My Endometriosis Story
If you've known me for a while, you know some of this.  If you are new here, welcome! 

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis (when the lining of the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus causing much pain and potential infertility) in 1990 and I had laparoscopic surgery a year later.  All the endometrium outside my uterus was lasered away. In order to protect my fertility, my doctor recommended I go on shots indefinitely. (That is until I ready to have children, if I could have them. I was told I had a 50-50 chance.) So for 5 years my cycle was on pause.  But when I had a cervical cancer scare, I was recommended my by my oncologist to stop the shots.  So I did and all the pain came back. I started taking 1200mg of ibuprofen, then Tylenol with codeine and finally got a prescription for percocet that I never filled.  So I went on a quest to find how to heal my body naturally and it started with food and a little book called Fit For Life. For the next 5 or so years I researched and changed my diet, mostly Endometroisis books and learning about the raw food diet. I found that raw foods and juiced fresh fruits and vegetables could heal so much! Basically I would go all raw foods 3 days up to when my cycle started, had only raw juice during and then back to raw foods for another 3 days. The weeks in-between I would eat whatever, not knowing that I should have continued eating unprocessed foods at least. But this was a lot of work! It was a lot when I was single and not sustainable when starting a family. About a year and a half after my first son was born, I did more research and ended up doing my best to eat "clean" and unprocessed.

Thankfully I discovered oils in 2013 and found that between diet and these oils I found relief both physically and emotionally. How do I know? Because I was skeptical act first and would let some of the oils run out and then I would suffer the following cycle. So these are the oils that I never do without.

Progessence Plus

"Progessencse Plus increases the hormonal balance the way nature intended.  It is a balancing blend designed to enhance the natural effects of progesterone." -Essential Oils Desk Reference 8th Edition

This is a serum rather than an oil. Progessence Plus contains Sacred Frankincense, Bergomont, and Peppermint essential oils, plus vitamin E. USP-grade progesterone from wild yam extract.

To order Progessence Plus click here.

Sclaressence
 
"This blend balances hormone naturally using essential oil phytoestrogens. It helps to increase estrogen levels by supporting the body's own production of hormones." -Essential Oils Desk Reference 8th edition

Ingredients: Clary Sage, Peppermint, Spanish Sage, Fennel. Also can be used as a dietary supplement.

To order Sclaressence click here.

Endoflex 

"This blend amplifies the metabolism and vitality and create hormonal balance." -Essential Oils Desk Reference 8th edition

Ingredients: Spearmint, sesame seed oil, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, Matricaria (German Chmomile), Nutmeg. Also can be used as a dietary supplement. Great for both males and females of all ages!

To order Endoflex click here.

Dragon Time

This blend may help with female monthly cycles both physically and emotionally.  It also may help balance emotions. -Essential Oils Desk Reference 8th edition

To order Dragon Time click here.

Clary Sage

Clary Sage may help with women's ailments. -Essential Oils Desk Reference 8th edition

To order Clary Sage click here.


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Allison

 
Hey there! I’m Allison, a homeschool mom of 4 boys, married to Peter. Three of my boys have graduated, and I still have one in high school. 

We live in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Life here is beautiful, a little loud, and full of wrestling matches. We’re definitely a work in progress, and that’s real life.

A little about me and how I got here...

I started at Villanova studying accounting, then ended up working as a computer programmer building websites in the mid-’90s. A few years later, I became a stay-at-home mom and never looked back.

My wellness journey began in my 20s when I struggled with endometriosis. It opened my eyes to how much our daily choices matter. 

I started with food, then slowly learned more about what supports a healthier home and body.

That journey grew into a passion for helping other moms see they don’t need to do it all. They can start small and grow.

When my oldest was little, he once sprayed Shower Power in his mouth. Let’s just say Poison Control and I were a little too familiar back then. 

That moment stuck with me.

Even though I had already started making changes with food, it took me longer to connect the dots between cleaning products, toxins, and everyday wellness.

These days, I’m navigating life as a homeschool mom, college mom, and now a mom whose two oldest boys are married. We also have two girl poodles, and they help balance out all the boy energy around here. 

I love teaching about real life wellness, simple swaps, fitness, and homeschooling. I also love whole foods, exercise, pickleball, and reminding moms they need some alone time before starting the homeschool day. 

You can’t teach from an empty cup. 

Fresh milled flour has also become a big passion of mine. I love baking from freshly ground grain, and I believe a lot of what bothers people is the processing, not just the gluten itself.

I’m passionate about helping homeschool moms 35 and up create a calm, fun, organized home, reduce toxins, and feel more confident about what really matters. You got this. Let’s take it one step at a time.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to help.

Here is my story on YouTube.

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