For those of you who dont know me let me give you a brief explanation. I am 29 years old and a newly wed wanting to start a family soon. I have Stage IV Endometriosis which required a laparotomy this past September 2010, for CO2 excision of deep endo implants that were all over every pelvic organ. I also had to have two sections of my bowels removed because the endo had penetrated though the bowel walls. Needless to say the past 4 months have been extremely difficult for me. I have a group of 3 endo specialist I work with: Dr. Rakesh Mangal who is an OBGYN RE, Dr. John Mathias who is a Neuro-Gastroenterologist and Dr. Bart Pickron a Colonrectal Surgeon. They are all located at The Women's Hospital of Texas in Houston. They all encourage and support me to do things naturally through diet, acupuncture, progesterone cream therapy and yoga. The below is my diet that was given to me by them.
Here is their scientific article on their theory and research about how endometriosis is a disease of insulin sensitivity.
I know so many doctors out there are so oblivious to what really goes on with women, especially women with endometriosis. I went through over 10 doctors since the age of 13 before I found Dr. Mangal! So I thought I would share with you their opinions. The diet has really been helping me out. I started it about 3 months before my surgery and have continued it since. I will be on this diet for the rest of my life. I don't even really like looking at it as "diet" it definitely more a LIFESTYLE CHANGE. But I am honestly feeling better. This diet is almost the same diet doctors like Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr Arthur Agatston and Dr. Christiane Northrup are touting for heart health, overall women's health, overall human health, weight loss, beautiful skin and longevity of life!
Also
here Is the Endo support group Facebook Page I started.
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Let me touch specificslly on Dr. John Mathias, of Houston, TX. He is one of my doctors that has been treating me for my endometriosis. He is a neuro-gastroenterologist that specializes in bowel endometriosis. He believes women with endometriosis suffer from the biochemical abnormality of hyper secretion of insulin, resulting in the production of excessive pathway 2 prostaglandins that cause seizure activity of the enteric system.
He suggests that bowel symptoms may decrease when foods that encourage the production of bad prostaglandins (the chemicals in our bodies responsible for cramps, spasms, and excitatory transmissions) are reduced or eliminated. These foods include: red meat, alcohol, chocolate, and soy. Basically, the control of insulin and blood sugar is extremely important to control inflammation in the entire body.
“Omitting foods that are neural stimulants (caffeine and tramline), reducing glycolic carbs (the stimulus for insulin release), supplementing with Omega 3 (precursor of pathways 3 prostaglandins) and Omega 9 (the governor of insulin release) fatty acids, and providing neural stability with Gaga-Agonist (ex: Klonopin and Periactin in minute amounts) results in control of the disabling symptoms of this common disease involving the hallow viscera (intestines and fallopian tubes).”
“There also has to be some mechanism with wheat in regards to endometriosis. Wheat has been genetically modified and there are two hormones out of two, the genome. There is also problems with gluten sensitivity, and more people are becoming gluten sensitive and I find that when I’ve taken wheat out of the diet, in 80% of the women with endometriosis, their pain subsides.”
I also have Celiac Disease so I can’t have gluten at all. Dr. Mathias does allow whole grain bread in moderation but I had to cut that entirely out. I also have IBS-C and I am Lactose Intolerant so I can’t have any dairy, although Dr. Mathias does allow Skim Milk and soft cheeses in moderation. I think my “tweaked” diet is a lot better because most endometriosis specialists suggest no gluten and no dairy anyways. The below is Dr. Mathias’s low glycemic (less than 50), non neural-stimulating diet modified to fit my other diseases. A positive thing about his diet is he allows clear liquors like vodka and white wines (in extremely moderate amounts) but I hate both of those. I am more a tequila girl and even then I probably drink maybe once every few months.
The following diet is most successful when accompanied with laser excision laparoscopy of all the endometriosis.
This diet is almost the same diet doctors like Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr Arthur Agatston and Dr. Christiane Northrup are touting for heart health, overall women's health, overall human health, weight loss, beautiful skin and longevity of life!
FOODS OK TO EAT (when possible try to get Organic)
PROTEIN:
-Chicken, Fish (Cod, Salmon, Tuna, ect), Turkey, Shellfish,
-Eggs
-Almonds
-Cashews
-Walnuts
-Pecans
-Almond Butter
CARBS:
-Quinoa
-Quinoa Pasta
-Smuckers Low Sugar Jelly
-Old Fashion Oatmeal (NOT instant, the one that takes 5 minutes)
All Fresh Veggies -except the ones on NO list but esp:
-Artichokes
-Asparagus
-Avocado
-Bell Peppers
-Broccoli
-Brussel Sprouts
-Cabbage
-Cauliflower
-Cucumber
-Garlic
-Green Beans
-Green Leafy Veggies
-Lemons and Limes
-Mushrooms
-Olives
-Onions
-Squashes
-Tomatoes
Fresh Fruit: Lowest on Glycemic Index (lower than 50)
-Berries
-Cherries
-Kiwi
-Apples
-Peaches
-Pears
-Pineapples
-Plums
DRINKS:
-WATER- filtered
-Propel
-Lifewater with erythrotol
-DECAFFIANTED Teas (no soy)
-Almond Milk
OTHERS:
-All Herbs
-All Spices
-Homemade Soups- but don’t use bullions
-Oils: Olive or Peanut Oil
-Condiments: Hot sauce, Mayo, Mustard
-Salad Dressing: Olive Oil & Vinegar
-Sweeteners: Truvia, Stevia, Agave Nectar
Supplements:
-Pharmaceutical Grade Multi Vitamin- 2x a day
-Pharmaceutical Grade Omega 3- 3x a day
-Liquid Minerals- 2 Tablespoons in the morning
-Omega 9-Olive Oil- 1 Tablespoon with every meal
-Probiotic
Medications:
-Klonopin
-Periactin
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FOOD FOR MODERATION (MAYBE 3x a week, no more)
CARBS:
-GLUTEN-FREE Whole Grain Bread
- NO rice/corn/yeast/modified starches in breads or pastas
Veggies:
-Sweet Potatoes
-Lentils
-Peas
Fruits:
-Grapes
-Oranges
-Watermelon
DRINKS:
-Top Shelf Quality (100% Agave) Tequila
OTHERS:
-Butter (Dairy Free & Soy Free)
-Fructose
-Ketchup
-Spicy Foods
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FOODS NOT OK TO EAT
*Note: Tyramine foods have an astris-Tyramine is an excitatory transmitter that affects the nerves
PROTEIN NOT ALLOWED:
-NO Dairy
-NO Caviar
-NO Pork
-NO Red Meat
-NO Tofu
-NO Soy
-NO processed meats*
CARBS NOT ALLOWED:
- NO Wheat/Gluten/Yeast
- NO breads or pasta containing gluten/rice/yeast/modified starches
- NO Refined Sugars
- NO Malto-dextrins
- NO Dextrins Rusk
- NO Rye, Ryvita, rye breads
- NO Rice, Rice pasta, Rice cakes, Rice noodles, or Rice Cereals
Veggies NOT ALLOWED:
- NO Avocadoes*
- NO Beets
- NO Corn, Corn pasta, Corn tortillas, or Corn Cereals
- NO Eggplants*
- NO Popcorn
- NO Carrots
- NO Russet or Russet Potatoes- only Sweet Potatoes
- NO Flat Beans (example Black, Butter, Kidney, Pinto)
Fruit NOT ALLOWED:
- NO Bananas*
- NO Mangoes
- NO Papaya
- NO Cranberries
- NO Dates
- NO Figs*
- NO Prunes*
- NO Raisins*
- NO Dried Fruits*
No Processed Food of any kind*
DRINKS NOT ALLOWED:
- NO Beer
- NO Coffee
- NO CAFFEINE AT ALL
- NO SOFT DRINKS
- NO Flavored Water
- NO store bought Fruit Juices (homemade with no sugar is ok)
- NO Gatorade
- NO Liquor - except for what is on moderation list
- NO Red Wine
OTHER FOODS NOT ALLOWED:
- NO Chocolate*
- NO Honey
- NO Margarine
- NO Sugar Substitutes ex Splenda
- NO Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
- NO Corn, Safflower, Sunflower or Vegetable Oil
ALWAYS BALANCE YOUR DIET WITH A PROTEIN, LOW GLYCEMIC CARB, AND RECOMMENDED OIL. GLYCEMIC INDEX SHOULD BE BELOW 50.
