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
Managing An Endo Diet When You're Away From HomeTwo years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to reduce- inflammatory foods like red meat, wheat (and... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expect Detours in Your Holiday PlansIf you’ve ever seen the graphic of what people think success looks like (straight arrow) versus what success actually looks like (a super windy road), you know that achieving your... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping Your Partner Have a Restful Holiday SeasonAs we approach the Christmas period, it’s important that we prepare for this particularly stressful time of year. Even the most energetic, healthiest, and well-organized people can struggle with the... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Enjoy Christmas Drinks and Manage My Endometriosis During the Party SeasonFor some of us, alcohol can have a negative effect on our endometriosis symptoms. I know some people with endometriosis who don’t find that drinking triggers their symptoms much at... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Setting a Plan for the HolidaysNow that I’ve established setting realistic expectations as the foundation for a happy and healthy holiday season, it’s time for the next step: I need to put a plan in... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Get a Flare During the HolidaysEverything comes to a screeching halt when I get a flare. The pain and the fatigue bring it all to a stop. On a random week, this would be an... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fear of PregnancyAs an endo patient, pregnancy is quite a complicated topic. I spent my entire adulthood hearing things like "Have a baby and your endo will go away" or the opposite:... By Lia Rone3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Stay Active with EndometriosisWe all know exercise is good for us, but it’s also something that feels good to do once we get going with it. There are so many benefits to exercise... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing with Endo During the Holidays (and Other Special Occasions)It seems that, sometimes, my period has a knack for showing up when it is least expected or wanted. Of course, no day is perfect for having a period, especially... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 2In my previous piece on magic and endometriosis, I wrote about how magic, in particular, the Harry Potter series, helped me through some of my toughest times with the condition... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 1As it’s coming up to the most magical time of the year, I thought it was finally the moment to confess to a slightly alternative way I cope with endometriosis... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The First Misdiagnosed EmbarrassmentI started to experience my endometriosis pain around the age of 16. The pain became so unbearable that I ended up taking a trip to the ER. My parents were... By Lia Rone1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do We Need to Bid Farewell to Alcohol?"Wine is good for us." "Alcohol is bad for us." I don’t know about you, but I get confused. Which is it? And do we really have to bid farewell... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making Recurring ER Trips EasierWhen you’re dealing with any sort of chronic illness, the ER can become a place you visit more than you’d like. It can be because of new symptoms, vomiting, or... By Fela M’tima Dunfee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible for... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things I Hate About (My Partner) Having EndoMy partner has a pretty good idea of what foods trigger flare-ups of her endo pain and we do our best to avoid these. Unfortunately for me, these are some... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 1Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements, Dr. Ken Sinervo, medical director at the Center... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am So Over Periods!I've come to a very sudden realisation... I have been having periods for around 23 years now! 23 YEARS! I know you're not supposed to like periods as such, and... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments