Sis, Let’s talk about #fibroids.
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Chilllle fibroids, #endometriosis, and #PCOS are conditions I see in my practice weekly, and every time I go live someone asks about fibroids so I want to make sure to address some general holistic health considerations if you or someone you know and love is struggling.
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Surgery is not a cure. Up to 33% of women who have surgery will need a repeat procedure. I’ve had clients who turned to me after having surgery because their fibroids just grew right back. That is because without a change to diet and lifestyle the internal environment that created the fibroids still exists! If you and your practitioner determine you need surgery make sure you do it in tandem with transforming your lifestyle.
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Stress must be minimal. Remember the body cannot heal when it is in fight or flight mode. In order to heal your parasympathetic nervous system needs to be activated. You can do this by taking a chill pill, sleeping, removing yourself from stressful or toxic work environments, practicing mindfulness: prayer, meditation, walking in nature etc. ideally, find something you can do daily.
Remove animal products & toxins from diet & lifestyle. Vegan & Organic only please should be your new mantra! If you are unwilling to go all in with plant-based the safest meat to consume to keep your diet anti-Inflammatory would be wild caught fish. The most common pesticide is Roundup and it is an endocrine disruptor which can mimic estrogen and is sprayed on most conventional produce. Dairy including milk, cheese, and eggs will introduce hormones that will further promote your imbalance as estrogen dominance.
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Avoid drinking out of plastic bottles as well and opt for BPA-free containers. BPA is another endocrine disruptor that can mimic or interfere with the function of estrogen & other hormones.
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Last but not least – you need to resolve any and all nutritional deficiencies. Many women with fibroids are also low or deficient in iron due to heavy bleeding. Make sure you work with a practitioner who can address any deficiencies through diet and supplements if needed.
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