The Link Between Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis
The Center for Disease Control estimates that at least 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. They define being overweight in most cases based on Body Mass Index or BMI, which is 30 or greater. The CDC also found that more than 1 out of 3 obese people will get arthritis in their […]
Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a deeper look at all of the treatment options available for women with uterine fibroids. We will look at what those options are and how they work. As well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment. Some of the treatment methods we will cover […]
The Four Types of Fibroids
Fibroids are diagnosed by type, based on their position within the uterine wall, and are typically divided into four categories. These categories are: Subserosal fibroids Submucous fibroids Intramural fibroids Pedunculated fibroids Though these names may be somewhat challenging to pronounce, they are fortunately fairly easy to explain. Let’s start with Subserosal Fibroids. Subserosal Fibroids are […]
Acid Reflux and Fibroids
Americans are gobbling up antiacids at a record pace, and amongst them are many women experiencing acid reflux due, in part, to uterine fibroids. Whether it’s Tums, Pepcid AC, or powerful acid-reducing drugs such as esomeprazole (Nexium 24HR), lansoprazole (Prevacid 24HR), and omeprazole (Prilosec OTC). So what exactly is acid reflux? Acid reflux, also known […]
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is the only non-surgical procedure to date, that can be done to remove fibroids. So what exactly is UFE? How does it work? Does it work? And…is it painful? UFE is an outpatient procedure that begins with the use of conscious sedation ( an IV of a light sedative) to help you […]
Fibroids and Constipation
Fibroids have many symptoms such as heavy bleeding, bleeding between cycles, pain during intercourse, fatigue from anemia, severe pelvic pain, and abdominal swelling. As if those symptoms aren’t annoying enough, some women with fibroids also experience problems involving their bowels, such as bloating and constipation. So why is this? For starters, it has to do […]
Fibroids: Does Size Matter?
Fibroids can range in size, from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit. Fibroids can also occur as single entities, as a group, or as a cluster which can also vary in size. In fact, the largest fibroid ever removed from a surviving human weighed over 100 pounds. Yikes. While a […]
Diet and Fibroids
If you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, one way to help reduce fibroid symptoms is to make changes to your diet. This means cutting back on high-fat and processed foods. As well as foods high in salt, refined carbohydrates, and sugar. At the first read-through, that might leave you thinking, that’s a lot of stuff to […]
Foods That Can Increase Fibroid Growth
There is evidence to suggest that certain foods can exacerbate fibroid symptoms and even contribute to fibroid growth. So let’s take a look at the foods to avoid, and why. High-Fat Processed Meats: Some examples of high-fat meats are- Filet mignon, also known as Chateaubriand or tenderloin, T-bone, New York Strip, porterhouse, flap or skirt […]
Low Impact Exercises for Women with Fibroids
When it comes to exercising with uterine fibroids, the right exercises can actually reduce symptoms and decrease pain. This is the result of the body producing feel-good neurotransmitters including endorphins, endocannabinoids, and dopamine. The chemicals that are produced as a result of exercise, create a natural pain reliever and a positive feeling in the body- […]