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Natural Remedies for Endometriosis
There are a variety of ways to manage the symptoms of endometriosis naturally
and there are ways to help reduce the overall effects of the disease too.
Treatments will differ from one woman to another depending on her personal
preferences, but here are some of the most common natural approaches.
1. Exercise. Though many women can't begin to think of exercising when
they're in so much pain, it's proven that just ten minutes of moderate
activity can release endorphins into your body. These endorphins provide your
body with similar effects that morphine does, so pain can be dramatically
reduced.
If you're in a lot of pain however, then you won't be able to do any major
strenuous exercising. Try lower impact exercises such as swimming, walking or
yoga instead.
2. Yoga. This has become a popular natural treatment for endometriosis,
because it teaches you how to be more aware of your body, and integrates
relaxation and meditation techniques which can help sooth, calm, relieve
tension, and reduce pain.
3. Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, and Massage. Massage is a well known
technique that helps soothe and relax sore or painful muscles. The gentle
contact is also thought to be soothing psychologically as well. Aromatherapy
is used with certain essential oils that are known for stimulating endorphins
and encouraging relaxation. Acupuncture also works by stimulating endorphins
and certain types of hormones too.
4. Dietary changes. Many women have found that certain foods actually
stimulate more pain, and by avoiding these foods they find themselves
virtually pain free during their periods. Tomatoes for instance, can cause
severe increases in pain for some women with endometriosis, so avoiding those
and other problem foods helps reduce the problems drastically.
Other women have had excellent success with food changes that are designed to
limit or restrict candida yeast growth. Some of these natural techniques
include reducing sugars and simple carbohydrates; avoiding wheat, dairy,
alcohol, caffeine, and refined foods; and increasing the amount of omega 3
fatty acids in your diet.
Omega 3 fatty acids can be increased with simple fish or flax oil supplements,
or you can start eating more fresh fish or flax seeds too.
There are also foods which can help balance your hormone levels. Some of these
include garlic, broccoli, apples, parsley, nuts and seeds, cabbage,
cauliflower, celery, carrots, rhubarb, and sage.
5. Vitamins and Minerals. Women who suffer from endometriosis can often
get natural relief by improving their vitamin and mineral intake. This can be
done through foods, but it can also be done using herbal supplements.
Increasing calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, Vitamins A, B, C, and E can all
help dramatically with a variety of symptoms and problems that come with
endometriosis.
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