Endometriosis

What you need to know:

This is a serious condition that leads to painful and heavy periods and frequently to infertility. There are no natural remedies or complementary therapies that can be used to treat it, but very specific dietary regimes, including periods of fasting, may relieve the symptoms. You shouldn’t try to do this yourself - it needs to be done under the supervision of a registered naturopath - and it should never be regarded as an alternative to conventional medicine.

Other useful advice:

However, you can help yourself by giving up all coffee - including decaffeinated. The following supplements are also worth trying:

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