I live with my husband Michael and frisky cat Choco.

So, why in the world would I chose to blog about women’s health?

I’ve always possessed a strong curiosity about health and medicine that borders on the hypochondriac side of things. Don’t worry though, I’m not one. However, I enjoy learning about symptoms, side effects, new treatments, breakthrough research and all that good stuff. I even participated in a research study once. See, I’m brave too.

I’m a firm believer that our bodies try to warn us when things aren’t quite right. We just don’t always know how to listen, but with education, our hearing suddenly improves. I also believe in the power of exercise and positive thinking.

Where am I coming from?

I don’t normally talk about degrees in the blogging world, but in this case, I think it might be a little helpful if you’re trying to figure out my perspective on things. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and English. I was one of those double major people. I’m nowhere near being a psychologist, but I do have a great curiosity about the human mind and how our habits affect our health.

What about my personal health?

Wow. I never thought I’d talk about this stuff online, but again, I think it will help you understand me a little better. I was diagnosed with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) when I was 23. It’s basically under control with meds, but I can’t consume things like alcohol and spicy foods. I also have to watch the chocolate and caffeine intake. I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis when I was 28. Yeah, that’s a little late in the game, so I know all about adhesions. I had three surgeries for endo and now I take some meds as well. Again, basically under control. Whenever I go to the doctor I’m always told I’m healthy. I only have to put up with some annoying chronic diseases that won’t kill me. (I’m not complaining.)

Where else do I blog?

You’ll find me over at Junk Creation (a blog about creative reuse). I also have a personal blog about living the green life: Light Green Stairs. You may contact me at peggy.rowland (at) b5media.com

Now, please tell me about you! 

PS – Photo by Michael Rowland. That’s me at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois.

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