Christmas. I’m not sure there’s any other time of year that can bring up so many complex and rich emotions and experiences. Joy, love, connection mixes with family disputes, awkwardness, and social pressure! Adding endometriosis into the mix only tends to further complicate a time that should be special.

Christmas is also a time of indulgence. Inflammatory foods tend to be the main thing on the menu, and this often results in one of our worst periods come January. So what does that mean for you? Eat and worry about the impact, or not eat those delicious foods but have a more manageable period? I don’t think you have to do either - in fact, for the past five years I’ve been creating ways to feel better and still enjoy those Christmas delights.

So in this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I plan to manage endometriosis at Christmas this year AND I’m sharing a free endometriosis-friendly Christmas mini-cookbook as my Xmas gift to you guys. You can download it here.

Here’s what I talk about in this episode:

• Prioritising rest, and why it’s so important in order to help you move into 2020 with energy and less pain.

• Pelvic floor physiotherapy.

• Exercise for endometriosis.

• Supporting detoxification pathways.

• Adding IN anti-inflammatory foods - including those Christmas favourites of brussel ssprouts, cabbage, nuts and warming spices.

• Supplements to help reduce inflammation and support the body at Christmas.

• Balancing blood sugar for stable hormones.

• Easy anti-inflammatory swaps for inflammatory foods and dishes.

   

I really hope this episode helps you feel a bit better this Christmas!

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My new book This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast: A nutrition guide & cookbook for living and thriving with endometriosis, is out to newsletter subscribers today! Check your email for the secret password to get early access at a special price. My book is out to the rest of the world from Wednesday 20th - get your copy here.

In January 2020, I will be launching Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. I have 10 spaces available and am taking bookings and enquiries throughout November and December. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected]

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/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also sponsored by my free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List. This pdf list includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here.

 

Show Notes

Gluten free shopping list of my fav brands

Diary free shopping list of my fav brands

Best natural sugar-free sweeteners

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker