Q Are there foods that are bad for endometriosis?
A Cold foods and cold drinks, processed meats, and foods high in trans fats worsen uterine cold and inflammation. A diet that reduces cold foods and favors warm, cooked dishes is recommended.
Detailed Answer
Because inflammation is central to endometriosis, reducing foods that promote inflammation is important. Saturated fat from red and processed meats, trans fats in margarine and fried foods, and refined carbohydrates (white flour, sugar) interfere with estrogen metabolism and intensify pelvic inflammation. Cold foods such as shaved ice, iced coffee, and ice cream also reduce uterine blood flow.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, to improve uterine cold (hanjeung), we strongly advise avoiding cold foods and cold environments. We recommend warming ingredients such as ginger, jujube, and mugwort, omega-3-rich oily fish, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage). Steadily drinking mugwort or ginger tea, easily found at the traditional markets of Dong-gu in Incheon, is also beneficial.
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