RE: Women's Health Week: Healing Fibroids Naturally

[Guest guest]

thank you -- western medical drs have said to me there is no other way to

address the pesky symptoms of fibriods other than hormornes and/or surgery. even

using the combo doesn't guarantee an end to the regrowth of these babies. makes

me sound crazy to have gone through two measures of hormonal therapy & now

facing the strong possibilities of open myoemectomy. looking at my lifestyle,

i've veered away from wholesome foods and have adapted to eating a

convenience-based diet. thanks again for the strong reminder & newer information

bits.

 

getting back on the wheel...

 

 

 

: yogiguruji: Thu, 23 Oct

2008 14:29:40 +0000 Women's Health Week: Healing

Fibroids Naturally

 

 

 

 

Good MorningWomen's Health Week: Healing Fibroids NaturallyFibroids are nodules

of fibrous tissue that can grown anywhere on the body. Uterine fibroids are the

most common noncancerous tumors of the female reproductive organs. According to

the location of the fibroid in the uterus, they can be divided into three types.

Fibroids can grow underneath the uterine lining (submucosal), within the uterus

walls (intramural) or can be found on the outer walls of the uterus

(subserosal).The cause of their growth is unknown. With many of my female

patients who have fibroids, it tends to be seen throughout their family history.

Often times, their mothers, sisters, aunts or grandmothers have suffered from

them as well. Next to heredity, other causes have been thought to be stress

related, improper diet, excessive weight gain and imbalances in hormone

levels.Hormonally, estrogen seems to be part of the problem. When estrogen

levels are high during a women’s period, this estrogen surge seems to stimulate

tumor growth. Therefore, fibroids often grow larger during the menstrual cycle

as the uterus engorges with blood, then shrinks after the cycle. They also tend

to grow larger during pregnancy and shrink after menopause due to the lack of

estrogen.Symptoms can range between no symptoms at all or a women can experience

heavy bleeding, abdominal masses, abdominal pain, pressure against the bladder,

bowels or pelvic floor, vaginal discharge, infertility, miscarriage or anemia.

Western medicine looks at several ways to treat fibroids, depending on their

size and depending on how much pain or havoc they are causing the body. Western

treatments include pharmacological inhibition of estrogen secretion, Progestin

supplementation, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors, a myomectomy, or

hysterectomy. In Traditional , we treat fibroids differently,

based on the site of the fibroid. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been

found to be more effective than Western medicine (in most cases) as it works to

bring the body back into hormonal balance, naturally . When fibroids are less

than 5cm, the success rate with acupuncture and herbs is higer. Although,

clinically, I have had success with fibroids that are larger than 5cm and have

been able to shrink these fibroids with a combination of acupuncture and herbal

medicine, diet as well as, lifestyle changes. Acupuncture treatments are based

on the clinical diagnosis of stagnation and/or dampness. Combinations of local

and distal acupuncture points are used in order to move energy and blood.

Channels that are focused on include the Conception channel, the Spleen,

Stomach, Liver and Kidney channels. Herbal medicine has long been the apothecary

of the world. Folklore and ancient recipes have been past down for centuries.

Nowadays, research studies are being done on some of these herbs, herbal

combinations and formulas. Formulas most effective for abdominal masses include:

-Chai Hu Shu Gan San with Xie Fu Zuo Yu Tang for Qi and Phlegm Stagnation. -Gui

Zhi Fu Ling Wan with Xiao Liu Fang for Blood Stasis. -Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for

Phlegm Damp. These formulas have shown to be even more effective when combined

with a diet low in fat that minimizes coffee, black tea, chocolate, alcohol and

soy based products.The Western Herbal Materia Medica has shown that some herbs

are effective for balancing hormone levels. Chaste tree berry has been shown to

promote progesterone production by increasing luteinizing hormone. Linoleic

acid, found in omega-6 fatty acid form and linolenic acid, found omega-3 fatty

acid form are both essential oils found in fish oil. These two essential oils

can reduce estrogen production and are beneficial for women with fibroids. Take

2,000 mg in divided doses (1,000 mg am/pm).Nutritional considerations are a diet

low in fat that minimizes coffee, black tea, chocolate and alcohol. Limit the

amounts of red meat and pork eaten. Avoid high fat and fried foods. Some women

have found that their fibroids decrease when taking up a vegetarian diet.

Changes in lifestyle can also play apart in reducing fibroids. -Increase or add

exercise to your life. -Meditation, visualization and simple breathing

techniques are all very helpful in relieving stress in our lives. -“Holding on”

to certain beliefs in our lives, may be an improper way of thinking.

-Metaphysical expert, Louse Hay suggests that a probable cause of fibroids and

cysts is “nursing a hurt from a partner or a blow to the feminine ego”.

Certainly, these are all options to consider.Andrew Pacholyk, MS,

L.Achttp://www.peacefulmind.com/articlesf.htm#FibroidsTherapies for healingmind,

body, spirit--About the Author: Andrew

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist with a

full time practice in New York City. Andrew specializes in rejuvenating

therapies based in the ancient Chinese Medical approach to Endocrinology,

Gynecology and Pain Management. By improving circulation and an increase in

metabolism, Andrew treats hormonal imbalance, infertility, menopause and

menstrual disorders, as well as increasing blood flow and vital energy in order

to decrease pain, trauma and its associated symptoms.Discover more about Andrew,

his practice and his life's work at http://www.ProAcuMed.com and

http://www.peacefulmind.com---ReferencesBoerick\

e, William M.D., Materia Medica with Repertory, 1927, Boericke &

RunyonChevallier, Andrew, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, 1996, Dorlilng

Kindersley LimitedGaeddert, Andrew, Chinese Herbs In The Western Clinic, Get

Well Foundation 1994Hay, Louise, You Can Heal Your Life, Hay House Inc.

1984Mehl-Madrona, L. Complementary medicine treatment of uterine fibroids 2002

Altern Ther Health Med 8;2:34-6, 38-40, 42, 44-6Richardson, Jack N.D., The

Little Herb Encyclopedia (Third Edition), 1995, Woodland Health Books

 

 

 

 

 

_______________

When your life is on the go—take your life with you.

http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/

 

 

[Guest guest]

Western medical doctors don't know everything. When one tells you there is no

other way or that nothing can be done, it is not true. There are lots of other

ways.

 

A few that come to mind at the moment:

 

See Donna Eden's book " Energy Medicine for Women " .

 

See a homeopath.

 

Check out Louise Hay's " You Can Heal Your Life " .

 

Linda

 

 

 

 

________________________________

Robin <afroharper

 

Friday, October 24, 2008 10:45:11 AM

RE: Women's Health Week: Healing Fibroids

Naturally

 

 

thank you -- western medical drs have said to me there is no other way to

address the pesky symptoms of fibriods other than hormornes and/or surgery. even

using the combo doesn't guarantee an end to the regrowth of these babies. makes

me sound crazy to have gone through two measures of hormonal therapy & now

facing the strong possibilities of open myoemectomy. looking at my lifestyle,

i've veered away from wholesome foods and have adapted to eating a

convenience-based diet. thanks again for the strong reminder & newer information

bits.

 

getting back on the wheel...

 

 

 

: yogiguruji: Thu, 23 Oct

2008 14:29:40 +0000 Women's Health Week: Healing

Fibroids Naturally

 

 

 

 

Good MorningWomen's Health Week: Healing Fibroids NaturallyFibroids are nodules

of fibrous tissue that can grown anywhere on the body. Uterine fibroids are the

most common noncancerous tumors of the female reproductive organs. According to

the location of the fibroid in the uterus, they can be divided into three types.

Fibroids can grow underneath the uterine lining (submucosal), within the uterus

walls (intramural) or can be found on the outer walls of the uterus

(subserosal).The cause of their growth is unknown. With many of my female

patients who have fibroids, it tends to be seen throughout their family history.

Often times, their mothers, sisters, aunts or grandmothers have suffered from

them as well. Next to heredity, other causes have been thought to be stress

related, improper diet, excessive weight gain and imbalances in hormone

levels.Hormonally, estrogen seems to be part of the problem. When estrogen

levels are high during a women’s period,

this estrogen surge seems to stimulate tumor growth. Therefore, fibroids often

grow larger during the menstrual cycle as the uterus engorges with blood, then

shrinks after the cycle. They also tend to grow larger during pregnancy and

shrink after menopause due to the lack of estrogen.Symptoms can range between no

symptoms at all or a women can experience heavy bleeding, abdominal masses,

abdominal pain, pressure against the bladder, bowels or pelvic floor, vaginal

discharge, infertility, miscarriage or anemia. Western medicine looks at several

ways to treat fibroids, depending on their size and depending on how much pain

or havoc they are causing the body. Western treatments include pharmacological

inhibition of estrogen secretion, Progestin supplementation, prostaglandin

synthetase inhibitors, a myomectomy, or hysterectomy. In Traditional Chinese

Medicine, we treat fibroids differently, based on the site of the fibroid.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine

have been found to be more effective than Western medicine (in most cases) as

it works to bring the body back into hormonal balance, naturally . When fibroids

are less than 5cm, the success rate with acupuncture and herbs is higer.

Although, clinically, I have had success with fibroids that are larger than 5cm

and have been able to shrink these fibroids with a combination of acupuncture

and herbal medicine, diet as well as, lifestyle changes. Acupuncture treatments

are based on the clinical diagnosis of stagnation and/or dampness. Combinations

of local and distal acupuncture points are used in order to move energy and

blood. Channels that are focused on include the Conception channel, the Spleen,

Stomach, Liver and Kidney channels. Herbal medicine has long been the apothecary

of the world. Folklore and ancient recipes have been past down for centuries.

Nowadays, research studies are being done on some of these herbs, herbal

combinations and formulas.

Formulas most effective for abdominal masses include: -Chai Hu Shu Gan San with

Xie Fu Zuo Yu Tang for Qi and Phlegm Stagnation. -Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan with Xiao

Liu Fang for Blood Stasis. -Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for Phlegm Damp. These formulas

have shown to be even more effective when combined with a diet low in fat that

minimizes coffee, black tea, chocolate, alcohol and soy based products.The

Western Herbal Materia Medica has shown that some herbs are effective for

balancing hormone levels. Chaste tree berry has been shown to promote

progesterone production by increasing luteinizing hormone. Linoleic acid, found

in omega-6 fatty acid form and linolenic acid, found omega-3 fatty acid form are

both essential oils found in fish oil. These two essential oils can reduce

estrogen production and are beneficial for women with fibroids. Take 2,000 mg in

divided doses (1,000 mg am/pm).Nutritional considerations are a diet low in fat

that minimizes coffee, black

tea, chocolate and alcohol. Limit the amounts of red meat and pork eaten. Avoid

high fat and fried foods. Some women have found that their fibroids decrease

when taking up a vegetarian diet. Changes in lifestyle can also play apart in

reducing fibroids. -Increase or add exercise to your life. -Meditation,

visualization and simple breathing techniques are all very helpful in relieving

stress in our lives. -“Holding on” to certain beliefs in our lives, may be an

improper way of thinking. -Metaphysical expert, Louse Hay suggests that a

probable cause of fibroids and cysts is “nursing a hurt from a partner or a blow

to the feminine ego”. Certainly, these are all options to consider.Andrew

Pacholyk, MS, L.Achttp://www.peacefulmind.com/articlesf.htm#FibroidsTherapies

for healingmind, body, spirit--About the

Author: Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and certified

herbalist with a full time practice

in New York City. Andrew specializes in rejuvenating therapies based in the

ancient Chinese Medical approach to Endocrinology, Gynecology and Pain

Management. By improving circulation and an increase in metabolism, Andrew

treats hormonal imbalance, infertility, menopause and menstrual disorders, as

well as increasing blood flow and vital energy in order to decrease pain, trauma

and its associated symptoms.Discover more about Andrew, his practice and his

life's work at http://www.ProAcuMed.com and

http://www.peacefulmind.com---ReferencesBoerick\

e, William M.D., Materia Medica with Repertory, 1927, Boericke &

RunyonChevallier, Andrew, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, 1996, Dorlilng

Kindersley LimitedGaeddert, Andrew, Chinese Herbs In The Western Clinic, Get

Well Foundation 1994Hay, Louise, You Can Heal Your Life, Hay House Inc.

1984Mehl-Madrona, L. Complementary medicine treatment of uterine fibroids 2002

Altern Ther

Health Med 8;2:34-6, 38-40, 42, 44-6Richardson, Jack N.D., The Little Herb

Encyclopedia (Third Edition), 1995, Woodland Health Books

 

 

 

 

 

_______________

When your life is on the go—take your life with you.

http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/

 

 

[Guest guest]

Do you have any info about healing ovarian cysts?

I continue trying to find a solution.

Thanks,

Rena

 

-

yogiguruji

Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:29 AM

Women's Health Week: Healing Fibroids Naturally

 

 

Good Morning

 

Women's Health Week: Healing Fibroids Naturally

 

Fibroids are nodules of fibrous tissue that can grown anywhere on the body.

Uterine fibroids are the most common noncancerous tumors of the female

reproductive organs. According to the location of the fibroid in the uterus,

they can be divided into three types.

 

Fibroids can grow underneath the uterine lining (submucosal), within the

uterus walls (intramural) or can be found on the outer walls of the uterus

(subserosal).

 

The cause of their growth is unknown. With many of my female patients who have

fibroids, it tends to be seen throughout their family history. Often times,

their mothers, sisters, aunts or grandmothers have suffered from them as well.

 

Next to heredity, other causes have been thought to be stress related,

improper diet, excessive weight gain and imbalances in hormone levels.

 

Hormonally, estrogen seems to be part of the problem. When estrogen levels are

high during a women's period, this estrogen surge seems to stimulate tumor

growth. Therefore, fibroids often grow larger during the menstrual cycle as the

uterus engorges with blood, then shrinks after the cycle. They also tend to grow

larger during pregnancy and shrink after menopause due to the lack of estrogen.

 

Symptoms can range between no symptoms at all or a women can experience heavy

bleeding, abdominal masses, abdominal pain, pressure against the bladder, bowels

or pelvic floor, vaginal discharge, infertility, miscarriage or anemia.

 

Western medicine looks at several ways to treat fibroids, depending on their

size and depending on how much pain or havoc they are causing the body. Western

treatments include pharmacological inhibition of estrogen secretion, Progestin

supplementation, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors, a myomectomy, or

hysterectomy.

 

In Traditional , we treat fibroids differently, based on the

site of the fibroid. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been found to be more

effective than Western medicine (in most cases) as it works to bring the body

back into hormonal balance, naturally .

 

When fibroids are less than 5cm, the success rate with acupuncture and herbs

is higer. Although, clinically, I have had success with fibroids that are larger

than 5cm and have been able to shrink these fibroids with a combination of

acupuncture and herbal medicine, diet as well as, lifestyle changes.

 

Acupuncture treatments are based on the clinical diagnosis of stagnation

and/or dampness. Combinations of local and distal acupuncture points are used in

order to move energy and blood.

 

Channels that are focused on include the Conception channel, the Spleen,

Stomach, Liver and Kidney channels.

 

Herbal medicine has long been the apothecary of the world. Folklore and

ancient recipes have been past down for centuries. Nowadays, research studies

are being done on some of these herbs, herbal combinations and formulas.

Formulas most effective for abdominal masses include:

 

-Chai Hu Shu Gan San with Xie Fu Zuo Yu Tang for Qi and Phlegm Stagnation.

 

-Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan with Xiao Liu Fang for Blood Stasis.

 

-Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for Phlegm Damp.

 

These formulas have shown to be even more effective when combined with a diet

low in fat that minimizes coffee, black tea, chocolate, alcohol and soy based

products.

 

The Western Herbal Materia Medica has shown that some herbs are effective for

balancing hormone levels. Chaste tree berry has been shown to promote

progesterone production by increasing luteinizing hormone.

 

Linoleic acid, found in omega-6 fatty acid form and linolenic acid, found

omega-3 fatty acid form are both essential oils found in fish oil. These two

essential oils can reduce estrogen production and are beneficial for women with

fibroids. Take 2,000 mg in divided doses (1,000 mg am/pm).

 

Nutritional considerations are a diet low in fat that minimizes coffee, black

tea, chocolate and alcohol.

 

Limit the amounts of red meat and pork eaten.

 

Avoid high fat and fried foods. Some women have found that their fibroids

decrease when taking up a vegetarian diet.

 

Changes in lifestyle can also play apart in reducing fibroids.

-Increase or add exercise to your life.

 

-Meditation, visualization and simple breathing techniques are all very

helpful in relieving stress in our lives.

 

- " Holding on " to certain beliefs in our lives, may be an improper way of

thinking.

 

-Metaphysical expert, Louse Hay suggests that a probable cause of fibroids and

cysts is " nursing a hurt from a partner or a blow to the feminine ego " .

 

Certainly, these are all options to consider.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/articlesf.htm#Fibroids

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

 

--

About the Author: Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and

certified herbalist with a full time practice in New York City. Andrew

specializes in rejuvenating therapies based in the ancient Chinese Medical

approach to Endocrinology, Gynecology and Pain Management. By improving

circulation and an increase in metabolism, Andrew treats hormonal imbalance,

infertility, menopause and menstrual disorders, as well as increasing blood flow

and vital energy in order to decrease pain, trauma and its associated symptoms.

Discover more about Andrew, his practice and his life's work at

http://www.ProAcuMed.com and http://www.peacefulmind.com

---

 

References

 

Boericke, William M.D., Materia Medica with Repertory, 1927, Boericke & Runyon

 

Chevallier, Andrew, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, 1996, Dorlilng

Kindersley Limited

Gaeddert, Andrew, Chinese Herbs In The Western Clinic, Get Well Foundation

1994

Hay, Louise, You Can Heal Your Life, Hay House Inc. 1984

 

Mehl-Madrona, L. Complementary medicine treatment of uterine fibroids

2002 Altern Ther Health Med 8;2:34-6, 38-40, 42, 44-6

 

Richardson, Jack N.D., The Little Herb Encyclopedia (Third Edition), 1995,

Woodland Health Books