Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Remedies for Endometriosis

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Endometriosis Other Alternative Remedies for EndometriosisTraditional : http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/endometriosis/endo_other.htmChinese medical practitioners believe that endometriosis is due to blood stasis, qi stagnation, phlegm and dampness, damp heat, or some combination of these, but in turn this can be based on some organs being empty or not strong enough. It's almost always a combination of patterns, a concurrent insufficiency, or vacuity. The Chinese herbal treatment, when combined with acupuncture, can regulate the condition and stagnation of the blood which usually lies at the root of endometriosis.Related Topic: Acupuncture in Holisticonline.comAromatherapy:Endometriosis adhesions may be reduced by oils of rose, chamomile, lavender, jasmine and neroli. All of these have healing and antispasmodic action on the muscles and tissues.Related Topic: Aromatherapy in Holisticonline.comOsteopathy:Some osteopaths perform osteopathic techniques via the vagina to reduce certain types of endometrial adhesion. Osteopathic techniques may also be useful to encourage various drainage of the pelvis, reducing uterine congestion and relieving period pain.Shiatsu Massage is useful in controlling the pain in endometriosis.Related Topic: Shiatsu in Holisticonline.comRolfing can help by improving circulation, allowing more space around the reproductive organs and promoting relaxation.Naturopathic Medicine: The stress here is on nutritional support and dietary detoxification programs.Self-hypnosis can be useful to control endometrial pain and induce relaxation.Relaxation techniques, including breathing are useful for combating pain associated with endometriosis. Biofeedback and self-hypnosis are two more natural approaches to try. Related Topic: Stress Management in Holisticonline.com Biofeedback in Holisticonline.comAn acupressure massage on the back is an effective treatment for a woman in the throes of painful cramps. Rubbing a tender area located about an inch to the right of the spine about mid back will reduce pain after 30 seconds. In the majority of cases, the pain will completely subside after three or four more minutes of massage, and the treatment usually relieves menstrual cramps for three to six hours. Related Topic: Massage Therapy in Holisticonline.comExercise every day of the month can help prevent cramps in the first place. Anything that improves circulation-especially aerobic activities like jogging, walking, swimming and cycling-brings more oxygen to the blood and helps relax the uterus. [Endometriosis Home][Diseases and Remedies Home][Alternative Therapies Home]Holisticonline.com is developed and maintained by ICBS, Inc.Send mail to: info with comments about this web site. 1998-2007 ICBS, Inc. Terms of Use.