Natural Therapies For Fibroids

Dietary modification, herbal supplements, massage and homeopathic treatment are all potential natural therapies for fibroids which you might consider trying if you want to improve your condition and, of course, avoid surgery.

What you eat is a very important aspect. A poor diet is believed to be a strong contributory factor in the growth of fibroids and conversely, eating the right kind of foods can have a dramatic effect on your condition, particularly when combined with other natural treatments.

You should aim to eat the basis of a healthy diet. We all know that we should be eating a minimum of 5 portions of fresh fruits and vegetables a day, but it goes deeper than this. As well as eating your 5 a day, you should try to base your diet around wholegrains, beans, nuts and seeds. In addition, your food should be organic, to avoid the ingestion of pesticides and toxins and wherever possible, food should be eaten in its natural state. Drinking plenty of filtered water is also a "must" as this can help keep your vital organs healthy and flush out impurities.

Certain nutritional supplements can be worthwhile natural therapies for fibroids. Iron is beneficial for women who suffer from heavy bleeding and calcium and magnesium are helpful for relieving muscle spasm, pain and discomfort. A good, all round multivitamin supplement is well worth considering to ensure you are not unwittingly missing out on essential vitamins, many of which are highly beneficial for women with fibroids, especially vitamins A and B.

Herbs such as yarrow, goldenseal, chaste tree and calendula are all known natural therapies for fibroids. To see results, they need to be taken regularly and as directed for several weeks and you should always check with your doctor before taking herbal treatments alongside conventional therapies.

Other natural therapies for fibroids include abdominal massage, which can be very soothing and beneficial at those particularly painful times of the month and many women find it is best performed after a warm bath. You can also try heat therapy, in the form of a hot water bottle or heat pad. Castor oil packs are also a popular therapy and some alternative therapists firmly believe that the beneficial components of castor oil can penetrate the skin and help to dissolve fibroids.

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