Fibroid (liver cleansing) Diet - Dr. Sandra Cabot

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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.

 

Juices

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

book " Raw Juices Can Save Your Life " is: • " Endometriosis Juice "

 

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 " (Selenium

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

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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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