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, and my ability to eat or get things...reactionscomments
Did Stress Cause My Endometriosis?It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion. Our stressful lifestyles are literally making us sick...reactions1comment
Things To Remember When Endometriosis Has The Upper HandEndometriosis is an illness that affects more than our bodies. It comes with life-disrupting symptoms that can have a deep impact on our emotional health. It can render many of...reactionscomments
The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One's Endo ArsenalBefore I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot water bottle was my savior. My grandmother would...reactions2comments
Talking to Your Children about EndometriosisWe don’t tend to talk about endometriosis, because we still don’t really talk about menstruation. At best, society views menstruation as something private and secretive, at worst as something dirty...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a way to treat my painful, heavy, and irregular...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Prepare for SurgeryPreparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on how to prepare yourself for the big day...reactionscomments
What My Mom's Journey with Cancer Taught Me about Dealing with Chronic PainWhen my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise and a positive mindset were two things she...reactionscomments
Yoga in the AirportI’m flying to Hawaii today – my first vacation in five years. I’m incredibly excited, but it also means that I’m going to be sitting on a plane for the...reactionscomments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was going to go on the pill as a...reactionscomments
How to Eat Gluten-Free at RestaurantsIt’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes into the preparations and onto your plate. When...reactionscomments
Pamper Your Period Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Pamper your Period Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...reactionscomments
Endo and Work: Sometimes You Have To Sit Under Your DeskI work from home now, but I haven’t always had the freedom to take breaks and write wherever I wanted. I used to sit at a desk inside an office...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations with EndometriosisWhile there is no cure for endometriosis, diet has shown to possibly play a role in mediating symptoms of the condition and promoting overall health and well-being. While we've covered...reactionscomments
Pain Management OptionsGiven the current state of the opioid epidemic in America, you basically have to be on your deathbed to be prescribed any “real” pain management medication. This leaves those of...reactionscomments
Ayurvedic Support for EndometriosisWhen I first began turning to diet and lifestyle to heal my body, I rolled out a yoga mat and started stretching my body. What I found was that yoga...reactionscomments
Chasteberry: A Helpful Supplement for Endo?If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive problems, no doubt you have at some point come across the...reactionscomments
How to Read a Nutrition LabelWhen you begin to shift your focus away from calories and macronutrients (carbs, fats, and protein) and more toward eliminating inflammatory foods and ingredients, it changes how you read a...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Interferes With Your LifeWhen my health began to interfere with my life, I never imagined that it would completely change everything. Beyond bad periods, which started at the age of 12, I never...reactions2comments
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 digestive tract the entire month. When I share...reactionscomments