She Named Her Miscarriage Clumpy. Here's Why. : Receipts Podcast S1 E5
Receipts: The Body Keeps ScoreShow Notes
Licensed dietitian Kelly Burgess found out in her early 20s that she had fibroids. By the time they were removed, there were 13. In this episode of Receipts: The Body Keeps Score, Kelly and Dr. Jasel Martin talk about her own fibroid journey, why Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids, the honest and still-mixed research on hormone replacement therapy and fibroid growth, and the foods and habits that actually make a difference, including vitamin D, green tea, and turmeric. This is not medical advice. A licensed provider determines what is right for you.
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Takeaways Fibroids affect a significant number of women and can have a profound impact on reproductive health and emotional well-being. Stress and inflammation play a significant role in the development and management of fibroids, highlighting the importance of holistic health approaches. Chronic stress can have a significant impact on physical health Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing inflammation and overall health Potatoes are a powerful and nutritious food. Antioxidants play a crucial role in chronic disease prevention.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fibroids 01:12 Kelly's Fibroid Journey 02:10 Kelly's Background and Experience 03:35 Life in the Caribbean 05:12 The Impact of Sunlight and Enjoyment 05:45 Reproductive Health Awareness 06:37 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibroids 07:51 Understanding Fibroid Diagnosis 09:22 Emotional Impact of Diagnosis 23:28 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Fibroids 31:37 Stress, Inflammation, and Fibroids 33:28 The Impact of Chronic Stress 34:29 Nutrition and Inflammation 37:14 Fibroids and Dietary Impact 38:10 Dairy and Its Effects 42:10 Vitamin D and Gut Health 46:04 Food Choices and Inflammation 01:00:05 Potatoes and Nutrition 01:02:29 The Power of Potatoes 01:02:55 Antioxidants and Chronic Disease Prevention 01:05:34 The Impact of Green Tea and Turmeric on Fibroids 01:09:06 The Role of Vitamin D in Fibroid Health 01:10:09 The Importance of Sunlight and Grounding 01:04:29 The Dangers of Fad Diets 01:19:20 Nutritional Yeast and Whole Foods 01:28:13 The Impact of Snoring on Health
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