The following article is from Endometriosis News:
I drink a lot of water. If you’ve been following my interstitial cystitis journey, you’ll know I’m actually drinking too much for my weight and height! But that’s not the case for most people. Most of us struggle with staying hydrated, yet it’s integral to managing endometriosis.
Many of us with endo suffer from symptoms such as:
- Brain fog
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory issues
But these are also symptoms of not drinking enough water.
What if we’re missing something? What if we aren’t taking a close look at some of the key foundations of health and nutrition that might be contributing to the symptoms of our disease? What if those symptoms weren’t solely caused by endometriosis, but were partly because of hydration issues? Could we improve our endometriosis symptoms by improving the foundations of our health?
I believe we could.
Water is a life source for all of us, and it’s particularly beneficial for those of us with endometriosis.
Healthy bowel movements are essential for managing endometriosis, and being properly hydrated supports the formation of healthy, easily passed stools. Our detoxification functions allow us to eliminate toxins and old hormones such as estrogen through our daily bowel movements and urine. We know that in many cases, endometriosis growth is encouraged by estrogen. A recent study showed that endometrial cells have varying hormone receptors, meaning some endometriosis actually responds to progesterone rather than estrogen. But there is evidence demonstrating that endometriosis is estrogen dependent for many of us.
We want to ensure that our hormones are correctly balanced. A key part of this is having a healthy detoxification system, which supports the excretion of estrogen through the colon. (MORE)
Source: Endometriosis News
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