While Heal with Haley has taken on new life in my endometriosis and creative journeys, my roots on this blog are in eating disorder recovery. If you read my recent blog post, you know that I recently suffered an orthorexia relapse triggered by my endo diagnosis. That brings me to the topic of this blog…
To be honest, I don't even know how to begin this post. I'm embarrassed, I'm ashamed, and I'm deeply saddened that I'm writing it at all. That's why I've been so silent on this blog (that, and I'm studying for the GRE). But while I wish that I could pretend that this never happened, I…
Continue reading ➞ How My Chronic Illness Led to an Eating Disorder Relapse
Those of you who have been following Endo Strong since the days when it was called "Lovely & Lazy" will remember that I originally started blogging about IBS, not endometriosis. That's because, like 10 percent of endo patients, I was originally diagnosed with and treated for IBS. The first year of my journey with chronic…
Since I had so much fun writing last month's favorites post, I decided to continue sharing my monthly favorites. This month brings an extra-special edition of my monthly favorites, since July is my birth month. That's right -- happy Cancer season, y'all! Making this list is never easy, because there's always so much to be…
Even before I had to start paying attention to what I eat for my endometriosis, I've always been obsessed with food. I'm constantly fascinated by new combinations of flavors and always looking for unique new ways to eat my veggies and whole grains. Cooking and baking are two of my favorite pastimes, and I love…
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. As always, please consult with your doctor before making any dietary or lifestyle changes! *Author's Note: I usually use the term "people with periods" to talk about patients with endometriosis, in order to be as inclusive as possible. I don't plan to stop doing this. I recognize that…
"Packaged foods" and "endo diet" seem like complete antonyms -- after all, eating for endometriosis means focusing on plant-based whole foods and minimizing processed goods. But in the modern world, let's face it: packaged foods are just a fact of life. For endometriosis, it's important to eat whole foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains,…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Packaged Foods for the Endo Diet
With so much happening in the world around us -- the Black Lives Matter protests, Pride Month, and, for me personally, riots in Cleveland and our move to Rhode Island -- I want to take some time to slow down and show appreciation for the little things that brought me joy in the past month.…
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, medication or supplement routine! Well, fam.... after about two months' reprieve, I am officially back on the gluten-free bandwagon. When I first found out I most likely had endometriosis -- not, as previously diagnosed, IBS -- I…
Continue reading ➞ Supplements for a Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Diet
