ENDOMETRIOSIS
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What is Endometriosis
With
endometriosis cells from the lining of the uterus also grow elsewhere in the
abdomen, including around the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel and
lining of the abdomen. Symptoms
include severe pain in the uterus and other areas mentioned, excessive menstrual
bleeding with large clots, nausea and vomiting. Anaemia and infertility
can result. The blood that
accumulates with each menstrual cycle, if not actually in the uterus, doesn’t
leave the body in the usual way and has to be slowly reabsorbed into the tissues
and this can cause pain. Many women
find their symptoms improve during pregnancy and in some cases the improvement
is permanent. Investigate
endometriosis thoroughly yourself and with the help of a qualified complementary
health practitioner before succumbing to a hysterectomy.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Endometriosis
The following are
nutrition guidelines for endometriosis
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Eat
as healthily as possible, with your diet consisting largely of raw and
lightly steamed vegetables and fruits.
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Eat
raw nuts and seeds, organic brown rice and millet, oily fish, organically
raised skinless chicken and turkey (avoiding steroid hormones and
antibiotics found in non-organic poultry).
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Avoid
sugar, salt, processed foods, dairy produce, animal fats, alcohol,
caffeine, hydrogenated vegetable oils, artificial additives of any kind.
Health
Supplements -
Endometriosis
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
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