I Tried CBD Oil: Part 2Read Part 1 here I was very skeptical of CBD, the (legal) non-psychoactive cousin to marijuana that is supposed to ease inflammation. When it made even a slight dent in... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Jessa FI recently had the opportunity to interview Jessa F, an advocate here at Endometriosis.net, for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Jessa described how she suffered excruciating symptoms for years... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Tell Every Doctor About My EndometriosisI recently went to the chiropractor to address some neck pain. "Do you have any other physical complaints?" she asked. I sighed before going into my condensed endometriosis spiel. I... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yoga To Reduce Pelvic PainErin Glace is a pelvic floor physical therapist, yoga instructor, and Endometriosis.net advocate. Join Erin as she demonstrates two yoga poses that can reduce endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Both poses can... By Erin Glace1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 1It seems like CBD is taking over. I get Google alerts telling me this cannabis compound can be found in everything from coffee to cat food. I am dubious of... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Have A Social Life with EndometriosisHaving a somewhat normal life when you’re suffering from chronic pain is difficult. And it’s even more difficult when the chronic pain is the result of an invisible illness. We... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everything Aches!Most months, it will happen like this: I will wake one morning aching all over. In those spots of my body that are particularly prone to soreness due to degenerative... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Tea May Reduce BloatingI’ve known dandelion tea to be a powerful herb that nature provides for us in the Spring – nature’s New Year. That’s the time of year that nature provides us... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Speaking Out For Endometriosis Awareness MonthTo celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, we asked Fela M'tima Dunfee to share her endometriosis story with us, focusing on "What does awareness mean to you?". Check-out Fela's story, and comment... By Fela M’tima Dunfee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Support Your Partner This Endometriosis Awareness MonthMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a chance for people with knowledge and experience of endo to raise awareness amongst the general public and increase the visibility of this prevalent but... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Different Kinds of Pain I Live WithEndometriosis is one of those illnesses that can turn you into a fairly panicky person. It comes with such changeable, new, and unexpected symptoms that I find myself asking myself... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post-Hysterectomy and Needing Additional AdvocatesWe decided on a hysterectomy for my endometriosis because I have dealt with stage four endometriosis for over fifteen years. During this time, I have had the laparoscopic surgeries, tried... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Have a Histamine Intolerance?We know that a healthy diet can have a positive impact on reducing symptoms of chronic illness such as endometriosis. Eliminating dairy and even gluten have shown to be especially... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Books That Deal with Women's Pain and EndoAs a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am not working or in too much pain to read. I... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Thoracic EndometriosisWhen I was diagnosed with endometriosis and started doing my own research, it took me a really long time to learn about thoracic endometriosis. I don’t think I would have... By Fela M’tima Dunfee4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Is Your “Clean” Home a Toxic Dump?It feels so good to have a clean home. Not just one that is tidy but clean – dusted, disinfected, and polished. But what does it take to get a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Beginning of My Endometriosis JourneyLike millions of Americans, I have had periods of my life during which I had no health insurance. When I finished graduate school at age 26, I was no longer... By Janet Geddis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Yoga Has Helped My PainI know many of you reading the title are probably rolling your eyes right now. I did the same exact thing when I received my endometriosis diagnosis. Each time someone... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Estrogen and Endo: Lifestyle TipsCheck-out Laura's article "Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips"Diet is not the only way one can lower their exposure to environmental and human-made estrogens. It’s not just the food itself, but... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering From A LaparoscopySince my diagnosis, I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries. The first one only involved the removal of a polyp, so the recovery was minimal. The second felt more like repeat ninja... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments