Throughout a woman's life, the reproductive system follows rhythmic patterns of change, with the completion of this natural process being menopause. By becoming acquainted with various alternative therapies, and with the needs and problems of each phase, a woman can make informed choices about her lifestyle and health care. In recent years, problems with the uterus have been on the rise, because of lifestyle and environmental changes, according to Dr. Susan M. Lark, of Los Altos, California. A fibroid is a noncancerous tumor that arises from uterine muscle and connective tissue, almost all cases of which are benign. It is believed that one in five women in the United States has at least some evidence of fibroids, with most occurring in women in their thirties and forties.
Endometriosis is stimulated by excess estrogen production, but the exact cause is unknown.
It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of all women in the United States have endometriosis. The probability of contracting the condition increases until age forty-four and then declines. Foods to avoid include dairy products, red meat, fried fat, sugar, salt, caffeine, and alcohol. Supplements - Vitamin C, betacarotene, selenium, and zinc. Terri Ramacus, who conducts Reiki Classes, has worked with both the Usui and Karuna Natural Methods of Healing over the past 10 years, gaining knowledge in many related healing practices.