Natural Treatments Shrink and Eliminate Fibroid Tumors

(NaturalNews) Fibroid tumors are tumors composed of
fibrous tissue which generally occur in women during their
reproductive years and shrink or disappear after
menopause. Most of the time they are benign and cause no
apparent symptoms; however, in other instances, fibroid
tumors can result in severe discomfort and may include
heavy bleeding and pain. Conventional medicine's answer to
fibroid tumors is very often a hysterectomy or other type of
surgery and medications - none of which guarantees that
fibroids will not return. Nature, on the other hand, can shrink
or eliminate fibroid tumors by addressing their source cause
and utilizing remedies which create an environment in which
fibroids are no longer welcome.
Fibroid tumors are also known as myomas, leiomyomas
and fibromyomas. Their cause is not fully known, though
estrogen is considered a primary factor in their growth. The
jury is out, however, on whether the use of progesterone to
treat women with uterine fibroids alleviates or promotes
fibroids. One side claims that that lack of progesterone is
the cause of tumor growth, while the other side points out
that fibroids grow at a faster rate during pregnancy when
progesterone levels are high.
Fibroid tumors can vary in size from so minute that they can
only be identified under a microscope to very large. They
can present themselves as a single tumor or as several
masses. Although their rate of growth is generally slow, they
can grow quickly during pregnancy. Symptoms include
abnormal bleeding (sometimes severe enough to cause
anemia), menstrual pain, and a swollen abdomen. Fibroids
can also cause infertility.
Fibroid tumors fall into the following three categories:
*Subserous tumors appear outside of the uterus.
*Intramural tumors are confined to the wall of the uterus.
*Submucous tumors appear inside the uterus.
Avoiding birth control pills can help prevent fibroid growth.
Just as these tumors grow faster during pregnancy, their
growth is also accelerated by birth control pills containing
estrogen. Pesticides and herbicides used on food products
are also estrogen mimicking products to avoid. Tampons
and napkins bleached with chlorine can also mimic
estrogen.
Following are remedies which may be effective in shrinking
or eliminating fibroid tumors as well as alleviating
discomfort and symptoms:
Fibroids can be reduced by consuming at least three
servings of whole grains and/or beans daily. Whole grain
and beans also protect against breast and endometrial
cancer.
Eliminating excess estrogen will result in shrinking fibroids.
Dandelion, milk thistle, and yellow dock help to metabolize
estrogen from the body.
Chasteberry tincture is often used successfully to shrink
and prevent the return of fibroids. It reduces excess
estrogen, balances hormones, and reduces inflammation.
However, results often only become apparent after several
months of usage. The dosage is 25 to 30 drops two to four
times a day.
Additional herbs effective in treating fibroids include black
cohosh, Siberian ginseng, red clover, goldenseal, red
raspberry, licorice root, dong quai, and motherwort.
Supplemental oleander extract, primarily used in addressing
cancer and HIV/AIDS, is also often effective against fibroids
and other types of tumors and irregular cells
Liver cleanses and drinking plenty of water to expel toxins
from the body may also be very helpful.
Warm castor oil packs placed on the stomach is another
effective method of shrinking fibroids and relieving pain.
Ginger compresses are also effective.
Exercise helps the body to free itself of toxins and regulate
ovulation. Some women experience tumor reduction while
following a vigorous exercise program.
Lastly, taking a variety of digestive enzymes in quantity
several times a day on an empty stomach has been
reported to be very effective at removing fibroid tissue.