Home Remedies For
Endometriosis
This is a disease in which tissue from the endometrium—the lining
of the uterus—which should have sloughed off during a menstrual
period instead migrates and implants on the ovaries, tubes, uterine
ligaments, bladder, intestines and even distant areas such as
the lungs. Under hormonal influence, as the tissue bleeds in conjunction
with the menstrual period each month, it causes pain and scarring.
The disease can also impair fertility.
Naturopathic physicians consider this disease to be a result
of a hyperestrogen state. Either the body is overproducing estrogen,
underproducing progesterone or, most likely, there is a delayed
breakdown of active estrogen by the liver. (The liver has many
jobs—processing and storage of nutrients, breakdown of internal
and external toxins, manufacture of important compounds, etc.)
If the liver is overburdened, the estrogen in the body may not
get broken down. Also, if you're a dedicated meat and dairy eater,
the prevalence of estrogens used in the food industry to stimulate
animal growth adds even more estrogen to your body.
Endometriosis Symptoms: The indication that
you may have this disease is premenstrual and menstrual pain that
worsens each month. You may also have pain during intercourse
or during defecation. This pain may radiate to the thighs and
is not usually relieved by rest or analgesics. And finally, you
may be experiencing difficulty getting pregnant.
Endometriosis Treatment: Although allopathic
physicians treat the condition with surgery and powerful hormones
such as birth control pills, progestogens or Danazol (a pituitary
hormone suppressor), naturopathic physicians' approach is quite
different. We have good results from supporting the liver and
digestive system through diet, herbs and nutrient supplementation,
improving pelvic circulation with local treatments and slowing
down the hyperestrogen state with herbs. The thyroid function
should also be evaluated, since the thyroid affects other glandular
secretions throughout the body.
The process of pregnancy itself offers a respite from the menstrual
cycle, since there is no ebb and flow of the hormones that cause
the endometrial patches to bleed. If you can achieve conception,
your body gets nine full months to rest, and even more time if
you choose to breast-feed. Many women have found that their endometriosis
does not recur after the birth of their first child.
ENDOMETRIOSIS NUTRITION: Follow the basic preventive
nutrition program in Chapter 3, page 46. In addition, decrease
or eliminate your consumption of meat and dairy, or use only hormone-free
varieties. Eliminate all refined foods, coffee and other caffeinated
beverages as well as all sources of hydrogenated fats.
Eat regular meals, but consume more of your calories at breakfast
and noon, and have only a light supper in the evening.
It's a good idea to have your health care provider or a licensed
nutritionist do a blood chemistry analysis to look at your individual
nutritional needs.
ENDOMETRIOSIS SUPPLEMENTATION: You should be
taking the following amounts of daily vitamins:
Beta carotene—a megadose of 100,000 IU (but drop back to 5,000
IU after ovulation if you're in the process of trying to conceive)
Vitamin B6-50-100 mg
Calcium-1,200 mg
Magnesium-600 mg
Vitamin E-800 IU
Folic acid-800 mcg
Essential fatty acids (flax oil)-1 tbsp.
Selenium-400 mcg
Vitamin C-1,000-4,000 mg
ENDOMETRIOSIS HERBS: Some herbal preparations
are excellent for supporting your liver and digestive system.
They are goldenseal, dandelion (fresh leaves can be used in salad),
artichoke, silybum (milkthistle), and burdock (the variety known
as gobo root can be eaten). Take these herbs singly or in combination
twice daily (2 tsp. extract, 2-3 capsules, or 1 cup infusion).
To improve pelvic circulation, use xanthoxylon, ocotillo, goldenseal,
or witch hazel. Take these herbs twice daily (1 tsp. extract,
1-2 capsules or 1/2 cup infusion).
To balance estrogen production in your body you should take chaste-tree
berry (Vitex). Take this once or twice daily (2 tsp., 2-3 capsules
or 1 cup infusion).
To calm the pain, you can use crampbark, black haw, valerian,
and wild yam. Take these herbs every two to three hours as needed
(1 tsp., 1-2 capsules or 1/2 cup infusion).
You can use any of the herbs listed above as a tea, infusion,
decoction, capsules or liquid extract.
ENDOMETRIOSIS LOCAL TREATMENTS:
Perform Kegel exercises, 50-100 daily in sets of 10 at a time.
Sitz baths, alternating hot and cold water, can be a complementary
addition to endometriosis care. Sit in hot water covering your
hips for four minutes, then cold water for one minute; alternate
four or five times, ending with cold. Do this once or twice daily
for at least 15 days.
Castor oil packs will warm the area and encourage blood flow
and also may assist in the treatment of infertility caused by
endometrial scarring. Apply castor oil to the lower abdomen, cover
with a woolen cloth, apply heating pad or hot water bottle for
30 to 45 minutes daily for at least 15 days. Do not use this treatment
during menses.
Clay applications will also create heat. Mix clay with water
to make a thick paste, apply to the abdomen 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick,
cover with a towel, allow to dry, then wash off. Do this once
a day for 15 days. Do not use this treatment during menses.
HOMEOPATHY: Although homeopathy can be helpful in the treatment
of endometriosis, a simple suggestion of possible remedies is
not helpful. For this condition, which is dependent on an examination
of the whole person rather than the symptoms, it is best to consult
a homeopath directly. Your alternative health care provider will
be able to refer you to one.
ENDOMETRIOSIS ACUPRESSURE: Refer to the charts
in Chapter 2, pages 37 and 38, to locate these points.
• K3, midway between inside anklebone and Achilles tendon in back
of ankle
• St36, four fingers below kneecap, one finger outside shinbone.
• CV4, four fingers below belly button.
• B27 and B34, sacral points at base of spine.
• CV6, three fingers below belly button.
• Sp12 and Sp13, middle of pelvic crease where leg joins trunk.
STRESS REDUCTION: Stress is a culprit in many
diseases, and although it does not cause the disease, it certainly
plays a part in endometriosis. It is a wise idea to engage in
some form of regular stress reduction, such as a course in yoga
or tai chi chuan, Feldenkrais or Alexander technique, and/or meditation.
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