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Managed
Care and Endo
Two leading laparoscopic endo surgeons discuss the problems of managed
care as related to women with endo. Also, tips on dealing with HMOs
and insurance companies, members' experiences, a funny poem entitled
"Sam I Am—the Insurance Man," and updates on health
insurance reform.
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Endo
Online
Discusses
the pluses and minuses of health networking on the Internet, finding
support through chat rooms and bulletin boards, and introduces the
Association's website and online catalog. |
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Am
I Going to Die?—Teens and Endo
Yes, teens do get endo. This informative piece is a must-read for
teens and their parents. Covers experiences of teens with endo including
letters from teens, mothers, and older women with endo remembering
their struggles as teens, the Association's teen program pioneered
in Boston, and the Teen Support Program which includes the "Big
Sister" Program, TeenSource newsletter and Teen Contact Network.
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Why
Suffer Emotionally More Than Necessary?
Tips from leading expert Dr. Flapan on how a person with a chronic
disease can deal with loved ones, focusing particularly on how to
communicate with them and avoid having feelings hurt by their reactions
to the disease.
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The
Problems with Perfume
Includes
adverse reactions such as headache, sinus pain, nausea, dizziness,
inability to concentrate, mood changes, depression, lethargy, restlessness,
and even anaphylactic shock and seizures. Learn why such reactions
are becoming more common and why we should be concerned.
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Mitral
Valve Prolapse
A condition for which women with endo seem to be at risk. This update
of an earlier article discusses the typical symptoms, possible consequences,
diagnosis, medications, exercise and diet tips, magnesium supplementation,
antibiotics, and more.
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Medical
Records: Do You Know What’s in Yours?
Covers
importance of medical records for women with endo, how to obtain
the records, and related concerns.
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Success
Stories
Articles
Success Stories contains a new collection of true stories offering
hope: members tell how symptoms improved through a naturopathic
approach; a second child was born despite progesterone level problems;
evening primrose oil and vitamin therapy improved quality of life;
EA cancer info motivated a member to seek help; goals reached despite
health problems; and positive lessons learned through the endo experience.
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Nutrition
and Endometriosis
Discusses
nutritional strategies to help manage the symptoms of endo. Learn
how eating better can lower estrogen levels, decrease inflammation,
and reduce pain while building better health, a stronger immune
system, and improved ability to handle stress and pain. Explains
the science along with practical tips for bolstering your diets
with certain oils, vitamins, and minerals.
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Endometriosis and Candida albicans: Even More Startling Connections
This article is full of useful information on the most frequently
reported successful long-term treatment for endo: a case history
of a comprehensive treatment program, members' experiences, a Candida-allergy-hormone
balancing program, scientific background and references, tips for
avoiding these problems, and the important link between allergies
and endo.
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Why the EA Is International
Research develops faster, myths are dispelled more completely, women
are empowered faster, and information and support are exchanged
universally when we "go global." Learn how the Endometriosis
Association is making this happen.
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