Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phospherus and zinc that will help to eliminate cramping and maintain tissue health are found in chamomile tea, vegetables, eggs, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Vitamin B6 can help with mood swings or emotional distress and is found in bananas, brewer's yeast, chicken, currants, dried apricots, liver, potatoes, prunes, salmon, soy beans, sunflower seeds, sweet potato, tuna, turkey, walnuts and wholegrains. The antioxidant nutrients help to reduce congestion and inflammation. Eat foods containing vitamins A, C, E and the bioflavenoid nutrients every day. Vitamin A is found in yellow and dark green vegetables and fruit.
Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds, dandelion, corn and wheat germ.
Essential fatty acids have anti-inflammatory actions. These are found in evening primrose oil, linseed oil, borage oil, starflower oil and fish oils . Yoga can be helpful at a physical and emotional level with breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises. Relaxation and meditation can improve general wellbeing and help with dealing with the tension that being in pain can cause. Support groups - talking with other women who first hand experience with endometriosis can be very helpful.