Fibroids

What you need to know:

Modern surgical techniques are now so advanced that today’s highly skilled surgeons can remove fibroids - where necessary, and it isn’t always - without damaging the uterus. Dietary changes can also sometimes make a significant difference.

It’s possible that fibroids are caused by excessive amounts of oestrogen in the body, supplements and simple changes to your diet may be all it needs to get a better oestrogen/progesterone balance.

Dietary changes that may be beneficial:

These dietary changes may sound a bit extreme, but they’re worth trying for at least six months - under regular surveillance from your doctor, of course - and are far preferable to surgery if it can be avoided.

Ideally, become a sensible vegetarian - but get advise from a registered naturopath, state registered dietician of degree-qualified nutritionist before making fundamental changes to your diet. If the idea of giving up meat is a bit difficult to swallow, make sure the meat or poultry you eat organic, so that it doesn’t contain unwanted hormones. Even if the meat is organic, ensure that it’s as lean as possible - and positively don’t eat processed meat products like sausages, salamis, pates etc, which all contain high livels of animal fats.

Eat more vegetables, fruits, wholegrain cereals, beans, peas, nuts and seeds, but stick to modest amounts of dairy products, again preferably organic.

Drink soya milk and eat more of the other soya based foods.

Live yoghurt is important for its beneficial bacteria, and if you’re eating enough wholegrain cereals and beans, you’ll supply these good bugs with all the special fibre they need as their own food.

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