Natural Treatments For Fibroids
Conventional medicine takes three approaches to the
treatment of fibroids. One approach is to watch and wait to see if small fibroids
will disappear by themselves, another is to take medication, and the third approach
is surgery. Many fibroids do not cause significant problems and are not
malignant and for that reason sufferers may prefer to find natural treatments
for these fibroids.
Hormonal imbalance is a major cause of fibroid growth.
Restoring the balance of hormones can be helpful in minimizing fibroid symptoms
and their growth. This approach is most effective when combined with
appropriate changes in diet and lifestyle.
Diet
A poor diet can elevate estrogen levels which
are a trigger for fibroids. Diets that are rich in saturated fats, alcohol and
sugar can overwork the liver. This prevents the liver from breaking down
hormones efficiently.
A low-fat, high fiber diet is recommended. Many
experts believe that a reduction in the xenoestrogens in the daily diet is
helpful in fibroid treatment. Xenoestrogens are found in the pesticides sprayed
on fruit and vegetables and in many milk and meat products.
It is not healthy to eliminate any of the food groups
entirely from the daily diet. However it is recommended that fibroid sufferers
follow a healing diet that aims to reduce the intake of estrogen heavy foods.
Weight
Estrogens are stored in body fat, so excess
weight encourages an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. However, care
should be taken not to diet excessively as this can also cause hormone
imbalance.
Stress Reduction
Increasing exercise and reducing
stress levels can be helpful for fibroids. There is anecdotal evidence that
tackling relationship problems and stress triggers impacts positively on health
issues.
Complementary Medicine
Many complementary medicine
techniques aim to restore balance to the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes
that blood and energy flow needs to be unblocked in the treatment of fibroids.
Herbal medicines are used to treat the root cause of the problems.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a common method of alternative
medicine that is used in fibroid treatment. Small needles are placed in the
body at specific points to increase circulation and relieve fibroid masses.
Generally the benefits of acupuncture for fibroids are slower to emerge than
with conventional medicine.
Vitamins
Taking supplementary B vitamins that
contain magnesium, calcium and potassium is said to reduce bloating and
cramping. Vitamins A, C and E are also thought to be helpful. They can be found
in foods such as liver, kidney, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, wheat germ,
nuts and seeds.
In conclusion, there are no proven natural "cures"
for fibroids. However many women find symptom relief within the suggestions of alternative
medicines.
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