Years later, after I was 27, the OB/GYN I’d been seeing stated to me: You might need this situation referred to as endometriosis. In order to diagnose it, the physician stated they’d have to do an invasive process referred to as a laparoscoppy. It’s a keyhole surgical procedure the place docs search for endometrial tissue on the outside wall of the uterus, and take away any they discover. The physician thought I seemingly didn’t have it—but when I wished to double-check, they may transfer ahead.
Lo and behold, I had the process, and I used to be recognized with endometriosis.
After the surgical procedure, I skilled aid for about six months. But then the signs got here again. Around the identical time, I had begun experimenting with taking medical hashish to assist with my seizures. About a yr into weaning off my epilepsy medicine, I seen a few of my endometriosis pains had been bettering, as effectively.
So, I made a decision from that time to attempt to take issues into my very own arms a bit extra, and check out how sure way of life interventions would possibly influence my signs. I started to lean into acupuncture, herbs, and yoga. I additionally started utilizing cannabinoids internally. As a end result, I began to expertise profound aid.
Now, I’d be mendacity if I stated my signs fully vanished and I don’t have endometriosis anymore. But, I’ll say issues have improved dramatically. If I used to be experiencing ache at a ten earlier than, I’m now nearer to a 4—all because of pure interventions together with diet, stress administration, meditation, yoga, TCM, and utilizing hashish in lots of types. I additionally realized a lot about hormonal well being, and the way a lot my decisions impacted my menstrual cycle.
It was truly that realization that was the catalyst for beginning Looni, my menstrual well being and wellness firm.