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How Chronic Pain Affects Other Areas of Your Life: Insights, Solutions, and Coping Strategies for Better Living

To say that my life changed dramatically when I began to experience chronic pain would be an understatement. As a parentified child to a single disabled father, I’d spent the majority of my life in hyperproductive overdrive. During high school, I managed to get straight As while raising my younger brother, performing all of the duties of a mother – making our meals, doing the laundry and housekeeping chores – working weekends with my father, and managing to have a robust social life that was tethered to substance use and addiction. 
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How Chronic Pain Affects Other Areas of Your Life: Insights, Solutions, and Coping Strategies for Better Living
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Innovative and Sustainable Ways To Reuse Menstrual Blood

Menstrual blood. There I said it. 

Menstrual blood has become somewhat of an “F-word” in discussions about the body. You’re not supposed to bring it up and if you do it’s often looked at as disgusting or crude. 

Menstrual blood has long been shrouded in stigma and viewed as waste, but a growing number of people are challenging these taboos by finding innovative and sustainable ways to reuse it. 

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Foods to Eat and Avoid for Endometriosis Symptom Relief

Living with endometriosis can feel like a constant battle against pain and discomfort. What you eat significantly impacts how your body manages these symptoms. By making mindful choices about the foods you eat you can help reduce inflammation and alleviate some of the pain associated with endometriosis.
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DIY Lymphatic Drainage: A Guide to Easing Period Pain and Boosting Wellness

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed all the hype about lymphatic drainage. It’s become a hot topic among wellness enthusiasts—and for good reason! This natural technique helps reduce inflammation, remove toxins, and promote a sense of well-being. 
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The Impact of Stress On Your Menstrual Cycle: How to Find Balance

Stress—whether its source is a taxing work life, a trialed relationship dynamic, a traumatic event in your childhood, training for an ultra marathon, taking a full course load at an academic institution, or being a parent—is an embodied experience that echoes in the body after it’s initial instigation. The brain and body systems that process emotional and physical stress are deeply connected with the hormonal apparatus and the nervous system. Therefore, chronic stress and the experience of an individual's menstrual cycle are going to be inextricably linked.
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The Importance of Self-Care During Your Period: Tips for Pampering Yourself

Your period can bring its fair share of discomfort, but it's also an opportunity to prioritize your well-being and indulge in some much-needed pampering. We want to express the importance of self-care during your period and share some tips to help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
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Period Pain and Sleep: Tips for Getting a Good Night's Rest During Your Cycle

We've all been there. Your period starts, cramps and discomfort set in, and suddenly, a good night's sleep feels impossible. You’re not alone, and there are ways to improve your sleep even when period pain tries to keep you awake. As your big sisters in period pain relief we’ve got you – here are some helpful tips to manage period pain and sleep better during your cycle.
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Tips for Managing Endometriosis Flare-Ups

Endometriosis is a condition that is often misunderstood and underestimated yet, ironically, affects millions of people with uteruses worldwide. Classically, it has been defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, this condition is more than just a gynecological concern. It is a chronic systemic inflammatory condition that can be found in almost every major organ of the body. These lesions cause internal inflammation, resulting in pain, cramping and a myriad of other symptoms that can be physically, mentally and socially debilitating.
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Exploring the Benefits of THC and CBD for Pain Relief

In a world where discomfort is all too common, and pharmaceuticals are not always a first choice, many are turning to natural solutions like THC and CBD for potential pain relief. These natural compounds have sparked curiosity for their reputed ability to alleviate various forms of pain. If you’re looking to explore the possibilities that THC and CBD hold in the realm of pain management, stick with us bestie.
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The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle

Tapping into your cycle is an invitation toward self-discovery and connection with self and others. Let’s dive into menstrual cycle literacy and give you the tools you need to chart the four phases of your menstrual cycle.
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