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February 14, 2020February 12, 2020

I’ve Developed Some Strange Habits Because of Endometriosis

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

I’ll start this column with a confession: I am a strange person. It’s not that I consider myself special or unique — I can’t be the only one whose ... Read more

February 13, 2020February 11, 2020

I’m Starting a Low Histamine and Oxalate Diet to Control My Bladder Pain

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

My bladder has won. For a couple of years, endometriosis and interstitial cystitis (IC) have been competing for my attention. Thankfully, I’ve been able to use various nutritional and ... Read more

February 7, 2020February 5, 2020

The Truth About Exercise and Chronic Pain

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

My fitness regime is an irregular one. I go through times when my body cooperates, I have energy, and my pain levels stay low. That’s when I can power ... Read more

February 6, 2020February 4, 2020

Are You Stuck Not Knowing What to Eat for Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

An increasingly common theme has been coming up recently: the fear of food. This includes the fear of making wrong choices, of something being “bad,” or of having a ... Read more

January 31, 2020January 29, 2020

The Tricky Journey of Creating Something from Illness

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

It’s been about three years since I stopped being a lifestyle writer and embarked on a career of writing about women’s health. It was more a consequence of living ... Read more

January 30, 2020January 29, 2020

Making Improvements to Your Gut Health

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I come across irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) again and again in my endometriosis health coaching practice and with my Instagram audience. It seems that every other day, I get ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

What Happens When You Don’t Have a Period for a Year

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

I once bled for 60 days straight. No breaks, no respite, just a lot of money spent on tampons and painkillers, and a permanent aversion to any underwear that ... Read more

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Why You Need to Eat More Fruits and Veggies for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat each day? I’m running a challenge on Facebook during January to help people kick-start their health journey and build ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 15, 2020

Working Through Toxic Relationships with Endometriosis

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

The word toxic can evoke quite a lot. For one, it is the title of one of Britney Spears’ best songs, and even though I will probably never manage ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

The Power of Hydration for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I drink a lot of water. If you’ve been following my interstitial cystitis journey, you’ll know I’m actually drinking too much for my weight and height! But that’s not ... Read more