How to Treat Uterine Fribroid Tumors Naturally
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) fibrous tumors that can grow inside or out of a woman's uterus. They are most common in women between the ages of 35 and 40 and are four to six times more common in African-American women than in Caucasian women. There are no natural cures for fibroid tumors, but if you know a few things, there are natural ways to slow their growth rate and in some cases even make them shrink.Things You'll Need
- Herbs
- Castor oil pack
Instructions
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Switch to a vegetarian diet. High-fat diets cause the body to produce more hormones. Since estrogen (a hormone) causes fibroid tumors to grow, changing to a low-fat vegetarian diet will lower hormone levels and decrease the estrogen your body produces.
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Avoid red meat. Though it seems to be a decreasing practice, many cattle farms still inject their cows with hormones and antibiotics. The hormones and antibiotics are then introduced into your body and can cause estrogen levels to rise.
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Take vitex to restore hormonal balance. Vitex, also known as chaste tree, has been used for over 2,500 years as treatment for gynecological problems. Take as a capsule, powder or tea.
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Visit a herbalist. There are many different herbs with medicinal properties known to be helpful in the support of treating fibroid tumors. Use an herbalist to help choose the right herbs and appropriate dosages for your personal needs.
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Use castor oil packs. Soak a piece of material in castor oil and place it over the abdomen. Cover the cloth with plastic, then place a hot water bottle over the area for 30 to 60 minutes to improve circulation to the uterine area.
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Try focused meditation. Sit quietly and envision a ball of white light attacking your tumor and making it smaller. Imagine as much detail about the tumor shrinking as you can. You may also want to envision your tumor shrinking before you go to bed each night. This allows your subconscious mind to work on the problem as you sleep.
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