Researchers may have found a remedy in the Chinese herb Prunella vulgaris (PV) for women with endometriosis and certain types of cancer.
The Chinese herb Prunella vulgaris (PV) may prove an effective treatment for women with endometriosis and certain types of cancer because of its anti-estrogen properties, according to research published in the November 5 [...]
Here’s some good news on the regular tomato. Who would have thought that it could help ease a condition such as endometriosis?
An antioxidant chemical found in tomatoes could be used to treat common causes of abdominal pain such as internal scarring after surgery and endometriosis, new research has suggested.
Lycopene, the bright red pigment that [...]
Endometriosis sufferers may want to correct their diet to help combat the symptoms brought on by endometriosis. The following are tips on how you may change your diet:
Your diet should include at least 50 percent raw fruits and vegetables. Whole grains, nuts, and seeds are recommended as are “green” drinks made from dark green leafy [...]
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A diet rich on low-fat dairy food may make it harder for some women to conceive, according to a study involving thousands of US women.
Harvard researchers found women who frequently ate these foods were 85% more likely to have ovulation problems.
In contrast, the Human Reproduction study found eating full-fat dairy foods, including ice cream, cut [...]
At the 62nd Annual Meeting of the ASRM several new studies were highlighted for the impact nutrition has on the reproductive system
Dian Shepperson Mills presented how nutritional therapy provides an effective method of improving fertility rates and reducing abdominal pain in women with endometriosis. She promotes an integrated medical approach to improve health looks for [...]
If you’re thinking of trying to get pregnant, you might want to consider avoiding foods with a certain kind of fat.
Trans fats are oils that go through a chemical process called hydrogenation to extend the shelf life of foods. These unhealthy fats have already been linked to an increased risk for heart disease. A new [...]
Women who took extra iron dramatically reduced their risk of developing ovulatory infertility compared with women who did not take extra iron, researchers report.”It’s actually a very simple problem to correct with iron supplements and probably a multivitamin,” added Dr. Jennifer Wu, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “It would be [...]
by Jacqueline Stenson
Men who don’t get enough produce have lower sperm motility, study says.
NEW ORLEANS - Men hoping to boost their fertility may want to eat more fruits and veggies, new research suggests.
The more produce a man consumed, the less sluggish his sperm, researchers reported at a meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Forty-eight infertile [...]
Dietary changes that help endometriosis
Naturopathically, treatment for endometriosis will include a plan that provides both symptom relief and addresses the underlying cause of the condition. Since the endometrial tissue is sensitive to the hormone estrogen, many women experience worsening of symptoms due to an imbalance of the hormones estrogen & progesterone. Therefore, one of the [...]
Abdomen
If monthly abdominal cramps keep you from functioning at your best, consider drinking a glass of milk before taking your favorite over-the-counter painkiller. Premenopausal women need 1,000 mg of bone-protecting calcium daily (1,200 mg if you’re past menopause). Calcium supplements or three servings of low-fat dairy should do the trick.
Uterus
Loading up on produce instead of [...]
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