Fibroids and The Power To Heal Them Naturally

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Fibroids and The Power To Heal Them Naturally

 

Fibroids are nodules of fibrous tissue that can grown anywhere on the

body. Uterine fibroids are the most common noncancerous tumors of the

female reproductive organs. According to the location of the fibroid

in the uterus, they can be divided into three types. Fibroids can

grow underneath the uterine lining (submucosal), within the uterus

walls (intramural) or can be found on the outer walls of the uterus

(subserosal).

 

The cause of their growth is unknown. With many of my female patients

who have fibroids, it tends to be seen throughout their family

history. Often times, their mothers, sisters, aunts or grandmothers

have suffered from them as well. Next to heredity, other causes have

been thought to be stress related, improper diet, excessive weight

gain and imbalances in hormone levels.

 

Hormonally, estrogen seems to be part of the problem. When estrogen

levels are high during a women's period, this estrogen surge seems to

stimulate tumor growth. Therefore, fibroids often grow larger during

the menstrual cycle as the uterus engorges with blood, then shrinks

after the cycle. They also tend to grow larger during pregnancy and

shrink after menopause due to the lack of estrogen.

 

Symptoms can range between no symptoms at all or a women can

experience heavy bleeding, abdominal masses, abdominal pain, pressure

against the bladder, bowels or pelvic floor, vaginal discharge,

infertility, miscarriage or anemia.

 

Western medicine looks at several ways to treat fibroids, depending

on their size and depending on how much pain or havoc they are

causing the body. Western treatments include pharmacological

inhibition of estrogen secretion, Progestin supplementation,

prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors, a myomectomy, or hysterectomy.

 

In Traditional , we treat fibroids differently, based

on the site of the fibroid. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been

found to be most effective. Especially, when the fibroid is less than

5cm. Although, clinically, I have had success with fibroids that are

larger than 5cm and have been able to shrink these fibroids with a

combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine, diet as well as,

lifestyle changes.

 

Acupuncture treatments are based on the clinical diagnosis of

stagnation and/or dampness. Combinations of local and distal points

are used in order to move energy and blood. Channels that are focused

on include the Conception channel, the Spleen, Stomach, Liver and

Kidney channels.

 

Herbal medicine has long been the apothecary of the world. Folklore

and ancient recipes have been past down for centuries. Nowadays,

research studies are being done on some of these herbs, herbal

combinations and formulas. Single Chinese herbs such as Dong Quai

(Angelica sinensis) and Gan Cao - Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra),

taken together has shown to decrease fibroids. Formulas most

effective for abdominal masses include: Chai Hu Shu Gan San with Xie

Fu Zuo Yu Tang for Qi and Phlegm Stagnation. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan with

Xiao Liu Fang for Blood Stasis. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for Phlegm Damp.

These formulas have shown to be even more effective when combined

with a diet low in fat that minimizes coffee, black tea, chocolate

and alcohol.

 

The Western Herbal Materia Medica has shown that some herbs are

effective for balancing hormone levels. Chaste tree berry has been

shown to promote progesterone production by increasing luteinizing

hormone. Linoleic acid, found in omega-6 fatty acid form and

linolenic acid, found omega-3 fatty acid form are both essential oils

found in Flaxseed oil. These two essential oils found in Flaxseed

can reduce estrogen production and are beneficial for women with

fibroids.

 

Nutritional considerations are a diet low in fat that minimizes

coffee, black tea, chocolate and alcohol. Limit the amounts of red

meat and pork eaten. Avoid high fat and fried foods. Some women have

find that their fibroids decrease when taking up a vegetarian diet.

 

Changes in lifestyle can also play apart in reducing fibroids.

Increase or add exercise to your life. Meditation, visualization and

simple breathing techniques are all very helpful in relieving stress

in our lives. " Holding on " to certain beliefs in our lives, may be an

improper way of thinking. Metaphysical expert, Louse Hay suggests

that a probable cause of fibroids and cysts is " nursing a hurt from a

partner or a blow to the feminine ego " . Certainly, these are options

to consider.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

 

 

References

1. Boericke, William M.D., Materia Medica with Repertory, 1927,

Boericke & Runyon

 

2. Chevallier, Andrew, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, 1996,

Dorlilng Kindersley Limited

 

3. Gaeddert, Andrew, Chinese Herbs In The Western Clinic, Get Well

Foundation 1994

 

4. Hay, Louise, You Can Heal Your Life, Hay House Inc. 1984

 

5. Mehl-Madrona, L. Complementary medicine treatment of uterine

fibroids 2002 Altern Ther Health Med 8;2:34-6, 38-40, 42, 44-6

 

6. Richardson, Jack N.D., The Little Herb Encyclopedia (Third

Edition), 1995, Woodland Health Books

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Myofascial Release has been very beneficial in working with fibroids, among

many other things., its great stuff!

 

Antonia Nelson

 

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Antonia Nelson

Integrative Coach & Therapist

http://www.Body-dynamics.com

920-868-9599