From the Desk of Dr. Karen Spencer Dees, PhD

Dr. Karen Spencer Dees

Endometriosis

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Dr. Dees is a Family Nutritionist. Her specialty is women and Children. She consults with women who are experiencing extreme hormonal imbalances and counsels them on their eating.

Specializing in Endometriosis and Other Endocrine Disorders, Dr. Dees has authored many Nutritional Health Programs for Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Infertility, Menopause, Perimenopause Early Menopause, Building Your Immune System, Building Your Digestive Tract, Food sensitivities, Yeast-Free programs and more.

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Read: Dr. Dees' Findings & Tips on Endometriosis and Diet

Endometriosis
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Definition (pulled from MedTerms.com) Endometriosis: In endometriosis, cells that normally grow inside the uterus (womb), instead grow outside the uterus.

Summary: Endometriosis is very common; the cause -- and why some women have endometriosis and many others do not -- has not been fully fathomed, although there are several prevalent theories; most women with endometriosis have no symptoms; but pelvic pain during menstruation or ovulation is a frequent symptom of endometriosis; endometriosis may be suspected by during a physical examination

Recommended Reading
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Click Here for beneficial diet tips for endometriosis (same tips as early menopausal diet)
Book: "Eating Right for Your Hormonal Type", Study by Dr. Karen Spencer Dees

Eating Right For Your Hormonal Health: A Manual for Endometriosis & Other Endocrine Disorders
by Karen Spencer Dees, Ph.D.
The purpose of this book is to isolate a specific eating program that alleviates symptoms without focusing on the controversy of hormone replacement. Examples of the eating program include: proper food combining for healthier digestion and absorption, phyto-estrogen rich foods for everyday snacks, nutritional guidelines and charts for easy reference, soy foods, and herbs and vitamins which aid in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Self-published. Please contact the author for more information:
Phone: 508-309-4342
E-mail: DrDees@comcast.net

Diets that Balance Your Body
Balanced Diet
Basic Nutritional Program
Early Menopausal Dietary Requirements
Rules for Your Hormonal Health
Early Menopausal Dietary Requirements

Nutritional Studies
Hormonal Health Study by Dr. Karen Spencer Dees
The Framingham Study & Osteoporosis

Fertility Health click here

Additional Resources click here
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
http://www.healthy-recipes-for-kids.com/

Office Forms

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Office Procedures
Daily Food Record Form
Symptom Survey Form
Health Record Form
Menopause Self-Assessment Form
Statement - Order Form

Mission

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"Now is the time to become healthy. My mission is to teach my clients how to become healthy and stay healthy using holistic nutrition!"

-Dr. Karen Spencer Dees, PhD

Expertise

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In her practice Dr. Karen Spencer Dees treats the client as an individual by assessing their entire life, background, illnesses, allergies, eating disorders, pain management and discipline levels.  Most importantly, Dr. Dees looks at patients blood work pertaining to their cholesterol levels, vitamin counts, Mineral counts and Immune System. In addition, Dr. Dees looks at possibilities of hypoglycemia and eating disorders. Dr. Dees assesses the entire profile of the patient to then create an individual Eating Program based on the unique profile and food allergies.