Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Relief for Endometriosis Endometriosis is a serious condition marked by severe pain, most often in the form of menstrual cramps. It has no diagnosed cause, but it does seem to run in families. A number of dietary measures can help relieve symptoms by reducing inflammation and lowering the amount of estrogen in your system. Try the following if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis: a.. Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils (corn, safflower, sunflower) and sources of trans-fatty acids such as margarine and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. b.. Add sources of omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines and other oily fish, and freshly ground flaxseeds. c.. Avoid foods (including dairy products) from commercially raised animals; their feed may contain hormones. d.. Emphasize soy foods such as tofu, tempeh and soy milk, which are rich in plant estrogens and seem to block more harmful forms of estrogen. e.. Limit alcohol intake, since alcohol boosts estrogen production. f.. Increase your fiber intake to help flush out excess estrogen. g.. Try acupuncture. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."-- Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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