ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent, benign disease whereby tissue that resembles the uterus lining grows outside the uterus. It most commonly grows in the pelvis, ovaries, and fallopian tubes and in severe cases can spread behind the reproductive system. It causes a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in the formation of scar tissue within the pelvis and other parts of the body.
Symptoms include pelvic pain, particularly during a menstrual period and during intercourse, heavy periods, pain during bowel and urination, diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, fatigue and infertility.
Causes - Endometriosis is known to be dependent on oestrogen, which facilitates inflammation, growth and pain associated with the disease. However, it is complex, since the absence of oestrogen does not always preclude the presence of endometriosis. Several other factors are thought to promote the development, growth and maintenance of endometriosis lesions. These include altered or impaired immunity, complex hormonal influences, genetics and potentially, environmental contaminants.
Lifestyle choices that create stress include the inability to say no, poor boundaries, poor time management, poor sleeping habits and a 24/7 overloaded week. Chronic stress perpetuates the making of an acid environment that leads to inflammation and hormone imbalance and a wearing down of the immune system.
Medical treatments include: painkillers, hormone medicines, contraceptives and surgery to cut away areas of endometriosis tissue.
Natural treatments include:
Diet - Eating anti-inflammatory foods such as: salmon, bone broth, celery, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, blueberries, ginger, turmeric, chia seeds and a tablespoon flax seeds over cereal or yoghurt daily. Avoiding dairy, processed foods high in refined sugar, caffeine and alcohol.
Teas - make turmeric, ginger and lemon tea. Just add a teaspoon of both turmeric and ginger powder to a cup of boiling water and drink once daily and three times daily when experiencing symptoms.
Castor oil - mixed with 2 drops of Vitali-Chi’s Stress Buster AromaFrequencies and massaged before menstrual flow into the painful areas to help rid the body of excess tissues. This mixture can also be applied as warm compresses or massaged in to relax pelvic muscles to help reduce pain and inflammation.
Warm baths - with 6 drops of Vitali-Chi’s Stress Buster AromaFrequencies made with natural vibrational healing properties and pure essential oils of Lavender and Ylang-Ylang.
Supplements
Turmeric - has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It has the ability to inhibit endometrial growth. Take 10,000 mg daily of turmeric with 955 curcumins.
Saccharomyces Boulardii – an effective probiotic that helps to reduce lesions and help pain. Take one 250mg capsule daily.
Vitali-Chi Well Woman Gel – suitable for endometriosis. Made with aloe vera gel and natural vibrational healing properties. Apply to reproductive area 4 times a day.
Jill Jesson – Kinesiologist, Nutritionist, Behavioural Therapist, Wellbeing & Natural Skin Care Specialist, Co-Founder of Vitali-Chi Wellbeing Products. See vitali-chi.co and jilljesson.com
