Adopting simple dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly relieve many symptoms associated with endometriosis. Early treatment is crucial, as "endo" can be particularly painful for young women. Many of these women have already undergone operations to remove cysts by the time they visit my office. If you have endometriosis, I also encourage you to address any current or past issues with thrush, especially if you haven't felt well for some time.
The possibilities for relieving many symptoms associated with endometriosis through simple dietary and lifestyle changes are very promising. Early treatment for endometriosis is essential, as “endo” can be particularly painful for some young women. Many of these women have already had operations to remove cysts by the time they visit my office. If you have endometriosis, I encourage you to also treat any thrush or address a past history of thrush if you haven’t felt well for some time.
Research into the best natural medicine suggestions for endometriosis has led to the following guidelines. This page is intended for you to print out and use as a cheat sheet or plan to tackle endometriosis.
You can reduce your recurrence rate of symptoms by adhering to these changes outlined below. Try these to the best of your ability and let us know the outcome. Pay special attention to the bold and underlined items!
Take regular exercise and reduce caffeine and alcohol intake. Stopping soft drinks has shown positive effects.
Adhere to a low animal fat diet. Include high fiber and essential fatty acids in your diet.
Consume the cabbage family of vegetables. Phyto-oestrogens and lignins can competitively inhibit oestrogens. Alfalfa and mung-bean sprouts are excellent foods for endometriosis.
Balance work and relaxation – Allow time for fun, relaxation, and laughter.
Eat liver-supporting foods to help inactivate oestrogens. Increase intake of methionine-rich foods like beans, eggs, onions, and garlic.
Incorporate bitter foods – Endive, chicory, silverbeet, cos lettuce, mustard greens, dandelion leaf, dandelion root (coffee), grapefruit.
Exercise regularly – 30 minutes of brisk walking every second day. Avoid exercises during your period. For optimum results, do one high-intensity exercise class weekly.
Recent research suggests a possible link between thrush and endometriosis. Clinical experience shows that many women benefit from a candida program to improve overall gastrointestinal flora, reducing inflammatory responses in the endometrium.
Take a magnesium tablet twice daily with food, starting one week before your menstrual cycle and ending at the beginning of menses for pain relief.
These recommendations may help you to manage endometriosis symptoms effectively. Keep track of your progress and consult with your healthcare provider as needed.