Diet And Fibroids

Seaweed For Treating Fibroids – Shrink Fibroids Naturally With Diet

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How can I shrink Fibroids? Any good diet and Chinese Medicine?

   • ANSWER:
     The problem with fibroid tumors can simply be resolved by restoring proper progesterone levels, which restores normal growth and shedding of the endometrium.

     Recommendations for healing fibroids by Dr. John Lee:

     WHAT TO DO:
     *Use natural progesterone cream.
     *Eat a plant-based, fiber rich diet (at least 20-30g fiber per day)
     *Take a liver-supporting and detoxifying herbal formula that includes the following herbs: Bupleurum, milk thistle (silybum marianum), barberry or goldenseal, burdock root, yellow dock, dandelion root.
     *Take a uterus-healing herbal formula that includes some or all of the following herbs: myrrh, red raspberry, cayenne, Bupleurum, yarrow, vitex and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
     *Use a castor oil pack 2-4 times a week (many books on herbal healing have instructions on how to make and use a castor oil pack.)

     WHAT TO AVOID:
     *Unopposed estrogen
     *Dairy products
     *Feed-lot meats (eat only range-fed, organic meats free of drugs and pestiside residue)
     *Coffee (heavily sprayed with DDT)

2. QUESTION:
   I just found out the I have relatively large fibroids?
   I jus found out the I have relatively large fibroids. I am trying to get pregnant, and the doctor told me that the fibroids need to be removed before I try getting pregnant. The surgery sounds like a procedure I rather not go thorugh. Does anyone know about a naatrual way to get rid of fibroids? Special diet? Alternative medicin? i want to try a few months of the alternative way before I decide to go through surgery. I would great appreciate every reply.

   • ANSWER:
     My mom has fibroids. She had 5 micarriages because of it I was a “miracle” to her. They didn’y know as much in the 70s and 80s.

     http://www.womentowomen.com/SYMfibroidsbleeding.asp?id=1&campaignno=fibroids&adgroup=adgroup1&keywords=large+fibroids

     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroids

     http://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/mystory.html

     http://www.fibroids.com/uterine-artery-embolization.aspx?gclid=CMmGnLOe2osCFSViUAodPG_BXg

     Here is some good info on fibroids, natural cures, and alternative treatment plans.

     Good luck!

     
     
     

3. QUESTION:
   Is there a way to prevent or reduce the growth of fibroids?
   I understand that fibroids are common and once developed, it really doesn’t go away. But is there a way to prevent getting any more of them or having them grow larger? Is there a certain diet or lifestyle that can be contributed to them?

   I thought I read somewhere that although it is not a certain cause, fibroids seem to occur often in women who experience weight gain.

   • ANSWER:
     Fibroids develop from abnormal cell growth in the uterus (womb). The exact cause of these benign tumors is not known. However, both genetic and environmental conditions have been identified as contributing risk factors for fibroids. A number of factors may increase a woman’s likelihood of developing uterine fibroids. These include:

     Age. Although they can occur at any age after puberty, fibroids most frequently appear in women aged 30 to 40 years old. In addition, early age at menarche, especially before age 10, is considered a risk factor for the condition later in life.

     Genetics and heredity. Research indicates that many fibroids contain alterations in genes that code for uterine muscle cells. Women who have a mother or sister with fibroids appear to be at increased risk of developing them.

     Ethnicity. Fibroids tend to appear more frequently among black women than Caucasians. Also, black women tend to develop fibroids at younger ages, and also typically experience numerous and/or larger fibroids.

     Hormonal changes. Research indicates that the hormones estrogen and progesterone appear to influence the growth of uterine fibroids. When a woman with uterine fibroids experiences hormonal changes during pregnancy, the fibroids typically enlarge. However, after childbirth the fibroids tend to shrink back to the original size. In addition, when women stop menstruating (menopause), uterine fibroids usually shrink or disappear altogether. Other studies indicate that hormones that help the body maintain tissues, such as the insulin-like growth factor, may also affect fibroid growth.

     High-fat diet and alcohol consumption. Significant consumption of red meats (e.g., beef, ham) and alcoholic beverages, especially beer, is associated with an increased risk of developing fibroids in the uterus.

     Obesity. Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater appears to increase a woman’s risk of developing these benign tumors of the uterus.

     There’s really a lot of great information on fibroids – their prevention, treatment, signs and symptoms at the women’s site below. Take a look – I’m sure you’ll find it helpful!

     http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/uterineovarianhealth/uterinefibroids.cfm

4. QUESTION:
   Can uterine fibroids cause weight gain?
   I have a follow up appt with my doctor on Friday to determine if he found uterine fibroids. I just wanted to know if weight gain is a side effect. I’ve noticed in the past year I have had some weight gain but I have not changed any part of my lifestyle including my diet. If anything I eat a little less and healthier. Does anyone know about this?

   • ANSWER:
     I think the fibroids in themselves can sometimes get quite large and heavy. It might also pay to get your ovaries investigated for Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome, which can cause weight gain.

5. QUESTION:
   What are some natural treatements (diet, vitamins) I can take increase my progesterone?
   I’m relatively healthy, married and 26. For the past 3 years, I’ve begun spotting about 1 day before my period. From what I’ve read, it can be caused by low progesterone, endometriosis or fibroids. I think that I’m having a difficult time getting pregnant because of low progesterone which can affect implantation into my uterus. What are some natural solutions I can do? I don’t want to take prescriptions or use the progesterone cream.

   • ANSWER:
     If you have had your hormonal level checked and have low progesterone here is a few options. One you can buy a cream from the health food stores, made of plants. You can also do what is called Bio-Identical hormonal replacement. You would have a saliva test done. Pharmacies who sell bio identicals will give you the test. You have to spit a LOT in the morning. It will test all your female hormone levels. This test is more sensative and acurate than even blood. The Bio-Identical’s are all natural, and the pharmasist will mix them together right there to the exact level your body needs. You can get the test done for about 0.00. Then you get the results back, and your Dr. would have to prescribe the exact dosage of what you need. Many Dr’s who practice natural medicine are encouraging Bio-Identicals. They have seemed to help many women with a lot less side effects than the standard pills and creams. If you have not had the low progesterone verified by any testing and are just guessing. I would tell you to do the Lab, and get check at least. Have a Dr verify this is the problem. I tried natural low dose health food store progesterone once to help my cycle. OMG, that was not my problem I have never EVER had a headache so desperatly bad in my life. It was the MOMMA Migrain of them all. I’m including a link for more info on the Bio Identicals. It is a link for Women to Women, this site is awesome. The clinic was established by Dr. Christina Northrup. Her book womens bodies womens wisdom, helped me get rid of fibroids without medication, and without surgery. One was the size of a tennis ball. I would highly recomend the book to any women as a guide to your woman hood. She goes over all kinds of female problems and the most natural way to the most invasive way to treat them. I have had great luck with her natural methods. Good luck hon, email me if you want, we can talk more.

     Christal