Holism for Gynecological Health
Holism for gynecological health is about whole body health.
Historically, conventional medicine has treated gynecological disorders as being limited to the female reproductive tract. What has become obvious to me, both through caring for thousands of women as well as my reading of the scientific literature, is that the majority of women's health issues are related to the same general body processes that underlie other illnesses like arthritis, heart disease and cancer.
In addition, because emotional and spiritual issues can frequently be present, I always address my patients' general physical, emotional and spiritual health as I treat their gynecological disorders. I work closely with my patients to help them design a personal treatment plan that utilizes the modalities of their choice, whether they are herbs, supplements, nutrition, mind/body/spirit work, medication or surgery.
This is not the place to explain the detailed medical links between fibroids, endometriosis, painful periods, infertility, breast cancer and stress, excess body fat, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Did you know that the same bodily processes contribute to all of those seemingly different conditions? This is why healing gynecological issues holistically not only solves the immediate problem but also sets the stage for improving health for the long term.
Personally, I find these connections to be one of the most intellectually stimulating developments in medicine today, and I am grateful to be able to share this information as I lecture across the country. If these scientific interrelationships pique your interest and you would like to learn more, come to one of my seminars or schedule a consultation.
You can see how the following kernel of wisdom from one of my mentors, Dr. Jim Gordon, applies so well here... "The whole body is connected, just look in the mirror."