by Tracy L. FischerAs anyone with a chronic illness knows, taking care of yourself is exhausting....
... What would you say in your letter to endometriosis? ...
... If you could write a letter to Endometriosis, what would you say? We’ve asked our friend and blogger Mara Rose to pen a letter to the disease. Dear Endometriosis,I need a break! We’ve known each other for quite some time now. You were quite tricky to nail down, but it’s been a “pleasure” learning more about you. ...
Dear Endometriosis, I need a break!
... If you could write a letter to Endometriosis, what would you say? We’ve asked our friend and blogger Mara Rose to pen a letter to the disease. Dear Endometriosis,I need a break! We’ve known each other for quite some time now. You were quite tricky to nail down, but it’s been a “pleasure” learning more about you. ...
... Doctors never gave me any info before being let home and have to wait 4 weeks for the letter from the surgeon to find out more. This has made me feel quite down and depressed the last week as with no info my mind wanders...""Had another doctors appointment today. Trying to find a doctor that will listen is hard. ...
Treating the Entire Patient, Not Just the Disease
... Doctors never gave me any info before being let home and have to wait 4 weeks for the letter from the surgeon to find out more. This has made me feel quite down and depressed the last week as with no info my mind wanders...""Had another doctors appointment today. Trying to find a doctor that will listen is hard. ...
... For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
Practicing Gratitude With Endometriosis
... For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
... I always find writing a letter to be an effective mode of communication, as it allows you time and rationality to calmly compile your thoughts and express yourself in the clearest way possible.6. Escape. Find ways to interact that don’t involve your illness. Have friends over for a movie night. Go out for coffee. Talk about other things. ...
Tips for Communicating Your Endometriosis Experience With Loved Ones
... I always find writing a letter to be an effective mode of communication, as it allows you time and rationality to calmly compile your thoughts and express yourself in the clearest way possible.6. Escape. Find ways to interact that don’t involve your illness. Have friends over for a movie night. Go out for coffee. Talk about other things. ...
... You may want to ask a dermatology specialist for recommendations if you aren’t sure where to start.Don’t Pick Your PimplesOne of the most important things you can do when caring for hormonal acne is to keep your hands off your face. Touching skin increases oiliness, as the natural oils from your hands can transfer to the skin on your face. ...
Hormonal Cystic Acne and Endometriosis: What To Know
... You may want to ask a dermatology specialist for recommendations if you aren’t sure where to start.Don’t Pick Your PimplesOne of the most important things you can do when caring for hormonal acne is to keep your hands off your face. Touching skin increases oiliness, as the natural oils from your hands can transfer to the skin on your face. ...
... Vitamin D can be found in many fortified foods, as well as in beef liver, egg yolk, salmon, and other foods. Vitamin D3 supplements are also available over the counter. A significant proportion of people have lower than optimal levels of vitamin D. ...
Can Endometriosis Be Prevented?
... Vitamin D can be found in many fortified foods, as well as in beef liver, egg yolk, salmon, and other foods. Vitamin D3 supplements are also available over the counter. A significant proportion of people have lower than optimal levels of vitamin D. ...
... Additionally, according to the Cleveland Clinic, foods that are good sources of vitamin D include: Beef liver Fortified cereal Fish (such as salmon, sardines, swordfish, and cod liver oil) Egg yolks Fortified milk and orange juice Your body breaks vitamin D down into its active form, called 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D — which is also known as calcitriol ...
Vitamin D and Endometriosis: Benefits and Uses
... Additionally, according to the Cleveland Clinic, foods that are good sources of vitamin D include: Beef liver Fortified cereal Fish (such as salmon, sardines, swordfish, and cod liver oil) Egg yolks Fortified milk and orange juice Your body breaks vitamin D down into its active form, called 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D — which is also known as calcitriol ...
... Avoiding alcohol can be important to prevent inflammation and maintain healthy liver function. Caffeine may contribute to cramping and might need to be limited. ...
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