Living with Endometriosis

This summer, after having a very unexpected surgery, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. Needless to say, I wasn't very happy at the thought of future surgeries but was thrilled that it wasn't life threatening. I immediately started researching and found a ton of info that said I should become a vegetarian. I don't know about you all, but I'm not the biggest fan of eating fresh vegetables. I will eat an apple or peach, grapes, etc but am very picky and don't eat them nearly enough. So, the more I thought about the benefits I would have of becoming a vegetarian, the more anti-veggie I became. What can I say… I love to eat hamburgers, tequilas, chicken….if it comes from an animal, I would probably eat it. 

One day, one of my student's parents invited me to a healthy living party.  I would like to say that I went the first time she invited me, but it wasn't until I was invited the fourth time that I actually felt guilty enough to go.  I told my mom and since she is the best mother ever, she went with me.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It hit home at once.  I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered some Juice Plus for myself and my husband.  Now, I can't say that I was able to notice a difference right away…I didn't. My husband, however, did notice changes. He had suffered from a mental fog (as he called it) that kept him from remembering things that he does daily, and wasn't remembering things.  He's always had poor circulation in his hands and feet.  He also suffers from depression.  Since he started taking Juice Plus, he said that the mental fog has gone away.  He can remember things and his hands and feet aren't freezing all the time anymore.  I've noticed his attitude is 100% better.  I guess fruits and veggies do help us have a better outlook on life.

It has taken me  a lot longer to notice changes.  I had been bleeding for 4 weeks and it wasn't until I started taking my Juice Plus faithfully (like I was supposed to) that I noticed changes.  My bleeding stopped.  The chronic pain I would feel daily in my abdominal area was gone.  I went to the doctor and was supposed to receive a new subscription for my meds (higher- AAAGGHHH) and they didn't change any of them.  I sleep better at night, my memory is improving, and I have way more energy.  

I can't say that Juice Plus will cure my endometriosis but I can say it seems to be helping.  I hope you will give it a try and attend a Healthy Living Party near you!