Here's What I Learned From My SIBO TestThe first time I heard about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) was back in 2015. A gastroenterologist — a doctor who specializes in the...reactionscomments
Should All Endometriosis Patients Be Tested for SIBO?After 30 years, I have an answer. I am positive for hydrogen and methane type SIBO. My suspicions were correct and the...reactions6comments
My Netflix RemedyI remember sitting in my therapist’s office, talking about the anxious feelings I would experience when I sat down to watch TV...reactionscomments
Hobbies and Keeping Active with a Partner Who Has EndoStaying active is important for maintaining a strong mind and a strong body. I like to hike, to run, and recently have...reactionscomments
Vitamin D and EndometriosisVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two main forms: Calcium levels in the blood are regulated by vitamin D...reactionscomments
Estrogen + Progesterone: The Importance Of BothProgesterone and estrogen, do you know what they are? If I am being honest, I couldn't give you an actual definition of...reactionscomments
How to Deal with Disbelieving FamilySometimes, our family can be our worst enemies. I've heard so many women on Endometriosis.net complain about the fact that their family...reactionscomments
Healthy AND FlavorfulIt’s easy to associate healthy with lack of flavor if we don’t know how to incorporate the right seasoning into our dishes...reactionscomments
Advice for Couples Following a Restrictive DietJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
There's More to Sex than PenetrationSex is an important part of a relationship. But for endometriosis sufferers, sex can be very painful, especially penetrative sex. During the...reactionscomments
Don’t Use These Essential Oils in the SunI like using essential oils – especially citrus oils – to help boost my mood. However, I discovered the hard way that...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
How a New Mattress Helped My Hip and Back PainI really like sleeping. But I'm like goldilocks when it comes to mattresses. Most are too hard or too soft. They're too...reactionscomments
Elimination Diets Are Hard Work – That’s Why It’s Important To Do Them as a TeamAn elimination diet is a diet protocol that attempts to isolate and identify certain foods that cause a reaction is someone, but...reactionscomments
Approaching My 1 Year Post-Hysterectomy AnniversaryIt’s coming up to the 1st anniversary of my total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Not usually something to celebrate, I’m sure, but...reactionscomments
The Unusual Coping Mechanisms That Come from Living with EndometriosisMost people describe themselves as “completely normal”, when in reality, what does normal even mean? And also, who is so perfectly average...reactionscomments
Weekends Without AlcoholI’ve never been a big drinker. Sure, I drank in college, at work happy hours and with friends on the weekend, but...reactionscomments
Where I’m At in The Next Phase Of My Health JourneyYou might remember that a while ago I talked about taking my health journey to the next level. I had pain-free periods...reactionscomments
Supplements for Endometriosis: Part 1There are a lot of supplements that can help with endometriosis. In this post, I’m sharing 3 supplements that have evidence supporting...reactionscomments
