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October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

Thoughts and Anxiety When Something Doesn’t Feel Right

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

I am awake at 5:43 a.m., way before my alarm is due to go off. That’s when everything comes crumbling down. It doesn’t matter if I had nice dreams ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Anti-inflammatory and Low-sugar Swaps for Your Period Cravings

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

My endometriosis is under control. In fact, most of the time I either have pain-free or low-pain periods — that is, unless I eat my trigger foods. If you’ve ... Read more

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

As Endometriosis Patients, Our Mental Health Should Be Our Priority

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Editor’s note: This column briefly mentions depression and thoughts of suicide. Resources for help are listed at the end of the column. As a kid growing up in the ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 6, 2020

Are Antibiotics to Treat SIBO Right for Me?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Are you feeling totally overwhelmed about your SIBO treatment options? There are three specific treatment options for SIBO: antibiotics, antimicrobial herbs, and the elemental diet. To help you make ... Read more

October 2, 2020September 30, 2020

How to Deal With Chronic Illness and Isolation During the Colder Months

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

In the northern hemisphere, days are becoming shorter and noticeably darker. Winter is coming. I even had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season on Sunday. With such ... Read more

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020

6 Ways to Alleviate PMS-related Mood Swings

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Do you sometimes have difficulty recognizing yourself in the days leading up to your period? Well, you’re not alone. Mood swings come up a lot with my endometriosis clients, ... Read more

September 25, 2020September 22, 2020

Overcoming the Unnerving Power of Shame

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

There are many things my dog and I share. We both hate being woken up early and being touched by strangers. One thing we don’t have in common is ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 22, 2020

What to Know Before Starting SIBO Treatment

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

So, you have small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). What now? Treating SIBO is not always a walk in a park. Fortunately, it is possible to feel well. It may ... Read more

September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

Avoiding Honesty About Our Emotions Does Us No Favors

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

We are living in complicated times of imposed isolation and huge emotional overload. Personally, I am at the point that if someone asks me how I’m doing, I either ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 15, 2020

5 Ways That Sleep Deprivation Affects Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Did you know that up to 70 million Americans are struggling with sleep deprivation? If you have endometriosis, you’re probably familiar with insomnia, or “painsomnia,” as it’s commonly referred ... Read more