Guest guest Posted March 15, 2001 Report Share Posted March 15, 2001 , Thank you. Vitex helps me (used it year and half since age 49), also changing diet, reading (Northrup, Skilling, Cutler), and a simple biofeedback technique for emotions at http://www.shalif.com/psychology/ Reading a few pages on craniosacral therapy - I see a similarity. First learned I had a fibroid in 1982, not a problem until 2 1/2 years ago. Since my fibroid symptoms are easier since Vitex (herb agnus-castus vitex) - I'm waiting it out until menopause. Could be months or years away still. Kept regular gyn checkups every 6 months since the fibroid symptoms grabbed my attention. Last time clinic said come back in a year, the fibroid was slightly smaller. I also found the post interesting of INFINITYANDON that her fibroids shrank while a nursing mom. Nursed my youngest (now age 14) for a year. At 05:29 PM 3/15/01 -0500, you wrote: >Regarding supplements/vitamins/holistic etc. I am going through a >nutritionist for the supplements. I would strongly suggest that because if >you are going to bother you might as well maximize your efforts. You can read >lots of books, but I still rely on professional input. I've been going to the >library a lot lately reading books on natural interventions. There are a lot >of books out there. Look in the index to see if they talk about fibroids or >not. I'm also doing craniosacral therapy which is body work (you can look it >up on upledger.com) which can help with physical, emotional and spiritual >healing. I plan to begin yoga and have started meditation. I believe it is >not just a physical thing (the fibroids), but also emotional etc. and that >looking at all areas is critical. As for diet, many books talk about greatly >reducing sugar, salt, dairy, meat, eating organic (to avoid pestisides) and a >few other things. I am also taking out gluten for a couple of months, which >is not the norm, but I figured it is worth it for a short bit. The other >stuff I have changed (my diet used to be salt, sugar, chocolate and grease) >drastically. I can't believe I did it, but one day I was just " ready " . If I >can do it, anyone can. I did some reading and my nutritionist is helping me >too. I would love to try accupuncture too, but my insurance doesn't pay for >it and I'm already paying for the craniosacral out of pocket (which I believe >is well worth it for me, it's great stuff). I told my family I'm going to > " think " them away. It's not entirely untrue (they think I'm nuts anyway - ha >ha). Thinking is a powerful thing and the brain and body have a very strong >connection. Hope this helps. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 What is Vitex and how does it help fibroids shrink? What herbal treatment can help fibroids shrink that are safe? I am 45 and hoping they will shrink soon, once I get towards menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 What is Vitex and how does it help fibroids shrink? What herbal treatment can help fibroids shrink that are safe? I am 45 and hoping they will shrink soon, once I get towards menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 What is Vitex and how does it help fibroids shrink? What herbal treatment can help fibroids shrink that are safe? I am 45 and hoping they will shrink soon, once I get towards menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 HELLO: HAS ANYONE TRIED NONI JUICE FOR TREATMENT OF FIBROIDS ? THANK YOU BEATRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 HELLO: HAS ANYONE TRIED NONI JUICE FOR TREATMENT OF FIBROIDS ? THANK YOU BEATRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Hi Everyone. I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more information on natural treatments. Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? Any other natural remedies out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Hi Everyone. I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more information on natural treatments. Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? Any other natural remedies out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Hi Everyone. I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more information on natural treatments. Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? Any other natural remedies out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Vitex is a herb. I've been using vitex for year and half. I use the vitex in capsules from GNC. I saw a difference in cycle in one month, no unwanted side effects. In reply to this I did a web search at www.meteor.com for " agnus-castus vitex " and references From " Nursing CEUs for Herbal Medicine " http://www.nurseceu.com/ch1.htm Vitex agnus castus Vitex has been used for menstrual difficulties for at least 2,500 years. The botanical name Vitex agnus-castus comes from the Greek meaning " chaste " because the ancient Greeks thought the plant calmed sexual passions. It has also been given folk names of " monk's pepper " and " chaste berry " . In truth, vitex neither suppresses nor increases libido. Vitex is an important herb for woman's health. It restores and regulates the estrogene/progesterone balance. It is benenficial in treating dysmenorrhea, delayed periods, PMS, endometriosis, and infertility. It may be used to regain hormonal balance after the use of birth control pills. Vitex preparations usually must be taken for 4 to 18 months before improvement in symptoms can be expected. A 1992 survey of German gynecologists evaluated the effect of Vitex on 1,542 woman diagnosed with PMS. Ninety percent of both physicians and patients reported relief of symptoms after treatment averaging 25.3 days. Vitex may be helpful in managing hot flashes in the early stages of menopause. It is not helpful once the ovaries have ceased to function and is not appropriate in the post menopausal woman. Vitex has been used to increase milk production in lactating woman. Side effects are rare and include gastrointestinal complaints, headache, skin changes (acne, itching, erythema),and changes in menstrual cycle. (, S., 1996g), (Gladstar, R., 1993, p257, 258), (Hobbs, C.,1996) Using plants as medicine is an ancient tradition. The resurgence of interest in botanical medicine is supported by empirical as well as scientific evidence of its healing power. Used prudently , herbal medicine can effectively compliment other treatment modalities. http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/materiamedica/chaste.htm commercial site, good info http://www.thorne.com/townsend/oct/herbal.html Herbal Research Review http://www.eclecticphysician.com/herbs/vitex.shtml The Eclectic Physician At 08:39 AM 3/19/01 -0500, you wrote: >What is Vitex and how does it help fibroids shrink? What herbal treatment >can help fibroids shrink that are safe? I am 45 and hoping they will shrink >soon, once I get towards menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Vitex is a herb. I've been using vitex for year and half. I use the vitex in capsules from GNC. I saw a difference in cycle in one month, no unwanted side effects. In reply to this I did a web search at www.meteor.com for " agnus-castus vitex " and references From " Nursing CEUs for Herbal Medicine " http://www.nurseceu.com/ch1.htm Vitex agnus castus Vitex has been used for menstrual difficulties for at least 2,500 years. The botanical name Vitex agnus-castus comes from the Greek meaning " chaste " because the ancient Greeks thought the plant calmed sexual passions. It has also been given folk names of " monk's pepper " and " chaste berry " . In truth, vitex neither suppresses nor increases libido. Vitex is an important herb for woman's health. It restores and regulates the estrogene/progesterone balance. It is benenficial in treating dysmenorrhea, delayed periods, PMS, endometriosis, and infertility. It may be used to regain hormonal balance after the use of birth control pills. Vitex preparations usually must be taken for 4 to 18 months before improvement in symptoms can be expected. A 1992 survey of German gynecologists evaluated the effect of Vitex on 1,542 woman diagnosed with PMS. Ninety percent of both physicians and patients reported relief of symptoms after treatment averaging 25.3 days. Vitex may be helpful in managing hot flashes in the early stages of menopause. It is not helpful once the ovaries have ceased to function and is not appropriate in the post menopausal woman. Vitex has been used to increase milk production in lactating woman. Side effects are rare and include gastrointestinal complaints, headache, skin changes (acne, itching, erythema),and changes in menstrual cycle. (, S., 1996g), (Gladstar, R., 1993, p257, 258), (Hobbs, C.,1996) Using plants as medicine is an ancient tradition. The resurgence of interest in botanical medicine is supported by empirical as well as scientific evidence of its healing power. Used prudently , herbal medicine can effectively compliment other treatment modalities. http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/materiamedica/chaste.htm commercial site, good info http://www.thorne.com/townsend/oct/herbal.html Herbal Research Review http://www.eclecticphysician.com/herbs/vitex.shtml The Eclectic Physician At 08:39 AM 3/19/01 -0500, you wrote: >What is Vitex and how does it help fibroids shrink? What herbal treatment >can help fibroids shrink that are safe? I am 45 and hoping they will shrink >soon, once I get towards menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 re: Vitex This page says >http://www.thorne.com/townsend/oct/herbal.html >Herbal Research Review · Uterine fibroids which are embedded into the muscle or are subserous may have their growth arrested by use of Vitex. Submucosal fibroids, however, are not likely to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 re: Vitex This page says >http://www.thorne.com/townsend/oct/herbal.html >Herbal Research Review · Uterine fibroids which are embedded into the muscle or are subserous may have their growth arrested by use of Vitex. Submucosal fibroids, however, are not likely to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 re: Vitex This page says >http://www.thorne.com/townsend/oct/herbal.html >Herbal Research Review · Uterine fibroids which are embedded into the muscle or are subserous may have their growth arrested by use of Vitex. Submucosal fibroids, however, are not likely to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Hi : I used Shepherd's Purse to help in controlling heavy bleeding for about 3 months. I probably should've stayed on it longer, but it wasn't working and I got antsy. I didn't notice any side effects while I was using it and as I recall I only used it during my period (which was probably all the time) Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but perhaps some of the herbs work with certain types of fibroids and others don't . Pam CGraziano@... wrote: Hi Everyone. I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more information on natural treatments. Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? Any other natural remedies out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Hi : I used Shepherd's Purse to help in controlling heavy bleeding for about 3 months. I probably should've stayed on it longer, but it wasn't working and I got antsy. I didn't notice any side effects while I was using it and as I recall I only used it during my period (which was probably all the time) Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but perhaps some of the herbs work with certain types of fibroids and others don't . Pam CGraziano@... wrote: Hi Everyone. I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more information on natural treatments. Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? Any other natural remedies out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Don't know if this will help but this link http://www.prevention.com/healing/oncall/20000420.nat2.html is an herbal site and you can email this person with the question. She also has a book out on herbal remedies for women. presha > Hi Everyone. > I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The > smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more > information on natural treatments. > Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? > Any other natural remedies out there? > Thanks! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Don't know if this will help but this link http://www.prevention.com/healing/oncall/20000420.nat2.html is an herbal site and you can email this person with the question. She also has a book out on herbal remedies for women. presha > Hi Everyone. > I just learned that I am 6 weeks pregnant and have multiple fibroids. The > smallest is about 5cm and the largest about 8cm. I'm trying to find more > information on natural treatments. > Has anyone tried Yellow Dock or Shepherd's Purse herbal teas? > Any other natural remedies out there? > Thanks! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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