ENDOMETRIOSIS AND SYSTEMIC ENZYMES

COPING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS

Anyone that has Endometriosis knows that it is a painful disorder to say the least. Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that habitually lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside your uterus, the endometrial implant. Endometriosis most regularly involves your ovaries, bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. When dealing with endometriosis the banished endometrial tissue acts as it normally would; it thickens, breaks down, bleeds with each menstrual cycle. Because this displaced tissue has no place to exit the body, it becomes trapped. When Endometriosis involves the ovaries, which come in cyst form, referred to as endometromas, it causes inflammation and scar tissue as well as adhesions where abnormal tissue that binds organs together.

SYMPTOMS

Typical menstrual period symptoms such as cramping and pelvic pain are experienced; however, on a much more severe level. Further common symptoms include…

-Painful periods (medically known as dysmenorrhea; Pelvic pain, cramping, and even lower back/ abdominal pain before-during-after your period.)

-Pain with intercourse.

-Pain with bowel movements or urination.

-Excessive bleeding, menorrhagia, or bleeding between periods, menometrorrhagia.

-Infertility.

-Fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea.

 

CAUSES

The causes of Endometriosis are not certain but are speculated to consist of:

-Retrograde menstruation. (This is when menstrual blood containing endometrial cells flow back through the Fallopian tubes into the pelvic cavity instead of out of the body.

-Embryonic cell growth. (The cells lining the abdominal and pelvic cavities come from embryotic cells which can cause them to develop into endometrial tissue).

-Surgical scar implantation. (After a surgery, ie: hysterectomy or C-section, endometrial cells attach to a surgical incision.

-Endometrial cell transport. (The blood vessels transport endometrial cells to other parts of the body).

-Immune System Disorder. (the body does not recognize the endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus).¹ 

RISK FACTORS/ COMPLICATIONS

The risk factors that are associated with Endometriosis consist of…

-Infertility. (Approximately one third to one half of women with Endometriosis have difficulty getting pregnant).

-Ovarian Cancer. (Women that share both ovarian cancer with endometriosis have highly increased risk).

-Inheritance of disorder. (Mothers, Aunt’s, Sister’s)

-Pelvic infections. (Increased family history)

-Uterine abnormalities.¹

MEDICAL TREATMENT

Although no medical cure exists for endometriosis sometimes medications, surgery, home remedies, and enzyme therapy have all been proven to help. Most Doctors initially treat patients with this disorder with first hormones to suppress growth of abnormal cells. If further action is needed some patients undergo surgery to remove scar tissue and endometriosis or even at drastic measures removal of the ovaries, uterus, and Fallopian tubes ² all of which decrease fertility further and further.

 

NATURAL TREATMENT/ HOME REMEDIES

There are home remedies to put to use stand alone or in addition to further treatment if pain persist and you can’t seem to find comfort. These include:

 -Warm baths.

-Heating pads to help relax pelvic muscles, reducing cramping and pain.

-Regular exercise has been seen to improve symptoms.

-Healthy well balanced diet.⁴

ENZYME THERAPY

You may be surprised to know that Systemic Enzyme therapy is one of “the best and most effective natural therapies for endometriosis.”³ Endometriosis and systemic enzymes have been proven to increase the breakdown of scar tissue and degradation of tissues left behind from endometriosis.⁵ Further, these enzymes provide aid in reducing inflammation caused by scar tissue surrounding the organs and pain associated with endometriosis. The blood cleansing properties of systemic enzymes containing Nattokinase and enzyme/co-factor blend have been seen to bring proper circulation to the reproductive system and get the immobile blood cleared out. The Systemic enzyme Serrapeptase is known to even digest non-living tissue, blood clots, cysts, arterial plaque and inflammation in all forms.⁴  Systemic enzymes containing Serrapeptase coupled with Systemic Enzymes containing Nattokinase and enzyme/co-factor blend together create a proliferating effect that has been seen in many trail cases to improve overall symptoms of Endometriosis considerably.

 

 

 

 

1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/basics/definition/con-20013968

2. http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-and-Services/Minimally-Invasive-Gynecologic-Surgery-Center/Treating-Endometriosis-.aspx?gclid=CIWf4NSTzswCFc5hfgodpVILWw

3. http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-enzyme-therapy

4. http://www.endo-resolved.com/endometriosis_adhesions.html

5. https://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2014/08/12/fight-endometriosis-with-systemic-enzyme-therapy/

 

 

 

Digestive Enzyme Supplements Are Bad For My Digestive System. I Don’t need Them.

Feeling bloating, discomfort, flatulence, and many other symptoms may be some of what you experience after eating. You could have eaten the same meal in the past and had no problems. Of course your body was more youthful and produced enough digestive enzymes to break down your food with ease. Now, as your body has aged the production of digestive enzymes have declined fully digesting your meals becomes a more difficult task to fulfill.

As many do, we seek a solution some opt to avoid these foods all together while others suffer through the frustrating and at times embarrassing symptoms. Then there are people who prefer to continue enjoying their favorite foods and supplement their bodies with digestive enzymes. Now there is always the question as to how much should I be taking (dosage), how long should I continue to use them, and will my body stop producing my natural digestive enzyme because I am taking digestive enzyme supplements?

First and foremost, dosage will not be dependent on your weight or age. This is a common belief among some people who are beginning to take enzyme supplements. Digestive enzymes work towards digesting your food. The food that you intake is the most important factor because it is what causes the digestive discomfort.

What is important when determining what dosage works best for you is the amount of food you intake, what type of food and how intense your symptoms are. Since each product is different, start out using the recommended dose. If that is not enough to provide you with satisfactory relief adjust the dose, increase it by one capsule and continue to work your way up until you find your ideal symptom alleviation. You may not need that much support, in these cases you can begin with half a dose and increase if necessary.

The main goal is providing enough enzymes to maximize the breakdown of food. Depending on what product you are taking you may have to take more or less capsules to achieve the same results. The main reason for this is because different products have different enzyme activity levels. You may only have to take one capsule using one product and need six capsules when using another.

Unfortunately digestive enzymes naturally produced by our bodies begin to decline in availability as we get older. The hearty meal we had no problem eating a few years ago now brings discomfort. This is not only physically challenging but emotionally as well because it brings frustration. Not knowing exactly what will potentially cause you digestive issues makes nutrition that much more difficult.

Since our bodies can no longer keep up producing the necessary amount of enzymes for digestion, we must supplement it. We need to have realistic expectations. We cannot assume that taking digestive enzyme supplements for a short period of time will fix our digestive issues. We have to compare digestive enzyme supplements to taking daily vitamins. Just as we use them to supplement what our bodies cannot produce and are needed to assist in body functions.

Nobody can tell you how long you should take digestive enzymes. It is possible that if your gut flora is healthy enough you may only need to take them occasionally. For some individuals taking oral digestive enzymes may be necessary for long periods of time especially if they never treat their underlining issues such as unhealthy gut flora, consuming highly processed foods, irreparable gut damage and many other contributing factors. Digestive enzyme supplementation will assist our body better digest the food we love but, it cannot fix any of these underlining issues.

Another misunderstanding for those hesitating to use supplementation of digestive enzymes is that taking them will trigger their body to stop producing them naturally or will contribute to further decreasing the amount of natural digesting enzymes it makes on its own. Our pancreas produces these enzymes.

The pancreas does not stop working; it continues produce, store and then releases enzymes when the food we consume enters the small intestine. The reason for this is because the pancreas cannot sense oral digestive enzymes nor is it controlled by feedback mechanisms. If supplementing your body with digestive enzymes really caused this then we would have to exclude raw foods from our diets which are packed with them.

Your Gut’s Health Is Your Overall Health

You may not have even considered your constant health issues, symptoms and those few extra pounds could all be a result of one underlining factor. You’ve become accustom to them all and blamed each one on this or that. Your digestive system, the part of your body that receives every single delicious treat that you eat, is a very possible point of origin for all of your symptoms.

If you are like the majority of the population you have suffered from some kind of digestive problem or are currently experiencing it. Bloating, gas, constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, reflux, and many other symptoms that can make you feel miserable. Not only does the food we eat provoke these side effects but it may contribute to the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in our guts out growing the beneficial colonies that help us maintain a healthy digestive system and a balance in our overall health.

We all know someone or we ourselves suffer from arthritis, acne, heart burn, allergies, autoimmune disorders, fatigue, autism, cancers, and many more other conditions. But, few realize that the digestive issues that we have directly affect our entire body.  Studies have already begun to focus on investigating the connection between gluten/casein digestion and Autism. This research seems promising and has much support from many parents who have already reported improvement in their autistic children symptoms after having them follow a gluten/casein free diet.

Keeping your gut healthy is not only about relieving you of the uncomfortable immediate symptoms that you experience after your meal but, also the overall wellbeing of your body. Once you begin to focus on regaining healthy microflora and maintaining your gut health, you will begin to experience the benefits. You will notice your symptoms diminish or even disappear in due time.

What does your gut do for you?

1. Decides what items get absorbed or not absorbed.
   • As a regulator your gut makes sure you are getting what you need from your food and discards what it doesn’t find beneficial or necessary. For example, ingesting too much of a certain vitamin will not do you much good if it’s over the recommended daily dosage. Your gut will pick up on this and begin discarding any excess it does not need. This is an issue when people take multivitamins containing 200% of the daily value of each vitamin. Your body will only absorb what is required the rest is just a waste of your money.
2. Your second immune system sorting good from bad molecules.
   • Depending on what you eat your gut is the first line of defense and will react to any allergens, you will begin to feel symptoms accordingly as a form of communication from your gut as a warning to avoid those foods.
3. It has a network of neurotransmitters to communicate with your brain.
   • Your brain and your gut are in constant communication. For example, your gut informs your brain when allergens or toxins enter your body (allergic reaction or stomach ache) and when you are hungry (growling stomach).
4. Gets rid of byproduct toxins produced during digestion.
   • Its communication spans to assisting organs that help destroy byproducts that if left undealt with or in the case of constipation could begin to release toxins that essentially could enter your blood stream causing illness.
5. Breakdown our tasty food.
   • When you eat that deliciously healthy meal you would expect your body to benefit from all the nutrients, vitamins and protein. However, if it wasn’t for your healthy gut that meal could not be broken down enough to extract all of its beneficial components.

Are you contributing to an unhealthy gut?

1. Not eating enough much fiber.
   • Fiber has been found to contribute to; insulin sensitivity helping resist the development of diabetes, decreased weight gain and better digestion.
2. Eating too much; high sugar, high calorie, processed, low nutrient foods.
   • These types of food are thanksgiving dinner for bad bacteria allowing them to thrive in the gut
3. Having too much stress and not alleviating it.
   • Stress affects your entire body; it leads to inflammation which puts your immune system into overdrive affecting multiple chemical reactions and as a result the performance of many processes of the body.
4. Excess use of medication; antibiotics, NSAIDS, etc.
   • If used for prolonged periods of time begin to compromise the guts protective barrier. When this is allowed to happen it is highly permeable to potentially harmful substances. For example one condition that can develop is leaky gut.
5. Unidentified food intolerances.
   • When you keep eating foods that you may not have realized continue to cause your body to react negatively you are continuously allowing it to cause havoc affecting not only the guts health but other body functions that may be inhibited by the allergen.
6. Gut infections; overgrowth of bacteria, yeast, parasites, etc.
   • These can cause decline in nutrient absorption, weight gain, digestive issues, and inflammation.
7. Lacking enough digestive enzymes or their function is impaired.
   • As we age the amount of digestive enzymes we produce greatly declines making it more difficult on the gut to break down food to retrieve nutrients needed by the body for daily functions.

How do I regain my guts health? (A few tips)

• Eat unprocessed food- when you fuel your body with nutritious food you feed the beneficial microflora allowing it to flourish and be dominant over any bad bacteria present.
• Use allergy elimination diet to determine which foods your body reacts to and how
• Rid your gut of infections, parasites, bad bacteria.
• Restore beneficial bacteria- taking probiotics will help introduce beneficial bacteria into the gut.
• Replenish your digestive enzymes- absorbing nutrients and protein from your food is essential but if it can’t be broken down enough to extract this, your health will begin to respond accordingly.
• Repair your gut lining- if your lining/protective layer is not healthy it cannot keep toxins and other harmful molecules from entering your circulatory system.
• Eat good fats- fats like omega-3 have been shown to help with managing inflammation

As you might expect your gut and health issues did not develop in one day and repairing it will not be quick either. Gradually with determination and appropriate action you will begin to find relief of annoying symptoms and side effects. As your gut is being repaired your body will also begin to feel and perform better.

When Cleansing Your Body: What to Expect

The constant bloating, headache, cravings, and lack of energy may all seem like normal problems you deal with every day. Possible looking at the screen too long or not eating well can possibly trigger you to feel this way. Although you could treat each one of these symptoms individually there is a chance you could rid yourself of this misery by simply testing yourself for Candida overgrowth.

Do I have Candida overgrowth?

Candida overgrowth is a debilitating situation to be in. Given, it not only unbalances the microflora of the gut but it can cause digestive problems, fatigue, mood swings, strong cravings for sugars and carbohydrates, skin issues, difficulty concentrating, and even severe seasonal allergies. There are tests your doctor can perform to conclude whether or not a candida overgrowth is the main issue, there may be other factors contributing to the onset of these symptoms.

What can I do, what is happening?

Cleansing your body of excess candida is the first step towards regaining your guts health and overall well-being. What people don’t expect or feel is a sign of ineffectiveness are the multiple side effects a cleansing brings with it. During the process of the Candida cleanse the yeast cell walls are broken down in order to complete the elimination process. As this occurs, the yeast cells release toxins that cause the multiple body reactions.

The liver is mainly responsible for clearing toxins from the body. But when Candida is being eliminated, the high amounts of toxins overwhelm the liver allowing them to remain in circulation causing our bodies to react.

What kind of cleanse should I look for?

There are many options to choose from when trying to balance microflora in the gut one of them is following a yeast cleansing diet. Most candida cleansing diets focus on eliminating yeast feeding foods such as those that are high in sugar and white flour. A general rule of thumb to follow with these diets is to eliminate processed foods and replace them with natural foods and whole grains. For example, popular diet choices include the raw, paleo, vegetarian, and vegan diets.

The best thing about these diets is that they don’t only work towards healing our gut but also our bodies. Fueling it with nutritious ingredients can help manage other conditions affecting our health.  For example, lowering cholesterol levels, managing blood pressure, diabetes, weight management, inflammation, arthritis, and many more.

Supplementation is another important player in restoring healthy microflora. Good supplements include proteases to clear up debri/toxins, probiotics and prebiotics to help fuel healthy bacteria. You’ll find a variety of supplements to help along with your cleanse some will even include chitosinase, an enzyme that helps break down the cell wall of yeast cells. A cleanse that will work most efficiently will be the one you are willing to put work towards and that fits with or improves your lifestyle.

What symptoms may I experience during a Candida cleanse?

There is a Die-off series of symptoms that people undergoing this cleanse may experience along the way. Not everyone has the same tolerance levels and not everyone may have every single symptom. The body will react differently in each individual case. Another contributing factor is the amount of bad bacteria overgrowth you have, the more candida present the more toxins released as they are dying off.

Here are some of the symptoms that may be experienced:

• Fever
• Sinus
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Bloat, gas, diarrhea
• Feeling cold, chills
• Skin; breakouts, itchy, rash
• Increased heart rate
• Sweating
• Swollen glands
• Increased joint and muscle pain

How can I help manage these side effects?

Before you give up because the side effects are too much to handle consider these tips to help your body cope with the stress. Just think that the longer you stick with it the sooner your body will feel better overall. Use this as motivation to keep you on track, you’ll be less likely to need to undergo another cleanse again. Yes, you might need to readjust your flora in the future but if you maintain this new lifestyle the amount of yeast overgrowth should be significantly low and as a result the die-off symptoms should also be minor.

Tips: Control the side effects

• Slow down; if you are taking anti-fungal and supplements that break down yeast cell wall. These will release toxins possibly causing your symptoms to be uncomfortable.
• Drink more water; you need to help your body flush out the toxins faster.
• Rest and relax; allowing your body to rest will let your immune system run its course uninterrupted by the stress of daily tasks.
• Add vitamin C; 1000 mg 2 x day will help recover your immune system and adrenals. The more efficient these two are working the sooner you’ll feel better.

Staying Healthy: Are you doing it Right?

You might already be taking care of your body, eating right and working out but while doing this you might actually be hurting your body. While getting on your feet and being active is part of a healthy lifestyle properly doing these activities can help avoid injuries and discouragement. Running is a highly effective and easy exercise to do simply because it helps burn tons of calories and can be done virtually anywhere. Here a few guidelines to help you master the art of running, refueling your body, and repairing your hardworking muscles.

1. Control your body, you control your run.
2. Breathe in breathe out, relax your body.
3. Posture, posture, posture!

Use your food and supplementation to your advantage

1. Fuel your body with clean meals, perform better
   1. Nobody ever wants to feel sluggish for a session at the gym the better you eat the less likely this will affect your ability to stick to your workout routine.
2. Refuel your muscles, get stronger
   1. Sometimes food alone does not cut it. Reaching your goals may require you to invest in some protein powder to help your muscles gain strength and mass.
3. Supplements, fill in the gaps your diet and active life style may not be able to do alone
   1. Digestive enzymes can help you reap more out of your meals and so your stomach does not have to work as hard to digest (e.g. high protein diets)
   2. Serrapeptase, proteolytic enzyme, helps alleviate symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) such as inflammation and fibrin build up potentially helping decrease the amount of time your muscles need to recover.
      1. Studies found that the muscles require roughly 10 days to recover. When participants included Serrapeptase in their supplementation they saw a cut in recovery time by half.

How Is Your Gut Microflora Making You Fat? : Gut Health, Toxins, Inflammation, Weight, and Illness

Do you eat the same types, healthy or unhealthy, amounts of food as your friends but find yourself piling up more pounds than they do? It is possible that they have hit the genetic jackpot and can eat everything they want and still stay lean. However, there is actually more to it than genetics. There is one other contributing factor that you could correct to help you reap the benefits of your healthy eating habits with the occasional cheat meal, and still manage a healthy weight.

Recent studies have discovered that the microflora found in our gut plays a significant role in how many extra pounds we tend to carry. A study found that the guts of individuals that were either overweight or obese were dominated by pathogenic (bad) bacteria. Opposite of this, individuals with guts dominated with beneficial (good) bacteria were leaner. The main issue seems to lay on the interactions between fat cells and bad bacteria because they form a cascade of chaos in other body processes.

Pathogenic bacteria get to work, interacting with fat cells, producing superantigens (toxins that activate white blood cells called T-cells) and ultimately causing the over production of cytokines triggering the inflammation response. Researchers have found E.coli to hinder detoxification processes due to its production of the toxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS). With high amounts of bad bacteria detoxification processes such as the LPS detoxification fails contributing to a vicious cycle of toxin accumulation, cytokine production and inflammation of the body.

1. Gut filled with pathogenic bacteria allow large amounts of toxins to circulate the body
2. Toxins interact with fat cells causing production of cytokines
3. Superantigens accumulate
4. High concentration of toxins in the body affects detoxification processes (e.g. LPS)
5. The inflammation response is constantly active due to cytokine over production (lead on by toxin activated T-cells)

Chronic inflammation can damage cells possibly making them insulin resistant and increasing the potential for developing diabetes a known side effect of obesity.

When the gut is filled of bad bacteria other accompanying issues include digestive discomfort, inflammatory based conditions, and carrying extra weight. Using probiotics and prebiotics can help restore a balance in the gut microflora. Cleansings will help clear out any accumulation of toxins in the body triggering overall inflammation.

Dealing with the inflammation is also important in preventing the onset of other illnesses. Adding natural supplements that have anti-inflammatory properties will help in the process of restoring beneficial bacteria as well. Cytokine signaling can be decreased with the aid of Serrapeptase, an enzyme with both fibrinolytic and anti-inflammatory properties, in combination with prebiotics and probiotics it will gradually improve the guts health, digestion, and eventually ones attempt at staying lean and preventing disease.

The key idea here is that if we provide our bodies with the right tools to up keep a gut filled of beneficial bacteria our other efforts to stay healthy will be reflected.

What Can You do to Help Your Body? Menopause and Some of Its Affects on the Body

Weight gain and osteoporosis are only two of the many problems menopause can bring. It can be difficult to cope with the transitions the body goes through because there are so many symptoms associated with menopause. These are inevitable, yet there are a variety of options readily available to help women manage the at times uncomfortable ups and downs that come along with menopause.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones, making them brittle and easily prone to fractures. The pores in the spongy like section of the bones become larger and weaken the bone. The simple issue in this condition is that the removal of old bone overpasses the creation on new one. Menopause and pre-menopause low levels of estrogen have been found to have a direct link to osteoporosis. These low estrogen levels also lead to nonexistent or infrequent menstruation periods, increasing loss of bone mass.

Natural alternatives to help deal with osteoporosis development include supplementation. Adding vitamins such as D and calcium to your diet are one option. These will assist your changing body in the fight against osteoporosis. Vitamin D aids intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, phosphate, zinc, and magnesium. All of which are important for the support of strong bones. Another option is digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes help with the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Depending on what enzymes are found in your digestive formula will determine what foods they will assist breaking down, allowing the body to absorb them easily.

Osteoarthritis

With the decrease of estrogen hormone levels, the protection it provides cartilage against inflammation starts to lose its effectiveness. Inflammation in these areas can result in cases of osteoarthritis. This condition comes along with joint pain and further inflammation, loss of mobility, and flexibility along with other limitations. Adding Papain; enzymes found in papaya, Serrapeptase; an anti-inflammatory enzyme found in the gut of silk worms, along with others like Bromelain; found in pineapples, can help alleviate some the pain and inflammation found with these conditions.

Healthy Weight

A healthy weight can also help decrease the severity of these two conditions. Menopause brings with it, weight gain for most women. So it is very important to continue healthy habits pre and post menopause. Decreasing calorie intake by 200-300 after age 50 will help maintain the average weight previously held. However, if losing excessive weight gained from menopause or if heavier prior to menopause it is a good idea to begin introducing a continuous exercise regimen to one’s lifestyle. Specifically weight training is a good way to help promote building stronger denser bones.

Exercise

A combination of weight training and cardio is ideal when looking to fight excessive fat and weakening bones. It is easy to stick to these new lifestyles when someone trains with you, so bring along a friend or a few to motivate each other. The workouts do not have to be so difficult, a simple 30 minute weight training class or circuit can be incorporated followed by 20 minutes of High intensity intervals of cardio or 30 minutes of moderate constant cardio. Whatever you choose as long as you work towards assisting your body during the stressful transition menopause puts your body in. Inflammation, delayed onset muscle soreness, and pain can result from workouts especially with increasing intensities. Serrapeptase and proteases both can help with these issues. Serrapeptase blocks cytokine signaling involved in inflammation due to immune response to repair muscles, therefore decreasing the inflammation and pain/soreness associated with it. The proteases will work towards breaking down cellular debris/toxins in the blood to help fight inflammation. Fibrin released by the muscles during exercise due to muscle cell tearing is also broken down by Serrapeptase. This is important because excessive fibrin build up in the body leads to further inflammation.

Here are a few tips and options on eating healthy and staying fit

Exercise programs

• Crossfit
• Cycling
• Boot camp
• Strength training (beginner, moderate, advanced)
• Sports (e.g. Tennis)
• Yoga
• Cardio (Stairmaster, elliptical, etc.)

Most importantly set realistic goals you can keep and are of your interest to avoid letting exercise fall out of your daily routine and making it an enjoyable part of your day.

Healthy eating tips

• Small meals (help boost your metabolism)
• Slowly substitute processed food out of your diet for natural ingredients
• Snack on fruits, veggies, nuts
• Make meals ahead of time (always prepared when in a rush, avoiding making bad food choices)
• Find easy and quick recipes (less frustrating)
• Carb cycle (alternate between low and high carb days)
• Invest on a juicer (your vitamins and nutrients to go)
• Drink enough water

Whether maintaining weight or losing, sleep is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. 7-8 hours a night are highly recommended.

Uterine Fibroids: 3 Small Changes that Could Make Dealing with Uterine Fibroids Easier

Women who have to deal with fibroids know that managing levels of the hormone estrogen and progesterone is very important. Most prescribed medication deals around this issue since it has been suggested fibroids growth may be linked to a high estrogen and progesterone setting. As they grow the symptoms that accompany them are more pronounced. Pain, heavy bleeding, and inflammation are common results of these and can possibly lead to other underlining issues. However, most women with uterine fibroids do not experience any symptoms. It is likely for women who do have heavy or in between period bleeding, to develop an iron deficiency. While in others fibroids may cause a very painful period but, in some cases this pain could also be a result of endometriosis. When tissue that lines the uterus grows in other areas it is known as Endometriosis, this tissue breaks down and causes bleeding during menstruation. Following the tissue breakdown scar tissue develops in the areas it has grown in, this leading to a painful period.

What can I do to manage my fibroids?

Birth control is a method of treatment that has been used to manage the hormones estrogen and progesterone thought to be involved in the growth of fibroids. It has also been effective in keeping the menstruation cycle on a schedule and in decreasing bleeding during periods. When periods are heavy it can lead to anemia, lethargy, chest pain etc. Another hormone management alternative is hormone therapy. It also helps control hormone levels but can have multiple side effects after continuous use making the treatment useful for only a few months at a time. These symptoms include; bone loss, some experience dryness of the vaginal area, and menopause like symptoms.

Studies have been focused on finding a reason for the development of fibroids, managing the symptoms and curing the condition, have actually provided findings that could delay the growth of fibroids and alleviate the symptoms that come with it.  A cure or reason for fibroids has not been found but, research has found correlations between exercise, diet, and supplementation and fibroids.

How can caring for your body help you manage fibroids and their symptoms?

Aside from the current medication and treatments, women who suffer from fibroids have more control than they know in assisting these treatments to further enhance their effects. Diets can be managed, eating and avoiding certain foods can contribute to factors that increase or decrease fibroids growth. While exercise, has been shown to decrease the chances of developing fibroids and decreasing their size.

Specific foods can harm your body as we all know. But, when you have conditions such as uterine fibroids what you decide to eat can really affect your progression. Effects in estrogen levels have been suggested to be linked to certain foods. Below are a few examples of what has been recommended to avoid in your diet to further assist in the treatment and preventive care of fibroids.

Foods to Avoid in your Diet	Foods to Add to your Diet
Alcohol	Low fat milk
Artificial sweeteners	Vitamins
Animal fats	Iron
Cream and butter	Serrapeptase
Ice cream and Chocolate	Increase vegetable intake

Avoid heating your food in plastic containers as it can leak into the food. This has been proposed to have an effect on estrogen levels.

Supplementation/Natural Alternatives

Increasing your daily activities can help keep you healthy and fit. Loosing excess fat is important since it can increase estrogen levels. Making easy changes to your daily routine like walking to the market or taking a 30 minute walk after dinner can really make a difference to your overall health.

With a constant bleeding, iron levels can get very low and it is important to implement it in our diets. Whether it is through supplementation or our food, it must be maintained to avoid developing anemia. Your doctor can guide you through this to avoid or manage anemia.

Natural supplementation such as enzymes can assist breaking down the fibrin found in fibroids. Fibrin buildup contributes to the growth of fibroids and does not allow cells that have become damaged to repair themselves. Studies have shown that the enzyme Serrapeptase has fibrinolytic activity, breaking down fibrin and assisting in the decrease of inflammation. Some of the benefits of the breakdown of fibrin include; decreasing swelling, the feeling of pain, the size of fibroids, and tissues are allowed properly regenerate. Another assisting enzyme is Nattokinase which also has fibrinolytic activity.

When looking for a natural supplement, including these other ingredients could help with uterine fibroid symptoms and fibrin breakdown.

Bromelain	Proteolytic enzyme; anti-inflammatory benefits
Papain	Proteolytic enzyme; found in papaya
Proteases	Protein breakdown into polypeptides and amino acids, assists in elimination of fibrin
Rutin	Antioxidant bioflavonoid; may assist in suppressing growth of uterine leiomyoma cells
Amla	Antioxidant and good source of vitamin C suggested to increase metabolic activity

Amla Fruit

Diet Tips for Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Women who suffer from fibrocystic Breast disease often experience variations of pain and discomfort in their breast, and sometimes spreading as far as their arms. It is extremely common for the breasts to feel swollen, tight, and weighed down. Breasts can develop cysts or lumps throughout the tissue causing pain which may increase during their menstrual cycles.

Consuming a healthy well-rounded diet can help in decreasing pain related to fibrocystic breast. Below is a list of items every woman with fibrocystic breast should add to their grocery list immediately!

• Vegetables. As children it has been engrained into our minds that you must eat your vegetables! This is 100% correct. Vegetables are packed with essential vitamins and minerals we need to strengthen our immune system and cognitive function. Vegetables are also incredibly effective in removing excess fluids from the body thus aiding in decreasing swelling in breast tissue.

<li>Fish. One of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids is fish! Whether it is salmon, mackerel, or sardines, Omega 3’s reduce inflammation and help improve blood circulation. The FDA recommends consuming no more than 5 ounces of fish to meet your desired protein intake.

• Nuts. Walnuts, flaxseed, and chia seeds are high sources of omega 3 fatty acids for those who would prefer to surpass the fish option. Just ¼ cup of walnuts will supply you with over 90% of your daily value of omega 3! It is extremely easy to incorporate flaxseed and chia seeds into any meal throughout your busy workday.
• Meat. When choosing meat for dinner remember that low fat meats are the best option. It is important for women suffering from fibrocystic breast disease to keep that fat intake low, this prevents any further health complications or worsening of their current symptoms. Good low fat meats include skinless chicken breast, turkey, and extra-lean beef. Beef is best consumed in moderation due to its increased levels of saturated fats and cholesterol.
• Low Sodium Foods. Sodium helps your body to retain water. Not only can it worsen the swelling of your breasts it can also bloat your stomach adding intestinal discomfort. Don’t think too extreme and eliminate all salt from your diet. Salt is vital for proper neurological function. To make sure you are consuming the proper amount of salt, choose foods low in sodium and use seasonings that are sodium free.
• Whole grain foods. Whole grains are extremely beneficial to one’s health. Studies show that the regular consumption of whole grains reduces inflammation, lowers blood pressure, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Examples of whole gain foods include oats, quinoa, and brown rice. The FDA recommends women ranging from 19-50 years of age consume 6 ounces of whole grains a day.

Just by incorporating the few tips listed above into your daily meals you can positively impact your health. The cascade effect can affect your overall happiness and outlook on life. For Instance, consuming whole grains and while limiting added salt can reduce inflammation in the breast tissue, and increase blood circulation thus reducing major irritant which cause you so much pain. With reduced inflammation and pain levels you will be happier throughout the day and more productive.

**Before trying any of the recommendations above please consult with your medical doctor to ensure it is the right choice for you.

 

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5 Nutrients Your Brain Needs

The brain is the most important part of your body. It sends signals telling the heart to beat, the lungs to breathe, and the stomach to digest. According to Eric Chudler Ph.D., the executive director of the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering at University of Washington; the brain uses 15-20% of the blood flow from the heart, although it only weighs around 2% of our total body weight. This extraordinary organ never rests throughout the entire span of your life. That’s why it is so crucial to supply the brain with the proper nutrients to ensure it can perform all of the body’s vital tasks.

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids. The best sources of omega-3s include salmon, albacore tuna, and walnuts. Omega-3s help the brain function properly while providing it with key anti-inflammatory substances. Flaxseed, soybeans, and wheatgerm are also good sources to choose from.
2. Antioxidants are your brains 1 first line of defense against free radicals. Unfortunately, they decrease as we age. Not to worry, fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants to help compensate for what the body is lacking. Great sources of antioxidants include berries (blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries), broccoli, and carrots. Help stop free radicals from destroying brain cells by consuming these nutrient dense foods!