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| for absence of periods, 21 |
| for between-period bleeding, 34 |
| for ovarian cysts, 47 |
| for uterine fibroids, 50 |
| fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) |
| for absence of periods, 21 |
| dietary source of phytoestrogens, 76 |
| for endometriosis, 53 |
| for heavy bleeding, 31 |
| for ovarian cysts, 47 |
| for urinary tract infections, 70 |
| fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenumgracecum) |
| for painful periods, 38 |
| for endometriosis, 53 |
| for fibrocystic breast disease, 57 |
| fibrocystic breast, disease, 55-57 |
| fibroid tumors, 27; |
| see also uterine fibroids |
| fish oils, 36 |
| flaxseed oil, 15, 20, 25, 30, 33, 43, 53, 56, 76, 80-81 |
| foicular cyst, 45 |
| follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 10, 11, 22 |
| formulas: see recipes |
| full-spectrum lighting, 20, 25, 33 |
| G |
| gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), 38, 49, 56 |
| garlic (Allium sativa) |
| for urinary tract infections, 69 |
| geranium root, cranesbill (Geranium muculatum) |
| for heavy bleeding, 31 |
| for uterine fibroids, 51 |
| ginger root (Zingiber officinalis) |
| for absence of periods, 21 |
| for endometriosis, 54 |
| for fibroids, 51 |
| for painful periods, 38 |
| for pelvic circulation, 34, 38, 39, 47 |
| for urinary tract infections, 70 |
| goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis) |
| for urinary tract infections, 69, 70 |
| for vaginal infections, 66, 67 |
| gonadotripin-releasing hormone (GnRH), 10 |
| Great Smokies Laboratory, 65 |
| H |
| herbs, medicinal plants |
| antimicrobial, 66 |
| antispasmodic, 47 |
| astringent, 66 |
| calming and relaxing, 21 |
| demulcent, 66 |
| detoxifying, 21, 31 |
| diuretic, for fluid retention, 43, 70 |
| for hormone balance, 21 |
| for immune system support, 65 |
| for liver support, 21 |
| for nervous system, 26, 43-44 |
| for ovulation regulation, 21 |
| for pelvic circulation, 21, 34, 38, 39, 54 |
| for pelvic draining, 39, 43 |
| phytoestrogen herbs, 21, 26, 34, 47, 76-77 |
| for pituitary function support, 21 |
| reproductive tonics, 21 |
| urinary astringent herbs, 70 |
| highbush cranberry: see crambark |
| hormones |
| herbs for, 21, 26 |
| hormonal imbalance, symptoms of, 16 |
| hormone replacement therapy (HRT), 24, 42, 60 |
| synthetic, 29 |
| horsetail (Equisetum arvense) |
| pelvic draining herb, 39 |
| for premenstrual syndrome, 43 |
| for urinary tract infections, 70 |
| Hypothalamus gland, 10, 23 |
| hysterectomy, common treatment for fibroids, 49 |
| I |
| infusion, steeped tea, how to brew, 71 |
| intrauterine device (IUD), irregular bleeding and, 32 |
| J |
| Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia erythrina) |
| for painful periods, 37 |
| juniper berry (Juniperus communis) |
| for urinary tract infections, 69 |
| K |
| kava kava (Piper methysticum) |
| for menopause, 63 |
| for irregular periods, 26 |
| kelp, 78 |
| L |
| labia majora, minora, 6, 8 |
| lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) |
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