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Endo the Night Dinner Party in Support of Endometriosis UK
Endo the Night Dinner Party in Support of Endometriosis UK
Healing Endometriosis Symptoms with Medicinal Mushrooms
Healing Endometriosis Symptoms with Medicinal Mushrooms
Healing Sexual Pain Caused by Endometriosis
Healing Sexual Pain Caused by Endometriosis
 

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🎙 SIDE EFFECTS OF THE PILL AND WHY THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE IS OUR FIFTH VITAL SIGN WITH @fertilityfriday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s back! To celebrate National Endometriosis Awareness Week I’m releasing a new episode of the podcast every single day, Monday - Friday. 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In today’s episode I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and author of newly released book The Fifth Vital Sign. Through her book, podcast, course and blog, Lisa teaches people with periods how to chart their menstrual cycles naturally and if they’d like, come off hormonal birth control completely.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, Lisa drops some serious truth bombs! We discuss the side effects of the pill and the risks of using hormonal birth control to mask endometriosis symptoms without addressing the root problem, coming off the pill with endometriosis and treating endometriosis without birth control, how to safely take hormonal birth control and finally, why we really need to start seeing the menstrual cycle as our fifth vital sign to enhance our health and wellbeing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is definitely NOT a pill bashing episode - but it is about what it means to be an informed patient and what it means to give true consent as a patient being prescribed the pill. It’s about not just being put on a form of contraception as endo treatment because that’s the only option you’ve been given; it’s about knowing all options, all risks and all benefits, which sadly, is not often the case with endometriosis treatment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My jaw dropped so many times during his interview. Lisa’s research and knowledge may leave you feeling astounded, angry and shocked - but most of all, empowered and educated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To have a listen, head to the link in my bio or search This EndoLife in your podcast app. Be sure to let me know what you think of the interview in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessweek #endometriosisawarenessmonth #thepill
THIS IS ENDOMETRIOSIS ✖️ ~ So here I am recreating @georgiewileman’s stirring photograph for her new social media campaign #thisisendometriosis Georgie is working tirelessly to advocate for better treatment for endometriosis patients. Many of us are enduring repeat and ineffective surgeries that aren’t performed by specialists, causing further damage and pain. ~ I had my diagnostic surgery back in 2012. At the time, I had no idea what the difference was between laser surgery and excision, and was told my endo wouldn’t come back anyway, so I didn’t question the treatment I received. My pain returned 2 years after my first surgery. I was told to see my GP once the pain was excruciating, and then they would start the referral process. Once I did this, I had to wait a year for surgery and then a long and complicated mistake in the system resulted in me losing my place entirely. Instead of sticking with this hospital and going through the process all over again, I decided to seek out a specialist centre and began my journey of holistic healing in the meantime. The centre I chose was approved as a specialist centre, and had a surgeon who was experienced and privately practised excision surgery - unfortunately, for reasons unknown to me, he decided to use laser once in surgery, rather than excision. I only discovered this after I repeatedly expressed no difference in pain, even six months after surgery - at which point they told me there was probably some endo left as they’d lasered the cells off. 🤷‍♀️ I’m lucky enough that by this point I was well under way with changing my diet and went on to reduce my pain levels to pretty much zero through various lifestyle changes. However, my approach won’t necessarily work for everyone and we all deserve the BEST possible treatment and surgery available, whether we chose to also manage our symptoms through lifestyle changes or not. ~ Stand with us and share your scars. Demand better treatment for endometriosis. ~ #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawarenessweek
ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH 🙌🙌🙌 It’s finally here and you know there’s going to be some incredible action going on over the next few weeks! ~ For awareness month, #owningthisendolife is all about EMPOWERMENT. We’re about to see how endometriosis warriors do things (BIG) and so I want to celebrate the incredible ways you can feel empowered, lifted and supported this month. ~ It can be lonely living with endometriosis - but there’s 176 million of us, so I promise you, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve watched this incredible community grow and as it has I’ve made new friends who offer me support and understanding, I’ve learnt more about endometriosis, I’ve learnt new ways to manage this disease and I’ve become stronger as I fight this disease with others by my side. Managing endometriosis isn’t just about diet or surgery - it’s about having the support network, tools and resources to feel empowered and informed. ~ So today I want to kick off the month by sharing the Instagram accounts/groups/charities/communities who can empower you and help you feel less alone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Charities/foundations - @theendoco @endofound @endometriosis.uk ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Support groups @endometriosis.uk have support groups all over the country, as well as online too. @everythingendola hold a support group in LA @peacewithendo has a membership site and FB community ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Websites/platforms/mags: @knowyourendo @doyouendo @theendotwins Course: @knowyourendo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Other amazing endo warriors : @vickiewilliams_ @cori5mith @the_balance_blueprint @jamieraee1990 @georgiewileman @thewombroom ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are of course SO many more amazing resources but these are some of my favs. ❤️ If I’ve missed you out, I’m sorry - I could keep going forever! But make yourself known in the comments - share what you do and how you support endo warriors so more of us can find you! 🙏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawarenessweek
WE DIDI IT! Together we have made history. From 2020, menstrual wellbeing will be taught in schools! 🙌 A HUGE thank you to everyone who signed the petition and who helped make this change happen. ~ It’s been months and months of hard work to get to where we are now, and giving that we’re such a tiny team at Endometriosis UK, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved with this campaign! ~ No longer will periods be a dirty secret. No longer will young people be made to feel too ashamed or embarrassed to speak out or ask questions. Teenagers will understand what’s normal for a regular period and what’s a sign that something else might be going on. They’ll understand what endometriosis is and what to look out for. This is HUGE. So many of us only hear of endometriosis after diagnosis - knowing what it is from a younger age could truly lead to shorter diagnosis times. 🙏 I really believe we’re changing the future of endometriosis right now - and it’s thanks to this community’s persistence and determination that it’s happening. 👏 ~ P.S All views and words above are my own, and do not represent Endometriosis UK. My work with Endometriosis UK is as a freelance staff member as opposed to a partnership between Endometriosis UK and This EndoLife. ~ P.P.S Please share the second image so we can get the word out about this great news! #menstrualwellbeing2020 ~ #periods #endometriosis Amazing illustration by @recipesforselflove
As if our Endo The Night Dinner Party wasn’t exciting enough - we’ve now got goody bags! 🛍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve got some seriously generous gifts from @womanology 💆‍♀️ @the_balance_blueprint 🧘‍♀️ @beyouperiod @knowyourendo and @ohnutco 🍩 to name a few! Plus we have alcohol free Prosecco and sparkling rosé from @beeskneesbubbly 🥂 and kombucha from @labrewery ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, who’s coming to dinner?! Friday 8th March (International Women’s Day) come celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Week with myself and @plantacademyuk as we raise funds for charity @endometriosis.uk 🎗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know if you’re coming in the comments - I can’t wait to meet you. 💛 Tickets in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior #endometriosissurgery #endowarrior #endosister #endosisters #endometriosissupport #endostrong #chronicpelvicpain #spoonie #1in10 #painfulperiods #periodpower #periodpowerful #womenshealth #menstrualcycle #menstruation #periodproblems #endobelly #sharemycycle #endopain #painfulsex #alcoholfree #mindfulnessforpain #antiinflammatorydiet #endothenight #charityfundraiser #veganlondon #glutenfreediet
I’ve got some fav period talk Instagram accounts and resources that have helped me transform the way I experience and manage endometriosis. I thought it was about time I shared them!👌 ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feb’s #owningthisendolife challenge - tracking and understanding your menstrual cycle - is soon coming to an end. But it doesn’t stop there. Most fertility awareness/menstrual cycle experts recommend tracking for at 3 months to really get to know your patterns. And there’s no way I’m going to leave you to do this by yourself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve learnt from some of the best experts. Last week I shared my favourite books, this week I want to share my fav accounts and resources to help you take this journey further. So here you go... ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Insta accounts: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @foragebotanicals ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @red.school⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @fertilityfriday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @_clairebaker_⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @floliving⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Courses: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Peaceful Period ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Red School Online ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Podcast:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fertility Friday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ App:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ MyFLO⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know if there’s any period tracking tools or resources you love that I’ve missed! Share in the comments below, the more knowledge the better. 🙏🙌 ~ Not a sponsored post. ❤️ ~ #endometriosis #periods #menstrualcycle
I’m pretty damn excited for this! Who’s joining? 🎗💛 Let’s come out in full force this Endo Awareness Month you beautiful warriors. 💪 Read @georgiewileman’s post below to find out how to get involved... ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Repost @georgiewileman⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We need to make noise. We need to be seen. #thisisendometriosis ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am announcing a social campaign on March 1st, and I'll need your help. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To get involved in advance, drop me a DM for more details. With Love, G x .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #endometriosis #endo #endometriosissupport #endometriosissurgery #endostrong #endometriose #endometriosisawareness #calltoaction #healthcareadministration #chronicillness #chronicpain #invisibleillness #endometriosiswarrior #endowarrior #endosister #endosisters #chronicpelvicpain #spoonie #1in10 #painfulperiods #periodpower #periodpowerful #womenshealth #menstrualcycle #menstruation #periodproblems #endobelly #endopain
Medicinal mushrooms for endometriosis?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No, I’m not talking the magic kind - though I do think these babies are magical! Since autumn last year, I’ve been experimenting with medicinal mushrooms to help with my endometriosis symptoms. Mainly, my fatigue and brain fog, which as many of you know, is an ongoing battle with me (which I seem to be winning, albeit slowly!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been taking lion’s mane, the crazy looking fur ball stuff above, since October. I wanted to give it a good amount of time to make sure it was actually making a difference and placebo or not, I’m now 100% sure it has. I feel clearer headed, my cognitive function has improved and my memory is sharper. Working has become so much less of a struggle, which as I’m self-employed, is a big deal... no work = no pay! ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Medicinal mushrooms can help improve energy levels and cognitive function and reduce inflammation, so you can see why I was curious! Whilst there’s no cure for endo, I’m always happy to learn about ways to better manage my symptoms. 🙏 So I did a deeper dive for Endometriosis News and have written up a list of some of the mushrooms I think may help with managing some of these symptoms. Of course I’m not a doctor/nutritionist, so speak to a professional about adding these into your diet - but I hope you find the research I’ve done useful!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the link in my bio to read. 🍄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #endodiet #endometriosisdiet #medicinalmushrooms #lionsmane
My biggest symptom changes came after reading books about menstrual health and endometriosis. I truly do not know where I would be now if I hadn’t started reading and doing my own research. For one thing, This EndoLife certainly wouldn’t exist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I would also have no idea when I was due on (seriously, I always forgot), what my symptoms were telling me, why some days I felt great and some days I felt like my world was ending. I wouldn’t know how to eat for my menstrual cycle, when to rest, when to exercise and when to take it easy. Me and my cycle are pretty tight these days, and most of the time I know what it’s up to. It’s been such a HUGE change in my life, that’s helped me really step up my endo management and take my pain levels down even further. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As this month’s #owningthisendolife challenge is all about menstrual cycle tracking and awareness, I thought I’d share the two books that changed the game for me....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Code Red by Lisa Lister and WomanCode by Alisa Vitti. I first read Code Red and I’d personally recommend starting this way. Code Red is a great introduction to understanding our cycle, the effects it has on our bodies and the best way to flow with our cycle for wellbeing. WomanCode is a deep dive into the science behind it all and really gets into the nitty gritty of nutrition for our menstrual cycle, amongst so many other things! I really couldn’t recommend these books more. They’re always by my bed side and I’m constantly dipping into them for wisdom! ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you have any books on the menstrual cycle you’d recommend reading? Share below!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ~⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And P.S. remember to let me know how you’re getting on with tracking - use #owningthisendolife and cheer each other on. 😘 Also, not sponsored! ~ Pic by @duvet_days ~ #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior
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