Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (called the endometrium) starts growing outside the uterus. Most commonly, the growth is on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or the pelvic lining, but in some cases, it can also spread outside the pelvic area.

Common causes of endometriosis are having first pregnancy at an older age, low body weight, change in the immune cells, family history, retrograde menstruation, etc. These above causes will lead to several symptoms like tiredness, bloating, reduced quality of life, vaginal discomfort, weakness, pain, etc.

Eating a healthful diet of low refined carbohydrates and limiting caffeine, sugar, preservatives, additives, red meats and processed foods is helpful in several patients. Dietary measures can be adopted as needed to suit a young woman’s active social lifestyle to make the restrictions manageable.

Below are some best home remedies that are very beneficial to relieve all the symptoms of endometriosis. A woman who is suffering from this condition must follow these remedies –

1. Turmeric

Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can be beneficial to people experiencing endometriosis symptoms. It can also be used to manage endometriosis in the long term.

How to use

You can prepare a turmeric tea by boiling one cup of water and adding a teaspoon of both turmeric and ginger powder. You can also add a few amounts of honey and lemon to taste. Drink this effective remedy three times daily while experiencing symptoms, and at least once daily when you’re using it for maintenance.

2. Castor Oil

Castor oil is a very effective home remedy and has been used for hundreds of years to treat endometriosis. It can be used at the very beginning when the patient is feeling the cramping pain.

How to use

Castor oil should be massaged directly into the abdomen. You can also mix the oil with a few drops of a relaxing essential oil like lavender to help relax the pelvic muscles, and apply it to a warm compress to place on the abdomen.

3. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds work as a great remedy for endometriosis. These seeds are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids and help to eliminate toxins from your body naturally.

How to use

All you have to do is take some flax seeds and soak them in water.  Leave them overnight and drink this water in the next morning. You can also use a powder form of flaxseeds for the treatment.

4. Ginger

Ginger can also be used to ease the symptoms of endometriosis such as nausea, abdominal pain, inflammation, and menstrual cramps, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

How to use

Just slice down some ginger with a knife and use it to prepare a tea. Drink this ginger tea regularly for the best results.

5. Honey

Honey is best known for its healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it an amazing remedy for endometriosis problems as well.

How to use – You can also use it as a substitute for sugar, thereby reducing the inflammation. This will help you to reduce the pain associated with endometriosis.

6. Almonds

Almonds are a very effective remedy for the reduction of inflammation. They contain essential fats omega 3 that is beneficial to produce natural anti-inflammatory chemicals called prostaglandins.This wonderful remedy is also very high in vitamin E, which has been shown to reduce menstrual cramps.

How to use – Take 5-6 almonds and soaked in the normal water overnight. Peeled the cover of almonds and take this every morning on an empty stomach.

7. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can boost the immune system, as well as soothe and repair digestive disorders. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal in nature.

How to use – For women with Endometriosis, this oil can be incorporated into your diet in many ways – as cooking oil, added to salads in a dressing, as a spread in place of butter, or added to your baking.

Use any of the above home remedies for managing endometriosis naturally.