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Endometriosis is one of the most commonly diagnosed gynecological conditions in women. It represents a debilitating condition for females and is a challenging and complex disease for clinicians.  While conventional treatments are used, there is an unmet medical need for improving treatment outcomes in providing treatments that have a reduced risk of undesirable side effects. The need for a successful integrative approach towards treating endometriosis is growing.  The purpose of this podcast is to explore and highlight how natural treatment do exist for endometriosis. Using available scientific data as well as clinical observations, women with endometriosis may benefit from homeopathic medicines and nutraceuticals.

With hormonal balancing, it all comes down to receptors found inside the uterus! Progesterone may relieve pain by limiting growth and inflammation in endometriosis but a portion of patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain do not respond to treatment with hormonal replacement therapy (birth control). Endometriosis, an estrogen dependent and chronic inflammatory disorder, which disrupts progesterone responses throughout the reproductive tract, including in the uterus.  Women with endometriosis have significantly more estrogen receptors, resulting in the suppression of progesterone receptors. This is known as ‘progesterone resistance’. There is growing evidence that progesterone resistance in endometriosis is caused by chronic inflammation and reduced progesterone receptors.  A key obstacle towards the treatment of endometriosis is in helping the uterus overcome this phenomenon by increasing progesterone receptor expression and decreasing inflammation.  While this is not talked about often it is one of the key obstacles in which we discuss what is happening and some helpful suggestions on helping balance out hormones for endometriosis.  

Endometriosis is associated with higher levels of stress and reduced quality of life, which may further increase inflammation. For women with endometriosis stress and inflammation causes their bodies to become stuck between a rock and a hard place within the vicious cycle of high pressure, inflammation and disease progression.  The "brain-body-brain" don't just talk to one another, but cross interact. Addressing stress and support women with endometriosis is vital to help aid their recovery. 

Endometriosis develops mostly in women of reproductive age and regresses after menopause, which points to estrogen-dominance.  Estrogen is known to increase inflammation and support increased endometrial tissue growth. While progesterone is known to reduce inflammation and regulate endometrial tissue growth.  But what exactly is estrogen dominance? Why do many women with endometriosis struggle with their progesterone levels?  It comes down to receptor activities, which is one of the primary missing links in integrative treatments towards addressing estrogen dominance.  Today we explore estrogen dominance. How it may impact women with endometriosis and how integrative treatments may help address estrogen dominance.  

Today's new podcast is about unmasking key symptoms of endometriosis.  Endometriosis can cause such intense pain that it interferes with your normal daily activities. As symptoms change over time, it can be challenging to understand what is happening to your body.  Dr. Vijay Nielsen wants to help make sense of your symptoms by unmasking the 7 critical signs of endometriosis. He explains what is happening inside your body, causing you to feel these symptoms.  This podcast is dedicated to all the strong women who live with endometriosis and for their loved ones who try to understand and support them as best as they can.  This is a conversation long overdue because let's face it; women are all too often ignored, and this only prolongs a women's suffering. Let's start unmasking the 7 key symptoms of endometriosis. 

Your period can tell you what is happening inside your body, and some of these are your body that outside of what is considered normal during menstruation.  Dr. Vijay Nielsen discuss 7 subtle signs to keep an eye out for what is "normal" over time - can be a warning sign.  Sometimes 'normal' period symptoms like heavy flow, blood clots, terrible cramps that do not respond to pain killers, diarrhea, digestive symptoms, painful intercourse and acne breakout may seem normal, but that does not mean you are OK, especially if these are new symptoms. Being tired, needing an extra nap, struggling with PMS, changes in cycles are all clear signs you should get help ASAP. There are 7 subtle signs you should keep an eye out when it comes to your periods knocking you down are: 1. How regular are your periods? 2. How many days does your period last for? 3. How is your period flow? 4. Do you have pain with your periods? 5. Is your emotional well-being affected. 6. Does your skin change? 7. Do your digestive symptoms worsen?  If you have these symptoms, get those symptoms in check early may save you a lot of hard work down the road.  If you feel that your doctor is not taking your concerns seriously or is not committed to finding the underlying reason and help you with your symptoms, that’s a sign you should try to find a more sympathetic doctor who will be a better fit, like a homeopathic or integrative doctor who can help you find the best treatment.

Dr. Vijay Nielsen shares with you how inflammation, hormones, blood flow and contractions can cause painful periods and how your diet is the first starting point in regaining control.  Even though many women suffer from painful periods, the unfortunate reality is that painful periods are often poorly treated, and many women accept it as a normal part of having menstrual cycles.  With so many natural treatment options Dr. Vijay Nielsen highlights several supplements that may help manage painful periods and talks about one of the biggest kept secrets to managing menstrual pains, homeopathic medicines.  Let's start finding health!

With up to 90% of women experiencing PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and 10% of women experiencing PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric syndrome), these conditions are one of the most common health concerns for females.  Dr. Vijay Nielsen not only talks about PMS and PMDD but wants to remove the stigma and open up the conversation on how we can help those who struggle with PMS and PMDD. If you have tried a bunch of things like birth control, teas, supplements and you find yourself or your loved one struggling with PMS or PMDD. Don't feel trapped. Addressing PMS and PMDD to become more manageable is possible. Especially if we have an understanding of how hormones, lifestyle and integrative treatments like homeopathy and supplements may help bring back your quality of life.  No matter the severity, the elimination of PMS/PMDD symptoms is the goal. Join Dr. Vijay Nielsen in helping you navigate and bring back your quality of life. Break free from PMS and PMDD!

Seasonal allergies got you all bothered?  Dr. Vijay Nielsen tackles allergy season with three steps. Step 1 - Lifestyle: Taking care of your lifestyle helps your immune system, not work overtime.  Step 2: Nutrition: what your doctor may not tell you is that some of the most common foods you’re eating could be making your seasonal allergies worse. Step 3: Integrative treatments: Are generally safer and provides incredible relief, helping individuals feel like their regular self with their body and mental focus.  Find out what actually happens in our bodies when we experience seasonal allergies and how three simple steps may help you say goodbye to itching, watery eyes, nasal discharge, sneezing fits and a foggy mind.  Find your summer once again and get you out with friends, family and loved ones! 

Who doesn't want beautiful skin; reduced fine lines, acne free, even skin tone, and blemish free! Turmeric, milk and honey has been used since the Egyptian time for beauty.   Today Dr. Vijay Nielsen shares with you his secret from his mother passed on through generations of Indian heritage. Find out today on how these three simple ingredients can help when used together can help unlock beautiful skin.  From improving skin tone, complexion, clear up acne and reduce fine lines as well as wrinkles with milk turmeric & honey, by creating your homemade skin care product aka face mask without the crazy cost! 

Anxiety affects each and everyone on a daily basis, and while its a natural response to stress the feeling of fear and apprehension can cause shallow breathing, sweaty palms, a racing heart all of which are real physical symptoms tell your body that you are in a state of stress.  The worst part is that it can limit your potential. Worst of all, we hide our selves from the world that so desperately needs our voice and presence. Sometimes the world is screaming at us saying set out, and our reaction is to take a step back.  If we understand how to recognize anxiety, we can change its impact to help us perform better.  Anxiety is real, both emotionally and physically. Science has proven that we can rewire our brain and help support our body physically to overcome anxiety.  Let us rewire your brain to support you through anxiety!

"My tummy hurts."  What parent has not heard these words? However, what does it exactly mean?  Too many cookies? My child does not like school? Are they feeling nervous? Are they constipated?  At some point, every parent will hear these words from their child. So many different things can cause stomach pain. While stomach aches are the number one reason, parents will see a doctor. Fortunately, stomach aches in kids often are not serious.  Dr. Vijay Nielsen offers his insights on the five most common causes of recurring stomach aches in kids and tips for helping them. 

Vaginal yeast infections are the worst, and having it once in a women's lifetime is common.  However, for some women, they have repeated yeast infection that keeps reoccurring. For women who experience recurring yeast infections, it can not only be physically exhausting but also affect one's emotional well-being.  If you're dealing with recurrent yeast infections, you're probably looking for a solution. Today we find out why some women struggle with overcoming vaginal yeast infections and how to take action.

Dr. Vijay Nielsen takes a look at what's happened to health and why some patients face challenges in regaining their health. From women's health, skin health, children's health, digestive health, fertility and much more. He asks why to help answer and explain how integrative medicine may solve health problems.