Foods to Alleviate DiarrheaWe know that digestive upset often comes with the territory of endometriosis. Some experience constipation, and others experience diarrhea. And if you’re #teamdiarrhea, your symptoms may get worse the closer... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Lap - Part 2Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would...it would be like a period, but not quite the same thing... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 2Read Part 1 here After familiarizing myself with low and high-FODMAP foods, and downloading the Monash University app, I headed to the grocery store to fill up on approved items... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 5 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings: Part 2We know from Part 1 of this series that the sweet, white stuff dominating much of our food system is addicting and exciting to the brain. It also is the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 2Read Part 1 here Finding a new doctor was not easy, especially because I had moved to a new state. When it was time for my yearly, I wished I... By Kimberli Davino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisEndometriosis is not a very well understood disease. When doctors don’t even really understand it, how do we have any hope in hell of explaining it to our partners? Endometriosis... By Endo Warrior3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healing BeetsDr. Terry Wahls, creator of the Wahls Protocol, discovered the combination of eating nine cups of vegetables every day to be healing for the body. She, personally, has reversed the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year's ResolutionsEvery single New Year's, I tell myself I will eat healthy and exercise more...Because that is what people do come January 1st, right? Gym memberships sky rocket and athletic stores... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nightmare That Medical Records Can BecomeOur medical records are a very important part of our medical history and future treatment. This becomes especially true in the event that we have more than one medical condition... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Foods for EndometriosisWe know what not to eat to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. But that then begs the question: what should we eat? In the mindset that food is medicine, which... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Select a Quality Bone BrothIt feels like every time I come to the grocery store, there’s another brand of bone broth competing for my purchase. I believe that a homemade broth is best, however... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Use Turmeric Essential OilWe know that turmeric has received a lot of attention over the years for its anti-inflammatory, healing properties. Many start using the spice in their cooking recipes and maybe advance... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Meditation Helped Me Change My Relationship To PainSome part of my body hurts pretty much all the time. Usually it’s not so bad that I can’t get on with my day, but right before my period it... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Reverse Osmosis Water Too Healthy?We know the importance of being properly hydrated. Ideally, we’re drinking half our body weight in ounces of water. But, is it possible for a water to be too healthy?... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Reasons You Need to Be An Informed PatientNew information and treatment options for endometriosis are discovered every day. With all of the ever-changing data, it is more important than ever that we be informed. As a patient... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthy Sugar SubstitutesSugar. It’s the legal white stuff that’s robbing us of vibrant health. It promotes inflammation, increases our risk of disease and weight gain, and worst of all, its irresistible taste... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Frozen Berries Healthy?There’s nothing like biting into the first juicy strawberry of the season. It’s sweet and bursting with flavor. Then come the blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. They’re loaded with antioxidants, doing... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kombucha: Is It All That?Kombucha came close to giving coffee a run for its money in being the drink of choice – at least for the health enthusiasts. But some are still wondering is... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Role of PMS in EndoAs painful as my periods were from the very beginning of my teen years, I was at least fortunate in that pain related to my menstrual cycle was limited to... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Select a Non-Dairy YogurtNavigating the grocery store when you're changing up your diet can be a challenge, just the yogurt section alone can be overwhelming. So I stopped by my local grocery store... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments