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"There followed two years of changing therapies, a phantom pregnancy, endometriosis and constant worry about such debilitating problems as bleeding from the back passage and the vagina, and a constant consciousness of pain. Ellen has, luckily, been partnered throughout her illness by a close friend, Jill, whom she met at an HRT conference. Jill too has endometriosis, and now serious adverse reactions to many of the drugs she has been prescribed during the illness." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"Hysterectomies were performed for a variety of reasons: to get rid of fibroid tumors, a noncancerous type of growth on the uterus that can cause bleeding and cramps; to reduce premenstrual symptoms; to cure the pain from another abnormal growth called endometriosis; and sometimes as an expensive form of birth control. Even young women in their late teens and early twenties were being given hysterectomies, which left them unable to have children." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"In women, elevated estrogen levels have been linked to an increased risk for endometriosis and fibroids as well as breast and uterine hormone-dependent cancers. (In hormone-dependent cancers, a tumor requires hormones, specifically estrogen, in order to grow. The medical term for such tumors is estrogen receptor-positive.) In men, estrogen dominance has been linked to an increased risk of hormone-dependent prostate cancer. An increasing number of studies link exposure to environmental estrogens to an increased risk of cancer." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"A person who lacks sufficient energy here or chronically stores a lot of negative energy in this center might suffer from impotence or infertility or be prone to disorders of the reproductive organs: dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, prostate dysfunction or cancer, fibroid tumors in women, or even cancer of the vagina, cervix, or uterus. A third, important energy cenrer encompasses the digestive system, pancreas, and liver. This is where we store emotion and hold our sense of personal power." - Rick Levy and Lou Aronica, Miraculous Health: How to Heal Your Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind (Get the book.)

"Endocrine disruptors are also associated with endometriosis, altered immune function, and developmental disabilities. Environmental contaminant: A substance (chemical) that gets into a system (person, animal, or the environment) in amounts higher than the expected or naturally occurring levels in a specific environment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The U.S. federal agency that develops and enforces environmental laws to protect the environment and the public's health. Epidemiology: The study of the incidence, distribution, and control of disease." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Too much estrogen may occur in those who take birth control pills, are pregnant or suffer with endometriosis. • Gallstones are thought to run in families. However, diet often runs in families as well. It is hard to say there is a true genetic or environmental factor in gallstone development. • High fat diets are linked to gallstones. This makes the liver make more bile to break down fats. People who then do not eat as much fat are still producing quite a bit of bile. It is stored in the gallbladder and can then crystallize there." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Fennel should not be used in women who are pregnant or have estrogen dependent disorders such as endometriosis, breast cancer or fibroids. It increases the body's natural estrogen. Separate fennel from antibiotics by a few hours. It can interfere with its absorption. Papaya and Pineapple You can consume these fruits. They contain beneficial enzymes that help with heartburn and digestion. Some people take a digestive supplement that contains bromelain and papain which are made from pineapple and papaya, respectively. Papain helps to dissolve protein." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Hormone imbalances (premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis and menopause) seem to influence the gastrointestinal tract. • Inflammation of the gallbladder or gallstones can cause bloating, pains and belching. • Injuries to the spine and abdomen may contribute to indigestion. • Lack of friendly bacteria in the gut adds to indigestion because the bad bacteria is able to overgrow without being put in check by the good bacteria. • Nervous conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress can cause dyspepsia. When we have chronic stress, our blood supply travels to our extremities." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"At thirty-one, she underwent a total hysterectomy for symptoms of endometriosis. Besides the fainting spells, Dawes suffered from nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, blinding headaches, depression, and anxiety. Her symptoms left her unable to work, and she spent most of her time in bed or on the sofa. With no primary care physician, Dawes had made more than two hundred visits to emergency departments over the years and had referred herself to a string of specialists whenever one symptom or another grew intolerable." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"This finding may also implicate BPA as a cause of endometriosis and other reproductive tract disorders that occur in women later in life, decades after being exposed as fetuses and/or infants. ( 6) Previous studies in the journal Endocrinology and elsewhere found evidence that BPA masculinizes the brains of female mice and feminizes the brains of male mice. One measure of the effects of these hormone disrupters on human males is the distance between the anus and genitals in infant boys, a standard measurement of normality for generations." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"What Is endometriosis?" http://www.endometriosisassn.org/endo.html. Feinberg, Ronald. Healing Syndrome O: A Strategic Guide to Fertility, Polycystic Ovaries, and Insulin Imbalance. New York: Penguin, 2004. Hetherington, Marion. Food Cravings and Addiction. Leatherhead, Surrey, England: Leatherhead Food International, 2001. InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc., website. http://www.inciid .org/faq.php?cat=infertilityl01&id=2#68. Kittel, Mary. Stay Fertile Longer. With Deborah Metzger. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books, 2004, 244. " - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

"And because hormones have such a command over so many functions in the body, a disruption can result in myriad problems: metabolic imbalances, thyroid disorders, infertility, fibroids in both the breast and the uterus, cysts, cancer, insulin resistance or sensitivity, diabetes, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, hypoglycemia, prostate conditions, insatiable cravings, and so on." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Endometriosis In 1934, only 21 cases of endometriosis existed in the entire world but now this illness, which causes infertility, affects as many as five million women in the United States alone.122 • High levels of PCBs have been found in the blood of German women who have endometriosis.116 Female monkeys exposed to high doses of dioxin were found to develop endometriosis.116,118,179a,b Again we have more questions than answers. We need to know exactly how low dose, short-term exposures of dioxin affect humans?" - Doris Rapp, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call (Get the book.)

"The symptoms include weight gain, PMS, fibrocystic breasts, bloating, troublesome periods, infertility, endometriosis, depression, and mood swings. Xenoestrogens Xeno literally means foreign; therefore, xenoestrogens are foreign estrogens. In addition to being highly estrogenic, xenoestrogens are fat soluble and nonbiodegradable. This means that they easily pass through the skin and sit in fatty tissues and that they don't break down over time, in either the body or the environment. Some common sources of xenoestrogens include: Meat and dairy products." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"A woman with unbalanced hormone levels51 may experience a low sex drive (low libido), cardiovascular disease, menopausal symptoms, menstrual discomforts, PMS, breast cysts, breast cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, emotional problems, female anxiety, nervous disorders, skin problems, hair loss, and bone disorders. But it's certainly not the liver's fault when hormonal imbalance occurs. If you deprive yourself of sleep, especially the two hours before midnight, you also prevent the liver from doing its vital jobs, 500 of them." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Each week I worked alongside him in conjunction with leading gynecologists in Melbourne, to treat and study women with pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. I saw that after their surgery, if herbs and acupuncture were used, their symptoms were less likely to recur. Dr. Clavey taught me about the ebb and flow of women's hormones with a traditional Chinese perspective. We worked to improve women's "liver flow" (or hormone breakdown, as I saw it)." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"In addition to cancer, dioxin exposure has been linked to birth defects, inability to maintain pregnancy, decreased fertility, reduced sperm counts, endometriosis, diabetes, learning disabilities, immune system suppression, lung problems, skin disorders, lowered testosterone levels, and many other problems. Dioxins accumulate in fat cells, and have been found in fat-containing milk." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Secondary dysmenorrhea is painful menstrual cramps due to some specific pelvic or systemic condition such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adhesions, ovarian cysts, celiac disease, thyroid conditions, congenital malformations, narrowing of the cervical opening, polyps, or uterine fibroids. We will be focusing on primary dysmenorrhea in this chapter, although the treatments in this chapter for acute pain relief can be used in both primary and secondary dysmenorrhea." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Another study of 50 women with endometriosis examined the effect of dietary changes, specifically the reduction of glycemic carbohydrates, the addition of omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids, and the elimination of foods with caffeine and tyramine, and found a significant reduction in symptoms after eight weeks.59 By increasing intake of vegetables, specifically those that enhance liver function, the buildup of toxins and metabolites that produce cell damage is prevented." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"It is said to have a mild estrogenic effect so it is not suitable for those who have hormone dependent disorders like breast, uterine or ovarian cancer and endometriosis. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. KIDNEY CLEANSING Remedies that are good for kidney cleansing are also good for the blood. This is because the kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and they recycle the blood back into the circulation. Dandelion Root and Leaves See the description under liver and blood cleansing. Nettle Root See the description under blood cleansing." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Talk to your doctor to determine if this type of nutritional therapy suits your individual case of endometriosis. Balance Hormones Naturally Er mdometriosis may be the result of a progesterone imbalance. And progesterone, a hormone associated with ovulation, may be regulated with prescription drugs. But holistic physicians suggest controlling progesterone levels with wild yam. Look for this natural hormone therapy in herbal pharmacies and health food stores. For the correct dosage to treat your individual case, ask your physician." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Those who suffer from endometriosis may benefit from this usage.) Although extended use of the pill under a doctor's supervision is considered by the FDA to be an "off-label" use of the medication, it is not illegal. And in fact, some researchers believe the fewer periods a woman has during her lifetime, the less risk she will face for developing ovarian cancer. This is a potentially exciting finding, sure to be followed over the next few years. To find out more information, call the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance at 202-331-1332 or www.ovariancancer.org." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Recent research shows that retinoids can help decrease IL-6, an inflammatory mediator, which has been implicated in endometriosis.68 In addition, studies show that use of beta-carotene increased T cell levels after seven days.69 Beta-carotene was also shown to be protective against early stages of tumor growth.70 Impairment of phagocytosis (the engulfing of microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles by white blood cells) is seen in vitamin A-deficient states.71 Although vitamin A was used in this study, one-third of beta-carotene is converted to the active form of vitamin A, retinol." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"In one Canadian study of 341 infertile women with endometriosis, some 31% of those who had endometrial surgery later became pregnant, while only 18% of those who did not opt for the surgery got pregnant. Doctors warn, though, that no surgery should be taken lightly, despite the promising results. LOW LIBIDO • The Pill Problem Isn't it ironic? You go on the Pill and immediately feel completely uninterested in sex. The effect of birth control pills on hormones may result in an imbalance that causes your libido to plummet." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"This problem may lead to abnormal cell proliferation such as endometriosis. It can also set the stage for estrogenic stimulated cancer. There are leptin receptors on the wall of the female endometrium,559 meaning that leptin has a direct method of communicating to this tissue. In a study comparing a group of women with various degrees of endometriosis to a control group, women with endometriosis had significantly higher leptin levels than women without it." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.) "Excessive inflammation caused by too much leptin is likely a causative factor in endometriosis.560 These findings have been confirmed by a more recent study showing that leptin is highly active in endometriosis and likely a major factor causing it to proliferate.561 In chapter 47, we discuss the breast-cancer risks associated with high leptin triggering excess TNFa and its companion, NF kappaB. At this point, it is worth noting that excess NF kappaB is the key elevated signal that causes endometriosis." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Pain Relief Tea This tea is particularly good for menstrual cramps, digestive problems, fibroids and symptoms associated with endometriosis. It contains raspberry leaves, which help relax the uterus and prevent diarrhea. Ginger helps relieve pain and nausea. To prepare: 1 Bring two cups of water to a boil. 2 Add one teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger root and one teaspoon of raspberry leaves to the water and stir. 3 Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. If you want, strain and add honey as a sweetener." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"In premenopausal women, symptoms can include: fatigue, depression, weight gain, water retention, headaches, loss of sex drive, mood swings, inability to handle stress, irritability, fibrocystic breasts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, low metabolism, symptoms of hypothyroidism, unstable blood sugar levels, sluggishness in the morning, and a craving for caffeine, sweets, and carbohydrates." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Intermediate symptoms include: Acid reflux Asthma Bacterial infections Bowel disorders Bronchitis Cold sores (Herpes I & II) Colitis Cystitis Depression Diarrhea Disturbances in smell, taste, Earaches, vision, hearing endometriosis Excessive falling hair Fungal infections (candida, athlete's foot, vaginal) Gallstones Gastritis Hayfever Hives Impotence Insomnia Loss of concentration Loss of memory Migraine headaches ? Numbness and tingling Psoriasis Sinusitis Stuttering Swelling Urethritis Urinary infections Viral infections (colds, flu) Weight problems Plus more ..." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"One cup of coffee contains 120 mg of caffeine; one cup of black tea contains 60 mg; one cup of decaffeinated contains about 2 mg of caffeine. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 90 percent of human dioxin exposure is through food, primarily meat and dairy products.65 Egg yolks, meat, and poultry cause the lipid Dietary Recommendations • Eat a high-fiber diet. • Eat a high-protein vegetarian diet. • Increase intake of vegetables, nuts, and seeds. • Use turmeric, ginger, milk thistle, and flaxseeds. • Omit or decrease alcohol, dairy, red meat, sugar, and caffeine." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

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