My Supplement Protocol

I have mentioned before that I take quite a few nutritional supplements in addition to diet changes to support my endo and personal health concerns, and have recently added a few with the help of the ND.
Here is what I take everyday. It seems like a lot, but I believe that nutrition and supplementation is why I went from 18 months to 4.5 years between laparoscopies.


*This is what works for me, it may or may not work for you, this is not intended to cure, treat or prevent endometriosis in any person. I claim no responsibility whatsoever for your personal health, choices and/or actions in relation to this blog and my personal story and the therapies I choose to use. Consult your doctor and a naturopathic doctor or nutritionist before starting any nutritional or supplementation program. By reading this blog, you release all liability from the author, www.blogger.com and affiliates, and any and all products or doctors mentioned. *

My personal routine:

B complex 50mg 2x a day
CLA 1000mg 3x a day
Prenatal vitamin, 1/2 with breakfast, 1/2 with dinner (taking the whole thing at once makes me nauseated)
Organic cold pressed flax oil, 2000mg 3x a day
Organic cold pressed evening primrose oil 1500mg 3x a day
Calcium and Magnesium 400mg 1x day
Vegetarian digestive enzyme 1 before every meal
High quality probiotic 3 capsules in the morning
Estrosense 2 tablets 2x a day
Chlorella 3 tablets 2x a day
Traumeel oral drops, 15 drops 3x a day in water
Tissue salts Comb N, up to 6 tablets daily, as needed
Red raspberry leaf tea, especially during the luteal phase and menstrually.

In terms of nutrition, I do quite a bit there as well. I am a vegetarian, and try to have as much organic food as possible. I avoid wheat, sugar, alcohol, trans fatty acids, rancid or heated poly unsaturated fats and try to keep dairy and soy intake to a minimum. I make sure to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and at least dark leafy green vegetable a day. I use organic, first cold pressing oils, and store them in dark glass bottles away from heat and light. Organic raw nuts and seeds or avocado should also be consumed daily in moderation. Only whole grains should be consumed, whole sprouted naturally leavened breads are the best choice if you must have bread. Otherwise stick with brown rice, quinoa, spelt, kamut, oats, barley and rye. Avoid wheat and all processed flours and yeasts. If you must eat meat, make sure it is in moderation and organic, free range and cage free. make sure the animals are eating their natural foods, not a commercial grain feed or "livestock feed". Legumes, nuts, seeds, chlorella, and small amounts of soy or dairy can be combined with whole grains and produce for complete proteins.

Only 3 weeks left to go until surgery...

Happy Birthday to Me

Yes, it finally came, the day I have been dreading... my birthday. I feel so old, it is disgusting. I am 26 and looking into everything anti aging that I can. I am seriously thinking about Resty or Juvederm injections in my lips, in addition to the additional work previously mentioned.

I am not looking forward to V-Day tomorrow, or SAD, singles awareness day. I have never had a good V-day, I always seem to be single when my birthday and V-day roll around. I wish it were easier to meet great cute funny smart passionate affluent successful sweet straight guys here. I like my space but at the same time I would like to finally meet the right guy and settle down.

In terms on endo pain, I did have some shooting and cramping pain today. I think I must have ovulated, because it was just on my left side and didn't hurt like my endo normally does. So I took some pain meds and curled up with my heating pad for a bit. I am sorry, I seem to be whiny and annoying again today.

*Takes a step back to gain some perspective*

Allergies, Allergies

I decided to get ELISA allergy testing done, as a way to naturally help myself and reduce inflammation. Women with endo very often have undiagnosed food allergies, sensitivities, and candida imbalances. I got the blood work about a week and a half ago, the day before I got sick, and received the results back today. Wow I am allergic to EVERYTHING, gluten and yeast being the biggest two, although allergic to many other things including apples, blueberries, milk, mushrooms, olives (and oil), tomato, cocoa, black pepper, lettuce and pineapple among other things :/

WTF, I can't even eat lettuce anymore? It is a sad, sad day.

So I am planning on eliminating my allergies ASAP, so I will update as my with drawls go on. I am a nutritionist, so I do eat very healthy and follow the "endo diet" as it is, and am a vegetarian. So I am just going to have to be creative and come up with a plan. Tomorrow is my birthday (I am having a mid 20's crisis), however, so I will probably eat pasta and a mini gourmet cupcake, but apart from that planned cheat, I do plan on sticking to the new allergy protocol. Ice cubes and air it is. *Sigh*

Acupuncture Denied

Yesterday I went in for acupuncture, but the yummy ND took one look at me and said no way. He was worried that because I have been so sick and hadn't eaten in a week that I would pass out on him. So I had a vitamin shot instead, which seems to be working because I am starting to feel better today. Ugh, it has been a week of hell, I seriously can't remember being so sick. My mouth really hurts today, it feels like it has been burned, which is strange because I haven't had anything hot since before I got sick. Whine whine whine... yeah... I'll shut up now and get back on topic next time.

Starting Naturopathic Treatment

It has been a busy few weeks, so updating just hasn't happened lately. I decided to start naturopathic treatment, and am seeing a wonderful ND in the city. She has me on a few meds until surgery, along with acupuncture and B shots until surgery, then a more aggressive treatment afterwards. I don't want to suppress the disease at this point, because I want Dr. W to be able to remove all the disease possible next month (I can't believe it is only a little over a month away!) I go in for another acupuncture treatment tomorrow with an incredibly yummy ND. Who cares about all the needles when you can look at him?

I have also been crazy sick with strep throat this week. I haven't been this sick with strep for as long as I can remember, even when I was hospitalized with strep as a kid it wasn't this bad. I think it was the nausea, which doesn't normally happen to me with strep. 2 nights on the bathroom floor *shudders*. But I do seem to be getting better now that I have started antibiotics. I am also freaking out a bit because it is my 26th birthday next week. Eep! 26? When the fuck did that happen?