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which can sometimes be linked to or result from endometriosis. It may

also develop independently. The uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes

become congested, with f uid retention and puslike secretions. The pain,

which can be treated easily if the condition is caught quickly, can become

intense, and bleeding can occur. I’ve had patients who have endured it for

years in severe and almost constant pain, sometimes caused in part by

abscesses. Some people feel that it can be caused by initial bacterial

infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and so on. Appendicitis, ectopic

pregnancy, intrauterine contraceptive devices, fallopian tube twisting,

abortion, gynecological procedures, and the use of tampons can be other

causes. Look at the general routine recommended for endometriosis for

extra information on diet and lifestyle.

f Use immune herbs like pau d’arco inner bark, garlic, echinacea root,

barberry root bark, and pine needle tinctures internally.

f For pain and cramping, use equal parts of cramp bark, pasquef ower,

lobelia leaf, and valerian root.

f To balance the system, take endocrine herbs and uterine tonics such

as chaste tree berry, squaw vine leaf, and wild yam root.

The bowel and liver will be vitally in need of cleansing (see chapter

Make sure the kidneys are well f ushed — drink fresh lemon water

this also cleans the bloodstream) and dandelion root tea. Take lym-

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phatic system herbs like cleavers leaf and marigold f ower, and con-

sider a kidney cleanse.

poor circulation and chilblains

Cold hands and feet are quite common. They are really worth working

on, rather than leaving them to simply make your life miserable or

allowing them to turn into something more troublesome.

Eat horseradish, the hot English mustards, and gingerroot frequently.

Refer to the dietary advice for heart disease.

f Take the following herbs in equal amounts: cayenne pod; prickly ash

berry, and hawthorn f ower, berry, and leaf.

Stop or cut down on smoking.

Exercise frequently.

Take hot and cold showers.

Use a hot ointment or massage oil containing mustard, chile, juniper,

pine, cubeb, and rosemary essential oils.

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