Fibroids: What are They?

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Fibroids

What are they?

Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus made up of muscle and fibrous tissue.

They may be single or multiple and can sometimes reach a huge size. Fibroids may

grow on the outside of the uterus, or inwards into the uterine cavity, and some

will develop a stalk - pedunculated fibroids. They are quite common,

particularly in women over 35. They are sensitive to the effects of estrogen and

will generally continue to slowly grow up until the time of the menopause,

following which fibroids will normally shrink.

 

What are the symptoms?

In many cases, fibroids will cause no symptoms. However, they can result in

heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeds, and sometimes lower abdominal pain, a

sensation of fullness or dragging feeling in the pelvis. If fibroids exert

pressure on the bladder then painful and frequent urination may develop, while

pressure on the bowel can cause backache and constipation.

 

How are they diagnosed?

Your doctor may diagnose fibroids on a pelvic examination. An ultrasound scan of

the pelvis is another more accurate way of revealing fibroids.

 

What causes them?

Poor liver function can play a part in hormonal imbalances resulting in

conditions such as fibroids and endometriosis. Estrogen is dominant and there is

a concurrent deficiency in progesterone.

 

Treatment

Fibroids which are not causing any symptoms require no treatment. For women

suffering heavy periods or pain, there are two main options.

• A hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) provides a permanent cure.

• In younger women who wish to have children or those who are fearful of a

hysterectomy, an operation called a myomectomy can be performed. This is where

the fibroids are 'shelled out', thereby conserving the uterus. It can be a

difficult and tedious operation.

• Another procedure called endometrial ablation is sometimes suitable for small

fibroids on the inner wall of the uterus. A small telescope (hysteroscope) is

inserted through the cervix and the uterine lining removed by laser or cautery.

This will help to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.

 

Juices

The recommended juice recipe to assist with fibroids from Dr Cabot's book " Raw

Juices Can Save Your Life " is:

 

• " Endometriosis Juice " on page 87

 

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Diet

Follow “The Liver Cleansing Diet” by Dr Cabot or follow the principles of eating

outlined on p 20-27 of " The Healthy Liver and Bowel Book " by Dr Cabot and make

these principles a way of life.

 

• Avoid ALL dairy foods ALWAYS see www.notmilk.com

• Avoid deep fried foods and fatty processed foods

• Avoid processed sugars

• Avoid foods containing hormones, such as chicken and other poultry that is

not certified hormone free.

 

Dr Cabot's recommended supplement program to assist with fibroids:

 

" Selenomune Powder "

Dose: 1 tsp 2 x day in a fresh raw juice

 

 

" Organic Flaxseed Oil " Capsules

Dose: 2 capsules 2 x day with food

 

" Natural Vitamin E "

Dose: 800iu daily

 

" Natural Progesterone Cream with MSM "

 

" Femmephase "

Dose: 2 capsules 2 x day with food

 

 

 

 

Dear Dr. Cabot,

 

I am troubled with recurring fibroid tumors in my uterus, which causes abdominal

bloating and heavy periods. I want to have another baby in two years time and am

trying to conserve my uterus. My gynecologist has already removed 3 fibroids

that were pressing on my bladder and this worked well for 5 years. However they

are starting to recur as recently I had an ultrasound scan and there were 4

small fibroids starting to grow at the bottom of the uterus, just above the

cervix. The gynecologist has suggested that I try some hormone tablets to shrink

the fibroids, however I would prefer to use natural therapies. Can you help me

in this area?

 

Dear Monica,

 

Natural therapies can make a really big difference to women with small fibroid

tumors and can enable them to shrink or regress over a period of 6 to 12 months.

Firstly it is vital to follow the correct diet and I suggest you follow the

principles of The Liver Cleansing Diet. This means that you need to avoid dairy

products such as milk, butter, cheese, cream, yogurt, ice cream and chocolate.

You should reduce your consumption of chicken and red meat and only eat chicken

and meat that is free-range and organically raised. This means that it will be

free of growth promoting hormones which could have a stimulating effect on the

growth of fibroid tumors. Obtain your protein needs from free-range eggs and

seafood, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Eat large amounts of fruit and

vegetables. Take Selenium Designer Yeast Powder 2 teaspoons daily, Vitamin E

1000 i.e. daily and FemmePhase phytoestrogen powder 2 teaspoons daily. Natural

progesterone in the form of lozenges (troches) 400-mg daily

can also help shrink fibroid tumors.

 

Dr Sandra Cabot

www.sandracabot.com

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