05 Dec Treating Endometriosis through Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
Roughly 10-20 % of women of childbearing age in the United States are affected by endometriosis.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are one of the few all-natural treatments that can be profoundly effective for women suffering from endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the endometrium is growing outside of the uterus, which is an extremely painful and debilitating condition. The symptoms of this condition can be: irregular menstrual bleeding, severe menstrual cramping, difficulty conceiving, pain after intercourse, lower back pain, and fatigue.
Endometriosis is seen as a sign of blood stagnation in Chinese medicine. This can be due to blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, or excessive internal cold. Each specific pattern tends to respond very well to treatment. There are some cases of endometrial growth, however, that are so pronounced that surgical intervention is necessary. Most mild to moderate cases can be treated with Chinese medicine.
The typical course of treatment for treating endometriosis is with acupuncture is once a week for 6-8 visits, at which time we will assess the progress and discuss future treatment. Treatment time may be shortened if the patient is willing to take Chinese herbs and make dietary changes.
Along with acupuncture and herbs, it’s also important to make the following dietary changes:
- Avoid Refined Sugar
- Reduce and Minimize Refined Carbs
- Reduce and Minimize Coffee and Caffeine
- Eat Organic Fruits and Vegetables
- Eat plenty of Essential Fats and eat Good Fats: Fish, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes
- Eat only Free Range/Organic Meats
In addition to dietary changes, it is also important to exercise 3-4 times a week to continue the proper circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body.
Utilizing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be a life-changing decision for many women suffering from endometriosis. When combined with a good diet and exercise, the root cause of this condition can often be healed.