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Endo FertilityAuthor: Dr. Lizzie Alexander, PhD
Welcome to the Endo Fertility Podcast! I'm Dr Lizzie Alexander, PhD, and I've experienced firsthand the challenges of endometriosis while trying to conceive. This podcast is designed to support you on your journey, combining my personal experiences with chronic pain and fatigue, gut issues, surgeries, and fertility treatments, alongside insights from expert guests and inspiring stories from clients. Each episode offers a blend of professional knowledge and real-life wisdom, covering topics from natural symptom management, functional nutrition on how to get to the root cause of issues to how to support your IVF journey. Whether you're grappling with Endo pain, facing fertility challenges, or exploring holistic approaches to boost your reproductive health, you'll find holistic and evidence-based strategies and practical recommendations here. My goal is to help you navigate the complex world of endometriosis and fertility, empowering you to optimise your health and make informed decisions. Together, we'll work towards your dream of motherhood, transforming your health and reclaiming your life from Endo along the way. Freebies available in the Ultimate Endo Fertility Library: https://endofertilityspecialist.com/free-ultimate-endo-fertility-library/ Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EF#64: The Foundation of Fertility: Understanding Cellular Hydration
Episode 64
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
In this episode, I explore the critical role of cellular hydration as the foundational first step in the seven naturopathic steps to treatment to optimise health. Join me as I talk about why proper hydration goes far beyond just drinking water, how chronic dehydration impacts inflammation, hormone balance, and fertility at the cellular level, and the three progressive stages to restoring optimal hydration in your body. I'll unpack the science behind cellular hydration, explain why your cholesterol might actually be a dehydration response, and provide insights and actionable tips to help you build the foundation your body needs to reduce inflammation, support hormone balance, and optimise your fertility journey. A number of actionable tips were discussed including how to recognise signs of chronic dehydration, which foods and drinks are secretly dehydrating you, the proper omega-3 to omega-6 ratio for reducing inflammation, how to implement the three-stage hydration protocol, and why you should consider taking a break from supplements while you establish proper hydration. Episode Highlights: Why hydration is the foundation The 3-Stage Hydration Protocol The seed oil crisis and cell membranes Magnesium—your fertility secret weapon Why your supplements might not be working References: Häussinger D, Roth E, Lang F, Gerok W. Cellular hydration state: an important determinant of protein catabolism in health and disease. Lancet. 1993;341(8856):1330-1332. Bulun SE, Yilmaz BD, Sison C, et al. Endometriosis. Endocr Rev. 2019;40(4):1048-1079. Vercellini P, Viganò P, Somigliana E, Fedele L. Endometriosis: pathogenesis and treatment. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2014;10(5):261-275. Bulletti C, Coccia ME, Battistoni S, Borini A. Endometriosis and infertility. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2010;27(8):441-447. Damir HA, Ali MA, Adem MA, et al. The effect of long-term dehydration and subsequent rehydration on markers of inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis in the camel kidney. BMC Vet Res. 2020;16(1):437. Doktorova M, Heberle FA, Katsaras J, et al. Dehydration of lipid membranes drives redistribution of cholesterol between lateral domains. J Phys Chem Lett. 2024;15(17):4693-4700. Giudice LC. Clinical practice. Endometriosis. N Engl J Med. 2010;362(25):2389-2398. Marziali M, Venza M, Lazzaro S, Lazzaro A, Micossi C, Stolfi VM. Gluten-free diet: a new strategy for management of painful endometriosis related symptoms? Minerva Chir. 2012;67(6):499-504. Calder PC. Functional roles of fatty acids and their effects on human health. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2015;39(1 Suppl):18S-32S. Macer ML, Taylor HS. Endometriosis and infertility: a review of the pathogenesis and treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2012;39(4):535-549. >>Endo Fertility Podcast Goodie Bag 📦Book your free 30 minutes 1:1 health review HERE
