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Re: DIET VS endoFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netSun Mar 30 23:11:35 2003
At Sun, 30 Mar 2003, Irene wrote: > >Hi, Thanks for the list of foods to avoid...I was wondering which foods trigger pain.....it's good to know which foods to stay away from....I'm also a dairy lover, maybe if I try to keep that to a minimum or even slowly stop it, it will help with the pain...I also suggest that book by Dian. It is a great book for nutrition with endo.-Irene > >>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Rachel) >>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net >>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO >>Subject: Re: DIET VS endo >>Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 20:05:04 -0600 >> >>lisa, i highly recommend you buy a particular book asap. it's >>"endometriosis: a key to healing through nutrition" by Dian Shepperson >>Mills MA and Michael Vernon PhD HCLD. i also recommend that you buy >>this online at http://www.buy.com because they have it at a lower price than >>anyone else, and offer free shipping. (sadly, bookstores don't tend to >>carry endo books.) i had my book within a week with the free shipping, >>even though it says something like 10 to 14 days. but, to start now, >>definitely eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies, avoid a lot of dairy, >>especially cheese. but do find a good yogurt that is high in protein >>and low in carbs. a good one will be balanced with roughly the same >>daily allowance percentages for both protein and carbs, and make sure >>it's organic. also, avoid red meat, and get more protein from beans and >>other things, and take a potent zinc supplement every day to keep your >>immune system strong. the biggest thing is to avoid overeating, >>especially on constipating foods like cheese and meat, since most of us >>have digestive or bowel problems anyway. if you have more questions, >>just let me know. :) hope you're well. >> >>rachel >> >>At Sun, 30 Mar 2003, jacob wrote: >> > >> >I was wondering if someone could make this REAL clear for me, as I am new to >> >this. I am really interested in working with my endo. via my diet and have >> >gotten so many mixed messages about what is good and what is bad. I >> >understand that everyone is different and everyone is effected differently >> >by food but if someone could give me a list of foods that generally women >> >with endo should eat with caution I would be very grateful. >> >Thank you, >> >lisa >> >Pain Relief The change to a non-diary and avoidance of food with natural estrogen (such as soya beans) diet should reduce the pain as it reduces inflammation and increases your immune system. Naturopaths will also have herb tonics that again are excellant however slow to activate (there is one in particular used by Native American Indians that may be worth a try. Especially if your endo is slow growing) Natural Pain Relief (With advice from your doctor and/or naturopath. Remenber all natural products are slow activating. Amino acid D-L 200-400 milligrams 3x day (a gradual pain relief) Anti-inflammatory herbs, white willow bark, yucca, devil's claw, goldern seal, greater periwinkle, crampbark, black cohosh and false unicorn root (available through naturopath. Heavy Bleeding Cirflo tablets 2 tablet 3x day with food Bioflavoniod tablets, 1000 milligams daily. All the above should be only used with consultation from your doctor and/or naturopath who will consider reaction to other drugs you may be taking or medical conditions you may have
-- Sammy
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