Can Endometriosis cause weight gain?While weight gain is not a symptom of endometriosis, it can definitely be linked to a diagnosis. As an Endometriosis Nutrition Coach, I often have people ask me can endometriosis cause weight gain? Weight gain may happen from certain medications or treatments you are receiving. It can also be linked to the emotional effects of endometriosis.
Why is endometriosis pain and symptoms still being dismissed?I recently learned that the beautiful endo fighter, Aubrion Roger passed away after complications following emergency surgery. After reading her story, my heart broke for her and her family. So, why is endometriosis pain and symptoms still being dismissed? In 2022, when 1 in 10 women are affected with the chronic, debilitating condition of endometriosis, why aren’t we being taken seriously! Why are there only approximately 100 endometriosis specialists that are skilled in advanced laparoscopic surgery? Just like Aubrion, so many of us find ourselves being dismissed at our doctor’s appointments, urgent care visits, or even emergency rooms. We go to these places seeking help for the pain and symptoms. The result is to be dismissed.
Does Endometriosis cause back pain?Back pain is one of the common symptoms of endometriosis. For many of us endometriosis fighters we can feel back pain during our menstrual cycle, but also during a flare-up. I know for myself I have periods where my lower back is extremely painful. So when answering the question does endometriosis cause back pain? The answer should be yes for some it can. Read More
Does Endometriosis cause constipation?If there is one thing that I can understand, unfortunately, it’s constipation. Yup that’s right the secret life of constipation, no one ever wants to talk about it. However, it’s a reality for many of us, especially when dealing with endometriosis. When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, no one explained all the symptoms that were actually related to it. I remember asking one of my doctors “does endometriosis cause constipation?” She answered by recommending fiber supplements or laxatives. Read More
5 Simple things to remember when you start your wellness journeyAs an Endometriosis Nutrition Coach and Endo fighter, I know that sometimes this disease can hold us back from reaching our wellness goals. It can be a horrible cycle of wanting to make changes but our symptoms and flareups get in the way. I spent many years letting endometriosis control what I thought I couldn’t do, instead of learning how to do it for my body. There are so many “diets” and “fast” out there it can be confusing. No matter where you are in your journey here are 5 simple things to remember when you start your wellness journey.
Helpful tips for emotional eating with Endometriosis.We all know that endometriosis is not only affects us physically but can lead to emotional strain as well. The ups and downs of the pain, the endo belly flares, the anxiety about the future, and so much more can cause us to feel anxiety, stress, depression, anger and so much more. Emotional eating can sometimes be a comfort for us during these times, but it can also have its downfall. Here are some helpful tips for emotional eating with Endometriosis.
Welcome to 2022, is this the year you achieve your wellness goals. Sometimes we can get overwhelmed with all the different things we see out there. So here are some of the top things to do in 2022 for your health & wellness.
When cramps and bloating want to interpret your exercise routine, you make some adjustments to get that movement in. Endometriosis definitely doesn’t care what your plans are for the day. It will find a way to sneak in with some cramps, bloating, lower back pain, and whatever else it wants to throw in. Knowing how important movement is for me, I discovered 4 easy movements to do with endometriosis pain, that help me keep going. Read More
I understand firsthand how difficult it can be to get started with exercising. Back then, I spent a lot of time thinking that endometriosis would keep me from exercising. I had the desire to work out, but the motivation was lacking. I couldn’t figure out how to get myself started. However, I decided to start by looking at the top reasons to exercise. Read More
Whether you are looking to lose weight or just change your eating habits, we all have times of overeating. It can be frustrating and set back our goals. Overeating can have negative effects on your mental and physical health as well. Before I became a Long Island Holistic Health Coach, I would often find myself struggling with overeating which would then trigger an endometriosis flare-up. Once I started on my new wellness journey, I learned to balance my nutrition it started to get easier to avoid overeating. So I thought I would give you 5 tips to avoid overeating to help you reach your goals. Read More