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Hormone detoxifying green drink recipe to help move the excess estrogen down the right detox pathway and out of your body! Tell us how you like this smoothie.

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups kale (or spinach)
2 stalks celery
1/2 peeled cucumber
2-inch peeled k**b of fresh ginger
1/2 lemon (remove peel if not organic)
2 cups frozen mango (mango is especially tasty with the fresh lemon)
2 small handfuls fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
3 cups filtered water

INSTRUCTIONS:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy!
Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Reference: https://www.theglowingfridge.com/estrogen-detox-smoothie-and-how-to-treat-estrogen-excess/

WebMD's advise what to eat and what not to eat when fibroid appears:
Do’s …
Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables. A recent study found that eating plenty of fruits like apples and tomatoes, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, could lower the risk of developing fibroids. And, eating healthier choices like organic fruits and vegetables and whole-grain foods could help improve your symptoms.

Don’ts …
Don’t eat a diet full of processed foods, red meats, and high-fat dairy. Studies show that eating these foods can make your fibroids worse. The same goes for alcohol and caffeine.

Don’t skip your workouts. One study found that women who exercised the most (about 7 hours per week of activities like running, dancing, or walking) had the lowest chance of developing fibroids. Exercise can also help keep your blood pressure down.

Don’t overdo it on the sugar. A study found that eating a high-sugar diet could be linked to a higher risk of fibroids.

Don’t smoke. Experts believe that smoking can increase your period pain because it reduces the amount of oxygen that gets to your pelvic region.

What causes fibroids?
Many women want to know the cause of uterine fibroids and if they can be avoided. Unfortunately, researchers don’t know the cause of uterine fibroids. There are factors that can put you at an increased risk for developing fibroids. Hormone levels is one factor that can stimulate the growth of fibroids, and is a reason sometimes they tend to shrink after menopause. African American women tend to have fibroids more often, and larger in size, especially if their mother or sister had fibroids.

In Traditional Eastern Herbalism, natural herbal alternatives are used to address the underlying problem - blood stasis and vital energy stagnation. Blood stasis meaning that blood is not flowing smoothly along its normal pathways in the female system; instead, it begins to accumulate in an area where blood clots can subsequently lead to various gynecological problems. This is why many women who have uterine fibroid may also experience ovarian cyst.

We are getting more comments regarding non-stop periods. It is clearly not normal. Our followers are asking why. These are what might be the causes:

"Fibroids are generally believed to prevent the uterus from contracting the way it needs to stop the periods. Menstrual bleeding, therefore, is in a sense left unchecked. This explains why flow is so much heavier in women who have fibroid or cyst.

Additionally, fibroids can produce proteins that activate blood vessels within the uterus. Those vessels bleed more freely into the uterine cavity. "

Reference:
https://northtexasfibroids.com/posts/blog/what-do-large-blood-clots-during-a-period-mean/

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Foods to Avoid with Fibroids:

If you are trying to manage your fibroids and maintain or shrink their current size, balancing your hormones naturally is a great first step. Your diet has a strong influence on your hormone levels, which is why it’s one of the first (and easiest) areas to apply changes.

For best results in managing your fibroids, try restricting the following food and drinks from your diet:

1. High-Fat, Processed Meats – Red processed meat is known to be high in added hormones, particularly estrogen.

2. High-Fat Dairy Products – Conventional dairy can contain high levels of steroids, hormones, and other chemicals that promote inflation.

3.Foods High in Salt – Highly salted foods are hard on your liver, which is the organ that is most responsible for removing toxins and balancing hormones.

4. Refined Carbohydrates – White foods such as pasta, white bread, white rice, cakes, and cookies have been known to alter estrogen levels,
causing fibroids to increase in size.

5. Refined Sugar – High consumption of sugar can result in inflammation and weight gain; there is an association between weight gain and hormone imbalance.

6. Caffeine – Too much caffeine puts additional stress on your liver, discouraging the organ from working the way it should (think: balancing hormones!)

7. Alcohol – Over-consumption of alcohol can lead to inflammation of the body and reduced immune function. Reducing or eliminating alcohol can help promote a healthy balance of hormones.

Reference: houstonfibroids.com

Best Foods to Eat With Fibroids:

1. Organic foods
2. High fiber foods, including cruciferous veggies like broccoli
3. Green leafy vegetables
4. Beta-carotene rich foods (such as carrots and sweet potatoes). These can also help boost your fertility, something that can be impacted by fibroid growth.
5. Food high in iron (such as grass-fed beef and legumes) Flaxseeds
6. Whole grains
7. Citrus like apples and oranges. Studies show that women who eat two or more servings of citrus fruit each day lower their fibroid risk.

Reference: houstonfibroids.com

Dr. Erica Marsh is right on - "Our No. 1 goal is to see prevention of fibroids. We need to do a better job of educating our communities about the signs and symptoms of fibroids and what’s normal and what is not normal around menstrual cycles."

Great information to share with women that you care about.

Will Uterine Fibroid Surgery Become Obsolete? Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.

Today we will discuss the benefits of another herb included in our FibroBlend formula. This herb is Codonopsis.

The Codonopsis root is effective in boosting the health of your immune system; promoting better mental sharpness and memory, and generally as an adaptogen. This means that it can help your body in its reaction to stress. This root is thought to help the body with loss of appetite, and also can be helpful in relieving diarrhea and vomiting.

This herb works to energize the entire body, and much of this work centers on the lungs and spleen. This herb has been used for years to boost endurance in times of stress. It seems to help the body deal with the various symptoms of stress, such as muscle tension, fatigue, headaches, high blood pressure and adrenaline. It seems to work in a similar fashion to ginseng but is believed to be a good deal milder.

Today we will discuss the benefits of another herb included in our FibroBlend formula. This herb is the Bearded Scutellaria.

Bearded Scutellaria is also commonly known as baikal skullcap. It is thought that the active chemicals in baikal skullcap might be able to decrease inflammation, stop tumor growth, and ease tumor cell reproduction.

Orally, Baikal skullcap is used to treat respiratory infections, hay fever, and fever. It is also used for gastrointestinal infections, as well as liver problems. Some people use Baikal skullcap for kidney infections, pelvic inflammation, and sores or swelling.

Today we will discuss the benefits of another herb included in our FibroBlend formula. This herb is the Poria Mushroom.

Poria is a type of mushroom long used in Eastern Herbalism as a tonic. It is arguably one of the most commonly traditional remedies to support immune health.

For thousands of years, Poria mushrooms have been used in eastern medicine for their diuretic and tonic effects. Poria contains several substances thought to promote good health, including polysaccharides (known to enhance immune function) and triterpenoids (a class of compounds with antioxidant effects).