The Fear of Pregnancy...As 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 Holidays...Now 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 Holidays...Everything 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 Holidays...If 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 Holidays...The 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 Eggnog...If 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 Pudding...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...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 Stool...Living in west Texas and newlywed is one of my fondest memories. After graduating from college, I married a tall, strapping man...reactionscomments
Wedding Surgery...So, 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 Pain...When 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 Beverages...Cheers 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 Embarrassment...I 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 1...For 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
Avocado: Morning, Noon, and Night...It’s one of the tastiest and most versatile foods in the produce section. You can enjoy avocado morning, noon, and night. Check...reactionscomments
Is Spinach Better Raw or Cooked?...It’s a great debate. Veggies – especially leafy greens like spinach – are super healthy for our body, but will we receive...reactionscomments
How to Steep the Best Cup of Tea...Herbal tea offers many health benefits. Each herb offers unique properties than can support your body with digestion, rest, and reducing inflammation...reactionscomments
