Yoga in the Airport...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...reactionscomments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1...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...reactionscomments
How to Eat Gluten-Free at Restaurants...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...reactionscomments
My struggles with Endo...I'm a 45yr old mother of 5 that suffers from endometriosis. I was diagnosed with endo in my early 20s and was already in stage 2 of it. Drs told...reactions4comments
Pamper Your Period Giveaway Terms and Conditions...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...reactionscomments
Endo and Work: Sometimes You Have To Sit Under Your Desk...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...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations with Endometriosis...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...reactionscomments
Pain Management Options...Given the current state of the opioid epidemic in America, you basically have to be on your deathbed to be prescribed any “real” pain management medication. This leaves those of...reactionscomments
Ayurvedic Support for Endometriosis...When I first began turning to diet and lifestyle to heal my body, I rolled out a yoga mat and started stretching my body. What I found was that yoga...reactionscomments
Chasteberry: A Helpful Supplement for Endo?...If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive problems, no doubt you have at some point come across the...reactionscomments
How to Read a Nutrition Label...When you begin to shift your focus away from calories and macronutrients (carbs, fats, and protein) and more toward eliminating inflammatory foods and ingredients, it changes how you read a...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Interferes With Your Life...When my health began to interfere with my life, I never imagined that it would completely change everything. Beyond bad periods, which started at the age of 12, I never...reactions2comments
Why I Have Sex Before Dinner...I have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my digestive tract the entire month. When I share...reactionscomments
Why A Realistic Outlook May Be Better Than "Thinking Positive"...If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a rich woman! I am not a positive person...reactions1comment
Supporting Your Partner Around Surgeries...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition, but this comes with the ordeal of key-hole...reactionscomments
How I Prepare for My Period, Part 2...In the first article of this two-part series, I spoke of how my period used to take me by surprise and floored me each and every time with excruciating pain...reactionscomments
Staring Down a Hysterectomy...I have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for a portion of time after so many specialists...reactions1comment
What's Your Pain Level?...We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a scale from 0 to 10?” We may also...reactions3comments
How to Select and Store the Best Avocados...Avocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to enjoy the yummy fruit – yup, avocado is...reactionscomments
The Results...Read Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I begged. He began explaining that the grapefruit-sized mass was...reactions1comment