Keri Wiginton
Editor | Photographer | Writer
Keri Wiginton is a writer and multimedia journalist. Her expertise lies in women's health, wellness, psychology, photography and travel. She is currently living in Madison, Wis.
PROJECTS
The Washington Post
I tried mindfulness to quit drinking. It actually worked.
If you've got a drinking habit, setting a New Year's resolution might not cut it. Here's how I used mindfulness to give up booze.
The Washington Post
Nothing worked for my depression — until I tried meditation
Genes play a role in mood disorders, but they don’t write your destiny. Here's how meditation helped me lift my depression.
mystatesman.com
4 hikes to take in the Colorado Rockies
Head to the Colorado Rockies from these hikes.
mystatesman.com
How to stay fit while traveling
Traveling can interrupt a workout routine, but taking a short break doesn’t have to mean backsliding on your resolution to get fit this year. Here are some tips to keep you fit while on the road.
mystatesman.com
Going to Hawaii? Here’s why you should visit the Big Island
The Big Island of Hawaii doesn't get a lot of press, but it's a great place to get away from the crowds.
mystatesman.com
Visiting Chapel Hill? Here are three spots to find your moment of Zen
Research shows being around nature can help us recover from stress and increase well-being. I try not to go more than a few days without a forest bath — or Shinrin-yoku, as they say in Japan. So every time I’m in a new place, I break out my Hiking Project app to find the nearest trails.
Bon Appétit Magazine
Why Some Gluten-Sensitive People Can Still Eat Sourdough Bread
Why is sourdough bread easier to digest?
Chicago Tribune
How the low-FODMAP diet helped me beat my bloat - Chicago Tribune
How the low-FODMAP diet helped me beat my bloat - C...
endometriosis.net
My Endo Wardrobe
People with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. I channeled Marie Kondo and got rid of my uncomfortable clothes.
blog.mylola.com
Have a C-section? You still have to wait 6 weeks to have sex
After giving birth, you probably aren’t ready to leave the hospital to jump straight in the sack, but you might wonder when you’ll be able to resume a normal sex life. If you’re expecting, or just curious about the process, here’s how the body heals postpartum.
blog.mylola.com
Here’s why it can be hard to pee after sex
Do you need to pee after sex to avoid getting a UTI? Maybe not.
blog.mylola.com
How endometriosis compromises the immune system
Those with endometriosis often have a compromised immune system. Here are some ways to avoid getting sick when your period rolls around.
endometriosis.net
5 good things from having endometriosis
It’s easy to dwell on all the bad that comes with endometriosis: constant cramps, fatigue, painful sex… But if I didn’t have a chronic condition, I don’t think I would know my body so well or spend so much time taking care of it.
Here are five positives endometriosis has given me.
blog.mylola.com
A guide to better sex when you have endometriosis
Endometriosis can make sex painful. Here's how I cope
blog.mylola.com
Birth control side effects: when should you worry?
Birth control side effects like nausea can be annoying, but symptoms like headaches and mood swings can be more serious. Here's when to worry.