling, or Dining with Loved Ones

It can be challenging to stick to your hard-fought, hard-won Endometriosis diet when eating out, travelling or having other people cook for you. In this episode I'm sharing some easy to implement tips to navigate these challenging situations. #endometriosis#theendometriosistnutritionist #ReduceEndometriosisPain #endometriosissymptoms#NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice#theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast

May 15, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 126

Episode 125: Endo + What?! The Surprising Co-conditions Affecting Your Health

Think Endometriosis is just about painful periods? Thinkagain. From gut issues and autoimmune flare-ups to anxiety and fatigue that just won’t quit — Endo rarely comes alone. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the surprising co-conditions that could be making your symptoms worse —and what you can do about it. If you want to explore how various nutritional strategies can help you to take some control over your symptoms, book a complementary Endometriosis Discovery Call. https://theendometriosi...

May 01, 202521 min

Episode 124 - I’m a Nutritionist — and I Don’t Always Recommend Changing Your Diet

Changing your diet to manage your Endometriosis symptoms maynot be the right tool for you, either now, or ever. In this episode I discuss4 main reasons why diet as tool might not work for you. If you want to explore thisfurther and for me to help you make the right decision for you, book acomplementary Endometriosis DiscoveryCall. https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-discovery-call/ #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms#endometriosisdiet #nutritionforendometriosis #reduceend...

Apr 17, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 123

Episode 123 - Fiber-Rich Foods for Endo Relief: Simple Diet Tweaks for Big Benefits

You often hear that you should get more fibre in your diet. But is it important if you have Endometriosis? And what type of foods should you eat more of? If you want to explore how various nutritional strategies can help you to take some control over your symptoms, book a complementary Endometriosis Discovery Call. https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-discovery-call/ #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms#endometriosisdiet #nutritionforendometriosis #reduceendometriosissympto...

Apr 03, 202517 minSeason 5Ep. 121

Episode 122 - Can losing weight ease endo symptoms? What I discovered from the research

I don’t really focus on weight loss in my programs, as I’vefound that if you create the diet that is right for your Endometriosis, you will also start to lose weight if you need to. But I questioned my assumption about weight and Endo when I sat in my daughter’s appointment with a gynaecologist who suggested she put on weight to manage her oestrogen better. So I decided to do the research and this is what I discovered. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to t...

Mar 19, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 119

Episode 121 - Meal plans sound great—but here’s why i don’t use them

I did a survey in January, asking for suggestions on how tohelp you get control over your Endometriosis symptoms. So many of you asked for meal plans and recipes. But I am not going to provide them. In this episode I explain why. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the rightoption for you to take some control over your symptoms, book a complementary Endometriosis Discovery Call: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-discovery-call/ #endometriosis #endometriosissym...

Mar 06, 202519 minSeason 5Ep. 121

Episode 120: How movement can reduce Endometriosis symptoms. Backed by science!

Nutrition is a very powerful tool to manage your Endometriosis, but it is not a magic pill. To take control over your Endometriosis symptoms, there are other things you can do that help reduce your chronic inflammation and reduce the severity of your symptoms. Movement and physical activity is one of those tools, and in this episodes I share some of the research on this and give some tips on how you add more movement into your day. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option...

Feb 20, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 120

Episode 118 - How can I create the best solutions to help you?

You may have been following me for quite some time, or you may be new to me. But either way, I thought it might be nice for you to get to know me a bit better. In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts and plans for 2025 And I need your help! I want to be able to create services and resources that are really helpful for you, and I need your input for that. Please complete this short survey to help me get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QFW5XLK #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms #endomet...

Feb 06, 20256 minSeason 5Ep. 118

Episode 119 - Is this the year you are going to take control over your Endometriosis symptoms?

This year, I want to help as many people with Endometriosis as possible to reduce the severity of their symptoms through their diet. And for February I have a super offer for you. 1. It starts with a free Endometriosis SOS Call. You need to book and attend a free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call . You can book it right now, but make sure you choose an appointment between 10 – 15 February . This is NOT a sales call ! I will not be trying to convince you to sign up for anything. This call is for y...

Feb 05, 20253 minSeason 5Ep. 119

Episode 117: Would you like to get to know me a little better?

You may have been following me for quite some time, or you may be new to me. But either way, I thought it might be nice for you to get to know me a bit better. In this episode I’m sharing a bit more about me, and about my life outside of the clinic. And if you’re interested in finding out more about my Tiny House on Wheels, take a look at my YouTube Channel: Living in Tiny G: www.youtube.com/@LivingInTinyG...

Jan 24, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 117

Episode 116 - How I became the Endometriosis Nutritionist

You may have been following me for quite some time, or you may be new to me. But either way, I thought it might be nice for you to get to know me a bit better. In this video I’m sharing with you how I ended up being a nutritionist, and why I decided to specialise in Endometriosis. Have you booked your complimentary Endometriosis SOS Call yet? Why not get that organised now for the new year? Book it here: Endometriosis SOS Call - The Endometriosis Nutritionist #endometriosis #antiinflammatorydiet...

Dec 26, 202412 minSeason 5Ep. 114

Episode 115 - If you are trying to fall pregnant and taking a prenatal multivitamin you need to listen to this episode

Vitamin B9 (or folate, folic acid or folinic acid) is a key vitamin for pregnancy. It is recommended to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in your baby. It is also a key vitamin for the body to make new cells: blood cells and in particular healthy red blood cells, brain cells, skin, hair and nails. In this episode I explain what the different types of vitamin B9 are, what needs to happen in your body for it to be able to use it and why I recommend you stop taking supplements with one form of...

Dec 12, 202416 minSeason 5Ep. 115

Episode 114: Is vaping better than smoking when you have Endometriosis?

Many smokers, and you may have been one of them, switched from smoking to vaping, on the assumption that is less damaging. If you vape, or you are around people that vape, you need to listen to this episode, especially if you’re trying to fall pregnant. #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms #endometriosisdiet #nutritionforendometriosis #reduceendometriosissymptoms #endometriosisnutrition #endometriosisnutritionist #infertility #miscarriage #improvefertility #earlypregnancyloss #maleinfertility #...

Nov 28, 202414 minSeason 5Ep. 114

Episode 113: It take 2 to do the fertility tango

Welcome to year 5 of the Endometriosis Nutritionist podcast! I’ve been publishing podcast episodes for 4 years now, and my little podcast has been listened to more than 130k times by people all over the world! I’m so happy that so many of you find the podcast helpful and I’m very excited about the fifth year. Let’s kick year 5 off with an episode about fertility and pregnancy. So, why does it take 2 to do the fertility tango? I’m not an expert on male fertility and I’m not going into what types ...

Nov 14, 202420 minSeason 5Ep. 113

Episode 112: 6 ways Endometriosis increases the risk of early pregnancy loss

Endometriosis directly affects your fertility and increases the risk of early pregnancy loss. In this episode I explain 6 ways in which it does this, and how nutrition can help you to reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss. If you’d like to have a chat with me about how we can improve your fertility and reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call #endometriosis #endometriosissympt...

Oct 31, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 112

Episode 111: Where does your nausea come from?

Although it is not the most often mentioned symptom, nausea can be a really uncomfortable symptom to live with. So, where does your nausea come from? I’ll share 6 causes of your nausea in this episode. If you’d like to have a chat with me about how we can reduce your nausea, and other symptoms, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms #endometriosisdiet #nutritionforendometriosis #...

Oct 17, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 111

Episode 110: Bleeding (heavy, long, irregular) in Endometriosis

Approximately 40-60% of people with endometriosis report experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menometrorrhagia) as one of their main symptoms. In this episode I share 5 factors that affect your menstrual bleeding and can make it heavy, long and/or irregular. If you’d like to have a chat with me about how a personalised diet may help you, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-so...

Oct 03, 202414 minSeason 4Ep. 110

Episode 109: What is the role of hormones in Endometriosis?

Although Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease, not a hormonal disease, it is important to understand how the hormones oestrogen and progesterone affect your disease and symptoms. In this episode, I explain how oestrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate during your menstrual cycle and contribute to your symptoms. If you’d like to have a chat with me about how a personalised diet may help you, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endo...

Sep 19, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 109

Episode 108: Should you eat meat or not?

If you have ever considered going ‘meat-free’ to try and get your Endometriosis symptoms under control, you need to listen to this episode. I’ll discuss the pros and cons of eating meat, and red meat in particular, with regard to your Endometriosis and share my recommendation. If you’d like to have a chat with me about how a personalised diet may help you, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call #endometriosis #endome...

Sep 05, 202415 min

Episode 107: Are your digestive problems a sign of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

When you have gut symptoms like bloating, flatulence or constipation, you may be ‘diagnosed’ with IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The question I’m addressing in this podcast episode is whether those symptoms mean you have IBS and need to go on a low FODMAP diet, or whether they are connected to your Endometriosis. If you’d like to have a chat with me about your gut symptoms and how a personalised diet may help you, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnut...

Aug 22, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 107

Episode 106: Why removing gluten from your diet is crucial and how to do it

There are a few standard diet changes I recommend to reduce your Endometriosis symptoms and removing gluten is one of them. In this episode I share how we know this diet change works, why gluten are a problem when you have Endometriosis, and some tips on how to make your diet gluten-free. Of course, this is only one strategy, and to find out how you can get even better results with your diet, book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call now: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometr...

Aug 08, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 106

Episode 105: The most common Endometriosis symptom I see in my clients

When I started my Endometriosis Nutrition clinic, the most common symptom my clients wanted to see improvement on was bloating .. by far! But in the last year or so, a new symptom has made it to the top spot: fatigue. And there are 2 burning questions I get asked about fatigue: why am I so tired? And how can I get more energy? I’ll answer those 2 questions in this episode. If fatigue is one of your main Endometriosis symptoms and you’d like to have a chat about how we can get you more energy, bo...

Jul 25, 202421 minSeason 4Ep. 105

Episode 104: The hidden toxins in your diet and why you should remove them

Unfortunately, the fresh wholefood you buy at the supermarkets or grocery store is not as healthy as you might think it is. They contain toxins (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, antibiotics) that increase your inflammation and that makes your Endometriosis symptoms worse. In this episode I explain this in more detail and share some ideas on how you can remove these toxins from your diet. Book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call to find out how what your options are for creating a person...

Jul 11, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 104

Episode 103: Why do so many people with Endometriosis experience anxiety and depression?

Anxiety and depression are often symptoms my clients have in their top 3 of symptoms they want to see improvement on. I explain 2 key factors that contribute to anxiety and depression that are uniquely related to Endometriosis. Book your complementary Endometriosis SOS Call to find out how nutrition could help you to improve your chances of falling pregnant: https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call #endometriosis #anxiety #depression...

Jun 27, 202417 min

Episode 102 - The Basics: How to improve your fertility

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: The role of inflammation The role of your immune system The role of your gut Your gut microbiome How endometriosis affects fertility And some key symptoms. Since the start of this podcast I’ve covered these basics, but the episodes may be a bit difficult to find, so I’m republishing these ...

Jun 20, 202417 min

Episode 101: The limitations of blood tests

Have you ever had blood tests done and the results came back as ‘All is fine’ or ‘Inconclusive’, or even showing a nutrient deficiency, but taking a supplement doesn’t seem to improve things? Blood tests are very useful in some ways, but have limitations as well. In this episode I explain what the limitations of blood tests are and why I use hair analysis tests to get a more useful picture of what’s going on. If you want to have a personal conversation about what hair analysis tests can tell you...

Jun 13, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 101

Episode 100: The Basics: How inflammation affects your fertility and how diet can help

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of this podcast I’ve covered these basics, but the episodes may be a bit difficult to find, so I’m republi...

Jun 06, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 100
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