Fibroid Tumors
I’m looking into fibroid tumor options, and would like to know if
anyone on this list is aware of a nutritional or herbal or ? way to
shrink uterine fibroid tumors.
I have a feeling my options are either hysterectomy or embolization,
but it doesn’t hurt to ask. FYI, I’m dealing with large tumors
(softball-sized) so that does limit my options.
I’ll tell ya, I can’t win for losing. For the longest time, I
resisted putting red meat back into my diet. After growing tired of
being so low on energy, I finally started eating red meat again. A
year later, I’ve got huge fibroids. And my doctor says, “Some
studies have shown that if you stop eating red meat, that could
decrease your symptoms.” AAAAHHHH!
Anyway, I would also appreciate private correspondence on this
subject. Perhaps there are some list members who have or have had
fibroids.
Many thanks,
Lynn
March 28th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
In a message dated 9/6/2002 3:47:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
lhoskins@… writes:
<< Some
studies have shown that if you stop eating red meat, that could
decrease your symptoms.
Yeah, because you’ll be dead.
March 30th, 2006 at 1:15 am
Funny, if it weren’t so true!
-R
March 31st, 2006 at 9:51 am
Ryan,
I’m really glad to know this info on uterine fibroids & the hormone
connection. I had a partially hysterectomy 14 years ago due to fibroids. I
didn’t even know until a week ago it had to do with hormones being out of
whack. My ND told me that’s what caused it & he’s now testing my hormone
levels because he feels that’s still part of my problem (besides the low
thyroid). We didn’t really discuss any of this in detail so your e-mail was
a lot of helpful info. Thanks!
Claudia
March 31st, 2006 at 10:33 pm
You’re very welcome, but that what ND’s are supposed to do! Teach! Did
The
you know that the origin of the word doctor is the Latin word “docere”
or “to teach.” The original role of the doctor was to teach people how
to achieve and maintain optimum health. I’m just practicing.
following from the AANP homepage:
Doctor As Teacher (Docere)
The original meaning of the word “doctor” is teacher. A principal
objective of naturopathic medicine is to educate the patient and
emphasize self-responsibility for health. Naturopathic physicians also
recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient
relationship.
Cheers,
Ryan
April 2nd, 2006 at 1:38 am
In a message dated 9/7/2002 1:41:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rpartovi@… writes:
<< Doctor As Teacher (Docere)
The original meaning of the word “doctor” is teacher.
Most doctors do teach. They’re just not physicians. Sadly, allopathic
physicians need to learn before they can teach (or become healers). They’re
better pharmacists.