Patient's question:
I usually love to eat jujubes, but recently for the past few months, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, a heavy and bloated feeling, irregular menstruation with a small amount of light-colored blood, cold hands and feet, and long-term insomnia with frequent dreams. I've been divorced for three or four years and haven't been able to conceive, which makes me very worried. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, the diagnosis was endometriosis.What kind of help I need: Can I eat jujubes with endometriosis?
Doctor's answer:
Patients with endometriosis can benefit from jujubes in dietary therapy. Among vegetables, rapeseed, chrysanthemum greens, amaranth, kelp, cucumber, loofah, winter melon, eggplant, garlic sprouts, bamboo shoots, and lotus root are all cooling in nature. It is advisable to consume them sparingly before and after menstruation, and they should never be eaten raw. Garlic sprouts dispel wind and cold, unblock the liver meridian, and are beneficial to consume. Black fungus promotes blood harmony and can be eaten in moderation. Fruits are generally acidic and should be avoided by patients with endometriosis before and after menstruation. Finally, astringent and sour foods can easily lead to stagnation of qi and blood, so they should be avoided. Spicy and warm foods promote circulation and are beneficial, but they should not be consumed excessively, as excessive spiciness can also alleviate pain.