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If 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...

Chia 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...

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...

In 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...

Cheers 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...

As 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...

I 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...

Growing up with debilitating migraines, which were often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, I had a lot of chicken broth and soup. They were easy on my queasy stomach and...

"Wine is good for us." "Alcohol is bad for us." I don’t know about you, but I get confused. Which is it? And do we really have to bid farewell...

There are two types of protein found in dairy: casein and whey. Casein tends to be the more inflammatory of the two, and why more people struggle with casein-rich dairy...

When you’re dealing with any sort of chronic illness, the ER can become a place you visit more than you’d like. It can be because of new symptoms, vomiting, or...

Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible for...

It’s one of the tastiest and most versatile foods in the produce section. You can enjoy avocado morning, noon, and night. Check out these yummy meal options. Morning: Make avocado...

It’s a great debate. Veggies – especially leafy greens like spinach – are super healthy for our body, but will we receive more nutrients if they’re raw versus cooked? There...

My partner has a pretty good idea of what foods trigger flare-ups of her endo pain and we do our best to avoid these. Unfortunately for me, these are some...

With the change of seasons, we not only change what we eat, but we can change how we cook foods too. Roasting is one of the best ways to cook...

Herbal tea offers many health benefits. Each herb offers unique properties than can support your body with digestion, rest, and reducing inflammation. So how exactly can you prepare the best...

Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements, Dr. Ken Sinervo, medical director at the Center...

As a nutrition coach, I’m often asked if canned foods are okay to eat. The reality is that fresh is best, plain frozen foods would be next, and then canned...

I’ve felt so much better in my body since going dairy-free. I wouldn’t dream of going back. However, I do occasionally dream of some yummy ice cream. Recently, I was...