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Jul 21, 2006
Gynecological Alphabet
by amanda|
This article will introduce you with natural remedies for most gynecological problems. Herbal heritage was transmitted from generation to generation in order to ease first period pain, to ease baby delivery or to deal with menopausal problems.
Nevertheless, this article is just illustration of solving problems in alternative way. Since, you live in 21. century, see your doctor, since this is the only way of solving your problem as safe as possible.
Bananas and Pears to Prevent PMS  PMS Symptoms:
Also, consume plenty vitamin A, especially if you suffer from painful breasts and cramps. Eat carrots, onions, lentils, apricots, lemons, and unrefined herbal oils, also drink plenty water.  Parsley for Period Many women deal with irregular periods and best way to cope with the problem is to see your gynecologist. However, irregular periods are not yesterday’s problems- let’s see how women treated irregular periods with traditional medicine in the past. Parsley sprig was put as deeply as possible into vagina, which caused contraction of woman’s reproductive organs and consequently caused period. Parsley sprig was put into vagina before bed time and was taken out the next morning. Procedure was repeated three to four days in a row. In order to prevent irregular periods, besides parsley sprig, parsley tea or sage tincture was also used. Tanacetum vulgare (common tansy) in tea or tincture form also helps dealing with irregular periods and amenorrhea. However, be precocious with tansy, since it can cause excessive bleeding. If you suffer from amenorrhea or irregular periods raspberry leaves tea influences these problems positively. Menorrhagia or Excessive Menstrual Bleeding In cases of excessive menstrual bleeding traditional medicine uses raspberry leaves tea. It is recommended to drink tea one week before and during period. Repeat the treatment, if necessary. When having problems with excessive bleeding, vitamin C, found in sesame seeds and butter, helps. Consume also bioflavonoid, which is found in buckwheat, citrus fruit skin, grapes, sherry, and bramble. Dismenorrhea or Painful Periods Many women expect apprehensively the onset of their monthly menstruation because of the considerable  pain and malaise that go with it. Painful periods vary from tender inconvenience to strong cramps and pain. Sometimes STDs are responsible for such pain, but most of the time cramps are caused by infection, swollenness and tension in uterus. You must avoid sugar, salt and refined food! Every day eat food rich in potassium: bananas, dry fruits, oranges, melons, carrots, potatoes and green leafy vegetables. Consume dark green vegetables amd oranges, because they contain vitamin A, which decreases tension. Eat mashed oat, broccoli, parsley, brasil nuts, almonds, sea kelps, because they contain high concentration of calcium which relieves cramps. Ginger tea also helps dealing with cramps; you can also chew fresh ginger root. Sex without protection These are not new, modern contraception methods, but just an illustration how alternative medicine solves problems! Since, you live in 21. century, see your doctor, because this is the only way of solving your problem as safe as possible! Against unwanted pregnancy: Alternative medicine suggests after sexual intercourse insertion of vitamin C pill into vagina. Acid changes pH balance in vagina and prevents survival of spermatoids. Every 12 hours, 3 days in a row, put into vagina 2 to 3 vitamin C pills; also drink plenty vitamin C. Vitamin C pills may irritate vagina, in that case apply yogurt treatment. Seed of wild carrot prevents impregnated egg to accede to the walls of uterus. Take teaspoon of seeds every day, starting from the day of ovulation or right after having sexual intercourse, if you are ovulating. You can chew seeds, drink them with a glass of water or juice or consume them in pill form. Remember, recipes above are just illustration how alternative or traditional medicine deals with unwanted pregnancy. This article is in no way suggesting applying such methods. Venereal diseases and Sexual Transmitted Diseases  No matter how you love alternative medicine, you must attend regular gynecological visitations. Clinics have tests for certain problems and sexual transmitted diseases, and some of the STD can, if not treated in adequate manner, cause inflammation, infertility, or many other complications. If you use herbal therapy, apply it as parallel method, but never without doctor’s consultation. Herbs namely have antibiotic features, and if acting on your own, you could cause overdose. Besides, herbal treatment is usually long term treatment, and most gynecological problems require immediate and effective action. Nevertheless, verified herbal treatment is beneficial, because it detoxifies body, it rises immune system and reduces new infection possibilities. Even if you are sure that after herbal treatment you have released infection, make a safety test, in order to be sure you haven’t got any undiscovered symptoms. Most infections can be discovered before first symptoms (vaginal discharge and itching). Once you come to know your normal and healthy state of vagina, you will also easily recognize first signs of infection. Achillea millefolium (common yarrow) and Raspberry Tea, made of raspberry and yarrow leaves can be used to return genital balance after antibiotic treatment. Pubic Lice (parasitic louse) Everyone can get pubic lice, and they cannot survive day or two without their host. It is very important to destroy their eggs. Main symptom is itching, concentrated in genital are and other hairy areas in the body. Garden Thyme or essential lavender oil diluted in olive oil (2 teaspoons lavender oil in 150 ml olive oil) can be applied on affected places and leave during the night. Wash off with soap and repeat if necessary. In urgent cases apply two or three times a day, and drink garden thyme extract. Scabies Scabies are caused by tinny parasites that live under upper skin layer, digging long strakes in which females lay their eggs. After incubation period, which lasts several weeks, during the night severe itching occurs. Itching occurs most often on arms, hand, around fingers, ankles, elbows, genital area and ankles. You must contact your doctor if you notice mentioned symptoms. Also try applying mixture of lavender essential oil and olive oil. Genital Warts  Home medicine is just an addition to the medicine prescribed by your doctor. First, balance your immune system: for three weeks consume blacksamson echinacea root, and the following week consume golden root. For warts inside vagina alternatives suggest bathing in garlic; efficient is also chickweed (as whole plant or as tea). Important! Warts are easily transmitted by contact. Women with warts in the past should made Papa-test two times yearly. Herpes  Herpex simplex II is very similar to simplex I (wounds). Most often herpes is transmitted by sexual intercourse, but also by contact mouth or hand / sexual organ. Women with herpes shouldn’t be eating chocolate, nuts, caffeine, sugar and alcohol. If you often suffer from herpes pay attention to your immune system. Consume blacksamson echinacea root in form of tincture, in order to ease absorption, as long as the problem persist. Another good remedy for herpes is garlic in pills or capsules. Take big dose when virus attacks (it is characterized by shivering and itching), and then three days in a row take 3 capsules every 4 hours. It is recommended to take four to six capsules daily in period of one year after the beginning of treatment. Garlic pills are recommended because they are easily digested and have no aroma. When having problems with herpes, plenty can be done by proper nutrition. Grapes are recommended because they contain antivirus features concentrated in their skin. Avoid coffee, chocolate, walnuts, sugar and alcohol. Eat plenty hazelnuts, fresh, in pills or in capsules. Vaginitis Vaginitis refers to any inflammation or infection of the vagina: it is characterized with the inflammation of the walls of the vagina. Vaginitis is a common gynecological problem found in females of all ages, with most females having at least one form at some time during their lives. Vaginitis can be caused by bacteria, yeast, viruses, or chemicals in creams or sprays; and sometimes, vaginitis occurs from organisms that are passed between sexual partners. In addition, the vaginal environment is influenced by a number of different factors including a female's health, her personal hygiene, medications, hormones (particularly estrogen), and the health of her sexual partner. A disturbance in any of these factors can trigger vaginitis. Most common types of vaginitis:
Fungal infections and candida These infections are caused by funguses similar to those of yeast, which normally occur in vagina. Vagina normally defends from infections by creating bacteria which maintain vaginal natural sourness. When level of sourness is endangered, bacteria like candida reproduce in large number and cause infection. Fungal infections are not considered to be sexual transmitted disease, but can be transmitted during sexual intercourse. If you suffer from fungal infection penetration of any kind is not recommendable (not even with condom), because it can worsen irritation.  Causes can be: nervosa, fatigue, pregnancy, fever, sudden changes in life, new sexual partner, stress, lack of vitamin B, too high sugar intake, wearing tight or synthetic underwear. One of most efficient natural remedies is yogurt: apply into vagina and wear pads so the yogurt doesn’t leak out of vagina. Use non-pasterized yogurt, because it contains lactobaciles. You can also apply vaginal capsules; in this case acidofil capsules are recommended, and since there are small, few at once can be applied. Treatment lasts 5 to 10 days; in acute situations apply yogurt three to four times daily. Yogurt and garlic Fungal infections are also very common in men: they can deal by rubbing penis with yogurt and garlic every night, seven to ten nights in a row. Itching When having problems with itching, acidy baths with vinegar or lemon juice help. Apply 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or organic vinegar into two glasses water, and wash two times daily for two days. Afterwards, try with yogurt treatment for several days in order to balance vaginal flora. Pregnant women should avoid mentioned washing! Avoid eating acidy food (citrus fruit, tomatoes), sugar and white flour. Eat food rich in vitamin B (dark green, leafy vegetables), and eat plenty yogurt and fresh white garlic every day! Trichomoniasis vaginitis Trichomoniasis is one-cell parasitic organism, which is often transmitted with sexual intercourse or in humid conditions. Garlic cloves help! Wrap garlic clove into sterile gauze (create tampon) and soak it into olive or almond oil in order to avoid irritation. Change ‘homemade tampon’ two to three times daily for the first two days, following five to six days change it in the morning and before bed time. Men can drink garlic extracts or take garlic capsules or pills. Or, drink golden root capsules and repeat for two weeks; combine treatment with golden root tea vaginal washing once daily. Ovary Pain  Ovary pain occurs between tenth and fifteenth day of cycle counting from the beginning of period. Sharp pain on one or both sides of lower stomach signifies an egg was released with difficulties. Pain can cause a rash, but most often are internal infections and tension in uterus, which causes pain. You can help yourself with ginger, raspberry leaves, celery seeds and valerian. Ovary Cysts You should visit your doctor, but also follow diet based on fresh vegetables. Raspberry tea is effective, paprika capsules, yarrow leaves tea, chickweed as tincture, and valerian as tincture. Ovary infection Constant urination, pressure in ovaries, blood in urine, dark urine with strong odor are typical symptoms for of ovary infection. These symptoms may indicate serious infections, and in order to avoid them you should see your doctor. Also, think about possible causes: imbalance of intestine bacteria, cleaning from back to front, synthetic underwear, chemical baths, stress, cold, vaginal penetration after anal penetration,…
Avoid coffee, sugar, white flour, meat and all other foods that cause acid. Consume fruits, almonds, white beet, barley and leek. Chlamydia  Chlamydia symptoms are: prickling when urinating and vaginal secretion. Unfortunately, in most women Chlamydia occurs without symptoms. If you suspect you are infected with Chlamydia, you should make a test! If you do not heal on time, you could suffer from long term consequences and complications. Besides official treatment, you can apply ehinacea 2 times weekly for 3 weeks. Apply as tincture to ease absorption. In addition, eat fresh garlic or take it in pills or capsules on daily basis. When ending official treatment, make another test in order to make sure infection had passed. |
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