Alene L. Brennan, RYT

Did you know that the body goes through a repair process when you sleep? It's true. When you snuggle in bed at night and drift off to sleep, it's easy...

Is plastic safe to put in your mouth? Since my diagnosis of endometriosis, I’ve tried to be mindful of my use of plastic. I don’t believe that any single use...

Estrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing. Excess estrogen can aggravate endometriosis symptoms such as...

Do you struggle with low iron levels? We know that blood loss is real when living with endometriosis, and for some women, this can lead to low iron levels. Iron...

When I get a cold, I’m asked how I feel until I’m well again. When I get a migraine, I’m offered support and comfort until the pain passes. But when...

I know it’s a “dirty” little topic that nobody likes to bring up, but it’s important to our health – especially when living with endometriosis. We know that poop is...

Avoid inflammatory foods. Eat your greens. Drink purified water. Eat mindfully. Prioritize sleep. Move your body. The list of healthy habits never seems to end. It’s easy with a list...

Maybe you went to an appointment with the hope and anticipation that they can answer your questions about your recent health struggles, only to be rushed through the appointment and...

You'll do almost anything to eliminate the pain and discomfort from endometriosis. At times it can feel like it's holding you back in life – exercising, dating, swimming, and even...

What do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking, and quite honestly, insulting. Do they not see...

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does PMS cause us to be more emotional? Or does emotional stress increase PMS symptoms? The answer could probably be debated, but...

Exercise is part of the fuel that keeps me going. Maybe it’s because I’ve always opted for workouts that feel more playful. Starting my day with yoga, pilates, swimming, or...

I was at a breastfeeding support group when we were talking about the isolation and loneliness that you can experience in the early days of motherhood. When it was my...

We hear a lot about the benefits of living a “greener” lifestyle – especially when many of the chemicals used in our daily products have endocrine disrupting effects (In other...

The road to conceiving a baby can be a long one. Like months and sometimes even years long. It’s not the case for everyone, but there are more people than...

Is dairy good or is it bad for you? This is a question I received from one of my nutrition coaching clients who were struggling with endometriosis, PCOS, and along...

Living with endometriosis, I never knew if I would be able to get pregnant. It was a dream of mine so while it remained in my prayers, I stayed open...

I didn’t realize how precious sleep is until I found myself laying wide awake at 3 a.m. for several weeks. Why was I up at this hour? And why couldn’t...

The holiday season is upon us. While it may be the happiest time of year, it’s not always the healthiest time of year. We’re surrounded by food that may be...

I have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit down on the couch for hours at a...