23 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen and, more recently, the eyes (ocular endo). Endometriosis is a full body condition with tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus that grows outside of the uterus. It can affect vision, energy and memory, and can cause consistent pain across the body, food intolerances or “triggers” as we call them, and diseases and disorders including lupus and PCOS. It is not quite known yet why endometriosis occurs in some women and not others. Regardless of income, status and zip code, endometriosis has and can affect anyone with a uterus. Doing yoga or eating cleanly will not cure it but will certainly help you manage the bloating, pain and fatigue that comes with it. If you are dealing with unique and confusing health issues and your story sounds similar to mine, you are not alone, and my heart goes out to you. Please listen to your body and fight for answers. We have lost many in our endo community through mental struggles with this physical pain and to the condition itself. Endo complicates your total body day to day and thus can result in death. Several years ago we actually lost the very founder of our Facebook global endo group to complications from endometriosis. This is a very serious invisible illness and one that needs to be discussed more. Awareness can save lives and fertility! For those who have endo, I am honestly proud to say I am part of an unfortunate group of wonderful people fighting for answers, better patient treatment and outcomes and to bring knowledge (because it is power) and funding for a cure. #EndoWarriors To learn more, please reach out to me at jeanne.ann. everett@gmail.com to keep the conversation going and hear about what I did next to help my body, suggested by doctors in Charleston and across this country who specialize in endo and help us fight this fight against chronic illness. Charleston Women in Wellness Botox, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, Skin Tag Removal, Celluma LED Therapy, Fat Dissolving Treatment and PDO Threads, Medical Grade Skin Care including Alumier MD and Medical Weight Loss including Semaglutide New Services • Scarlet RFmicroneedling • Aquafirme medical grade facial • PRP filler biostimulator • Derive Hair Health and Restoration 742 St. Andrews Blvd. CHARLESTON, SC 1444 Highway 174, EDISTO, SC Collagen and Elastin stimulation Safe for all skin types 100% organic Hormone free Little to no downtime Memberships available
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