Welcome to another episode of The Hormone Heartbeat Podcast!  Today we are talking endometriosis with Registered Dietitian, Cindy Dabrowska. She is the founder of "The Supportive Endo RD" and her passion comes from supporting endo warriors - who much like me, have said “enough is enough” to debilitating, life-altering symptoms of endometriosis. Cindy has supported countless women in her nutrition counseling practice through a functional medicine root-cause approach to endometriosis. As a registered dietitian and endowarrior, she prides herself on being an ally to, and a resource for, the endometriosis community. In this episode: Introduction and what lead Cindy into working in women’s health and specializing in women with endometriosis How Cindy can relate to her clients and why this is helpful What is endometriosis? Where endometriosis can occur in the body and the various health complications associated with endometriosis What causes endometriosis and what are some risk factors? The link between endometriosis and the autoimmune system Top 3 pieces of nutritional advice that women with endometriosis should consider Should women with endometriosis restrict certain foods? Using supplements to manage endometriosis Choosing supplements based on the individual How endometriosis can affect fertility What we know about the ability for women with endometriosis to conceive What can be done to support conception for someone with endometriosis How diet and lifestyle can support fertility and complement conventional fertility treatments Which types of proteins should women with endometriosis include in their diet? Connect with guest: Cindy Dabrowska Instagram: @endo.fertility.dietitian Website:www.thesupportiveendord.com Connect with host: Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND Download your copy of Antoinette's Post-pill Guidebook. Website: www.antoinettefalco.com.  Instagram: @drantoinettefalco Please send all inquiries and suggestions, including topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast to [email protected], If you'd like to be a guest on the show and you think you'd be a good fit, please reach out!