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

 
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