Choosing Childlessness An Insider Perspective On the Forgotten Side of Infertility

Choosing childlessness after infertility was both challenging and easy. I felt peace yet, at the same time, anxiety. There was confidence in my decision as well as uncertainty. And perhaps the biggest whammy was the unrelenting guilt. Like I'd let everyone down. That...

How To Heal Post-Endometriosis Surgery And Feel Your Best

On a scale of one to ten, how terrified are you to undergo endometriosis surgery? Having endometriosis surgery for the first time is intimidating because you don’t know what to expect. I know I was a jumble of nerves and worried that I wouldn’t achieve any relief or...

How To Manage Common Bipolar Relapse Triggers During the Holidays and Achieve Balance

Managing bipolar during the holidays is a struggle. And several common traditions, such as seasonal changes, routine disruptions, stress and anxiety, and holiday celebrations, are considered bipolar relapse triggers. They are my top triggers and make the holidays a...

6 Natural Solutions for Endometriosis Pain Relief

Endometriosis pain is no joke. I remember when my pain was at its worst and how debilitating it was. And since no one understood my pain, I was left to struggle alone. This led me to find natural solutions for endometriosis pain relief that could help me get some of...

Revealing How To Start Your Fitness Journey With Chronic Illness

Starting your fitness journey with chronic illness isn't easy but your body will thank you once you do. While physical activity is often recommended as a preventative measure, researchers discovered that regular exercise is an effective treatment for 26 chronic...

How to Fade A Laparotomy Scar Naturally and Feel Confident

Healing my laparotomy scar has been a journey. I have a hypertrophic scar that requires more work and time to fade. But, I’ve made significant progress, and two years post-surgery, my scar’s appearance has drastically improved. And the reason I believe I was able to...

Endometriosis

How To Heal Post-Endometriosis Surgery And Feel Your Best

On a scale of one to ten, how terrified are you to undergo endometriosis...

6 Natural Solutions for Endometriosis Pain Relief

Endometriosis pain is no joke. I remember when my pain was at its worst and...

Healthy Living with Endometriosis How to Improve Your Quality of Life

Healthy living with endometriosis is not impossible. But it does require some...
Are You Struggling with Irregular Periods?

Are You Struggling with Irregular Periods?

When you understand the Basics of the Menstrual Cycle it becomes easy to identify irregular periods and abnormal cycles. Experiencing issues with absent periods or having prolonged cycles is a common sign that you are not ovulating properly. Failing to ovulate...

Is This Causing Your Painful Periods?

Is This Causing Your Painful Periods?

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) or experiencing mild to moderate discomfort during menstruation is considered normal. Experiencing mild to moderate cramps and discomfort during your period is quite common especially during days 1-3 of your period. I shared in my blog...

4 Things Endometriosis Taught Me

4 Things Endometriosis Taught Me

My endometriosis taught me fascinating truths about myself, people, the medical system, community, and society. These lessons have proven to alter my view and perception of my entire life. While discovering my bloating, poor digestion, bowel dysfunction, and painful...

Endo Constipation and Natural Treatment Options

Endo Constipation and Natural Treatment Options

Constipation is an uncomfortable and embarrassing symptom many endometriosis sufferers deal with. As a matter of fact, it may be an issue that you’re currently struggling with. In addition to your typical endo symptoms (pelvic pain, painful periods, low back pain and...

How To Eliminate Dairy in 3 Weeks!

How To Eliminate Dairy in 3 Weeks!

How can you eliminate dairy from your diet? You may find yourself wondering this if you’re struggling to manage chronic inflammation and pain. Chronic pain and inflammation is a common symptom of many chronic conditions and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, there are studies that suggest dairy may be pro-inflammatory. This makes consuming dairy with an inflammatory […]

5 Killer Self-Care Habits Chronic Illness Warriors Can Try Today

5 Killer Self-Care Habits Chronic Illness Warriors Can Try Today

A quick scroll through your social media feed, and you’re destined to stumble upon some influencer discussing why self-care matters. Unfortunately, the majority of these posts have one thing in common. That is the fact that the person is usually soaking in a jacuzzi tub in a gorgeous locale while covered in a face mask. […]

Tips for Holiday Travel with IBD

The Struggle Traveling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be intimidating.  Dealing with sudden urges or needing to make frequent stops to the bathroom due to irritations is the primary reason why many with IBD choose to avoid travel. Yet the holiday season has arrived and for many, that means taking trips to visit family […]

The 2 Most Common Arthritis Types

  What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition in which inflammation in one or multiple joints cause pain and discomfort. There are different types of arthritis but the most common types or forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are a variety of factors or reasons that contribute to the development and onset […]

3 Ways Gut Imbalance Contributes to Chronic Health Issues

Gut Imbalance & Chronic Disease This is the final topic for this series, and I will be wrapping up the gut health series by discussing how an imbalanced and unhealthy gut can contribute to chronic disease and chronic inflammation. In this series I have talked in depth about the power the gut has on your […]