How Practicing Mindfulness Helps Me Manage EndometriosisI’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Engaging Your PharmacistManaging a single medical diagnosis can be challenging. But if you’re like me and living with multiple medical diagnoses, it can be...reactionscomments
Tips for Speaking with Intimate Partners about EndometriosisLet’s be honest here, talking with your partner about endometriosis can be a real mood killer. After all, especially in the heat...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in Younger WomenEndometriosis is more common than people often realize. It can be found in 70% of young women with very painful periods and...reactionscomments
Spotlight: Traveling with EndoSummer is in full swing and you know what that means – travel! Chronic illnesses like endo bring a whole new set...reactionscomments
Does Water Make You More or Less Bloated?It can feel like you need two different wardrobes – one for your bloated days and one for your “normal” days. As...reactionscomments
Diaphragmatic BreathingWhen experiencing endometriosis pain, many people guard (or "tense up") their pelvic floor muscles. This tension can lead to increased pain and...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Get a Medical History Cheat SheetWhen you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However...reactionscomments
Mood-Boosting DietIt may seem like an oxymoron, but a diet can, in fact, be mood-boosting... And the good news is that it’s a...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Fight Endometriosis PainI’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Could Tell Doctors About My EndometriosisLiving with endometriosis means engaging with a myriad of doctors, some good, some bad. As a patient, I met countless health professionals...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 1You might remember a little while ago, I wrote about my positive experiences in the workplace, and how I ensured they stayed...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 2In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Managing Stress is CriticalAfter I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, I really started to question truly how well I was managing my health...reactionscomments
Natural Pain Killers: GingerContinuing my search for natural pain remedies, ginger may be my shining star. As a whole, it reduces inflammation, alleviates nausea and...reactions2comments
I Went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Here’s What HappenedI wasn’t feeling well. Not like I was sick, but just overall didn’t feel well. I was constantly tired, had a hard...reactionscomments
Cervix Mystery SolvedI know, you see this title and think you are about to read some murder mystery story. And sorry to be so...reactionscomments
Managing Hormonal AcneBetween fluctuating hormones and stress, acne can sometimes be a daily issue. I know I’ve struggled with it since I was a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Here's What Happened When I Tried GroundingI'm not sure when I first heard about grounding — the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface directly with your skin...reactionscomments
