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...Identifying food intolerances can be incredibly liberating. However, it can also be isolating and socially challenging if you’re trying to eat out. Here’s the process I take to safely eat...

...Endometriosis is a relatively common disease, affecting more than 10-20% of women of childbearing age, totaling around 176 million people worldwide. Many studies show that endometriosis often begins during adolescence...

...As an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate (but sometimes intersecting) disorders that impact female sex organs and...

...Endometriosis is a common condition that affects 10-20% of women of childbearing age and 70% of women who experience ongoing pelvic pain. Many studies have shown that endometriosis often begins...

...For most of my adult life, I have suffered from anxiety and depression. High levels of anxiety would affect my sleeping patterns, and my ability to eat or get things...

...It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion. Our stressful lifestyles are literally making us sick...

...Endometriosis is an illness that affects more than our bodies. It comes with life-disrupting symptoms that can have a deep impact on our emotional health. It can render many of...

...Before I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot water bottle was my savior. My grandmother would...

...We don’t tend to talk about endometriosis, because we still don’t really talk about menstruation. At best, society views menstruation as something private and secretive, at worst as something dirty...

...As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a way to treat my painful, heavy, and irregular...

...Preparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on how to prepare yourself for the big day...

...When my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise and a positive mindset were two things she...

...I’m flying to Hawaii today – my first vacation in five years. I’m incredibly excited, but it also means that I’m going to be sitting on a plane for the...

...Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was going to go on the pill as a...

...It’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes into the preparations and onto your plate. When...

...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Pamper your Period Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...

...I work from home now, but I haven’t always had the freedom to take breaks and write wherever I wanted. I used to sit at a desk inside an office...

...While there is no cure for endometriosis, diet has shown to possibly play a role in mediating symptoms of the condition and promoting overall health and well-being. While we've covered...