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Why Are My Periods So Painful?
Period pain is something that has become so normalized in our society. I remember as a teenage girl when I started having severe period pain and even nausea that it felt like I was generally brushed off by society because it is just “part of being a woman.” So...
What is the Difference Between Endometriosis and Adenomyosis?
April happens to be Adenomyosis Awareness Month. I couldn’t very well let that slide by without having a conversation about adenomyosis, endo’s twin sister! There is a high percentage of people with endometriosis who also have adenomyosis and vice versa. Today we are...
A Girl’s Guide to Avoiding Endometriosis Flares
What exactly are endometriosis flares? Basically, they are periods of time when pain and other symptoms worsen. These are the moments when it feels like your uterus is on fire or wrapped in barbed wire or like you are just going to explode from the inside out....
Toxins and Endometriosis Part 2: Cleaning and Personal Care
Welcome back to part 2 of our series on toxins and endometriosis! Last week in part 1 we learned what items in your kitchen to watch out for that may be exposing you to toxic chemicals that can disrupt your hormones. Today we are going to move into how to detoxify...
Endometriosis, Toxins, and Your Kitchen
Here’s the thing. Life is messy. It’s complicated. Cleaning it up can be a challenge, but I am here to guide you and make it simple! When it comes to working to heal your body with endometriosis, toxins are an important piece of the puzzle. Life is full of toxic...
Endometriosis Awareness: Why It Matters
On average, it takes 7-10 years for someone with endometriosis to receive a diagnosis. 7-10 YEARS! That means 7-10 years of pain, fatigue, confusion, frustration, and feeling so very alone. Why is this such a big issue and why does it take so long?? Well, a big piece...
Endometriosis and Gluten: What You Need to Know
When it comes to endometriosis, I am all about eating a diet that is as inclusive as possible. While restricting more foods temporarily during a healing protocol may be necessary, in the long run you want to be able to enjoy your life and live it to the fullest and...
Endometriosis Pain With Ovulation
Endometriosis pain with ovulation (or even ovulation pain in general) is not something that may be commonly talked about, but it is in fact a relatively common occurrence. In fact, it even has its own name: “Mittelschmerz.” This term is a German word translating to...
Can Endometriosis Cause Bloating?
Can endometriosis cause bloating? Well, not directly, but there absolutely is a connection between the two. That’s why there is a phenomenon amongst endo warriors that is so common that it has its own name: endo belly! And the great news is that you can address both...
Fatigue and Endometriosis: What Can We Do?
Fatigue and endometriosis is NOT one of the first connections that I made when I started my endo journey. In fact, I truly didn’t even realize that I was fatigued until I wasn’t anymore. Fatigue is something that is so normalized in our culture that I didn’t even...
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