Licensed dietitian Kelly Burgess found out in her early 20s that she had fibroids. By the time they were removed, there were 13. In this episode of Receipts: The Body Keeps Score, Kelly and Dr. Jasel Martin talk about her own fibroid journey, why Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids, the honest and still-mixed research on hormone replacement therapy and fibroid growth, and the foods and habits that actually make a difference, including vitamin D, green tea, and turmeric. This is not medical advice. A licensed provider determines what is right for you.

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Takeaways

• Fibroids affect a significant number of women and can have a profound impact on reproductive health and emotional well-being.
• Stress and inflammation play a significant role in the development and management of fibroids, highlighting the importance of holistic health approaches. Chronic stress can have a significant impact on physical health
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing inflammation and overall health Potatoes are a powerful and nutritious food.
• Antioxidants play a crucial role in chronic disease prevention.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Fibroids
• 01:12 Kelly's Fibroid Journey
• 02:10 Kelly's Background and Experience
• 03:35 Life in the Caribbean
• 05:12 The Impact of Sunlight and Enjoyment
• 05:45 Reproductive Health Awareness
• 06:37 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibroids
• 07:51 Understanding Fibroid Diagnosis
• 09:22 Emotional Impact of Diagnosis
• 23:28 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Fibroids
• 31:37 Stress, Inflammation, and Fibroids
• 33:28 The Impact of Chronic Stress
• 34:29 Nutrition and Inflammation
• 37:14 Fibroids and Dietary Impact
• 38:10 Dairy and Its Effects
• 42:10 Vitamin D and Gut Health
• 46:04 Food Choices and Inflammation
• 01:00:05 Potatoes and Nutrition
• 01:02:29 The Power of Potatoes
• 01:02:55 Antioxidants and Chronic Disease Prevention
• 01:05:34 The Impact of Green Tea and Turmeric on Fibroids
• 01:09:06 The Role of Vitamin D in Fibroid Health
• 01:10:09 The Importance of Sunlight and Grounding
• 01:04:29 The Dangers of Fad Diets
• 01:19:20 Nutritional Yeast and Whole Foods
• 01:28:13 The Impact of Snoring on Health