Endometriosis: It’s a chronic condition wherein the cells of the uterine lining start growing outside the uterus. This is a very common condition and affects nearly 10 percent of the women all over the world during their reproductive years.
Signs and symptoms of endometriosis:
- Pelvic pain
- Heavy bleeding during periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Major pain episodes during periods
- Fatigue
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Lower back pain
While this is a chronic condition and has no definite treatment. Your doctors can keep you on medication and control the symptoms of the disease. Studies have shown that a change in lifestyle and food habits can help you control endometriosis to some extent.
Foods that help you control endometriosis:
Fibre rich food: Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
- Iron rich food: Like spinach, broccoli, beans, peas, seafood.
- Food rich in antioxidants: Like tomatoes, beetroots, spinach, berries, pumpkins, lean meats etc.
- Essential fatty acids: Such as fish and other sea foods, walnuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, salmon etc.
- Other food items: Avocadoes, nuts, olives are helpful too.
Foods to be avoided
Caffeine
Alcohol
Red meat
Trans fats: Mostly available in fried foods
Gluten
It hasn’t been proven yet but cutting down dairy can also help in the long run
Alternate therapies:
Exercise
Yoga
Meditation
Acupuncture
