Shrink Fibroids by Detoxing

                 First Line of Defense to Shrink Fibroids - Detoxing 

      Uterine fibroids result as an imbalance that disrupts the normal function of the Reproductive System. In addition to the various methods employed to address shrinkage, and eventual recovery from uterine fibroids, detoxing the body is one of the best, initial things that can be done. Due to the toxic internal environment of the body (as well as environmental factors), fibroids are manifested  and continue to grow as the body continually strives towards homeostasis.


The following factors have been cited (through personal research) as the reasons/causes for fibroid formations:

• Heredity (it may run in the family)
• Estrogen dominance (which can occur right before perimenopause)
• Excessive intake of caffeine
• High levels of stress
• Poor diet/lack of exercise (eating lots of meat, foods high in fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar, as well as processed foods)
• High levels of stress
• Excessive alcohol intake
• Smoking
• Use of illicit drugs (narcotics, stimulants, depressants, and  hallucinogens. (Cannabis is included as an illicit drug, although I would have to argue against this one based on its healing and restorative properties) 
• Exposure to high levels of pollutants, environmental contaminants, and preservatives found in foods, soaps, shampoos, lotions, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (i.e. parabens)
• Stifled creativity that has not been unleashed or realized (goals, life objectives, stagnancy in a job or relationship)
• Insecurity about sexual identity
• Unrealized desires to have a baby

Making an attempt to clean out your internal system and restore order is needed to 'jump start' your body on the path to healing itself, in turn, shrinking the fibroids.


Steps of detoxing your system if you have fibroids:

1. Clean your colon
2. Clean your liver
3. Clean your kidneys
4. Restore uterus to a healthier state/uterine toning
5. Restore a homeostatic environment internally

Please click on the links for steps 1-4 to understand how and why detoxing of these organs are important. It is essential to know that you should discuss these steps with your Doctor before trying. In many cases, not all steps may be necessary for YOU, specifically.

As far as step as step 5 is concerned, restoring a homeostatic environment internally on a general level would include:

• altering your diet (consuming organic foods/juices whenever possible is best, eat lean meats and lots of veggies)
• increasing water intake (divide weight in half and drink that amount in ounces of water daily to make sure you are adequately hydrated)
• implementing a weekly exercise routine (3-4 times each week, or 180 minutes of brisk walking per week) 
• making time during the day or night to do deep breathing exercises (oxygen helps in restoring optimal function and rejuvenation to cells and organs)
• meditation (offers mind-body realignment, helps to put chakras in balance, and alleviate stress)

     Feel free to check out my personal weekend detox plan here.

     In addition, check out these detox plans by Dr. Oz:

     Dr. Oz's 48 hour cleanse
     3-Day Detox Cleanse

      I recommend these plans because they don't leave the body depleted of necessary nutrients (like the molasses-cayenne pepper tea can, for example), the fruits/herbs/vegetables/juices used don't cost much (many items you may already have in the fridge or in the pantry), and they don't leave you feeling weak as you continue to function normally on a daily basis.

For some intermittent detoxing, try Dr. Oz's recipes for:
detox smoothie

detox drink
colon detox

acai berry detox
detox soup
detox tea

     You may also find that after you begin your preferred method of detoxing, you will lose some extra weight (which, for many of us is a nice added benefit).

Remember: 'put the good stuff in your body to get the bad stuff out of your body'.


*********Please consult your Doctor before beginning any detox plan.


Happy Health!


K