Endometriosis - Women's Health, Disease involving women. Treatment and Prevention of endometriosis by exercise, social support, herbal medicine, and Chinese medicine
Endometriosis
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| Exercise for Endometriosis |
Exercise
Regular and moderate physical activity is a good idea for everyone. Women with endometriosis are has found out that a regular exercise may actually help in endometriosis symptoms. Dr. Anne Simons, M.D. has said that physical exercise triggers the release of brain chemical called endorphins, which elevate and relieve pain. Exercise also reduces the blood estrogen level.
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| Social Support for Endometriosis |
Social Support
Know that you are not alone. Endometriosis symptoms may make a woman feel isolated and alone. This feeling brings thought that no one else can understand her pain and suffering. It helps to meet other women suffering from endometriosis. The emotional support proves to be of great benefit and provides more exchange of information about endometriosis. For a detail of American Endometriosis Support group, contact the Endometriosis Association at 8585 North 76 th Place, Milwaukee, WI 53223-200.
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| Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis |
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is a traditionally accepted form of treating various diseases and disorders. While it has been generally accepted as a safe way to strengthen the body’s system. It is still recommended that a consultation with an authoritative health care provider be made. Herbal medicines are prepared as dried extracts (tea, powder, capsulated), glycerites and tinctures (alcohol extract).
The following herbs are used to treat the symptoms of endometriosis
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
- Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum americanum).
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca).
- Chaste tree or chasteberry (Vitex agnus cactus)
- Dong quai (Angelica sinensis )
Prepare herbal tea with 1 teaspoon of herb per cup of hot water. For flowers and leaves, boil and steep for 5 to 10 minutes, and for roots, 10 to 20 minutes. Herbal teas may be drunk 2 to 4 cups per day, unless specifically specified. For best results consult your nearest herbalist for further instructions.
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| Chinese Medicine for Endometriosis |
Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine is often used as an alternative treatment for endometriosis. Practitioners of Chinese medicine believes that endometriosis results from an accumulation of Blood in the uterus. This buildup is caused by the stagnation of Blood and qi. Herbs often prescribed include corydalis, cnidium, bupleurum, dong quai, and perilla. Because doses vary, you should talk to a licensed provider of traditional Chinese medicine.
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