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How to deal with Lower Back Pain with Endometriosis

How to deal with Lower Back Pain with Endometriosis

Well, not all of us have lower back pain but it is fairly common with girls that have Endometriosis and I am having a massive bought of it at the moment. I noticed it is definitely worse for me when I have my period, just after and of course during ovulation. So, what can we [...]

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Why our Digestion plays such a Massive Role in how we feel with Endometriosis

Why our Digestion plays such a Massive Role in how we feel with Endometriosis

Well, it has been about 4months since going on a completely vegetarian, non dairy diet and I can honestly say it is a amazing how good my digestion is. I know it is a stinky topic – ha ha but it is really quite important to recognise how much it impacts on your Endometriosis symptoms. [...]

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Why Sweating like a Pig will make you feel better!

Why Sweating like a Pig will make you feel better!

I was struggling really badly with allergies over the weekend. It was so bad I had to lock myself inside for several hours before it would calm down. Now, I had been quite naughty and drank a few too many wines on Friday night, so I can probably blame that one….. Thing is, it got [...]

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Shuttle Cock!

My new stress relieving technique! – don’t laugh!

Well, in the past if I had a day like I had today, I would head straight for the cabinet, the fridge and toss in a lemon – yes I would have a nice cocktail or a strong drink! It always worked and made me feel instantly better…. perhaps the early signs of alcoholics anonymous [...]

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Yoga @home? Great way to save some money and still get into Yoga!

Yoga @home? Great way to save some money and still get into Yoga!

You know Yoga is brilliant for you and yet somehow finding the time can be tricky sometimes! I found a great solution – a Yoga DVD which you can do whenever you have time and it is easy to learn so you can remember the poses and do it without the DVD eventually! Check it [...]

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Dancing in the street!

Your Perfect Excuses to Exercise!

We are living in the central of Auckland at the moment and it is fun to be in a city again. We can go to all the comedy shows and theatre productions and it is fabulous to be in the heart of the city. There is some other perks that have come with living in [...]

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shoulder pain

Relieving Muscle Tension in your shoulders and body!

One of the symptoms of Endometriosis is also found in our shoulders and body aches. It all comes back to the liver function…. once again! The toxins within the body are not going to be expelled as easily due to our livers not working as well. This means we have toxic build-up in the muscles [...]

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Bloating

How to reduce bloating from Endometriosis

One of the major side-effects of Endometriosis is a incredible bloating, especially before your monthly. I first noticed I had Endometriosis just by the fact that I needed two sets of clothes for different times of the month – one was one size larger than the other! So, why do we bloat up so much? [...]

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Pain? Go for a walk!

Pain? Go for a walk!

I know you are going to think this won’t work. How can you even consider moving when you are so sore? How can you consider the idea when all you want to do is crawl up into a little ball and lay in bed. You want to scream with the pain and yet even that [...]

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Can you wear Stockings? Leggings? I get pain, do you?

Can you wear Stockings? Leggings? I get pain, do you?

To me the first signal I get that Endo is back is when I can’t wear stockings, leggings or any tight jeans and I get pain. It is quite strange cos it seems worse when it is the last week before my period but somehow putting pressure on my abdominal area causes me more pain. [...]

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The Pad or The Plug? What is best for Endometriosis girls?

The Pad or The Plug? What is best for Endometriosis girls?

Well, it is amazingly common how often this question does get asked and surprisingly is still debated. I know tampons are the easiest and that you can walk around without worrying, you can go swimming and they are easy from almost every point of view. But and this is a BIG BUT…. They are being [...]

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The Meyer Lemon Tree variety

The amazing healing properties of Lemons

Lemons are dotted around many gardens in Australia and New Zealand. There must have been a sale on them in the 80’s or something! Lemons grow easily here and have made the Lemon Pie very popular but did you know how beneficial lemons can be to your diet? I personally have it just like this [...]

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Natural Brissle Brush

The Tingly Massage!

This is a favourite of mine! You will stimulate the skin, your lymphatic system and it makes you feel calm and warm. So, get yourself a natural bristle brush (the bath ones are good as they have a longer handle) NOT PLASTIC! You can use loofa or even a facecloth if you have nothing else. [...]

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Ginger tea

Healing drinks to soothe your pain from Endometriosis. Make sure you drink them hot!

These are just fabulous and will heal you from the inside out! Chai Tea Ingredients: Tablespoon of fennel or anise seed 6 Cardamom Pods 12 Cloves 1 Cinnamon Stick ¼ Ginger root, thinly sliced ¼ black pepper corns 2 bay leaves 7 cups of water Darjeeling tea Place the 7 cups of water in a [...]

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woman screeming

Exercise and Endometriosis

I know when you hear the word exercise you probably just want to crawl under the bed or hide away. The thought creates visions of pain and discomfort for days after doing any form of exercise which is why most Endometriosis sufferers avoid exercise. Don’t worry it doesn’t mean going and running a marathon! Exercise [...]

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