The conversation around diet and endometriosis is ever changing and evolving. Since I first published this article in 2015, much…
endometriosis
Adenomyosis is a condition that is very similar to endometriosis. Unlike endometriosis, in most cases of adenomyosis, the endometrial cells that are out of place are not functional – they don’t respond to the hormones of our menstrual cycle and go through the paces of shedding blood each month.
One of the most common symptoms of endometriosis is one that is not being adequately assessed or managed – fatigue. A 2018 study found that a majority of women with endometriosis experienced fatigue, a significantly higher number than in a control group of women.
Once a diagnosis of endometriosis is made many women are given a staging level for their endo. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine classification is based on a point system that stages endometriosis from I to IV.
Phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens, are compounds found in our food that can bind to our estrogen receptors. While a lot…
Ovarian cysts are small growths that form on or inside of the ovary. Many women are diagnosed with ovarian cysts…
The importance of hormones for human health can’t be understated. The over 50 hormones in the human body act as…
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I have received extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. TCM is a system of…
Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of menstrual pain in women in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Recently…
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting millions of Canadian women. It can begin at any age between the teens and…