20 Reasons Why I Say "I'm Fine"“How are you feeling?” The question I truly HATE for people to ask. To be honest, when I was first diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Emotional Support with Essential OilsWe know that stress isn’t good. It doesn’t feel good. It certainly doesn’t look good on us. And it doesn’t do any...reactionscomments
Why Tweens Should Know About EndoI didn't learn much about my menstrual cycle until fifth-grade heath class. You know, the one where boys and girls are separated...reactionscomments
Where To Start: Supporting Your Partner With EndometriosisSo your partner has endometriosis. Perhaps this diagnosis came around long before you, and you are interested in learning more about your...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish I’d Known about EndometriosisWhen I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I felt I was missing information around what I could do to improve my symptoms...reactionscomments
Adjusting To Life As A Chronically Ill MotherWhen we chose to start a family, we weren't in the most ideal of situations. At the time, we were living with...reactionscomments
Our Pain Deserves To Be Taken SeriouslyI got my first period when I was 12, around the same time as my older sister. While she slapped a pad...reactionscomments
Hysterectomy & Weight LossWhen my endometriosis spiraled out of control this year, we did not have very many options left to try to regain control...reactions4comments
Why I Have Sex Before DinnerI have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my...reactionscomments
A Doctor's Perspective on EndometriosisHaving a good doctor is so important, especially when coping with a chronic illness such as endometriosis. I have been under the...reactionscomments
I Went Back to The Pill and Became A Hormonal MessRight after my last surgery a year ago, I decided to take a more natural approach to manage my endometriosis. I stopped...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Affected Our RelationshipThe most devastating effects of endometriosis happen to the person suffering from the disease – excruciating pain and fatigue can make it...reactionscomments
"Hormone Shopping" and What To Do If Hormones Aren’t WorkingTrying various hormonal options for endometriosis treatment (a.k.a hormone shopping) can cause an array of issues both, emotional and physical. Sometimes your...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Hormone TherapyAs important as hormone therapy is, there are still a lot of difficult things about it - especially things like finding the...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: You Need Your Own Medical FileI believe everyone should have a personal copy of their medical records, but it’s critical if you’re living with multiple medical diagnoses...reactionscomments
Antioxidants: Helpful for Endo?After my first and only lap over 15 years ago, my doctor offered me only a couple of options for post-surgery treatment...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Mental HealthFor most of my adult life, I have suffered from anxiety and depression. High levels of anxiety would affect my sleeping patterns...reactionscomments
Natural Pain Killers: ChamomileI find one of the biggest benefits to using food as medicine – especially when it comes to pain relief – is...reactions2comments
Why White Rice May Be Better For You Than Brown Rice"Eat more whole grains." It was the most important message we were getting about our diets for quite some time. While grains...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: It’s Time to Look at Your DietHaving been diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases, it really made me wonder what was going wrong, and more importantly, how I could...reactionscomments
