COPING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS: NATUROPATHS
Naturopaths believe that natural therapies are able to help many aspects of endometriosis including pain, infertility and irregularity of the menstrual cycle which can accompany the problem. We asked a naturopath the following questions.
What causes endometriosis
Many naturopaths see endometriosis as a complex condition and causes include inherited predispositions, possible congestion of the lymphatic glands, mineral and other biochemical imbalances, subsequent adhesions or scarring and hormonal factors. They stress that each woman needs individual treatment.
Medical science has not yet discovered why the endometrial tissue is found both within and outside the peritoneal cavity in some women, nor why it develops metaplastic changes in both the uterus and other organs of the pelvic cavity.
Naturopaths, especially those trained in homoeopathic theory, understand that the tissue changes involved with endometriosis have a number of predisposing factors and these include inherited predispositions which homoeopaths call miasms.
This inherited predisposition towards overgrowth of tissue is caused by infectious pelvic disease in the family tree which is often unknown by relatives as it may come from several generations back. This particular factor is responsible for the development of cysts in the uterus and other associated pelvic tissues and is always an indication for supplementation with calcium phosphate in an easily assimilated form.
What type of woman do you treat
Most clients come for treatment having already undergone a surgical exploration which has demonstrated the presence of endometriosis in various parts of the pelvic cavity. We treat people at all stages of the disorder and during the first interview I make it plain that the treatment may need to be continued for up to two years.
Can alternative medicine cure pain
Pain is usually the first symptom to disappear. Many practitioners say it is frustrating when a woman discontinues treatment because the pain has stopped. They see that as the beginning of treatment — not the end.
What is your success rate in treating infertility
My success rate is about 80%. Women usually continue their treatment throughout pregnancy as there are no dangers in using natural remedies during pregnancy. The few herbs which should be discontinued during pregnancy are well known to those trained adequately in herbal medicine.
How do you treat hormonal problems
The hormonal factors are treated by particular herbs. Herbs are also used for lymphatic congestion and to tone up the nervous system. Treatment will include vitamins, minerals, herbs, homoeopathic remedies and flower essences for balancing emotions and nerves.
Does diet plays an important role
Environmental factors contributing to the problem will include poor diet which results in mineral deficiencies; if your diet includes too much junk food, this can burden the lymphatic system with waste. Good nutritional advice and help in the selection of correct food is essential.
Is zinc important
One of the main problems associated with endometriosis involves the formation of adhesions of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and bowel. Zinc in a suitable form is given to resolve or prevent adhesions. It should be stressed that the zinc and calcium used by natural therapists often differs from that prepared by the average pharmaceutical company. Our products are often prepared in a special way so they can be absorbed easily and they are used in a form which prevents side-effects.
What does a consultation cost
The cost of treatment for an average patient attending once a month, including remedies is around $80.1 use iridology to assist with the diagnosis; during the first visit — which lasts about half an hour — I take a comprehensive case history.
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