This is a subject that is usually ignored or given little to no attention, yet it is an issue if not a problem that many women are battling with on a daily basis. I also feel that doctors are too quick to operate and there are way to many hysterectomies than necessary so i decided to share the little i know about Fibroid tumors. They are benign growths found in the uterus, outside or in the wall of the uterus. Fibroid tumors range in size and can be as big as a mango. Some women who have fibroids can even sometimes look like they are 6-8 months pregnant. The fibroids are not painful in the beginning so it is difficult to even know that you have them but as they grow the woman’s monthly periods begin to become very painful and cause intense contractions (cramps) and their periods are usually very heavy (for this you should take your iron tablets and food rich in iron spinach, collard greens and anchovies and my favorites). They also can sometimes lead to ‘temporary infertility’ I say temporary because they can be dissolved and sometimes if removed through surgery but please AVOID the Hysterectomy unless you have exhausted all other options. Please!!! There are several natural herbs that can be used to reduce the size or dissolve fibroids, some women use acupuncture to relax their muscles since some women have to constantly deal with fatigue, mood swings, dizziness and feel weak. Any woman who has fibroids should either stay away from dairy products or just reduce your intake if you cannot stay away from it but it best to stay away from dairy products. Reduce alcohol intake or do away with it completely if you can instead drink a lot of water, fresh juice and tea and you can add cinnamon or ginger to your teas, eat your vegetables and fruits and try and incorporate rhubarb, capsicum, cayenne pepper, wild yam and beets in your daily diet. Exercise but if you do not like to exercise try walking to as many places as possible and use the stairs instead of escalators of lifts some women like to do yoga or Pilates. Avoid greasy and fatty foods and red meat as well. There are a lot of herbal remedies out there but unfortunately I cannot recommend any as of yet but I will if decide to used some. These health tips apply to women with endometriosis as well. Remember your body is your temple.J
