Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are a type of benign tumour of the muscular wall of the uterus. Uterine Fibroids are composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue and are round and firm in appearance. Usually they are as small as a hen's egg but can grow much larger; they may also change size throughout the monthly cycle. Generally these are attributed to high levels of the female sex hormone estrogen and low levels of progesterone. A saliva or blood test will show the levels of your hormones.

Diet tips for fibroids

Increase 'alive' growing foods like wheatgrass, barley grass, spirulina, sprouts and soaked grains and seeds into your diet
Eating more foods such as berries, grapes, green tea, fish, grains and sprouts will provide more anti-oxidants to the diet as well as help to alkalise the body's system
Reduce foods which contribute to lymphatic congestion such as dairy, wheat, sugar, preserved and processed foods, alcohol, tea and coffee and reduce smoking.
Diet - low fat, whole food, mostly vegetarian diet and estrogen free. Choose an alkaline diet such as fresh fruit and vegetables, oily fish, green leafy vegetables, tofu products/ soy milk, and grains (millet, brown rice, buckwheat)
Decrease the consumption of inflammatory/ mucus forming foods such as red meats, dairy, wheat and sugar
Vegetable juices rather than fruit juices to cleanse the lymphatic system and encourage liver detoxification
Increase the amount of water intake in the form of herbal teas and filtered water

Lifestyle factors for uterine fibroids

Acupuncture to reinvigorate stagnant chi to the pelvic and reproductive area
Consider doing a liver detoxification program to remove excess androgens

Natural remedies for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts

Herbs which improve reproductive function are Paeony, Vitex, False Unicorn Root, Bupleurum, Milk Thistle and Evening Primrose oil
It is of benefit to ensure that your anti-oxidant status is healthy so it is recommend taking a supplement which contains Vitamin C and Bioflavinoids
Fish oil is a potent natural anti inflammatory
The mineral Chromium is also of importance when ovarian cysts are present. Many women suffering from ovarian cysts are found to have an imbalance in blood sugar regulation (hyperglycaemia, high blood sugar and sugar cravings)
B vitamins provide anti-oxidant effects, regulation of the menstrual cycle, reduce excessive amounts of androgens from the adrenals and also shrink the size of the cysts

For further information see the Ask a Naturopath.com webpage concerning Vitex and liver detoxification

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