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January 19, 2024 โ€ข 41 mins

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Welcome to Episode 6, Season 2 of the Sick and Seeking Podcast!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. LJ Johnson, a Holistic Endometriosis and Hormone Expert dedicated to empowering women to improve their quality of life despite their health challenges. This insightful conversation will change everything you thought you knew about endometriosis.

Join us as we explore these vital insights on navigating endometriosis and improving your overall well-being.

Conversation Highlights:

  • Personal Journey: Dr. LJ shares her 16-year struggle to obtain a proper endometriosis diagnosis amidst limited options from conventional medicine.
  • Shift to Holistic Health: Her realization that conventional approaches werenโ€™t enough led her to retrain in functional medicine and holistic health.
  • Understanding Endometriosis: We discuss how endometriosis involves uterine-like tissue outside the uterus, along with its stages and symptoms, which can vary widely among individuals.
  • Diagnosis Challenges: Endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose, often requiring processes of exclusion; Dr. LJ emphasizes the role of an excision surgeon for confirmation.
  • Surgery Insights: She compares ablation versus excision surgery in treating endometriosis.
  • Finding Trusted Care: Dr. LJ advises on the importance of seeking doctors and surgeons who genuinely understand your needs.
  • Lifestyle Adjustments: Practical tips on identifying trigger foods that cause inflammation and how to implement lifestyle changes for relief.
  • Root Cause Focus: How functional medicine can uncover the underlying issues affecting your body.

Quote:
"I really and honestly turned my pain into my passion. It took me 16 years to be properly diagnosed with endometriosis, yes, 16. That was 16 years of blaming myself, my doctors, and feeling dismissed while literally pleading for help." - Dr. LJ Johnson

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