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...I swear my dog Della knows I’m in pain even before I do. During a flare up, she insists on pressing her body against mine, adding just the right amount...

...Life with endometriosis is ever-changing, from the moment you get your diagnosis, to becoming familiar with the new symptoms that can occur at any given moment. However, one of the...

...Endometriosis is a medical condition that can cause pain, bloating, heavy and irregular periods, and other symptoms. The condition happens when uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, forming lesions...

...Endometriosis is often associated with adult women (as this is when the condition is typically diagnosed). However, endometriosis can occur in anyone who menstruates, no matter what age they are...

...As a nutrition coach, my first line of defense to best manage my health is food. Food is medicine. It can be incredibly healing to the body. Often times, if...

...Unfortunately, the impacts of endometriosis are not restricted to the reproductive system or the menstrual cycle. Since endometriosis can grow in just about anyplace in the body (but is known...

...As an endometriosis patient, one of the things I value the most is support. Endometriosis can impact someone’s life enormously, and it’s easy for many patients to become isolated. Reaching out...

...After ripping away all of your favourite foods in my last article, let me help you rebuild your appetite and inspire you with the foods and meals we tend towards...

...Soy was initially the trendy health food. Yet, within a few short years, we began to question if it could live up to its promising expectation. Is it possible it’s...

...A couple of years ago, I had a hysterectomy. You can read about the reasons why I chose a hysterectomy here. I don’t regret the decision, especially since it was...

...When my partner is suffering from an endo flare-up, a basic thing I can do to support her is take over dinner duties. It’s a simple suggestion, but telling someone...

...Even though I have had painful periods since I was 11, and IBS since I was 19, I did not experience any real issues with my bladder until I was...

...Want to eat healthy, but always out of time or just too exhausted? Over the years, I’ve been fine tuning the art of how to eat well without spending hours...

...When experiencing endometriosis pain, many people guard (or "tense up") their pelvic floor muscles. This tension can lead to increased pain and inflammation. Diaphragmatic breathing is one technique to reduce...

...Whenever I tell anyone I’m a runner, I get a myriad of responses. Sometimes, it's puzzled reactions, others worried or shocked looks. On other occasions, I become the receiver of...

...Endometriosis is more common than people often realize. It can be found in 70% of young women with very painful periods and 50% of young women with ongoing pelvic pain...