Hormone-Balancing Overnight OatsHave you ever eaten a big bowl of oats only to find you’re starving an hour later? This is because oats can spike your blood sugar, resulting in a crash... By Jessica Duffin, WHCBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Marshmallow WorldAs Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra say, “It’s a marshmallow world in the winter”. It’s much a fun and playful song – and one that makes me crave marshmallows! But... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Movies & PopcornHoliday movies and popcorn just go together so well, and in my efforts to manage self-care during the holidays, they’re quite a treat. It’s my downtime to rest and replenish... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is PMS Insomnia a Thing?Generally speaking, I’m a good sleeper. I fall asleep within about 15 minutes of lying in bed. While I do wake up about one or two times to go to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Year Later: Still So Happy About My HysterectomyIt's been nearly a year since I went under the knife and finally decided to get rid of my uterus with my last endo excision surgery. And after nearly a... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Tell Your Partner to Slow Down Without Holding Them BackMy partner is very driven – she is the most hard-working person I know and is a rising tide that lifts all boats around her. She also has endometriosis and... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Complementary Therapies for Structural Support with EndometriosisAmidst the surgery, the hormones, pain killers and nutritional changes, structural support can often be overlooked in the roadmap to healing with endometriosis – but I would argue it’s integral... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will a Hysterectomy Help My Endometriosis?Just as endometriosis symptoms are different for each person, results of therapy differ as well. This can make it difficult to choose a type of treatment. If you’ve tried various... By Dr. Audrey Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Has Happened Since Stopping Birth ControlI remember being 15 and in so much pain. My mom decided to take me to the gynecologist to see what was going on. As many of you probably have... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Endometriosis and Hot FlashesHot flashes. Oh my dear Lord, I just can’t handle them anymore. If you’ve ever experienced a hot flash then you know that these suckers are no joke. Hot flashes... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Adenomyosis and Endometriosis are LinkedWhen I had my hysterectomy a few years ago, the endometriosis specialist met with me after the surgery. He told me that he had removed all endometriosis, but that there... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gift Ideas For Those With EndometriosisSometimes, buying presents for people who are constantly poorly or not able to leave the house often can be difficult. So, with Christmas creeping up on us quickly, there doesn’t... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raw BrowniesI absolutely love these rich, gooey brownies! They’re free of gluten, wheat, refined sugar and dairy, and they're vegan! Furthermore, there’s no cooking involved and they contain only 3 ingredients!... By Shireen HandBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain with SexOne of the more common issues surrounding endometriosis involves pain during and after intercourse. This is something that can be problematic for a woman in so many ways. The pain... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Back Pain Keeps Me Awake, And I Am Not Alone In ThisIf there is a battle I wage daily, that’s the one involving slumber and my levels of physical pain. In fact, rarely ever does sleeping come easy to me. I... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and Bladder IncontinenceIn 2012, I had something really embarrassing happen. I had recently been hospitalized with my first big endometriosis flare up. The flare had been steadily increasing over the previous few... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Endo Belly, Eating With Your Partner, and SIBOEndo belly is a classic symptom of endometriosis, and probably the most visible symptom from an otherwise invisible illness. If you are unaware of what the ‘endo belly’ is, it... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's gotten worse in my 30s. Once my symptoms... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Endometriosis and Strenuous ExerciseExercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back... By Brooke Morton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warm Kale And Feta SaladKale is one of those foods that everyone raves about. It is full of goodness, packed with antioxidants, and plenty of vitamin C, plus it's a great source of calcium... By Jessa FBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments