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Successful Business & InspirationalWomens Edition
HavingTrouble
Conceiving?
Jugglinga Career
&
Family?
Get TIPS On How ToHandle Both
Founder &Host of
Wake UpAmerica
Shares HerJourney ofBecoming
The CEO ofMultiple
Companies
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I WAS BLESSED TO BE BORN WITHOUT ARMSMotivational Speaker &
Author
TAWANA WILLIAMS SHARES HER STORY
The Link BetweenEndometriosis &
Infertility
Inside 10 New Faces To The SO Family
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Dear Readers and Followers,
Welcome to Issue 10 of Size Overrated Magazine! How is everyone
doing? Thank you all so muchfor taking out the time to read this
amazing magazine! With Issue 10 being released, we are excited to
haveLisa Pitts who is the founder and host of Wake Up America. She
shares her story of being told shewouldnt be anything in life
because of a learning disability, to now being the CEO of multiple
businesses.We have a Small Business Spotlight section in this issue
where we recognized Rev. Myra McCullough whohas started her own
apparel line FGBG (For God By God). She shares with us what
inspired her to start herline, and where you can get more
information about purchasing. Also we had the privileged of doing
aninterview with Tawana Williams who was born with no arms and is a
Nationally Known MotivationalSpeaker, Author of FIVE books, and is
in the process of working on a movie about her life.
Size Overrated Magazine has a lot of things to share with you
over time, so please stay connected forall of the latest news and
updates! We are already in the planning stages of our TWO Year
Anniversarycoming up in September. We hope that you all will be a
part of this amazing three day event that we haveplanned Labor Day
Weekend! This year we will be focusing more on what Size Overrated
is all aboutwhich will be building confidence in both men and
women, living healthier, featuring positive role models,and being
more involved with the community! We have some great new faces to
add to our modeling crew!We also have some great events currently
being planned for the year! Due to the successful networkingevents
in 2014 at Abuelos in Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, it was a
suggested that we make it amonthly event. Every second Tuesday of
each month, we, along with other business owners in the area,
willbe hosting a monthly Networking Event. If you are a small
business, entrepreneur, or looking into startingyour own business,
and are in the Hampton Roads Area, we would love for you tocome
out, mingle and network with us after business hours! Make sure you
stayconnected and engaged for all of the latest updates and
upcoming event details!
Remember to download our FREE app, and follow us on Facebook,
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our websitewww.sizeoverrated.com. We are looking forward to a great
upcoming year,and wehope you will be a part of it!
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Founder &Host of
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The Link BetweenInfertility &
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In just a few short decades, the role of women has radically
changedwithin todays society due to economic conditions and social
demands.Todays women constitute nearly half of the work force. The
dayswhen single-income households was the norm, are now a long-gone
thingof the past. Reality has left many women at the intersection
of juggling theobligations of motherhood and relationships,
compounded by the addedpressures and responsibility of caring for
an elderly parent/parents, with aneducation and career. There is a
huge amount of stress and pressure placedon women professionally
and personally in todays society. Being adaughter, mother, single
parent, wife, widow, divorcee or being separatedhas placed extra
financial stress upon women. The dynamic of the workenvironment has
exerted enormous pressure on working women as theyneed to cope with
virtually two full time jobs.
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Juggling a Career & Family
How To Handle Both
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Women all experience stress in different ways. Theytend to have
a nurturing response that can put them in aposition where they are
trying to care for everyone butthemselves. Stress is a natural part
of our daily life andeveryone will experience it at some point.
Stress isntalways a bad thing. It can be positive and
motivating,pushing us past our comfort zone and challenging us
toachieve our goals. Unfortunately, left untreated long-termcan
become destructive, impacting all key areas within ourdaily life.
For some women, chronic stress builds up, andwithout knowing, can
become a common way oflife. Quite often women are so busy that they
do nottake time to slow down long enough to see how it isnegatively
affecting them, leaving life unbalanced.As stress increases, it can
lead to various healthissues. Over time, it weakens our immune
systemsand makes us susceptible to a variety of ailmentsfrom colds
to headaches or back aches to increasingthe risk of Heart Disease
and Stroke. Significant emotionalor psychological stress can cause
psychological imbalanceleading to hair thinning and hair loss
(alopecia), poordigestion system, increased stomach acid,
indigestion &discomfort, ulcers, and in some cases, Irritable
BowelSyndrome (IBS). Depression can further alter a womansbody
hormone balance, leading to missed, late or irregularperiods or
reduced sex drive, adding weight gain or theonset of insomnia to
name a few.
There seems to be a never-ending debate within todayssociety
about women having to choose between a career orhaving a family
with its obligations. Juggling both isnteasy. In fact, it is hard
as hell. The big question is Can awoman juggle family and career
with as little stress aspossible? The answer to this debate is a
resoundingYES.It is time to be honest with ourselves and have a
realconversation about prioritizing and finding a healthybalance on
a day-to-day basis, so we can all lead a full andproductive life.
This includes a successful and rewarding
career/work, as well as a strong and happy familyfoundation for
ourselves and our families.
For many women, the pursuit of a healthycareer & family-life
balance seems like animpossible goal, with so many women torn
betweenhandling heavy workloads, managing relationship& family
responsibilities, and trying to squeeze in
hobbies and interests. It is important to be mindful of
thechoices you make for your personal health and well-being.Nothing
is more important than taking care of yourself. Setaside quality
time each day for YOU. Wellness and fitnessinvolves being aware and
making choices to be active,eating healthy and improving your
emotional well-being.This is the most important investment you can
make in life.Striving for the best possible balance in both
personally andprofessionally is the ideal goal.
Quite often women are so busy that they do nottake time to slow
down long enough to see how it is
negatively affecting them, leaving lifeunbalanced.
Set asidequality timeeach day for
YOU
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Your first step is to let go of your guilt. A guilty conscience
islike a heavy chain weighing you down each day on your
performance and personal/future growth. This means youare
constantly thinking about what is happening at homewhile you are
working. Negative thoughts will only breedmore negative thoughts.
So be careful of your thoughts, asthey are more powerful than you.
Having a career while
working is healthy for professional growth and to provide asolid
foundation for yourself and your family.
There are many options available to women today.
Be creative when it comes to childcare
Have a list of well-experienced day-care centers,nannies and
baby-sitters
Use family and friends when offered. A fantastic way offinding
the right child-care is by word-of-mouth and bytalking to family,
friends or neighbors.
When choosing a child-care center, there are a fewthings to look
for. Begin by calling your Child CareResource and Referral
(CCR&R) Agency, who will beable to provide the facts about
child-care options in yourlocal area that meet your family
requirements. AskedThe Questions What are the licensing
requirements inmy area? How can I get information about
complaintsand licensing violations? Does my family qualify forany
child-care financial assistance programs?
Visit the child-care center options that you areconsidering and
ask questions as well; for example, theadult-to-child Ratio, Group
Size (how many children ineach group), Caregiver Qualifications,
Turnover, andAccreditation by a National Organization.
Make a choice you are comfortable with and stayinvolved.
Tips and SuggestionsCreate A Practical Family
Calendar Sit with your family and get organized. Be creative
to design a calendar which suits your familyobligations, comings
& goings, appointments, work
schedules, travel dates, school or family events,chores and so
forth. It can be a little challenging
getting everyones schedules in sync, but it will bewell worth
the initial effort.
Balancing work and family is sometimes complex. Ithas no
one-size-fits-all solution. Each individual coupleand family unit
will have their own unique preferenceand needs. The most important
thing we can do is haveopen communication with our partner/children
and loveones. Balancing both family and career is a process of
trials and errors. Remember, the process of balancemeans you
must adjust as required and no decision or
plan should be permanent.
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Constant flexibility and adjustments will keep you ontrack
towards your goals and priorities. How do you knowwhen you have
found the right balance for your uniquefamily? Having enough plan B
solutions for your familyin case of minor emergencies that make you
comfortable.Having enough time for both work and family
withoutfeeling stress and anxiety so your life feels
relativelycomfortable and balanced. Being on the right
pathpersonally and professionally. Moving forward towardsgoals and
dreams. Having Me time; it is important to findat least an hour,
sometime toward the end of each day to sitquietly, read, have a
bubble bath, catch up with a friendover coffee, go to the gym or
walk without distractions.After all, we all need to rest and
recharge our batteries. Ifyou have convinced yourself that you are
just too busy tomanage an hour to yourself, then it is especially
crucial tofind that me time.
Positive lifestyle changes will have an immediateimpact on your
health. When you have a positive andstrong foundation, you have the
strength and confidence tomove forward with your goals and dreams.
Remember thatwork is not the only facet to your life. In these
demandingtimes, it is easy to focus more on the work place
thanpersonal life. Make sure you take time to relax, calm down,
surround yourself with friends who are positive,encouraging and
helpful. Dont compare yourself to othersat work or in your personal
life. Take time tolaughlaughter is a powerful and positive
medicine.
Trust yourself and your abilities. You are a talented
andpassionate woman with amazing skills to bring to youremployer or
business. Your intuition, enthusiasm and ideasare unique and
incredibly valuable. Be obsessed withbecoming a woman comfortable
in her own skin. Bepositive and motivated in reaching all your
professional andpersonal dreams and goals. Do something
extraordinary andaccept lifes opportunities and challenges, as it
is growth. Ifyou dont step outside your comfort zone, you will
neverknow how tall you truly are. Every day we are given
theopportunity to choose and mould our futureit is whatdetermines
our tomorrow, the following week, month oryear. Be the most
beautiful vision of yourself because theworld awaits your
brilliance. Dont be afraid to celebrateand love the real you! The
common goal for everyone inlife should be to achieve happiness,
follow your passion,and achieve self-acceptance thru your goals and
dreams.You deserve and owe it to yourself to create the
bestpossible life for yourself!
Disclaimer: Please note; l am neither a doctor nor naturopath.
If you have anyconcerns/conditions psychological problems it is
strongly recommended that you seek individual
professional help from a qualified medical doctor.
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Size Overrated Small Business Spot Light
FGBG For God, By God is a Christian Brand thatsprang almost
immediately to life upon Gods commandbeginning with just one single
entity: The FGBG ChristianApparel which is its first roll-out.
The idea for FGBG Apparel was derived from aninspirational
message that its visionary, Rev. MyraMcCullough, originally wrote
for her FastWednesdays Fellowship (a Fasting Ministry), as
itsweekly Fast Food Word for the Day. That daysparticular message
was designed to speak to thediscouragement of Gods people who
sometimesfind themselves struggling to identify their purposeand
worth.
The below is the FGBG Story stated in Rev. McCulloughsown
words:
There is so much discouragement in this world, evenamongst Gods
people, as well as low self-esteem, and a
lack of a healthy sense of self-worth.yes, even amongstGods
people.So the premise of FGBG is to first remind Gods people
andeven those who are not yet Gods people, of who and whose
they are (or are supposed to be). Who are they?They are Gods
creation, thus..they were createdBY God. Inside the warmth and
protection of thatassociation is the reassuring comfort of
kinship,ownership, and fellowship. But there is also POWERwith
which to fight the inevitable discouragementswe so often encounter
in this world! We werecreated BY GOD! That is who we are!
FGBG speaks to our fundamental sense of purpose.Though there may
be many additional gifts and treasureshidden within all of us
waiting for God to bring them forthto be used for His glory, our
core purpose is to glorify, andrepresent Him. This is truly why He
made us. We werecreated FOR God and FOR His purpose! Herein lies
themeaning behind the FGBG - For God By God Brand.
The FGBG Story
Press Release
Our corepurpose is toglorify, and
representHim.
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And then..with God having stated that all of the apparel shall
be black to represent the darkness of this world, andthat all
lettering shall be white to represent Him as the light of this
world, He also simultaneously admonishes us, thosewho wear this
brand, to Be a Light! Because you are representing the LIGHT!I
simply cannot explain how excited I was when the Lord rolled out
this treasure that kept unfolding and unfolding intomore and more
treasure! The apparel line is only the beginning. FGBG is a
continuously unfolding Christian Enterprisewith many offerings
dedicated to helping to build the Kingdom of God by encouraging and
building up the people of God.God even dared say, and I dared to
believe, that the concept of FGBG can touch every Christian home
across this nation,and even many non-believers that they too, will
come to believe. And eventually..it shall become one of His
vehiclesthat will help touch the WORLD, for Him.I truly believe,
that many will catch this vision. And once they catch it, they will
not be able to contain it, but indeedwill help spread the Word and
help change the world.Who Are We? We are a people who were
created..FOR GOD BY GOD! FGBG. See you in the Light!Rev. Myra
McCullough, founder of the FGBG Christian Brand is a licensed and
ordained minister with a degree inTheology from Christian Life
School of Theology. In addition to ministry she is also an author,
founder of FastWednesdays Fellowship (a Fasting Ministry); and is a
Christian Life Coach who holds Crisis Counselor and ChristianMaster
Counselor certifications.
For more information (including the FULL FGBG story) and to
purchase FGBG brand apparel, please visit ourwebsite at
www.FGBG-ForGodByGod.com.
FGBG
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One of the worst things you can do to achild is tear down their
confidence orself-esteem by telling them they willnever amount to
anything because of alearning disability. Children retain
thatinformation and either they will take itto heart and not excel
in life, or, theywill take it to heart but PROVE theywill be
something in life. Founder andhost of Wake up America Lisa Pitts
wasone of those children who were told shewould not amount to
anything in lifebecause of a learning disability. Shedecided to
take that negative criticismand turn it into a positive future.
Originally from Jacksonville, NorthCarolina, Lisa was born into
a middleclass family where her father served inthe military as one
of the first blackofficers on his base. Her siblings werealways the
over achievers while shedidnt know what she wanted to do withher
life. Growing up with a learning
disability was a challenge for Lisa butas she became older, she
learned how tocompensate for it. After graduatingfrom high school,
she attended St.Augustine College. From college, shegot married,
decided to join the Navy,and ended up being stationed in theHampton
Roads area. Once she servedfive years in the military she decided
togo back to college to get her nursingdegree. She is a mother of
threechildren, two of which are in college,and her youngest is
fourteen. I wantedto know more about her journey, howshe become a
successful woman, and Iwanted to know her secret to how shekeeps
goingand nevergives up.Check out ourone on oneinterviewbelow
SO Magazine: Tell us what you are currently doing?Lisa Pitts: I
am the founder, CEO, and host of a televisionshow called Wake Up
America. I also own a healthcarecompany which one of the largest in
the area, we justrecently bought a store, which my husband runs,
and I alsoown a nursing school.
SO Magazine: So, you served in the military, went toschool and
got your degree in nursing, and ended upstarting your own
healthcare company, and nursing school.How did you end up getting
into television?Lisa Pitts: Television was not in the plans! I will
tellanybody, God knows the plan, so dont plan anything! Godshowed
me the plan, and I followed it. I also produce threeother
television shows as well.
SO Magazine: What is Wake Up America about?Lisa Pitts: The
purpose of Wake Up America is to turn thenation back to God. He
should be first in this nation and Heis not. So we have churches
and church leaders as guest,
and we talk about subjects that a lot of people dont like totalk
about. We discuss politics and refer it back to biblicalscriptures.
We have anywhere from 40,000-50,000 viewerseach week.
SO Magazine: What station and when can we watch yourshow?Lisa
Pitts: We started back on January 4, 2015 and airevery Sunday on
Fox 43 at 8:30 am. We also stream liveon our website.
SO Magazine: Do you feel having your own televisionshow is your
last stop?Lisa Pitts: No, this is definitely not my last stop. I am
stillon this journey. I know I am on the right road, but I feel
Ihave not reached where I am supposed to be in life.
SO Magazine: Do you have any regrets?Lisa Pitts: Honestly, I
dont have any regrets. I feel yourgood or rough times are all
learning experiences.
Lisa Pitts
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SO Magazine: What are your future plans?Lisa Pitts: I want to
continue producing shows, and we arein the process of purchasing a
restaurant, and we have planson purchasing a television station
this year.
SO Magazine: What is the most important part aboutbeing a
business owner, and what advice would you havefor other business
striving to become successful?Lisa Pitts: The most important part
about being a businessowner is learning how to balance your
business and yourfamily. You have to make time for both. Also there
is nolimit to the amount of money you can make. I amconstantly
meeting new people and building relationshipswith other businesses,
because that is where the money is.As hard as it may seem to keep
going, dont stop!
SO Magazine: Having a learning disability as a child, notreally
knowing what you wanted to do as an adult, you stillmanaged to
become a very successful business woman.How do you keep that drive
and motivation? What would
you say to others with obstacles, or not knowing what theywant
to do with their lives and end up becomingdiscouraged?Lisa Pitts:
Life is a hustle and it is real! My best advice isto surrender to
God. If you surrender to Him, and followHis plan, then everything
else will fall into place. So dontgive up, just keep going! I am
still searching for what I amsupposed to do in life. There are
still blank pages in mybook, and I am still writing the story!
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Brand definer Nikki Curry invited myhusband and I to an event a
fewmonths back called the Kellys ChoiceAwards which I covered in my
last issue. Ibriefly talked about the experience and thepeople that
were there. One of the people Imentioned in my article was
motivationalspeaker and author Tawana Williams. Oftentimes people
get discouraged when obstaclesare thrown their way, and then start
makingexcuses. Eventually, one must realize,excuses will get you
nowhere. I learnedthrough experience that for every obstaclethere
is a solution. It is also important to havepositive people in your
circle. After listeningto Tawana give her motivational speech
atKellys Choice Awards, I left that eventspeechless! On that day I
said there will be nomore excuses for me.
Tawana Williams StoryShe is UN
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Back in the 60s some women were given the drug Thalidomide,
which had many functions. But women who werepregnant were given the
drug to help alleviate nausea and morning sickness. Tawanas mother
was given this drug whilepregnant with her. Shortly after this drug
was put on the market and sold, it was discovered that the drug was
causingbabies to be born with deformities and/or missing limbs.
Tawana was one of the babies born without arms and impaireduse of
her legs but she didnt let her disability become her crutch, it
became her Blessing! She shared how her grandmothertold her If you
werent born with it, then God didnt mean for you to have it!
I had the honor and the pleasure of having a one on one
conversation with Mrs. Williams. Not only is she a Nationallyknown
Motivational Speaker, shes also the Author of five books, an
Artist-she draws with her feet and an Advocate forChange. I wanted
to know more about her past and how she Beat the Odds. When we
first started our conversation shesays, For you to get a better
understanding about me, let me first tell you who I am. I am a
Messenger of Hope andInspiration to the world. I was blessed to be
born without arms and impaired use of my legs. My mother told me
therewas nothing I could not do. My grandma Rogers did not play
with me! At the age of four and a half, she said Tee(which is my
nickname) you must not have needed arms because God didnt give them
to you. Nothings missing, if youdont have it, then you didnt need
it! Ive overcome some major adversities in my life; I was gang
raped during a homeinvasion, raped by stepfather, I was addicted to
cocaine and crack for 10 years, Ive experienced abortion,
motherhoodand a stroke. So I know that Im here to help others
overcome their adversities and challenges in life; thats why I
amUNarmed But Dangerous!
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Ive overcome some major adversities in my life; I was gang
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SO Magazine: With everything you went through, at whatpoint did
you say Ok I am not going to let these obstaclesstop me?Tawana
Williams: It was in 1996 when my husband kepttelling me that I
could do anything; there was something greatin me. He told me God
didnt create you to be born withoutarms for nothing. He made you
this way so you could go outand help the world. You have a message,
and you need totell it. Tell your testimony so it can help other
people. Sohe gave me three hundred dollars, I had a computer, a
phone,business cards, got in the mind-set of what I needed to do
andthen I made it happen. That was more than 18 years ago and9-1/2
of those years we did it for free, speaking to the massesand
traveling around the country; what a Blessing!
SO Magazine: Was it a challenge getting started?Tawana Williams:
Yes it was hard and challenging but if itwas easy, everybody would
be doing it; wed all be takingthe easy way out. Doors were slammed
in my face but I keptgoing. For me, NO doesnt mean NO, it means
NEXT! Iemailed fifty to sixty people a day, I called strangers to
opendoors for me; I made things happen again and again and
again!
SO Magazine: Were you able to get any help or guidanceduring
this process?Tawana Williams: Yes, in 2004 I met Les Brown; he is
oneof the top Motivational Speakers in the world. He becamemy
personal friend and mentor, then the rest was history. I
connected with Mr. Art Doakes whos also a MotivationalSpeaker.
He became my personal Life Coach, he taught methe game of speaking
on a totally different level.
SO Magazine: Did you ever see yourself being where youare
now?Tawana Williams: Yes I did, I realized that I had to speak
itbefore it could manifest itself.I dreamed the vision and I knew
thats what God wanted forme!
SO Magazine: How was it growing up as a child?Tawana Williams:
Growing up as a child it was hard; childrenwere mean, cruel and
disrespectful. I was teased andchallenged to do things daily. The
next time they saw me, Iwas doing what they said I couldnt do!
Today, I speak todifferent organizations such as, schools,
churches, prisons,colleges, universities, drug rehabilitation
centers,corporations, etc. showing them their potential and
teachingthem to shift their minds to do great things. My motto is:
Allthings are Possible to them that Believe!
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SO Magazine: Who has been your biggest supporter throughout your
journey?Tawana Williams: My mother and grandmother were there to
support me throughout my life. My biggest supporterhas been my
husband Toby. When I get discouraged, Toby pushes me to new levels
because he knows what Im capableof doing.
SO Magazine: What advice would you give others that make excuses
or give up when things dont go as planned?Tawana Williams: I have a
good friend Billy Miller who says Excuses dont hide; they just
reveal who you reallyare. Thats a powerful statement! I tell people
to play the deck that they were dealt and stop excusing their lives
away.Its time to focus on your Possibilities and not your
Limitations. If you want it go get it, use what youve got!
Everythingyou need is already in you. Speak what you Expect-words
have Power to Kill or Build! The mind is a powerful tool,if you
dont use it, someone else will gladly use it for you! Look at me
and what Ive been through; I could have easilygiven up but I didnt.
I wasnt born to quit, I was Born to Win! My mind was set and thats
why Im UNarmed ButDangerous!
Tawana Williams is currently Campaigning for her Debut Movie
UNarmed But Dangerous, The TawanaWilliams Story. The Movie will be
a Game Changer for those who Complain, Make Excuses and live
Mediocrelives; so get your tickets, your popcorn and your drink and
Ill see you at the big screen! Im Tawana Williams
your Messenger of Hope and Inspiration & I want you to hold
on to these words until we meet again; I knowthat I will, even
without arms! God Bless You.
Please support Tawana with your Donations because We are Greater
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According to the Center for Disease Control about 6percent of
married women between the ages of 15to 44 in the United States are
unable to get pregnantafter one year of unprotected sex, and about
11 percent ofwomen ages 15-44 in the United States find it
difficultgetting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term
regardlessof their marital status. Endometriosis affects
millionsworldwide and 6.3 million women and girls are in theUnited
States and Canada.
Before I go further let me give those who might not knowthe
definition of infertility and endometriosis. Firstinfertility is
defined as the inability to conceive or carry apregnancy to term
after twelve months of trying toconceive; however, if you are over
the age of 35 the time oftrying to conceive is reduced to six
months. Endometriosisis defined as a painful disorder which tissues
that normallyline the inside of your uterus grows outside the
uterus andother areas including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel
orbladder.
The cause of endometriosis is unknown. It is suggested
thatduring menstruation some of the menstrual tissues back
upthrough the fallopian tubes, implants in the abdomen andgrows.
Other theories is endometrial tissue is distributedfrom the uterus
to other parts of the body through the lymphsystem or through the
blood system, and that remnants oftissue from when the woman has an
embryo may later
develop into endometriosis. Another theory is that it maybe
carried in the genes in certain families.
The Endometriosis Association research showed a shockinglink
between dioxin exposure and the development ofendometriosis. Dioxin
is a toxic chemical by product ofpesticide manufacturing bleached
pulp and paper products,and medical and municipal waste
incineration.
Infertility can also be one of the causes of
endometriosis.According to medical statistics an estimate 40
percent ofwomen with endometriosis are affected with
infertility.
A few factors that put a woman at greater risk ofendometriosis
are never giving birth, one or more relativeswith the disease such
as a mother, sister or aunt, medicalconditions that prevent the
normal passage of menstrualflow out of the body, a history of
pelvic infections.Endometriosis most likely develops a few years
aftermenstruation begins.
The leading symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain that
isusually linked with menstrual periods. Other symptomsinclude pain
with intercourse, pain with bowel movementsor urination, excessive
bleeding during periods, andinfertility.
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An additional determinant that could cause infertility
forendometriosis sufferers could be the over-production
ofprostaglandins. These are hormones that play an importantrole in
the fertilization and implantation of the embryo.Having an excess
of prostaglandins may interfere with thisprocess. As a result of
the disease painful intercourseusually occurs resulting in many
couples not havingintercourse during the womans most fertile time
thathinders the possibility of conception.
If left untreated this condition has seriously negative impacton
ones reproductive health. There are medical and naturaloptions to
help heal the body. Many doctors suggest eitherthe laparoscopic or
abdominal surgery to remove thelesions, or scar tissue damaged
areas. In cases of severeendometriosis many doctors suggest a full
hysterectomy,which is the removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries,
andfallopian tubes.
A doctor could prescribe hormonal medications. Thesemedications
could alter the menstrual cycle and couldprevent pregnancy. The
side effects of these medicationscould be that once they are
stopped endometriosis couldcome back and spread further.
Lifestyle changes are some of the most effective ways tohelp
with endometriosis. These changes could be changing
your diet, clearing out old tissues and congestion,
balancingyour hormones and avoiding certain pollutants.
To begin with, you would want to build a healthyfoundation for
your fertility by creating a baby-friendlybody. There are certain
foods you may want to avoid.Certain foods could trigger flare-ups
and promoteinflammation, or an increase hormonal imbalance.
The following foods have been identified as those that mayworsen
the disease: gluten, dairy products, red meat, andsoy.
Gluten especially wheat has a direct link to making painworse
and wheat has been genetically modified. Someresearch has shown
that 80 percent of woman withendometriosis who takes wheat from
their diets reduce theirpain.
Consumption of dairy products should be limited to about 2times
a week at most. Choose organic raw dairy productswhen possible.
Choose dairy milk alternatives such asalmond or brown rice milk. Be
sure that all dairies youconsume are organic or say it does not
contain any addedhormones.
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A study in 2004 indicates that women who ate beef orother red
meat seven times a week or more were 100percent more likely to have
endometriosis than thosewho ate red meat less than three times a
week.
Soy foods are highly processed and contain concentratedamounts
of isoflavones. Most soy is geneticallymodified and not organic,
both of which have beenlinked to numerous infertility cases.
Focus on fresh vegetables and fruits. These foodsshould make up
most of your diet. A recent studyshowed women who eat green
vegetables thirteen timesor more per week, which is roughly twice a
day, were 70percent less likely to have endometriosis. Than
thosewho ate green vegetables less than six times per week.
Women who ate fresh fruit at least twice a day were 40percent
less likely to have endometriosis.
One of the first things a woman with endometriosisshould do is
add more fiber to her diet. Fiber helps thebody get rid of excess
estrogens. Some good sources of
fiber are: dark leafy greens, broccoli, Swiss chard,quinoa, and
chia seeds.
It has been learned that exposure to certainenvironmental toxins
may contribute to the developmentof endometriosis or make it worse;
some toxins areknown to be endocrine disruptors. Endocrine
disruptorsare also known as xenohormones or human madechemicals.
The main function of the endocrine system isto serve as our bodys
message center.
There appears to be a number of mechanisms by whichendometriosis
impacts on fertility and lets not paint agloomy picture because not
all women who haveendometriosis are infertile seek medical help for
yourparticular problem.
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