fibroadenomas

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gee, I realize I have been posting quite a bit as of late, but I hope

there are other practitioners that can help out with general questions.

For my part I just want to state that when I do I am making general

recommendations, not specific protocols. In my practice and as a

teacher I am all about personal responsibility and self-education: one

of the features of our highly industrialized culture is that we have

lost touch with how to take care of ourselves. But there are

limitations to self-knowledge, and folks that have issues that extend

beyond their capability should really consult a professional and not do

what anyone says on this list without some kind of supervision.

 

that said, fibroadenomas that don't change as per the cyclical nature

of the menstrual cycle, unlike fibrocysts that do, are Kapha disorders.

Treatment however is not all that different from fibrocystic breast

disease, and the similar precautions re: diet and lifestyle should be

implemented. Foods and beverages rich in methylxanthines such as

coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate should be completely eliminated, as

should hydrogenated and trans fats: olive oil is a much better choice

for cooking. Organic iodine (0.25 mg daily), best taken in

mineral-rich sea vegetables such as Kelp, is another important aspect

of treatment, esp. if hypothyroidism is suspected (as is the

elimination of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage that

have a thyrostatic activity). The primary treatment of any abnormal

non-cancerous breast growth however is to reduce the relative estrogen

excess by using phytoestrogens (e.g. alfalfa sprouts, etc.), possibly

supporting progesterone levels (e.g. Chasteberry, Peony root),

increasing fiber intake (which limits bacteria in your gut that

deconjugates estrogen), and enhancing the hepatic conjugation of

estrogens with the use of liver herbs that promote bile synthesis and

excretion (e.g. Dandelion root, White Dead Nettle), the latter esp. if

the person also suffers from constipation. Important nutritional

supplements to include are vitamins A,B,C,E, minerals like magnesium,

calcium and zinc, and omega-3 rich or GLA-containing oils (e.g. cold

water fish, borage, black current, etc.). Useful topical remedies

include an infused castor oil or cream made with Poke root and Trikatu

applied topically over the affected areas on a daily basis.

 

I am not familiar with traditional Ayurvedic protocols for

non-cancerous breast lumps per se, but I expect that the overall

approach, i.e. to remove congestion (Kapha) is important. I would be

interested to hear of more traditional approaches from other Ayurvedic

practitioners. I use Western herbs sourced from colleagues mostly

because I can be assured of quality, and because it is more reflective

of the local ecology.

Caldecott

phyto

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