Living

In June of 2016, I flew to Atlanta, Georgia to go to The Center For Endometriosis Care. It was with surgeon Ken Sinervo that I was scheduled to have a...

Are your hormones getting hijacked by the products in your home? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 hormone-altering chemicals that should be avoided. Let’s take a...

Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...

Painful sex is a common complaint of women with endo. And I’m no exception. While sex is now on the table, it can still be uncomfortable. So, I’ve learned to...

For me, cramps are an inevitable part of my period. I have two settings for them: bad and horrible. They are almost never mild. However, I have noticed there are...

Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here Sometimes during sex, it still feels like my husband is hitting something. Endometriosis in one area — like my ovaries — is...

Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after the original-style hysterectomies. Some women I know also...

In my latest article on endometriosis in the workplace, I discussed how we all can encounter challenges in the workplace, but how finding out my rights and communicating with my...

Coping with endometriosis in the workplace is probably one of the most stressful and challenging parts of living with the condition. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness, or even...

Read Part 1 here I used to think vibrators were something relegated to solo sex. But once I added a small clitoral aid to partner sex, I changed my mind...

My medical history never seems to match my age, or quite honestly, my appearance. I “look” healthy. But what you can’t see on the surface is my years of managing...

I couldn’t physically have sex until after my first laparoscopic surgery in my mid-20s. My initial attempts weren’t simply uncomfortable, they were excruciating. I told my doctor there was a...

Followers of a plant-based diet swear by its benefits. They’ve “never felt better.” Their aches and pains disappear, they’re sleeping better, and their skin glows. So, whether you choose vegetarian...

As an endometriosis patient, one of the hardest things to live with is chronic fatigue. I suffered from it for years, believing it had something to do with my mental...

As a business owner, I listen to a lot of books on audible and even more podcasts. I want to learn from those that have gone before me. What tips...

I swear my dog Della knows I’m in pain even before I do. During a flare up, she insists on pressing her body against mine, adding just the right amount...

Life with endometriosis is ever-changing, from the moment you get your diagnosis, to becoming familiar with the new symptoms that can occur at any given moment. However, one of the...

As a nutrition coach, my first line of defense to best manage my health is food. Food is medicine. It can be incredibly healing to the body. Often times, if...

As an endometriosis patient, one of the things I value the most is support. Endometriosis can impact someone’s life enormously, and it’s easy for many patients to become isolated. Reaching out...

After ripping away all of your favourite foods in my last article, let me help you rebuild your appetite and inspire you with the foods and meals we tend towards...