Nutritionist Fernanda Mululo comments that the lifestyle and food are directly connected to the prevention and treatment of the disease
Diagnosed with endometriosis 36 years after having lived with the symptoms from adolescence, the presenter, the writer and the activist Padma Lakshmi It has become one of the main voices of the world in the awareness of the disease. Founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, he speaks openly about disabled pain, the impact on fertility and damage to the quality of life of this problem that reaches millions of women all over the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that endometriosis reaches about 180 million women worldwide and 7 million in Brazil. An out of ten brasilian woman, in reproductive age, has the syndrome. In addition, the entity recognizes the pathology as a public health problem. According to the nutritionist Fernanda MululoEndometriosis is marked by a chronic inflammatory process that goes far beyond pain. “It can cause swelling, weight gain, intestinal changes, fatigue, memory and concentration problems and compromise fertility,” he explains.
The role of food
According to Munulo, the diet can both “enlightened” and “mitigate” inflammation. Excessive consumption of fararine, red and ultra elaborate meat improves the inflammatory process, while a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fibers and natural spices helps to reduce symptoms. The nutritionist states that in just 15-30 days, simple changes, such as include more vegetables, increase water intake and reduce ultra elaborate, already bring a significant improvement, providing women to have less pain, swelling and more well-being.
The expert recalls that among the most recommended foods there are vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli; Resveratrol Rich Purplish Fruits; Whole grains, seeds and lean proteins such as fish, chicken and eggs. On the other hand, biscuits, sugary drinks, fast food drinks and excess red meat should be avoided.
Late diagnosis and challenges
One of the main obstacles in the treatment of endometriosis is the time of diagnosis, which still varies from 7 to 10 years. During this period, many women live with intense pain and daily limitations. “Even without confirmed diagnosis, changes in lifestyle, such as balanced diet, adequate sleep, stress control and regular exercise, they can mitigate symptoms,” says the nutritionist.
For women who want to get pregnant, care must be even more severe. Mululo recommends avoiding caffeine, alcohol, monitoring of vitamin and mineral levels through exams and guaranteeing a good intestinal functioning, essential for the absorption of nutrients.
More than a diet, a lifestyle
The expert emphasizes that the so -called “anti -inflammatory feeding” is not a way of passage. It clarifies that it is not a question of excluding food radically, but of giving priority to fruit, vegetables, vegetables and treatment of intestinal health, being an additional strategy in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Another common myth is to associate this food model with high costs. Munululo underlines that it is not necessary to buy everything without gluten or lactose -free. “The base should be the consumption of fresh foods, preferably from the station, with less degree of industrialization. It is accessible and adaptable to the reality of every woman,” he adds.
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According to the nutritionist, in addition to the relief of pain and the reduction of specific symptoms, the effects of the balanced diet extend to sleep, energy, hormonal balance and mental health. It also underlines that the intestinal microbiota plays a central role in this process. If not healthy, it promotes reflux, bad digestion, abdominal distension, excess gases and changes in intestinal habit, often normalized problems. “The intestine is the gateway both for inflammation and the infigma.
Specialist
Graduated in Nutrition from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj), residence in clinical and post -work nutrition in functional nutrition and phytotherapy, Fernanda Mululo has more than ten years of experience in women’s care. Specialist in female health and with personal experience in endometriosis, he followed more than four thousand patients, helping pain relief, hormonal balance, weight loss, better self -esteem and greater fertility.
Source: Terra
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