Fibroids- The Estrogenic Spike… a natural approach to wellness

Low fat Greek yogurt with berries, a combination full of antioxidants, and calcium, vitamins minerals to support uterine health and balance hormones.

FIBROIDS DURING PERI MENOPAUSE

One of the occurrences during perimenopause and menopause due to an estrogen spike and dominance are FIBROIDS. Benign muscular fibrous tissues, typically developing in and around the uterus.

Small fibroids, 1 cm to 5 cm can clear up naturally with a good diet lifestyle and sleep routine, managing stress, exercises, right supplementation, avoiding Xenoestrogens, holistic approaches like EFT and Bach flowers, meridian healing, reflexology can all help **

Yes there is a lot that you can do to help yourself get through !

How can I shrink my fibroids naturally?

Studies suggest you can help prevent fibroid growth with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. And if you already have fibroids, taking vitamins D and A supplements could help you shrink fibroids naturally.

How much vitamin D to take to shrink fibroids?

Vitamin D can be found abundant in sunshine and certain foods. Known as the happy hormone it is essential to get your daily dose or supplement specially during the winter months. A recommended dose of 7,000IU/daily oral vitamin D or 50,000 IU/week can help treat vitamin D deficiency, which may help inhibit fibroid growth.

Top Tip Mushrooms: Home grown organic salads in sunlight have a good source of Vitamin D. Mushrooms left on your windowsill with their gills facing upwards towards sunlight, for 1-2 hours between 10am-3pm will hold an abundant amount of Vitamin D. All edible mushrooms block estrogen, the root cause of fibroids and PCOS.

Can bananas reduce fibroids?

The fibre content in bananas assist in removing the toxins as well as excess estrogen from the body. Bananas help shrinking the size of fibroids in the uterus. Definitely, go Organic.

Fact about Apples contain a flavonoid Phloretin that is an estrogen blocker, has calcium D Glucante helps shrink fibroids and a good amount of fiber source too.

Foods with high fibre prevents constipation and clear up stools that hold onto excess estrogen.

Is Yogurt good for fibroids?

Yes, Choose low-fat option. Greek yogurt can be good for fibroids because it's a dairy product it does contains calcium, which may help prevent or slow the growth of fibroids. Strained yogurts like Greek yogurt can increase your protein intake per serving and overall will be beneficial during peri- menopause.

Look for yogurt with active cultures and added vitamins. Probiotic Yogurt with beneficial bacteria can promote gut health. A non-fat yogurt, with added nuts and seeds provides for healthy fats in the diet.

Sugar is a no-no, instead opt for unsweetened brands or add fresh fruit to sweeten.

Other foods that help - Go Organic

• Greens help pull out excess estrogen. Cruciferous Vegetables, brussel sprouts, cabbage, spinach, broccoli. Tomatoes, Kale and Pumpkin.

• Pomogranate, a natural adaptogen balancing estrogen ie increses estrogen when levels are low while blocking it when levels are too high. It is rich in vitamins, A,C,E, anthocyanidind and flavonoids helps in detoxifyoing and protecting cells.

• Citrus fruits as oranges, lemon, grapefuit …. Gauva and Mango too help shrink fibroids.

• For vitamin A, betacarotene in carrots and sweet potatoes, also a high source of fiber

• Fish Salmon, light tuna healthy fat oils rich in Omega 3. Cook with olive oil, coconut or avocado oil in place of vegetable oil that has good levels of unsaturated fats.

• A pinch of tumeric to your meals, anti inflammtory, liver support and detoxification that helps in eliminating excess estrogen.

• Fortified milk and calcium rich low fat/ fat free dairy products in moderation

• It is essential to maintain good levels of Progesterone to balance out the estrogen hence avoiding the estrogen dormancy. Progesterone boosting foods such as whole grains, chickpeas, lentils and eggs will be beneficial.

• Water intake will help flush out toxins from the body. Keep well hydrated. Tulsi, Holy Basil is a wonderful herbal tea that supports adrenal function will help regulate hormones, weight fluctuations and a good one for relieving Estrogen dormancy symptoms.

Foods to avoid

• High estrogen causes Fibroids. Best to Reduce and limit the intake of foods with high estrogen content.

• Processed foods like packaged snacks and fast food.

• High-fat dairy products.

• Red meat and animal protein.

• Soya and soya products.

• Refined grains, sugars and carbohydrates such as in white pasta, white bread, cakes, cookies, boxed cereals

• Caffeine, coffee, tea.

• Alcohol, beer and red wine.

To sum it up ….

AVOID high fat meats, full fat dairy, processed foods, refined carbs and refined sugars that cause inflammation and weight gain.

Instead THINK anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet, hormone balancing specially estrogen reducing, progesterone boosting, low fat diet, minerals and vitamin rich meals … and lots n lots of water to hydrate n detox.

** Information on Peri Menopause Awareness Workshop & Holistic treatments click here: Consultations & Workshops — The Sacred Space

With reference to Women’s health foods can be categorised as estrogen boosting and progestrone boosting foods, and the diet advised to modify as Peri-M symptoms appear.

After 40 to approx. 50 years, overall progesterone is diminishing. It is advised to follow a diet with progesterone boosting foods unless symptoms show otherwise. Some symptoms as fibroids, cysts are related to an estrogen dominance where it is high in relation to progestrone. Here the aim to reduce estrogen boosting foods and include more progesterone boosting foods.

A misconception that only estrogen falls and women need to follow a diet high in estrogen all through peri menopause …. hence so many women are now developing symptoms such as heavy P, fibroids uterine / breast lumps.

The workshop creates an awareness on these concepts, the changes experienced during the monthly cycle in the overall hormones and guidlines for overcoming PMS symptoms. For anyone who is looking to getting a better understanding of the changes in the body, signs to look out for and over all wellbeing, the 2 hour workshop provides valuable insights on alternative & Holistic approaches to wellness for women during this time.