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- […]
African American Women and Fibroids
Though it is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of all women will develop fibroids in their lifetime, for African American women, their chances are even higher. Multiple studies have found that African and African American women are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. In fact, some estimates state […]
Fibroids and Vitamin D
Summer is almost here, which means it’s almost time to go to the beach, swim, head out on vacation, and… get some much-needed sunshine. Though too much sun exposure, especially without sunscreen, can increase the risk of skin cancer- a moderate amount, can actually decrease the risk of many health issues. Why is this? Because […]
Fibroids and Alcohol Use
It probably isn’t a surprise to learn that in the United States, alcohol use is the third preventable cause of death. In fact, the list of negative effects associated with consuming excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages is long and seems to be getting longer. Overconsumption of alcohol has been associated with addiction, high blood pressure, […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Fibroids
Many of us are well aware that the presence of uterine fibroids can affect our physical health. They can cause heavy bleeding between and during menstruation, as well as painful or prolonged periods, a swollen abdomen, difficulty getting pregnant, frequent urination, and constipation. However, what many of us are not aware of, is how having […]
Menstrual Cramps or Fibroids?
Chances are, if you are a menstruating woman, at some point or another, you have experienced the discomfort of having menstrual cramps. In fact, it is estimated that more than 80% of menstruating women experience them. Menstrual cramps are caused by the presence of a hormone-like substance called prostaglandins, which trigger the uterine muscles to […]
Hysterectomy, Far From The Only Treatment
Even in these modern times, in the United States, it is estimated that one in three women undergoes a hysterectomy by the age of 60. And sadly, research has shown that many of these procedures may have been completely unnecessary. In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that […]
Genetic Component of Uterine Fibroids
For many women diagnosed with fibroids- especially those that struggle with large or painful fibroids, the cause of these growths is often one of the first questions that come to mind. In some cases, women will report that their mother also had fibroids, and wonder if there is a genetic component. So is there? Are […]