Over the years, it has become obvious through the process of aging that one of the most important things in a person’s life is to make sure that he or she is in optimal shape to face all the situations that encountered in everyday life. One health problem that many women face today is fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that are found both inside and outside of the uterus. Fibroids can cause excruciating pain, excessive bleeding, and could put pressure on other organs, such as the bladder and the bowels. According to EHealthMD, “Fibroids occur in two or three out of every 10 women over the age of 35.”
Types of Treatments Available for Fibroids
Through the years, there has been a variety of techniques that have been used to treat fibroids. Some of these include: Focused Ultrasound (FUS) treatment with ExAblate, Novasure, myomectomy, and hormone therapy. One of the main causes of fibroid growth is an excess of estrogen. This is explained further by Dr. Oz when it is said, “While there is still a lot to understand about the development of fibroids, they grow for two reasons: 1) hormones, in particular estrogen, and 2) blood supply.”
Natural Remedies for Shrinking Fibroids
In addition to the treatments mentioned above, there are also natural ways to diminish fibroids. It is important that if a woman decides to do follow this regimen, she should consult with her doctor at all times.
1. Cleansing the Liver and Kidneys
One of the most important things to do in order to have a healthy uterus is to cleanse the liver and the kidneys. Why is this so important? When looking at both the liver and the kidneys, they are vital to human health. These organs produce elements that are essential to survival. They are also responsible for removing toxins in the body, and if they are not functioning, that is a problem. A simple form of detoxification would be the lemon cleanse. This form of cleansing is simple and can be done every day. Another excellent detoxifying agent is apple cider vinegar. The best apple cider to use is Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar.
2. Environmental Toxins
Many of the products that we use and eat every day can create estrogen in the body and can cause fibroids to grow. Phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens must be avoided to stop estrogen dominance. Xenoestrogens have to do with industrial and chemical processing that cause estrogen dominant symptoms in the body. An example of a xenoestrogren is paraben. Paraben is found in many creams and soaps. Anything that ends in paraben (methylparaben, propylparaben, etc) should be avoided. Phytoestrogens are compounds found in plants and animals that act like estrogen on the body. Some examples of phytoestrogens are soybeans and tofu and coffee.
To avoid the growth of fibroids, women have to increase their intake of estrogen-inhibiting foods. The idea here is increase the intake of foods that cause estrogen to diminish and limit the estrogen-dominating foods.
3. Increase Vegetables and Fruits
Green organic vegetables help to decrease the size of fibroids. Spinach, kale, and broccoli are some examples. The reason why is because the properties in these vegetables help fight cancer and the growth of tumors. Organic fruits are always good to eat, and they help the body to fight estrogen. Some fruits that are not included in inhibiting estrogen are apples and cherries.
4. Castor Oil Packs
Doing a Castor Oil Pack is a very important step in the process of reducing fibroids. Castor oil, according to the great Edgar Cayce, has anti-inflammatory properties, and it is great in diminishing the size of fibroids. The process to do this includes using a bottle of castor oil, a heating pad, and several washcloths. The heat is a very important part and should not be skipped.
These four different steps will help every woman who has ever suffered from fibroids. How do I know? Well, I am one of the two out of 10 women who suffered with very large fibroids. My uterus measured 18cm x 12cm x 16cm. A year after I meticulously followed these steps, my uterus measured 14.3cm x 9.7cm x 12.5cm. It was not easy to do, but it was certainly worth it. The specialist in Focused Ultrasound (FUS) treatment felt that if this was working, then there was no need to receive the FUS treatment. He actually encouraged me to continue with what I was doing.
My hope is that every woman who has ever experienced fibroids has the opportunity to eliminate them naturally. It is just a matter of removing the unhealthy foods in the diet and replacing them with healthy, organic, nutritious items. I wish each and every one of you good luck in taking these steps.
