Fibroids may lead to a range of symptoms that can be both uncomfortable and painful.
WHAT ARE FIBROIDS?
-benign growths in the uterus that can vary in size, ranging from small seed-like forms to large masses.
POTENTIAL CAUSES
- genetics
- hormones (estrogen dominance)
- vitamin D deficiency
- unhealthy liver (unable to detoxify estrogen)
- birth control pill
- low fiber intake
SYMPTOMS
- heavy/painful menses
- bleeding/spotting between your menstrual cycle
- constipation
- infertility
- miscarriages
- pressure or pain in the pelvic region
LIFESTYLE/DIET MODIFICATION
- reduce xenoestrogens from plastics, cosmetics, household products and personal body care/skin care products
- acupuncture
- avoid sugar, caffeine, and processed foods (gluten free)
- increase fruits and vegetables (consuming a diet rich in broccoli and brussels sprouts can aid in breaking down potentially harmful estrogens).
- increase fiber (clears excess estrogen)
- drink more green tea
- exercise
- eliminate alcohol
HERBALS
- vitex berries ( balances hormones)
- dandelion root (detoxes liver)
- burdock root (cleans liver and blood)
- sprouted broccoli ( clears excess estrogen and supports liver- high sulfur content)
SUPPLEMENTS
- fish oil
- vitamin D
- broccogen ( sprouted broccoli)
- nattokinase (protolytic enzyme that breaks down most type of growths, cleans the lymphatics and blood)
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