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Do you find yourself tense at your desk? The back starts to ache. The neck and shoulders get super tight? Maybe it leads to a headache or even holding your...

The first time I heard about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) was back in 2015. A gastroenterologist — a doctor who specializes in the gut — brought it up when I told...

Does it sound like what I’m experiencing is a symptom of endometriosis? Do you get *insert symptom* with your endometriosis? Is it normal to feel like this?? I think all...

As part of their endometriosis treatment and management, many women with endometriosis undergo laparoscopic surgery to reduce their endo symptoms. In fact, according to our Endometriosis In America data from...

Acne has been something I have battled alongside my endometriosis from a young age. Like anyone else, the sudden influx of teenage hormones saw my skin completely change. But, I...

Some days, I am OK with having endometriosis. I accept this disease as a way of life, just a slightly different one. This is better for my mental health than...

I remember sitting in my therapist’s office, talking about the anxious feelings I would experience when I sat down to watch TV or a movie. Why couldn't I just be...

Staying active is important for maintaining a strong mind and a strong body. I like to hike, to run, and recently have started climbing as well. These are fun ways...

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two main forms: Calcium levels in the blood are regulated by vitamin D, which is needed for bone density. It is...

For several years, the fatigue that often comes with endometriosis has effected my mornings. Four years ago, I was so tired in the mornings I’d wake up crying, and that...

Progesterone and estrogen, do you know what they are? If I am being honest, I couldn't give you an actual definition of either. 'A type of hormone' would be my...

It’s easy to associate healthy with lack of flavor if we don’t know how to incorporate the right seasoning into our dishes. Quinoa is a perfect example. It’s a gluten-free...

Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Jessica is currently following an elimination diet...

Women with endometriosis are more likely to suffer from a number of autoimmune disorders. Allergies are one type of autoimmune condition that is more common in women with endometriosis. Allergies...

Are you looking to create healthy habits that actually stick? I can relate! Everyday, I’m trying to do just a little bit better than the day before to improve my...

Sex is an important part of a relationship. But for endometriosis sufferers, sex can be very painful, especially penetrative sex. During the worst of my endometriosis, at a time when...

Endometriosis can cause pain as a result of scar tissue and adhesions in the abdominal cavity and on the surrounding organs. Endometriosis can also cause pelvic floor spasms and throughout...

After 30 years, I have an answer. I am positive for hydrogen and methane type SIBO. My suspicions were correct and the diagnosis has left me with feelings of relief...

I like using essential oils – especially citrus oils – to help boost my mood. However, I discovered the hard way that if you’re using citrus essential oils topically, you...

For women who want children, there is nothing more emotionally devastating than issues getting and staying pregnant. When it comes to trying to become a mother, few diagnoses present as...