The discomfort of fibroids affects many women--so much so that some women choose to have them surgically removed to abate the pain. There are, though, holistic and natural treatment regimens available to address your fibroid symptoms.
What Are Fibroids?
Fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumor growths that occur in the uterus and, occasionally, in the cervix. They are composed of fibrous material, hence the name.
Holistic Treatment
A holistic treatment seeks natural cures and remedies that conventional medicine shies away from. Holistic treatments stick to ingredients that are found in nature and tend to retain the genetic makeup of those ingredients.
How Does Holistic Treatment Work?
Although many doctors advise leaving fibroids to shrink naturally, as they will during menopause, if you have heavy vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, or rectal pressure, waiting may not be an option. Holistic treatment is not a "quick fix" for the problem but, instead, encompasses dietary changes, exercise, and attention to overall emotional and mental well-being that will reduce the effects of the fibroids and help to arrest their growth.
Treatment Program
A detoxification and low estrogen diet is recommended along with herbs that regress the growth of the fibroids. Estrogen is known to promote the growth of fibroid tumors. Avoid farmed meats and all dairy products, including eggs. The hormones in these meats elevate estrogen levels. Consume a lot of fiber to encourage bowel movement to rid your system of toxins.
Other elements of treatment might include acupuncture, Chinese medicine, or relaxation techniques. The popular naturopathic method of applying castor oil packs for three weeks is described at http://www.naturopathyonline.com/PatientRoles/uterine.htm.
Alternatives to Holistic Treatment
If the symptoms are severe, a doctor will perform surgery to remove the fibroids from the uterine cavity and cervix, while preserving the uterus. However, the surgery does not guarantee that fibroids won't return. Fibroid growth can also be contained with contraceptive pills and other oral remedies prescribed by a doctor. Some women choose to have a hysterectomy to ensure that their fibroids do not return.
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