Diet and supplement changes for resolving endometriosis naturally along with suggested holistic modalities that can speed the healing process.
Official statistics estimate that between 6-10% of women suffer from endometriosis.
From the size and selection of menstrual pain remedies at the pharmacy, however, it seems that most women are completely unaware that curing endometriosis naturally is indeed possible.
What are Endometriosis Symptoms?
Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows and thrives beyond the uterine cavity. The most common location for endometrial lesions to occur is the lining of the abdominal cavity, called the peritoneum.
Women with endometriosis suffer most commonly from pelvic pain, especially during the menstrual cycle. Â This pain can be debilitating and even threatening to health from excessive blood loss.
In addition to pain and bleeding sometimes all month long, endometriosis is also credited with as much as 50% of cases of infertility.
Other signs and symptoms of endometriosis include the following: (1)
- Pain before and during your period. Note that toxic feminine hygiene products can exacerbate the problem.
- Lower back pain.
- Pain during or after intercourse.
- Fatigue, infertility, chronic pelvic pain not just during your period.
- Painful bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea, painful urination during your period.
- Irregular or heavy periods.
When endometriosis involves the ovaries, tissue can grow and bleed over time forming what is called chocolate cysts. (2)
Conventional Treatments of Little Help
Unfortunately, if a woman visits her gynecologist about symptoms or complications related to endometriosis, only medication to control the pain or surgery for severe cases is all that is typically recommended.
If infertility is the result of endometriosis and a woman wishes to get pregnant, expensive fertility treatments are the order of the day.
This approach does not resolve the problem, however. In fact, it may actually worsen a woman’s hormonal balance over time causing other health issues later.
Endometriosis Relief Naturally
Fortunately, there is growing recognition that the pain and inflammation which characterizes endometriosis can be improved dramatically or even resolved completely with diet.
I myself suffered from endometriosis starting when I was a teenager. Diet change alone with no other treatments whatsoever completely resolved the problem. I’ve been in complete remission now for well over 20 years.
If you are also experiencing symptoms of endometriosis, there is hope! Whether the problems are new to you or longstanding, diet change combined with holistic therapies as needed work extremely well.
The reputable clinic Biodynamic Wellness in Solana Beach, California reports that the following dietary changes and holistic therapies below have proven to be very helpful to patients battling endometriosis.
If you need more detailed assistance, this clinic does zoom or phone consultations for those who do not live in the area.
Dietary Recommendations
Change of diet is crucial for natural resolution of endometriosis. Suggestions include both food and supplements to encourage the process.
- One tablespoon of high vitamin cod liver oil TWICE daily for 60 days.  After that, a daily teaspoon per day is sufficient for maintenance. Please note that most cod liver oil brands on the market extract the oil using heat. This processing alters the integrity of the oil and destroys nutrients. This source and this source both carry high quality brands that are raw and tested for purity.
- Traditional Diet with special emphasis on daily dietary fats. These include raw butter, ghee, and/or X-factor raw butter oil, egg yolks, organ meats and fish roe. (3) This article on five healthy fats to use in the kitchen can provide more specifics.
Holistic Therapies
Holistic therapies that can be implemented as needed in conjunction with Traditional Diet for curing endometriosis include:
- Rubus ideaus gemmotherapy, at a dosage of 1/2 tsp in water twice daily. What is gemmotherapy? It is a therapy that uses stem cell extracts of fresh buds, shoots, roots or stems from embryonic or mature plants. This modality is helpful for tissue regeneration, positive growth development and drainage of toxins. Rubus idaeus is derived from the shoots of the red raspberry bush. It is an effective remedy for drainage of the uterus and pelvic region. It also helps to tonify the uterus. Contact the staff at Biodynamicwellness.com for where to source.
- Use a castor oil pack once daily or nightly over the liver and pelvic region. Details on how to make and use a castor oil pack properly for reducing pelvic inflammation can be found at the link.
- Coffee enemas can be a helpful addition to the process as needed. See the linked article for details.
Are you are one of the millions of women suffering month after month with the debilitating effects of endometriosis?
Instead of bombarding your body with drugs or resorting to surgery to manage the problem, try diet change first!
This combined with holistic methods for curing endometriosis naturally will give you much-needed permanent and nontoxic relief!
References
(1) Â Endometriosis: Treatment, Symptoms, and Causes
(2) Ovarian Cysts: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment
(3) Traditional Dietary Guidelines
Sara James via Facebook
Jennifer, that’s so wonderful! I have tears in my eyes. Very happy for you!
Elaine
Out of curiosity does anyone know the “kind” of CLO people took a few generations ago when it was the norm. It wouldn’t have been “fermented” would it? Sarah, do you know?
Barbara
Thanks for this info on endometreosis.
I would love if you could suggest natural remedies for Cervical Dysplasia as well.
I had the first stage of Cervical Dysplasia and had a LEEP procedure performed. After the surgery my next pap was clear.
My worry is that it might come back and I would like to prevent it naturally.
Any insight you have is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Barbara
Btw, the cervical Dysplasia was caused by the HPV virus.
Tawanda
Cod liver oil…….
Barbara
Cool, I’m taking that already! Thx for your reply! 🙂
Amanda McCandliss via Facebook
Jennifer that is such an inspiring story! 🙂
Lindsey Morrison via Facebook
That’s an amazing testimony, Jennifer Rawson!
Jessica M Baker via Facebook
Can you use coffee enemas during pregnancy?
Missy
Too late. I had a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. But now what? What herbs help me get my energy back? (It was after the surgery that I found out I had endo).
Not one doc knew. I had IBS and endo and uterine fibroid. I started raw milk and making my butter and my own yogurt back in October. All of which greatly help my IBS. Now I’m making my own kombucha and fermented lemonade.
Gulp- I slowly add cod liver oil and organ meats…. yikes! (But I have been soaking my grains and beans). 🙂
Tawanda
Unfortunately, the damage from surgery is multifaceted. But as someone who had surgery 15 years ago, the things you have mentioned will be more helpful than not. The only thing I didn’t see you mention was bone broth. For me, raw diary, lacto-fermented/cultured anything, bone broth, and FAT (cod liver oil, butter, cream, lard, coconut oil, etc.) are key. These things will go a long way to help immune system/balance, muscle tone, bone health, hormonal/endocrine balances, and emotional health – all things you will need to provide raw materials to assist in coping in the aftermath.
Make your enviornment and personal care as therapetic as you can afford.
Jennifer Rawson via Facebook
They either do a surgery or shut your system down conpletely. Basically like a forced menapause. They did both on me when i was 15. After that they told me i had to stay on birth control for the rest of my life to keep it in check and the scar tissue was so bad that i was infertile. I decided to opt out of the birth control and deal with the pain after a few years of that there was no way i was going to have a kid at all. (Believe me i tried) and then about 2 years ago i started taking fclo and high vitamin butter oil and now i have a beautiful baby boy 🙂 i named him after weston a price because if it wasnt for the foundation and his studies he would never be here today. I am very grateful. 🙂
marina
Wow, Jennifer, this is a great story!! congratulations on not giving up and your baby boy!
teresa
This is a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing, I love hearing about the wonderful results of a traditionally diet.
Beth
Your beautiful story gave me goose bumps! You should write an article about your experience.
Christy Wherritt Gibson via Facebook
Thanks for this link!
Christine at Salt & Twine
My story is proof that this is true. I have suffered from endometriosis since I was twelve years old. Last year, I had major surgery to remove endometriomas that were as large as melons, and one the size of a small football. After only months new cysts took root. Radical diet change to traditional eating, along with FCLO and primrose oil, under the care of a holistic MD, have changed my life this year! http://saltandtwine.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/a-year-of-sickness-and-heartache-healing-and-overwhelming-joy/