We are all guilty of it at times, who doesn’t love something sweet. A cookie here and a piece of candy there. We often don’t think of the effects sugar has on our bodies or endometriosis. However, over time sugar can have a lot of negative effects. Here are some great tips for reducing sugar with Endometriosis.
Turmeric & Ginger SmoothieThis yummy smoothie is one of my favorites ways to get healthy benefits with a great flavor. Turmeric & Ginger smoothie is loaded with anti-inflammatory components, which is great for my endometriosis. One of my wellness goals is to always make sure that I am eating foods that work for my body not against it.Read More
Top Tips to Prepare for Endometriosis Surgery.Endometriosis surgery can be overwhelming and scary, no matter how many times we may go through it. Being prepared has also helped me feel a little less anxious. I am sharing with you all my top tips to prepare for endometriosis surgery.Read More
5 tips to help with recovery from Endometriosis Surgery.Whether this is your first surgery or you have already had previous surgery before, here are 5 tips to help with recovery from Endometriosis Surgery. Read More
Exercise and Endometriosis.Exercise and Endometriosis can sometimes be two words that don’t often go together in the Endo World. Some of us can keep an exercise routine going, while for others it just seems impossible. For me, I used to be one of the women who thought exercise was impossible. I allowed my endometriosis to control me and think that I wasn’t able to, until recently. I am not sure what changed or how my mindset became different, but I decided enough was enough. Endometriosis symptoms have such a negative impact on our lives, that we are often in a cycle of high-stress perception, inflammation, and the disease continuing to progress. That cycle is exactly how I was feeling, and I needed to change something. I needed to have some control of my body and how this disease is affecting me. Read More
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Endometriosis.The most common symptom Endometriosis patients suffer from is PAIN! This pain is often caused by inflammation. Through my own journey with endometriosis, I learned how certain foods can help reduce chronic inflammation. I thought I would share with you the top anti-inflammatory foods for endometriosis. I have added these to my routine. Read More
Dealing with Sugar and EndometriosisLet’s Talk Sugar, Hormones, and Endometriosis !!!
It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth for chocolate, especially during certain times of the month. Dealing with sugar and endometriosis used to seem impossible to me. However, over time I have learned how sugar can cause havoc on my hormones and also keeping me from reaching my goals. When it comes to endometriosis my goal is to keep my body balanced, so that means keeping my hormones in check as much as possible.Read More
I always seemed to struggle with breathing when I would jog or do the elliptical, I would end up with pain/cramping in my side. Most of the time when I would do any type of strength training, I was holding my breath. As someone who suffers from Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor dysfunction, it wasn’t until recently that I discovered the reason why breathing is so important. I also learned the top breathing tips for exercising.Read More
Endometriosis causes pain for so many of us and that pain can often disrupt our sleep. We are woken up in the middle of the night from pain or have difficulty getting to sleep. My years with Endometriosis have definitely caused many sleepless nights. Knowing how important sleep is for us, I have compiled some of the Top Tips for a Good Nights Sleep with Endometriosis.Read More
Every day there seems to be a new “diet” that pops up and we find ourselves wondering if we should try it. I have spent years trying out the latest diets or fads that came along, always chasing the weight loss or “feeling good” results. Most of the time, I ended up not feeling my best and completely stopping. After my diagnosis, I started to look more into nutrition and how it could affect Endometriosis. I started to read and learn about an Anti Inflammatory diet and Endometriosis.
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