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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Friend, The StoolLiving in west Texas and newlywed is one of my fondest memories. After graduating from college, I married a tall, strapping man...reactionscomments
Wedding SurgerySo, it happened. The day I had been patiently hoping would happen for years... My boyfriend (now husband) proposed! So many women...reactionscomments
Does Pumpkin Help to Relieve Cramps?The reasons to enjoy pumpkin this Fall are many. For starters, it’s delicious. The fruit (yup, it’s a fruit!) is also low...reactionscomments
Dangers of Just Dealing with Endometriosis PainWhen I first started dealing with the pain of endometriosis, I was barely in high school. We continued to try specialist after...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 1For many years, I was against the idea of having a hysterectomy for any other reason than to treat something very serious...reactionscomments
Are Pineapples Good or Bad for Endometriosis?Growing up with debilitating migraines, which were often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, I had a lot of chicken broth and soup...reactionscomments
Is Goat Milk Considered Dairy-Free?There are two types of protein found in dairy: casein and whey. Casein tends to be the more inflammatory of the two...reactionscomments
