Tahnee's back on the Women's Series today, with returning guest Dr. Amanda Waaldyk (angea_acupuncture_yoga) talking female reproductive health, with the spotlight on endometriosis (endo). Recent figures on the Endometriosis Australia page show approximately 1 in 9 women worldwide suffer from this at times debilitating disease, that's around 200 million. These are pretty alarming statistics, considering it takes (on average) 7-10 years for endo diagnosis. Dr. Amanda has so much knowledge in this space; she is the founder/director of Angea Women's Health Clinic (Melbourne), doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and energy healer. Being diagnosed and living with endo herself, Dr. Amanda's personal experience has deepened her holistic approach to treating this disease and is helping so many women on their journey of healing. This episode is a must for all women; the ladies get into pertinent aspects of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, the contraceptive pill, and how they're affected by endometriosis.
Tahnee and Dr. Amanda discuss:
🌹What is endometriosis, why is it so painful?
🌹Endometriosis and the vital role of the liver.
🌹Chinese herbs for treating gynecological issues.
🌹Treating endometriosis holistically.
🌹Adenomyosis vs endometriosis, what's the difference?
🌹Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), as common symptoms of endometriosis.
🌹Why painful menstruation is not normal.
🌹The genetic link with endometriosis; looking at paternal and maternal family history.
🌹Why endometriosis is often misdiagnosed as IBS.
🌹The DUTCH test (advanced hormone testing) and why it's essential when diagnosing endometriosis.
🌹The benefits of abdominal, Mayan, and womb massage for the female reproductive system.
🌹Understanding endometriosis as an inflammatory condition and foods to avoid.
🌹Yoni steaming.
Who is Dr. Amanda Waaldyk? continued in comments..