Thank you so much for all the great information you make available to us online.

I wanted to ask you something about fruit. I read somewhere that unfortunately, the fruit we buy at the supermarket is actually acid-forming because it is collected from the tree before it is ripe so that it will not spoil before it reaches the supermarket shelves, and that only ripe fruit is alkaline-forming in the body. Is that something we need to be worrying about?

Thank you for your informative videos and tips. I really appreciate them.

I’m in my late twenties and have been clinically diagnosed with endometriosis this year. I am not on any hormones/birth control or painkillers/NSAIDs, since I react severely to them.

My endometriosis is likely in my digestive system/bowel and pelvis. It affects me systemically and causes blood in my stool a week before my period (I have been checked for colitis and crohns). Other than that I have IBS, bloating, possible infertility, food and chemical intolerances, candida, low immunity, fatigue, feel weak/cold, joint pain, chronic pain, PMS, anxiety, skin issues, etc.

I avoid/intolerant to: dairy, soda, wheat, gluten, soy, caffeine, alcohol, meat. I crave carbs everyday (potato/tortilla chips) which I am not always able to resist. This is usually when I get anxious.

My diet is plant based with lots of organic salad, green veggies, fruit, lemon, probiotics, distilled water. I eat the following a few times to several times a month: chocolate, beans, quinoa, nuts/seeds, avocado organic eggs, salmon. I blend or juice everyday. I try to make my own food and limit/avoid canned food or eating out.

I try to combine my food carefully. My weight is normal for my height but I do eat and snack a lot especially at night. I leave an hour or two after eating before going to sleep.

For pain management, I go to acupuncture one to two times a month, meditate, try to be positive and let go, use my infrared mat for heat and sweating, walk outside when it’s sunny.

My exercise is limited to walking and stretching when I am able to (two to three times a week), since I am often in pain and have difficulty moving/walking/lifting stuff. There are times in my cycle where I am always dizzy and unstable on my feet or I have to rest. I used to do yoga and jog but I am unable to now.

What other things can I do to help my condition? I am told by my health practitioners that I need to heal my stomach first so I can absorb nutrients better. Then once that’s done, my liver can help clear the excess estrogen in my system.

I have been eating a healthier diet for the past six months and it’s helped my IBS/digestive issues. But it hasn’t yet made an impact on my endometriosis.

Thank you for your help and insight.
Wanda