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Supplements
ormones influence both
Turmeric is an herb that has been
endometriosis and fibroids.
shown to reduce environmental
Endometriosis is the result
estrogens, decrease inflammation and
of abnormal growth of endometrial
support liver function. Two or more
tissue outside of the endometrium
tablespoons daily is recommended.
(the inner wall of the uterus). Uterine
Essential Fatty Acids (fish oils)
fibroids are muscular tumors that
have
widespread benefits in our
grow in the walls of the uterus.
body.
Most importantly, they are
Although these tumors are benign,
helpful
in decreasing inflammation,
they, as well as endometriosis, can
endometrial growth, and
cause many problem-
pain associated with endo-
atic symptoms for women
metriosis and fibroids.
throughout the menstrual
Recommended dose is
cycle. The most common
2,000-3,000 mg/day.
symptoms include painful
Milk thistle, dandelion
cramping, excessive men-
root and artichoke are all
strual bleeding and clotting,
herbs that help maximize
painful intercourse and
liver function. The liver
infertility. These symptoms
helps support detwdfica-
can dramatically impact a
tion and processing out
woman's quality of life.
Julie Silver
toxins in our bodies.
There are a number
Special to the
Many studies have
of theoretical causes of
Jewish News
shown that acupuncture
endometriosis and fibroids,
and traditional Chinese
which include retrograde
medicine can be of great benefit in
bleeding, hormone imbalances,
managing the symptoms associated
compromised immune function and
with fibroids and endometriosis.
excess exposure to environmental
Acupuncture works to balance our
estrogens (from the food we eat and
body's energy (called qi) and also can
the environment). Western medicine
relax the uterus, stimulate blood flow
offers a number of treatments for
to the uterus and increase endome-
these conditions, although there is no
known cure. These treatments include trial receptivity: In addition, Chinese
the use of birth control pills (to reduce herbal medicine can assist in reduc-
estrogen exposure), laparoscopic tion of the fibroids and endometriosis.
Finally, yoga and yoga therapy can
surgery (to remove endometriosis),
uterine ablation (to reduce blood flow provide immediate relief from symp-
toms related to endometriosis and
to the fibroid) and hysterectomy.
fibroids. Poses like Cobra, Forward
Natural medicine has shown to be
Bend and Downward Facing Dog can
very effective in managing the det-
promote blood flow and balance hor-
rimental symptoms associated with
mones. In addition, breathwork and
these conditions, allowing women to
alternate nostril breathing is very calm-
lead healthy and productive lives.
ing to practice during premenstrual
syndrome (PMS). It relaxes the body
Nutrition
and focuses the mind, helping to bal-
A high fiber (45 mg/day) diet is rec-
ance the mood swings and emotional
ommended to assist in regular bowel
function. Regular elimination helps to feelings that may arise during PMS.
Holistic medicine believes that it is
flush out excess toxins and estrogens.
Fiber-rich foods include whole grains, never any one thing that is the "cure" or
answer to our health care issues; rather
bran, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds
it is a combination of things that, when
and legumes.
done together, allow us to take care of
Reducing red meat, pork, poultry
our body, mind and spirit.
and dairy helps to lower the arachi-
donic acid levels and decrease pain
Julie Silver, MSW, is a Dipl. Ac. — a
and inflammation.
National Certification Commission for
When eating meat and dairy, it is
Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine board-
important to eat only organic, hor-
certified
acupuncturist
— and owner of
mone-free products to avoid exposing
Acupuncture
Healthcare
Associates of
ourselves to additional estrogens.
Michigan
Inc.,
a
West
Bloomfield
holistic
Consume two tablespoons a day of
health clinic featuring acupuncture, tradi-
ground flax or flaxseed oil. Flax con-
tional Chinese medicine and naturopathic
tains healthy phytoestrogens that are
medicine. Her email address is acuhealer@
thought to bind to estrogen receptor
sites in the body without stimulating it. sbcglobal.net.