Multiple Diagnoses: You Need Your Own Medical FileI believe everyone should have a personal copy of their medical records, but it’s critical if you’re living with multiple medical diagnoses. Over the years, I’ve managed: migraines, endometriosis, interstitial... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
At-Home Relief for Pelvic Pain: Try This Relaxation PositionAre you experiencing pelvic pain caused by endometriosis? Pelvic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. In fact, according to our 2018 Endometriosis In America survey, over 80% of respondents... By Erin Glace1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Multiple Diagnoses: It’s Time to Look at Your DietHaving been diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases, it really made me wonder what was going wrong, and more importantly, how I could begin to reclaim my health. That’s where I... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Engaging Your PharmacistManaging a single medical diagnosis can be challenging. But if you’re like me and living with multiple medical diagnoses, it can be an involved process. I find one the most... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Get a Medical History Cheat SheetWhen you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However, if you’re like me and living with multiple... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Managing Stress is CriticalAfter I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, I really started to question truly how well I was managing my health. I thought I was doing everything right. I... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Pain Killers: GingerContinuing my search for natural pain remedies, ginger may be my shining star. As a whole, it reduces inflammation, alleviates nausea and other stomach troubles, it can support the body... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Adenomyosis or Endometriosis: What's The Difference?Adenomyosis has been called the "sister disease" of endometriosis, affecting more than 75% of endo patients.1 But what is adenomyosis, and what's the difference between these two conditions? Adenomyosis is... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Pain Killers: ChamomileI find one of the biggest benefits to using food as medicine – especially when it comes to pain relief – is that it’s easily available in the kitchen and... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Breathing ExerciseFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Try This Body Scan ExerciseThanks to the countless distractions in our world, it’s easy to become very disconnected from our body and its needs. It’s often not until we get a loud signal from... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s in My Carry-On BagI’m leaving for Hawaii, so I have my carry-on bag packed for a long12-hour flight. These are some of the essentials I keep in my bag so I have them... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foods that Bust Sugar CravingsSugar is inflammatory and addictive, but when a craving strikes, these are my go-to options to satisfy them... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Pain Killers: TurmericBetween endometriosis, migraines, multiple sclerosis and a host of digestive issues, pain is not a stranger to my body. What I know to be true about my body is that... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Healing Through Self CareManaging stress levels is key to supporting your body in healing. While I love the idea of a weekly massage at the spa, it’s not realistic for my budget. So... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diaphragmatic BreathingWhen 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... By Erin Glace1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stay Hydrated When FlyingStaying properly hydrated can be challenging on a good day, let alone a day that you’re traveling with limited access to water. But flying is one of the most important... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If My Endometriosis Was An Animal...Endometriosis symptoms can be frequent, severe, and sometimes, difficult to manage. As part of our 2018 Endometriosis In America survey, we asked community members to fill in the blank: "If... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yoga To Reduce Pelvic PainErin Glace is a pelvic floor physical therapist, yoga instructor, and Endometriosis.net advocate. Join Erin as she demonstrates two yoga poses that can reduce endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Both poses can... By Erin Glace1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments