It was over 6 years ago, that I gained a complete healing from Endometriosis through Chinese Medicine. I had tried the methods of a Traditional Chinese Doctor. They included a deeper understanding of the body through energy channels and what is called Qi.
The Chinese describe Endometriosis as having a blockage in the abdominal area. It is described as pain as there is a blockage or a lack of “free flow” to the abdominal area. This generally described as lack of Qi due to lack of blood movement. The liver maintains this free flow of blood or Qi energy and hence why the main organ of focus for Endometriosis, tends to be the liver. Interestingly enough, this is also the main organ we tend to focus on as the liver controls the release of hormones and excess hormones in the body.
This is commonly called blood statis in Chinese Medicine. This is often indicated by dark, clotty menstruation, lower back pain, diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite.
Here are the recommendations for Endometriosis, according to Traditional Chinese Principles:
- Avoid eating cold, damp foods during menstruation. Eat mostly warming foods, such as soups and broths. Include plenty of cinnamon and ginger to give the body extra warmth.
- Reduce stress
- Avoid drinking cold drinks, especially with meals as this slows digestion
- Avoid honey, molasses and maple syrup as they invigorate the “damp” or candida in the body. Other foods that are very damp on the body are fruits, dairy products, chocolate, pineapple and citrus fruit.
- Avoid Coffee as they contain many volatile oils.
Acupuncture is an effective method which works by stimulating these blockages in the body and releasing them, to flow normally again.
The Chinese Healers believe that Endometriosis is merely another expression of a blockage in the abdominal cavity and work at revitalising the lost Qi in the body.
Qi, in my understanding is the life-force or energy force in the body. You can gain more energy force through many of the foods you can eat. I know I find my energy is hightened when I eat more super foods and foods rich in nutritional power.
By working with a chinese doctor you can create herbs that work with your own body and the particular imbalances you have. It is really amazing how unique herbs and acupuncture work at restoring balance in the body. These methods have been used for centuries and have proven their effectiveness.
I am personally a great fan of Chinese Medicine and though my understanding of it is limited, I can really appreciate it’s effectiveness.
Have you tried Traditional Chinese Medicine? Acupuncture? What has been your experience?
Hi endo girls, I have certainly used chinese medicine and acupuncture and I swear by it. I have endo, infertility, fatigue, headaches, constipation. After a failed IVF cycle and feeling extremely tired, uninspired and bloated from all the medication I had to take I had to change something in my life. I didn’t start with chinese medicine immediately because I was looking for the right person to see however a few months later as I started making changes in my diet, exercise I decided to see a lady in Melbourne ( I am happy to recommend her) who understood my symptoms and advised a way forward. I took me quite a few sessions and lots of chinese herbs to starting feeling normal but I did. We decided that I was ready for another iVF treatment and in May I got pregnant. I am now nearly 20 weeks. It is quite interesting that my doctors and nurses asked me why was I waiting so long between my IVF sessions ( 1sth dec, 2nd may) and I told them that I understand now that IVF was treating the consequence and not the cause and that is why it did not work. After I explained I was seeing a chinese dr and taking herbs my fertility dr laughed at me and said you know we do not believe in that. I said that is ok, I do because I know how I feel now and how I felt 5 months ago. Anyway he takes all the credit for the success of my IVF treatment and while they do amazing work in these clinics, I give most of the credit to my chinese doctor and myself, my body and my ability to trust her and persist with what I knew was right for me. That is all from me, good luck to all in your journey to get better.
That is a fantastic story and congratulations Ivana! Would you be keen to share the full story and perhaps recommend your chinese doctor for other girls living in Melbourne? She sounds amazing!
Glad you see the IVF as I do and that ultimately you know you healed your body to allow you to fall pregnant :)