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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous (benign) tumours that
develop in the uterus. As many as 1 in 5 woman may have
fibroids during their childbearing years. Fibroids can be so tiny
that you need a microscope to see them. However, they can
grow very large. They may fill the entire uterus, and may weigh
several pounds. Although it is possible for just one fibroid to
develop, usually there are more than one.
Symptoms:
Goals of Naturopathic Treatment:
Hypothyroidism:
It is a condition that is defined as low thyroid hormone levels. It
can be a very frustrating disorder for many patients because it
is possible to experience some or even all of the symptoms with
the thyroid levels still falling within the normal range. This is
when naturopathic medicine can be very beneficial.
Symptoms:
Naturopathic Medicine seeks to address every aspect of a
person’s life. When a patient comes in for the first visit, a
thorough history is taken to ensure that the underlying cause is
treated and further laboratory testing can be done to confirm a
diagnosis. Hypothyroidism can be caused by a poor diet (lack of
iodine or too much soy), stressful lifestyle, medications, heavy
metal toxicity or impaired liver function. Once the underlying
cause is determined, an individualized treatment plan including
diet changes, stress management, herbs, supplements,
acupuncture and/or detoxification, will be recommended.
develop in the uterus. As many as 1 in 5 woman may have
fibroids during their childbearing years. Fibroids can be so tiny
that you need a microscope to see them. However, they can
grow very large. They may fill the entire uterus, and may weigh
several pounds. Although it is possible for just one fibroid to
develop, usually there are more than one.
Symptoms:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding with possible clotting
- Bleeding between periods
- Abdominal fullness, gas or constipation
- Pelvic cramping or pain with periods
- Increase in urinary frequency
- Infertility
- Recurrent miscarriages
Goals of Naturopathic Treatment:
- Fibroids are the result of excess estrogens (both naturally
occurring and xenoestrogens) and an imbalance of
estrogen relative to progesterone. Therefore the first
treatment goal would be to balance these hormones by
assisting the liver in detoxifying. This would help to
decrease estrogen levels. At the same time,
progesterone levels should be increased and this could
be done through nutrition and herbal medicine. - Fibroids are also a result of increased inflammatory
processes in the body therefore decreasing inflammation
through diet, anti-inflammatory supplements and exercise
is also beneficial.
Hypothyroidism:
It is a condition that is defined as low thyroid hormone levels. It
can be a very frustrating disorder for many patients because it
is possible to experience some or even all of the symptoms with
the thyroid levels still falling within the normal range. This is
when naturopathic medicine can be very beneficial.
Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Depression
- Dry skin
- Decreased concentration
- Cold intolerance
- Decreased concentration
- Muscle aches
- Dry, coarse hair
- Infertility
Naturopathic Medicine seeks to address every aspect of a
person’s life. When a patient comes in for the first visit, a
thorough history is taken to ensure that the underlying cause is
treated and further laboratory testing can be done to confirm a
diagnosis. Hypothyroidism can be caused by a poor diet (lack of
iodine or too much soy), stressful lifestyle, medications, heavy
metal toxicity or impaired liver function. Once the underlying
cause is determined, an individualized treatment plan including
diet changes, stress management, herbs, supplements,
acupuncture and/or detoxification, will be recommended.
© Marni Ross ND 2004-2012
Uterine Fibroids
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