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What Causes Uterine Fibroids?

Energetic Nutrition — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:43:05 +0000

Although no precise answers exist for the development of uterine fibroid tumors, there is a link between fibroids and estrogen production.

Fibroids do not develop until the body begins producing estrogen during the onset of menstruation. During the reproductive years, hormonal imbalance can cause fibroids to form and grow. Hormonal imbalance occurs when estrogen and progesterone are not present in the proper proportions, often referred to as estrogen dominance. The most common imbalance that causes fibroids is low progesterone in ratio to estrogen.

Progesterone production decreases during the 30s and 40s. When additional estrogen, such as the type found in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and plant and environmental estrogens is brought into the mix, hormonal imbalance occurs. Additionally, fibroid tumors may grow very quickly during pregnancy when the body is producing extra estrogen.

Primary Types of Uterine Fibroids

Uterine 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.

There are four primary types of uterine fibroids, classified primarily according to location in the uterus:

Subserosal	These fibroids develop in the outer portion of the uterus and continue to grow outward. This type can cause the uterus to grow.
Intramural	The most common type of fibroid. These develop within the uterine wall and expand making the uterus feel larger than normal (which may cause “bulk symptoms”).
Submucosal	These fibroids develop just under the lining of the uterine cavity. These are the fibroids that have the most effect on heavy menstrual bleeding and the ones that can cause problems with infertility and miscarriage.
Pedunculated	Fibroids that grow on a small stalk that connects them to the inner or outer wall of the uterus.

Addressing Uterine Fibroids

Often, women are told that a fibroid condition is not medically addressed unless they become bothersome. However, at this point invasive procedures, such as surgery, hysterectomy, myomectomy, and embolization are generally the only options offered. Therefore, it is a good idea to try and resolve this condition before they become too large or problematic. In many cases, if they have become large and problematic, but are not a threat to your health or vital organs, then you should still be able to attempt to shrink them naturally.

Furthermore, uterine fibroids often shrink and disappear after menopause when the body stops producing as much estrogen. However, if a woman has used hormone replacement therapy for many years, there is a possibility that she may have an excess of stored estrogen that can prevent fibroids from shrinking after menopause. A woman will almost never develop fibroid tumors when they are postmenopausal.

Please read our fibroid tumor website page where you can learn more about this condition, as well as a variety of natural dietary supplements that have helped many women shrink their fibroids. The links on the left navigation bar offer educational information, products, and support. Our on-staff nutritionist is available to answer your questions by phone, email, LIVE CHAT, or on our Message Boards.

Introducing NEW Vitalzym: Even More Potent Than Before

Energetic Nutrition — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:10:10 +0000

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This new improved version of Vitalzym still contains the same beneficial enzyme formula that we all know and love. However, it has been reformulated to increase its fibrinolytic activity to be even more effective against fibrosis conditions, such as uterine fibroid tumors, fibromyalgia, and scar tissue. It will also be more helpful for inflammatory conditions, as well.

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Vitalzym Basics for Newbie’s

Vitalzym provides the enzymes needed for each of the millions of biochemical reactions that make life possible. Without enzymes, life could not exist. As we age, our body’s natural production of enzymes begins to slow down. Therefore, supplementation with Vitalzym along with proper diet and exercise can help maintain normal enzyme levels and balance your body’s own repair mechanisms.

Vitalzym systemic proteolytic enzyme therapy assists the body in fighting:

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Enzyme Facts

As we age, our body’s natural production of enzymes begins to slow down. Some health care professionals believe that our natural production of enzymes starts to decrease after the age of 27.

Symptoms of low enzyme production can include:

Slow wound healing
Increased scarring
Poor digestion
Fibrosis conditions
Internal inflammation

Dr. Anthony Cichoke, enzyme authority, states in his book, Enzymes and Enzyme Therapy, that “Our body’s ability to function, to repair when injured, and to ward off disease is directly related to the strength and numbers of our enzymes.”

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Surprise! Both Women and Men can be Estrogen Dominant

Energetic Nutrition — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:20:45 +0000

Many women in their twenties, mid thirties through forties, and even women who are menopausal can be overloaded with estrogen, which can be caused by hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control pills, environmental estrogens, plant estrogens, stress, obesity, poor liver function, peri-menopause, and glandular dysfunction.

Men too can suffer from estrogen dominance. Phytoestrogens from plants and xenoestrogens from environmental sources can produce hormonal stimuli that can contribute to inappropriate growth of mammary tissue cells, resulting in a problem society is calling “man boobs.” Some theorize that estrogen dominance in men is contributing to hair loss, atherosclerosis, prostate problems, lowered libido, weight gain, and impotency.

Symptoms of estrogen dominance in women and men:

Women’s Issues

Uterine Fibroids
Endometriosis
Night sweats
Vaginal Dryness
Weight gain
Tender breasts
Fibrocystic breasts
Mood swings
Irritability
Insomnia
Memory Loss
Dry skin
Irregular periods
Heavy bleeding
PMS
Fatigue

Depression
Low thyroid symptoms
Low libido
Water retention/bloating
Polycystic Ovary Condition
Cyclical migraine headaches
Atherosclerosis

Men’s Issues

Prostate problems
Man boobs
Impotency
Male patterned baldness
Weight gain
Low libido

Correcting Estrogen Dominance

What assists in correcting estrogen dominance in women and men? Alternative health care makes the following suggestions:

Hormonal support with a natural progesterone cream for women and men
DIM and/or Myomin to metabolize excess estrogen
Detoxification assistance with supplements such as Calcium D-Glucarate
Dietary and environmental changes to rid yourself of phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens
Lifestyle changes to manage the stresses in your life
Nutritional supplements to ensure your body has the nutrients it needs to make and balance its hormones. These nutrients tend to be low when estrogen is high:
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin E 400 IU for breast tenderness and fibroid inflammation

Please be sure to review the links provided above for full product descriptions, suggested uses, and brands. This important information can help you regain balance for a healthier life.

Content on this blog is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements on this blog regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Did you know that 20-50% of women of childbearing age have uterine fibroids?

Energetic Nutrition — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:43:35 +0000

Uterine fibroids are generally benign (non-cancerous) tumors that are made from nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, hence the name “fibroid tumor”. They are most commonly found in or on the uterus of women in their 20′’s, 30′’s and 40′’s. Medically, fibroids are also referred to as myomas or leiomyomas, and are considered to be a woman’’s fibrosis condition that is usually associated with estrogen dominance.

Fibroids may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size from 1 cm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. They may grow within the wall of the uterus or they may project into the interior cavity, or toward the outer surface. In rare cases, they may grow on stalks or peduncles projecting from the surface of the uterus. These are known as pendunculated fibroids.

While many women do not experience any problems, symptoms can be severe enough to require treatment, and are the most common indication for surgery, including hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine fibroid embolization.

Our website contains extensive information about uterine fibroids , estrogen dominance, and
hormonal balance. Our on-staff nutritionist is available to answer your questions by phone, email, LIVE CHAT, or on our Message Boards.

We offer these and other natural supplements to help shrink fibroids: