IMPORTANT: New Information For Endometriosis Sufferers
Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis? If so, recent research reveals new and
exciting ways to not only improve debilitating symptoms, but most importantly
reverse the cause.
Discovering a New Cause & Finding Solutions
Until now, endometriosis was thought to be caused by a
combination of hormones, auto-immune conditions, environmental pollutants and
genes [1-3]. However, exciting new research has found that
these are triggers for tissue growth
rather than initial endometrial tissue development.
Researchers have found bacterial, viral and possibly
parasitic infections may be the initial cause
of endometrial tissue development [4-8]
with some resistant bacteria
remaining active in the female reproductive system indefinitely.
The Good News Is, This New Theory Opens The Door To Solutions
Rethinking conventional treatment models of endometriosis
(both natural and orthodox) is the first step.
With the focus of these models being on supporting healthy hormonal
balance and other supporting triggers such as inflammation and auto-immune influences
[2, 3]
the underlying cause such as infection, is often over looked.
An individualized approach to endometriosis treatment, integrating
both traditional methods such as hormonal balance and diet and lifestyle changes,
with targeted natural immune support to get to the cause, means effective,
long term management of endometriosis, is closer than ever before.
Stop Endometriosis in its Tracks. Treat the Underlying Infection
With many infections proving resistance to traditional treatments, perhaps the
answer can be found in nature. Research
indicates targeted medicinal herbal support such as Andrographis paniculata, Astragalus
membranaceus, Hypericum perforatum
and Echinacea angustifolia, provide
but just a few traditionally tried and tested options [9-12].
Narelle Stegehuis, is a practicing naturopath with over 30,000 hrs of in-clinic experience specializing in the natural treatment of women's hormonal imbalances. She is both an accomplished writer, editor and recipient of the Australian Naturopathic Excellence Award.
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