How to shrink fibroid naturally

Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors commonly found in the uterine wall. Some women are asymptomatic, but over 70% of women in their 30s and 40s develop fibroids. Statistics tell us African-American women are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop fibroids.

Uterine fibroids depend on hormones, and they feed on estrogen. They develop not only due to our own estrogen, but also from human made products and chemicals. Therefore, it is essential to reduce excess estrogen and create balance with healthy progesterone.
The cause of uterine fibroids is still a mystery to the medical world. This is partially why there are so many treatment options, because there are so many different factors that could cause uterine fibroids. Some of these factors include weight, age, ethnicity, lifestyle, and genetics. Although the real cause is unknown, many women with fibroids complain about the same symptoms, which leads doctors to believe there could be a cause by studying trends in women diagnosed with the condition.

Many women who have fibroids don’t have any symptoms. In those that do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.The most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids include
Heavy bleeding between or during menstration that includes blood clots,menstrual periods lasting more than a week/increased menstrual cramping, Pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, constipation and backache or leg pain among others.

The good news is that hormonal balance is the key, and it can unlock natural ways to shrink fibroids and to reduce their growth.

There are several natural ways for preventing fibroids, alleviating fibroid symptom pains and shrink the tumor.One of the most important changes is to reduce or eliminate red meat and ham as well as processed meats from your diet. Eating these foods puts women at higher risk for developing fibroids.

Think green. Eat lots of leafy green vegetables like lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli, green beans, and brussel sprouts. They are detoxifying and contain Vitamin K.
Foods like white rice, pasta, cereal, chips, or foods containing corn syrup, are all high in sugar and refined carbs. Consuming too much of these foods raises levels of sugar in the blood. Try opting for bright-colored foods like raw vegetables, fruit, whole grains, or whole grain pasta/bread.

Lose weight. Losing weight will help to reduce the growth of fibroids. Being overweight leads to high blood pressure increasing the risk for premenopausal women.
Avoid refined carbs like white bleached flour, cut down on alcohol and caffeine, choose organic foods free from pesticides, reduce Stress. Reducing stress will aid in reducing and shrinking fibroids. Take meditation, and do more exercise like walking or jogging to help reduce stress.

The National Uterine Fibroid Foundation recently stated that anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen can not only help to manage the pain of fibroids, but they can help shrink fibroid growth.

Drink Herb Teas like red raspberry and teas which contain milk thistle, dandelion root, and nettle for your afternoon tea time. Green tea is especially helpful to treat fibroids. Green tea is high in antioxidants which help your body’s natural healing process. Drinking green tea or taking supplements could provide significant fibroid symptom relief.

The goal should be to promote healthy circulation and detoxify the tissues in the uterus. A happy woman is one that can manage the pain and reduce the heavy and mid-cycle bleeding due to fibroids.