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Living with a chronic health condition such as uterine fibroids can really challenge your overall well-being. Fortunately, there are ways to boost your day-to-day functioning. Paying close attention to maintaining a high level of nutrition can even help get you through some of the heavy bleeding that is often one of the more difficult symptoms of fibroids. Eating for Energy Iron If your energy is low, make sure your iron levels are sufficient, but on top of that, making some dietary changes can make you more energetic, too. Breakfast The...

When it comes down to it, the first and foremost advocate for your health must be you.  As women, we often get bogged down with multiple responsibilities, either self-inflicted or imposed, and end up neglecting our own health.  Symptoms of fibroids can be pushed aside for years, which is a shame, as uterine fibroids can really cramp your style. Why is Getting Medical Attention for Uterine Fibroids so Important? As the symptoms of fibroids are almost always not life threatening, many women defer seeking treatment.  This delay in dealing with...

Heavy bleeding, for many women, is one of the most difficult symptoms of uterine fibroids. The definition of heavy menstrual bleeding focuses on “excessive menstrual bleeding over several menstrual cycles in a row that interfere with physical, emotional and social quality of life” - and yes, heavy periods can absolutely interfere with your quality of life!   In medical terms, periods are counted as “heavy” when: Bleeding soaks through a pad or tampon in less than two hours Clothing is regularly stained from overflow Blood clots larger than one inch...

Daily symptoms of uterine fibroids can be a heavy load to carry. From pain to heavy bleeding, the symptoms that often accompany uterine fibroids can tempt discouraging thoughts and even consistent sadness or disappointment. That said, one can find the silver lining in every cloud… even this one. Seeing the sunny side of adversity promotes psychological health, a difficult challenge to surmount while living with a chronic medical condition. Difficult doesn’t mean impossible, though, and hunting down positivity brings numerous benefits. Learning to say no Volunteers are needed to decorate...

We’ve all heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” And it’s being proven true again and again. By extension, what we experience, through the functioning or dysfunction of our bodies, is also manifested through our menstrual cycles. For women experiencing symptoms of fibroids, which can include heavy bleeding and pain during their periods, menstruation is tough enough as it is. Here’s how to make PMS more manageable. PMS is directly affected by your diet. Think back to your last junk food-eating binge. Close your eyes, relax and place...

Many women diagnosed with uterine fibroids suffer from lower back pain. The pain can range from mild to more constant and severe, significantly affecting quality of life. Unfortunately, the bad news is that this can go on for quite a while, but there is good news as well, in that a number of different approaches, used separately or combined, can be helpful in lessening the pain. Let’s break down treatment options into three main categories: Exercise Medication Complementary therapies Exercise Exercise can help control pain from fibroids from two different...