Posts by: Marta Ribeiro

Marta Ribeiro

Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

March 12, 2018June 20, 2018

5 Ways Food and Drinks May Impact Endometriosis Risk

According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, while food does not cause endometriosis, certain foods could increase a woman’s risk of developing the disease. On the contrary, vegetables and fruits ... Read more

February 21, 2018June 20, 2018

6 Complementary Therapies to Ease Endometriosis Symptoms

As well as conventional medicine and treatments, many women with endometriosis are turning to holistic alternatives to help ease the symptoms of the disease. Alternative therapies like acupuncture, meditation, and dietary supplements ... Read more

February 7, 2018June 20, 2018

How Your Diet Can Help You Manage Endometriosis Pain

Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissues outside of the womb, generally in the pelvic area, start acting like the lining of the womb. These tissues tend to thicken and start ... Read more

December 14, 2017June 20, 2018

Managing Endometriosis: Eliminating PCBs From Your Diet

Although diet can’t cure endometriosis, changing it can help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the disease and improve patients’ quality of life. MORE: Five ways food and drink might impact endometriosis ... Read more

December 12, 2017

5 Ways Food and Drinks May Impact Endometriosis Risk

November 30, 2017

5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses

Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their ... Read more

November 22, 2017

How Endometriosis Affects the Bowels

Endometriosis can attack various organs located in and around the pelvic area. One of the areas that it often attacks is the bowel. This endometriosis condition is one of the most misdiagnosed, along with bladder endometriosis. Endometriosis can affect the bowel in two different ways: ... Read more

November 21, 2017

Endometriosis From A to Z: 92 Terms to Know

Endometriosis is a disease that causes tissue similar to uterine tissue to grow outside of the uterus, causing various complications and symptoms. To help decipher the medical terminology, Endometriosis.uk has a ... Read more

November 15, 2017

10 Celebrities Living With Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition that most women have heard of, yet few truly understand the implications of the disease. The symptoms are often dismissed, and many women spend years trying to get ... Read more

October 18, 2017

4 Things to Know About Endometriosis Surgery

Endometriosis is a painful disease that attacks the female reproductive system, often resulting in infertility. Although there are hormonal treatments available to ease the symptoms, according to Endometriosis.org, many sufferers of the ... Read more