While there is so many things to consider in the treatment of endometriosis from finding a specialist gynaecologist / excision surgeon, pelvic floor physiotherapist, chiropractor and more, there is still plenty of things you can do at home to support your body through each day, and especially during endo flare ups. Below is a few idea's to help decrease symptoms related to endometriosis and even adenomyosis.
Therapeutic Tea’s
Tea's can be a great way to add antioxidants and help decrease the inflammation associated with endo. Some teas can also help to decrease heaviness of periods if this is a problem for you
Raspberry leaf tea to help support and tonify the uterine lining
Nettle tea as high antioxidant and for liver support
Lady’s mantle tea and shepherd’s purse for heavy bleeding
Schisandra tea for uterine health and hormones
Ginger tea to decrease nausea and inflammation and support digestive health
Lemon tea to support the liver and digestive health
Other Remedies
Hydrotherapy, using a warm shower head on different parts of the body that are in pain
Baths with magnesium chloride salts, ensuring you soak for at least 20-30 mins
Topical magnesium chloride sprays. ‘Amazing oils’ Magnesium Pro Spray is one that has a good dose of magnesium for transdermal absorption and no sticky residue
Heat packs as needed when pain in intense, can also purchase wearable ones
Heat packs that actually stick on to the skin
CBD oil from hemp can be beneficial for pain
Serrapeptase enzymes can be purchased online and can significantly reduce pain in many cases
Turmeric lattes, particularly made from scratch at home also decrease pain and inflammation
Cinnamon - can be added to smoothies or into recipes
TENS Machines such as Ovira can be your best friend when it comes to pain
Peppermint oil, clary sage and coriander oil rubbed topically on the belly can help decrease bloating
Castor oil packs 3 times per week (but not to be used during periods) can really help to ease things with endo and pain.
So there you have it! A bit of an at-home list for helping ease endometriosis symptoms in between appointments with your specialists. Nutrition can play a huge role in symptoms, so please book in if you're struggling with what foods to eat to help ease pain and discomfort.
Until next time
Bec
xx
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