Why I Think My Endometriosis Is BackIt has been a year and 8 months since my first laparoscopic surgery, something I had to fight so hard to get done. Up until surgery day, doctors were convinced... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here The low-FODMAP diet not only reduced my bloating, but it helped me pinpoint one of my main menstrual cramp triggers: soy additives... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food First. Supplement Second.We’ve talked a lot about the opportunities to incorporate food as medicine. Eliminate the inflammatory foods. Load up on the anti-inflammatory foods. After all, food is the optimal source of... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Most Effective Remedies for Pain ReliefIt’s taken me about 5 years to get my pain levels to almost zero. These days, I am living pain-free most of the time, and I can now look back... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foods to Alleviate DiarrheaWe know that digestive upset often comes with the territory of endometriosis. Some experience constipation, and others experience diarrhea. And if you’re #teamdiarrhea, your symptoms may get worse the closer... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Lap - Part 2Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would...it would be like a period, but not quite the same thing... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 2Read Part 1 here After familiarizing myself with low and high-FODMAP foods, and downloading the Monash University app, I headed to the grocery store to fill up on approved items... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 5 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings: Part 2We know from Part 1 of this series that the sweet, white stuff dominating much of our food system is addicting and exciting to the brain. It also is the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 2Read Part 1 here Finding a new doctor was not easy, especially because I had moved to a new state. When it was time for my yearly, I wished I... By Kimberli Davino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisEndometriosis is not a very well understood disease. When doctors don’t even really understand it, how do we have any hope in hell of explaining it to our partners? Endometriosis... By Endo Warrior3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healing BeetsDr. Terry Wahls, creator of the Wahls Protocol, discovered the combination of eating nine cups of vegetables every day to be healing for the body. She, personally, has reversed the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year's ResolutionsEvery single New Year's, I tell myself I will eat healthy and exercise more...Because that is what people do come January 1st, right? Gym memberships sky rocket and athletic stores... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nightmare That Medical Records Can BecomeOur medical records are a very important part of our medical history and future treatment. This becomes especially true in the event that we have more than one medical condition... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Foods for EndometriosisWe know what not to eat to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. But that then begs the question: what should we eat? In the mindset that food is medicine, which... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Meditation Helped Me Change My Relationship To PainSome part of my body hurts pretty much all the time. Usually it’s not so bad that I can’t get on with my day, but right before my period it... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Reasons You Need to Be An Informed PatientNew information and treatment options for endometriosis are discovered every day. With all of the ever-changing data, it is more important than ever that we be informed. As a patient... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Role of PMS in EndoAs painful as my periods were from the very beginning of my teen years, I was at least fortunate in that pain related to my menstrual cycle was limited to... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endo-Friendly Christmas ActivitiesChristmas is a time for fun and festivities. But what if your period is due in the lead up to Christmas, when all the parties are happening? Or perhaps you’ve... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips To Help You Through the HolidaysIf you are anything like me, you absolutely LOVE the holiday season. Well, that was until endometriosis decided to take over your life. Don’t get me wrong, I still love... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stick to a Healthy Holiday PlanIf you’ve been following along, I’ve set a strong intention this year to handle the holidays in a much different way. I don’t want to feel like the holidays are... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments