Endometriosis During Pregnancy: My Experience So Far
August 5, 2021 in Overcoming Illness, Real LifeBecause of the prevalence of inaccurate information I see about endometriosis during pregnancy, I wanted to share a bit of my personal experience as a woman with endometriosis, who happens to be pregnant + also to pull together some of the most up-to-date science...
7 Must Haves for “That Time of the Month”: Dealing with Painful Periods
July 6, 2021 in Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-CareStruggling with painful periods is hard. But, there are absolutely things you can do to help make that time of the month easier! Here are my fave tools for surviving my period with endometriosis: Dealing with painful periods is something that a lot of...
The Best Diet for Endometriosis: How to Find What Works for Your Body
June 9, 2021 in Overcoming Illness, Real Life**I am not a health care professional, a nutritionist or a dietician. This blog post contains scientific research + my personal experience, but is not meant to tell you how to eat for your body. Please consult a professional if you need help navigating...
Treating Endometriosis Naturally: How Hydration Can Help Painful Periods
June 2, 2021 in Overcoming Illness, Real LifePainful periods and dehydration share a link, which is actually good news! Here we’ll dig into the research outlining how the two are connected + how adequate hydration can actually help with treating endometriosis naturally and improving painful periods. This post is sponsored by...
Caffeine and Endometriosis: Why I Re-Considered My Coffee
May 11, 2021 in Mental Health, Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-CareWhy would anyone consider giving up caffeine, right? Coffee is basically a right of passage into adulthood. It’s available on every street corner, in every office kitchen + the first thing in my cup every morning. It tastes GREAT, smells even better + is...
What to do after an Endometriosis Diagnosis
April 27, 2021 in Mental Health, Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-CareKnowing what to do after an endometriosis diagnosis is overwhelming. Here are the steps I wish someone had told me to take in pursuing healing: Finally getting a diagnosis on a piece of paper often feels like it might be the light at the...
5 ways that Endometriosis has changed me for the better
April 6, 2021 in Mental Health, Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-CareI’m sure that someone is rolling their eyes at me right now with a title like “5 ways that endometriosis has changed me for the better” + that’s okay. The belief that something hard + painful, like a chronic illness such as endometriosis, could...
Affirmations for Chronic Illness + Endometriosis
March 16, 2021 in Mental Health, Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-CareThe words we speak have immense power. Here’s how to use yours to breathe life into your body, mind + spirit when it’s bogged down by stress and overwhelmed by your symptoms. Sister friend, I want you to lean in close. I want you...
4 Books for Women Struggling with Period Problems
February 23, 2021 in Mental Health, Overcoming Illness, Real Life, Self-Care, UncategorizedHealth journeys can be scary + learning from knowledgable guides that have gone before is so valuable. These 4 books for period problems, written by experts in their field, are meant to inspire + inform + walk with you on your journey. 20 million...