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Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus.  They can protrude into the uterine cavity, be located within the wall of the uterus or protrude into the abdominal cavity.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids include:

	Abnormal menses - often very heavy bleeding and/or bleeding between menstrual periods
	Severe pressure or pain
	Urinary or bowel complaints - sensations of pressure or incontinence
	Recurrent miscarriages
	Infertility

Naturopathic Treatment of Fibroids

There are a couple of popular theories as to why fibroids develop:

1. Fibroids are the result of an excess of estrogen, excess xenoestrogens, and/or unopposed or imbalanced estrogen relative to progesterone.
2. Fibroids are a response to excessive inflammatory processes in the body.

Our naturopathic treatments are aimed at:

1. Helping with liver detoxification of excess estrogen or estrogen-like compounds known as xenoestrogens using supplements that aid liver breakdown of these substances so that the body can excrete them.
2. Improving progesterone production using herbal medicine and nutrition.
3. Reducing inflammation through proper diet, exercise and anti-inflammatory herbs. 

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic helps to regulate the nervous and to restore normal function of joints, muscles, tissues, and organs. Chiropractic care plays an important supportive role for other treatment strategies for fibroids.