CAUSES:
- The main cause of fibroids is currently unknown, but studies suggest that genetic factors and hormonal changes could play a role in development of fibroids.
SYMPTOMS:
- backache or back-pain that could spread down your legs.
- pelvic pain
- pelvic pressure( feeling like you're carrying weight)
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- frequent urination
- periods that last more than 7 days
- Constipation
- excessive discharge
- distended abdomen
-pain during intimacy
RISK FACTORS:
*women of child bearing age
* obesity
* family history of fibroids
* black women are more likely to develop fibroids than any other race
* high consumption of red meat
* high alcohol consumption
Treatment
Traditional treatment of fibroids includes prescription medication, surgery to remove the fibroids, and in serious cases, hysterectomy.
NATURAL REMEDIES:
1. Unsulphured blackstrap molasses. Use 2 tablespoons daily. ( helps with the excessive bleeding and cramps)
2. Apple cider vinegar. Add 1 tablespoon in warm water and consume daily
3. baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon in a glass of water once a day( helps in shrinking the tumor)
4. chaste-berry - (can help with hormonal balance
5. Turmeric
6. Castor oil packs- place a pack of castor oil around your abdomen to help with inflammation and detox, which will help shrink your fibroids.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Vitamin B6
- vitamin D
DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES:
Lifestyle changes and change of diet produces the major benefits of shrinking fibroid tumors, so to be successful, changing your diet is not an option unless you decide to get a hysterectomy .
**Avoid red meat, chicken and eggs ( I cannot stress this enough)
** Avoid foods with high glycemic index ( foods that spike your blood sugar quickly) like bread, white rice, sweetened dairy products like ice-cream, cookies etc
** Eliminate sugar and sugary drinks
*** Go on a keto diet- there have been numerous success stories of fibroid shrinkage or elimination through keto diet!
*** Exercise at least 3 days a week
*** Add more vegetables to your diet especially cruciferous vegetables and green leafy vegetables
*** Consume organic produce as much as possible because processed foods have hormones which feed the fibroids.
Reference
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