It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first surgeon to diagnose and treat my endometriosis was... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Abdominal Massage to Relieve ConstipationSick of sitting and nothing happening? Constipation is uncomfortable and frustrating. I tap into my yoga roots for these moves that will help get things "moving" for you in the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wedding SurgerySo, it happened. The day I had been patiently hoping would happen for years... My boyfriend (now husband) proposed! So many women wait and hope for this moment, with the... By Lia Rone2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life Before EndometriosisSometimes, I find it hard to look back and think about the last time I truly felt healthy. Was there ever such a time in my life? I had a... By Kimberli Davino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holistic Lifestyle: Part 2In my last article, I began writing about some of the key holistic lifestyle changes I made to help me feel better with endometriosis. I’ve already taken you through my... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Need to Eliminate Butter Too?Going dairy-free has been suggested to be helpful in managing symptoms of endometriosis. But does that include the beloved butter? In short, yes. Butter is cream-based, so it's best to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Say When Non-Endo Friends Complain About Their PeriodsNone of my close friends have endometriosis, so it’s hard for me not to roll my eyes when they complain about their one or two days of period cramps. I used... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holistic Lifestyle: Part 1When I made that decision five years ago to treat my endometriosis in a holistic and natural way, I didn’t really know where to start. But I knew what I... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Killed My LibidoEndometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because endometriosis can destroy your sex life. At least... By Endo Warrior3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How To Ease Back Pain NaturallyBack pain... "Ouch" doesn't even begin to describe it. It hurts, and you want relief! As a yoga instructor, I've found this stretch to be especially helpful in relieving back... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fetal PositionThe fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any "comfort" during my period and cramps. The cramps... By Lia Rone2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Endo WardrobePeople with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or my PMS-week, you can assume some part of... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Use Essential OilsI've found essential oils to be helpful as another tool to manage my health naturally. They've helped me catch more z's at nighttime and put a pep in my step... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endo Buddy Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endo Buddy Giveaway supporting Invisible Illness Awareness Week NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Positives Endometriosis Has Given MeIt's easy to dwell on all the bad that comes with endometriosis: constant cramps, fatigue, painful sex... But if I didn't have a chronic condition, I don't think I would... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosis MisunderstoodWhen it comes to endometriosis and diagnosis, on paper, it can seem fairly straightforward. But to a thirteen year old girl, it can feel like anything but. I vividly remember... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recurrence of EndometriosisThe tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can lead to pain and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis HolisticallyIt was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when my cheap temporary phone began ringing consistently. It... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience with AcupunctureWhy would I allow someone to put needles in my body? And on top of that, why would I PAY someone to do so? It took one session of acupuncture... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Endometriosis a Progressive Condition?The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. With endometriosis, the lining is often... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments