I have had it explained to me several ways. One of the recent Dr.s described it as a cancer (but not fatal but life consuming) where the cells grow and take over its surrounding organs. Like cancer, there is NO cure. And they do not know the exact cause of this disease as well. Most common speculation is that when the endometrium that grows naturally inside the uterus, sheds like during menstruation , somehow the blood and tissue flows out of the fallopian tubes and attaches itself on to other organs inside the abdomen causing adhesion and scar tissue. Other ideas is that it simply travels through the blood or the lymph nodes. This is why a hysterectomy may not always solve the problem. Endometrioisis can cause a number of symptoms. Infertility being the most devastating. Chronic pain, digestive problems, acne, depression and mood changes. The list goes on.
The reason, at this point, that I ma choosing diet changes over hormones or a hysterectomy is simply because I feel that I would be changing one set of issues for another. If your body is producing way to much estrogen than why would you go to the other extreme and take away all of the estrogen? I know that there is a lot more to it and that they can chemically replace some of the missing estrogen, without even going into all the side effects, I am just interested in a more natural change. I LOVE being in control, and I hope that's what this diet will allow me to do. Take control!
I'm so excited for you. I'm so happy that you're trying everything natural first. I know you will find your answers! It sucks to be so restrictive but you'll find more freedom in the long run. I started eating crappy again this past week and my spring allergies came back, even though I haven't been sick all winter. So I know diet has a LOT to do with health.
ReplyDeleteI think what you are doing is awesome! Through various readings, I have come to the conclusion that diet has a huge effect on ones' body. I love that you are trying a more natural approach, and that your family is so supportive. I'm also excited for all the recipes you are posting, they look yummy! I found a cool cookbook at the library, it was called 'everyday raw'. It had some great recipes that you can adapt fairly easy if needed. Good luck!
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