Columns

December 22, 2017December 21, 2017

What Causes Endometriosis? 7 Theories

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Endometriosis is a disease that affects the female reproductive system. It is not a sexually transmitted disease and it is not contagious. However, the definite cause of this illness is ... Read more

December 21, 2017December 20, 2017

How Can You Improve Your Endometriosis in 2018?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Many of us have New Year’s resolutions that are forgotten by the end of January or are so overwhelming that we can barely start. But what if we made one simple ... Read more

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

Getting Through Christmas with Difficult Family Members

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Sometimes it feels as if everyone has an opinion about how you cope with endometriosis, and sometimes, it feels like they don’t care at all. These conversations and emotions can ... Read more

December 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Don’t Talk to Me About ‘Bad Periods’

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

It has happened to me several times now. Someone asks how I’ve been feeling and to my response they say, “Ah, yes. M has bad periods, too.” I know this ... Read more

December 18, 2017February 22, 2018

Helping Your Loved One Navigate the Holiday Season

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Christmas can be a difficult time of year, even for the healthiest, most energetic, and well-organized people. There are expectations from friends and family, commitments to events and parties, pressures ... Read more

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

Chronic Illness and the New Year

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

New Year’s Eve is typically spent with a glass of bubbly in one hand while you have a boogie and a fabulous night of socializing with friends. It’s not quite ... Read more

December 15, 2017December 14, 2017

Endometriosis and Yoga: A Natural Remedy to Help with Pain

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Raise your hand if you rolled your eyes after seeing the title to this column. It’s OK, because usually I roll my eyes whenever I see endometriosis and yoga in ... Read more

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

Is It Possible to Follow the Endo Diet During Christmas?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’ve been following the endo diet for a couple of years now. Sure, I fall off the wagon sometimes, but generally, it’s become a way of life that helps me ... Read more

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Preventing Endometriosis Burnout, Part 2

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis-induced burnout can creep in when you’re trying your hardest to manage life and endometriosis to the best of your ability, but there are ways to prevent it. Recently, we ... Read more

December 11, 2017December 8, 2017

The Complexities of Living with Invisible Illness

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

What does a chronically ill person look like? Would you look at these photos of me, all made up, hair done and dressed, and think that I’m ill? Probably not. ... Read more