7 Budget-Friendly Self Care ActivitiesWe know that the days living with endometriosis can be challenging. Some days we’re in pain that feels inescapable. Other days we’re running around to doctor’s appointments and tests. We...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recurring Endometriosis Post-HysterectomyWhile many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis yet. Despite a hysterectomy, endometriosis may recur. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia?I rarely take naps. But I get very sleepy the few days before my period. And it’s not just regular endo fatigue. It’s "fall asleep in the middle of the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A Conversation with “Know Your Endo” AuthorJessica Murnane shares about her own journey with endo and why she felt compelled to write this new book. When Jessica Murnane was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter CookiesWhenever I need a treat, that feels like a kick in the butt, I bake these cookies. Peanut butter is a constant staple in my kitchen because of its energetic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Less Talked about Symptoms of EndometriosisWhen we think about endometriosis symptoms, the first thing people think about is painful and heavy periods. It is true that endometriosis most commonly affects the uterus, resulting in heavy...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Eczema and Endometriosis: What's The Connection?Angry skin? Even angrier pelvis? You’re not alone. Recently, I polled my Instagram audience and 80% suffered with some kind of skin condition such as eczema, acne, or rosacea. So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and MoreEndometriosis is a painful condition that can have many symptoms. It can be a grueling process to get a diagnosis and find treatments that help symptoms. In our 2021 Endometriosis...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Many Faces of SupportWhen I think of my support system in managing a chronic illness like endometriosis, I think of my husband (and my medical team, of course). He will make himself available...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain ReliefWhenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for good reason. There are a number of mechanisms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study: Guidance On Helpful Diet Changes For EndometriosisA doctor once told me that people with endometriosis often have more gastrointestinal problems than gynecologic ones. That’s definitely the case with me. And changing my diet has been the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m ScaredOver the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After my last excision surgery, my specialist suggested waiting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels to Reduce Endo SymptomsDo you have frequent energy crashes and struggle with fatigue? If so, you may be struggling to balance your blood sugar. Blood sugar can affect pain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self Care and EndometriosisEveryone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get even harder to express and address with my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endo-Friendly Nut Butter Protein BarsProtein bars are a useful thing. They are a quick snack for when you're on the go or aren't feeling up to making anything more substantial, but they also have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Six Conditions I Commonly See in Endo PatientsChances are, it’s not just endo. As an endometriosis health coach, all of my clients have endo – but I don’t believe I’ve had a single case where the client...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do's and Don'ts When Seeing a New DoctorAs endometriosis patients, seeing a new health professional is something that we will end up doing several times during our treatment. And just like meeting a new boss, or making...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Your Friend Is Pregnant… Again!My friends often call me first with good news. Engagements. Pregnancies. First homes. I didn’t realize this until one of my friends said that I’m the one that gets most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If You Had to Write Your Endometriosis a Letter, What Would It Say?There are so many days I sit here, thinking about if endometriosis was a person, what I would say to her (or him!). Would I yell? Would I be kind?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
