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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why A Realistic Outlook May Be Better Than "Thinking Positive"If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a rich woman! I am not a positive person...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Supporting Your Partner Around SurgeriesFor many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition, but this comes with the ordeal of key-hole...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Prepare for My Period, Part 2In the first article of this two-part series, I spoke of how my period used to take me by surprise and floored me each and every time with excruciating pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staring Down a HysterectomyI have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for a portion of time after so many specialists...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What's Your Pain Level?We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a scale from 0 to 10?” We may also...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Select and Store the Best AvocadosAvocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to enjoy the yummy fruit – yup, avocado is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The ResultsRead Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I begged. He began explaining that the grapefruit-sized mass was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments