Mia’s Story

Endometriosis • Irregular Cycles • Crippling Pain • Heavy Flow • Anxiety • Low Mood

“They said it was ‘just bad periods’ and handed me painkillers. No tests, no explanations—just ‘take this and cope. Now, my period doesn’t derail my life. I don’t plan around pain anymore—that’s revolutionary.”

"I was told to ‘just take the pill’ for years—but I knew my pain wasn’t normal. No one mentioned food could change everything."

Mia’s battle with endometriosis began at 13. "My periods were so painful, I’d vomit or pass out. Missing school became routine," she recalls. Doctors prescribed hormonal contraceptives to suppress her cycles, but the side effects were brutal. "The first pill made me cry daily. I was 15—too young to realize it was the medication."

The Breaking Point

After years on the pill and contraceptive injections, Mia quit hormones—only for her symptoms to return "worse than ever." A private specialist finally diagnosed endometriosis, but surgery in 2021 brought little relief. "I was still in agony, still missing work. I felt hopeless."

The Turning Point

Studying nutrition science, Mia was stunned to learn her degree never covered menstrual health. "I knew diet impacted health, but no one taught us how to support hormones." Working with Rose, she overhauled her eating habits:

  • Protein focus: "I used to skip it. Now, if I don’t get enough, I feel it—my energy crashes."

  • Simple swaps: "Meal plans fit my student life. No rigid ‘diet’—just practical changes."

  • 80/20 balance: "I still celebrate birthdays with cake. But now I know how to bounce back."

The Results

Within months, Mia’s pain vanished. "My second period on the new plan? I barely noticed it. No pills, no missing work—just living." Her cycle shortened from 8 grueling days to 4–5 manageable ones. "After a lifetime of suffering, I finally feel free."

Her Message to Others

"Surgery and pills aren’t your only options. Food gave me my life back—and no one ever told me it could."