The Endometriosis Natural Treatment Program: A Complete Self-Help Plan for Improving Health and Well-Being Paperback – Illustrated, May 18, 2007

I was only diagnosed with endo earlier this year. I wish that I had been diagnosed far sooner and had someone introduce me to this book when it was first published in 2003. Endo does not have a cure and this makes the news of the diagnosis that much more painful to hear. Ms. Worwood has offered so many women hope, where none existed before. Her solution is simple: life the simple and natural life. Get rid of everything that is toxic to your body: throw away those carpets, eliminate processed food (they are making our immune system overreact which in turn makes the pain of endo that much worse). Moreover, sitz baths (or better yet bathtubs that cover our entire abdomen) with herbs will re-train our bodies to eliminate inflammation and promote healing. What a concept! The only negative that I have is that she recommends a laundry list of essential oils that aren't available at any store. If she sold them through her website, it will make starting treatment significantly easier.

I love the work of Valerie Ann Woodward, as I'm an essential oil fan, so when I saw she wrote about endometriosis, I was very excited! However, this book has a lot of treatment protocols that are very time consuming and take a lot of materials. In reality, if I were not working full time and juggling a family, maybe I would be able to devote lots of time every day to do the dry brushing, sitz baths etc, but that's just not an option for me. However, I do want to say that this book did offer some holistic insight and valuable information on things I did not consider, and have not read in other endometriosis books. For example, how most nail polishes are toxic and your nails are permeable. This book did inspire me to start taking what I put on my body (makeup, lotions, shampoos etc) much more seriously. Now, thanks to Valerie's book, I make many of my own products and search on skin deep database before purchasing products for myself or family. So for this reason, I do think it's an important book for women with endometriosis, even if you can't find time or have the funds to complete all of the treatment recommendations.

This book is very informative and helpful. But, in order to follow the natural treatment program you have to be very dedicated and have a lot of self discipline. There are a lot of steps involved. It is good for anyone no matter where you are in your journey with endo. I have been only somewhat following the program, but have noticed a lessening of symptoms. My only complaint is that when it discusses the suppliments you need to take it doesn't give a recommended dosage. I really like the section at the end of the book which contains charts of dietary sources of vitamins, a food diary and the endo files to record all info regarding your health and track your treatment. I highly recommend this book to anyone with endo that wants a natural approach to healing.

I bought this book for my daughter, she has following the treatment and she can truly notice a big difference in her health.

This book is amazing. It, along with Recipes and Diet Advice for Endometriosis, helped me lose 97 pounds over a year. This book has a lot of 'replace this with that' and charts explaining oils, foods, exercises, surgeries, alternative treatments, you name it. This book is extremely comprehensive and also has journaling space in the back. I've loaned it to all my lady friends with cramps and the diet advice really helped them, endo or not.I have a ton of sticky notes for fast reference. This book will be your Endometriosis Bible!

These remedies seem promising. I've only tried the non essential oil part, been very difficult to find all of them and the best place to get them. Can't find anything that would work for the sitz bath section so it's regular bathtub for me but I'm not giving up yet. For someone who's not a size 2 that'll be a little difficult. The massages are wonderful and once my oils come in they'll be even more beneficial. I definitely feel a difference with just the little changes I've tried so far.

My daughter was recently diagnosed with Endo and I bought the book for her. Hopefully it will help her adjust to a new lifestyle

I bought this book for my daughter who has suffered. She is implementing the holistic approach and is experiencing relief. It's worth every penny.