The Yummiest Fall Breakfast (That Will Help Reduce Cramps Too!)The crisp, fall air can have us craving a warm, hearty breakfast. Oatmeal is a common go-to for comfort and health. It’s...reactionscomments
Essential Oils for Women's HealthI look at essential oils similar to food - gifts from nature that we can use to support our health. But in...reactionscomments
A Mass!Check out Thelma's first article, "My Friend, The Stool" Our neat little plan wasn’t so neat anymore. Dr. C found “something”. The “something”...reactionscomments
When Hormonal Birth Control Just Makes Everything Worse - My Early Treatment ExperiencesOne of the first go-to treatment options for endometriosis, especially at the time of my onset and diagnosis, is hormonal birth control...reactionscomments
How Writing and Art Help Me Cope with My EndoI am a longtime writer. Whether it be poetry, essays, journalism or fiction- I love putting pen to paper and coming up...reactionscomments
Study Shows Endometriosis Raises Risk of Pregnancy & Neonatal ComplicationsA recently published article in the journal Human Reproduction has found that women with endometriosis are at a higher risk for pregnancy...reactionscomments
Why I Listened to My Doctor Instead of My InstinctFrom a young age, I’ve always played an active role in my health. I know my body best- I’m the one living...reactionscomments
Organic Tampons: Do they Really Matter?Organic. Local. Seasonal. Non-GMO. These are all the labels and standards I've come to follow with food over the years. It's been...reactions1comment
Lupron Depot InjectionsLupron Depot injections are one of the treatment options available to individuals with endometriosis. The injections are offered in a monthly and...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
