What’s New in Women’s Health: Study Links Leaky Gut to Endometriosis

Addressing gut dysfunction offers a promising path alongside surgery and medical care.
What’s New in Women’s Health: Study Links Leaky Gut to Endometriosis
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Maureen, a Pacific Northwest woman with deep-infiltrating endometriosis, found relief by combining expert surgery with diet and lifestyle changes. After several surgeries to remove lesions from her abdominal cavity and diaphragm, she cut out caffeine and processed foods and prioritized whole, anti-inflammatory meals.

She’s not cured, as there is no cure yet for endometriosis, but her pain is manageable, her energy is up, and she feels more in control of her body.

Michelle Standlee
Michelle Standlee
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Michelle Standlee, RN, is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She has a background as a registered nurse and medical writer, covering topics including mental and behavioral health, women’s and children’s health, traditional health care, complementary medicine, and alternative medicine.