Tips To Help You Through the HolidaysIf you are anything like me, you absolutely LOVE the holiday season. Well, that was until endometriosis decided to take over your life. Don’t get me wrong, I still love... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stick to a Healthy Holiday PlanIf you’ve been following along, I’ve set a strong intention this year to handle the holidays in a much different way. I don’t want to feel like the holidays are... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing An Endo Diet When You're Away From HomeTwo years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to reduce- inflammatory foods like red meat, wheat (and... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expect Detours in Your Holiday PlansIf you’ve ever seen the graphic of what people think success looks like (straight arrow) versus what success actually looks like (a super windy road), you know that achieving your... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping Your Partner Have a Restful Holiday SeasonAs we approach the Christmas period, it’s important that we prepare for this particularly stressful time of year. Even the most energetic, healthiest, and well-organized people can struggle with the... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Enjoy Christmas Drinks and Manage My Endometriosis During the Party SeasonFor some of us, alcohol can have a negative effect on our endometriosis symptoms. I know some people with endometriosis who don’t find that drinking triggers their symptoms much at... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Setting a Plan for the HolidaysNow that I’ve established setting realistic expectations as the foundation for a happy and healthy holiday season, it’s time for the next step: I need to put a plan in... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Get a Flare During the HolidaysEverything comes to a screeching halt when I get a flare. The pain and the fatigue bring it all to a stop. On a random week, this would be an... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Food Travel Bag for the HolidaysIf you’re like me and living with several food allergies, then this bag may be a saving grace for you this holiday season. I purchased a refurbished Hot Logic this... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fear of PregnancyAs an endo patient, pregnancy is quite a complicated topic. I spent my entire adulthood hearing things like "Have a baby and your endo will go away" or the opposite:... By Lia Rone3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Stay Active with EndometriosisWe all know exercise is good for us, but it’s also something that feels good to do once we get going with it. There are so many benefits to exercise... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Not Feel Deprived During the HolidaysThe holidays surround me with some of my favorite foods. If I’m not careful, it can be a slippery slope leading from "one exception” on food to the next... until... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dairy-Free EggnogIf you’ve gone dairy-free this year (and are experiencing its many health benefits), congratulations! For those who are intolerant to dairy, it can bring great relief to the body once... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed PuddingChia seeds are a great source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to help reduce inflammation in the body. They’re also a great source of fiber, helping to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Endo During the Holidays (and Other Special Occasions)It seems that, sometimes, my period has a knack for showing up when it is least expected or wanted. Of course, no day is perfect for having a period, especially... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 2In my previous piece on magic and endometriosis, I wrote about how magic, in particular, the Harry Potter series, helped me through some of my toughest times with the condition... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Non-Alcoholic BeveragesCheers to the holidays! The champagne may be popping and the wine may be flowing, but I’m not interested in derailing all my efforts to avoid a flare. Alcohol creates... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 1As it’s coming up to the most magical time of the year, I thought it was finally the moment to confess to a slightly alternative way I cope with endometriosis... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The First Misdiagnosed EmbarrassmentI started to experience my endometriosis pain around the age of 16. The pain became so unbearable that I ended up taking a trip to the ER. My parents were... By Lia Rone1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments