I spent about 3 days feeling uncomfortable and looking 5 months pregnant - and all of this followed some dairy consumption so I cut that out towards the end of the trip and felt much better. I will visit my GP for confirmation/tests but it looks like I've developed an intolerance to the proteins found in yoghurt and milk (but not in cheese?!) as well as wheat. I know there is a little logic in this as I have done some research online. It also looks like this is probably just another side effect of endometiosis which is also an autoimmune disorder.
So it's all fun fun fun. The good news is, since cutting out both of the above my endo symptoms have improved significantly. I was about to type dramatically but unfortunately that is not quite the case. It's early days, but so far I feel quite a lot better. I have also maintained the reflexology sessions for pain management, which I couldn't do without.
In other news, it looks like I will shortly be embarking on a nutritional sciences course, so I hope that with further insight and knowledge this blog can eventually be a useful resource for other people trying to combat endometriosis with natural methods. I do appreciate that every case is individual and that what works for me might not work for others - especially those with more advanced endometriosis, but I do believe we can all benefit from improving our lifestyles naturally so as to at least better balance the hormones in our bodies, reduce inflammation, and assist with pain management.
Before I discovered my issue with dairy, I discovered this delicious recipe for gluten free soda bread. The beauty of this recipe is how fast you can knock it together, and the delicious moist cakey consistency. The perfect treat on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Please find the link here.
For now, I leave you with a picture of me on my honeymoon. *sighs* Post holiday blues!
