|  | Conditions Treatments | Tumors

Naturopathic Cures for Fibroids

Fibroids are benign tumors that are usually caused by high levels of estrogen, which cause a hormonal imbalance in a woman's body. Fibroids can cause heavy menstrual cycles and sometimes pain. Working with a naturopathic doctor, you can get to root of the problem and sometimes eliminate fibroids altogether

  1. Homeopathic Treatment

    • A naturopathic doctor generally uses noninvasive methods to diagnose, access and treat conditions. Natural treatments can be used solely on their own or in conjunction with other medical procedures. Natural treatments are milder and usually are slower to produce physical reactions. If you choose to work with an allopathic doctor and a naturopathic doctor, it is important to communicate thoroughly with both. One can complement the other, before and after surgery. According to Judith Reichberg-Ullman, N.D., who recommends the homeopathic prescription Nux Vomica 200C for the treatment of fibroids, "It is indicated for tumors of the uterus, uterine fibroma, ulcers, spastic colon and heavy menstrual flow."

    Lifestyle Changes

    • Surgical removal of uterine fibroids will solve the problem, but it fails to address the reason behind the fibroid growth or the overproduction of estrogen. A naturopath might suggest you change your eating habits and avoid certain foods, such as chocolate, caffeine, dairy, eggs, red meat fat, which increase the production of estrogen, and increase your consumption of leafy green vegetables and fish, which lower estrogen production. Since estrogen is produced in the liver, eliminating all fried food and sticking with a low-fat diet would help to lower estrogen levels and decrease the symptoms of uterine fibroids, such as heavy menstrual flow.

    Supplements and Herbs

    • Heavy bleeding is one of the main symptoms of fibroids. A naturopathic doctor might suggest taking certain supplements to combat the loss of iron that often accompanies heavy menstrual flow. But you must make sure to take the proper amount of iron, or you could deplete your levels of zinc, which is beneficial for balancing hormone levels and repairing tissues. Iron is best taken with vitamin C. B vitamins are also important to consider if you have uterine fibroids. B vitamins help the liver dilute excess estrogen into a less powerful form, while B6 is excellent for excessive blood clots. Taking omega-3 oils can also help to control heavy bleeding and reduce pain and inflammation. Certain herbs can also be beneficial: horsetail, to help normalize heavy bleeding, paeonia and licorice to lower high estrogen levels, and thuja to reduce fibroids. However, if you're on birth control pills, fertility drugs or using hormonal replacement therapy, it's best to consult your naturopathic doctor before taking these herbs.

Tumors - Related Articles