Are there holistic or herbal therapeutic options for uterine fibroids?

Review of the alternative medical literature reveals several suggested therapies for fibroids. Some of the suggested guidelines and treatments include:

• Diet—No meat, dairy, or gluten
• Herbs to help shrink fibroids—Ceanothus (red root), fraxinus (white ash), and vitex (chasteberry)\
• Nutraceuticals—Vitamin A, B, C, and E
• Minerals—Selenium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron
• Exercise
• Herbs for symptoms
• Bleeding—Red raspberry and black cohosh
• Pain, Back cramps—Blue and black cohosh
• Pelvic energy flow—Yoga, acupuncture, tai chi, and qigong
• Meditation

It is suggested that the holistic approach used in conjunction
with conventional therapy has shown promising
results.

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