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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on Uterine FibroidsDescription Uterine leiomyomas or fibroleiomyomas (uterine fibroids) are well circumscribed, pseudo-encapsulated benign tumors composed mainly of smooth muscle but with varying amounts of fibrous connective tissue. There are three major types: Submucous: 5% of total, susceptible to abnormal uterine bleeding, infection and occasionally protrude from cervix; Subserous: Common, may become pedunculated and rarely parasitic; and Intramural: Common, may cause marked uterine enlargement. Causes Uterine fibroids may arise from totipotential cells normally giving rise to muscle and connective tissue cells, or they may arise from small immature smooth muscle cell nests. There is a positive correlation with estrogen stimulation (i.e., uterine fibroids are not seen before menarche, may grow rapidly during pregnancy, with use of oral estrogen, and with estrogen producing tumors. Myomas regress following pregnancy and after menopause.) Risk factors for uterine fibroids include: Later reproductive and perimenopausal age groups. The incidence is 3-9 times higher among African-Americans. Conventional Labs Standard lab tests include a pregnancy test; CBC with differential count; SED rate; and a CA-125 (which may be slightly elevated in some cases of uterine myomas, but generally is more useful in differentiating myomas from various gynecologic adenocarcinomas). Diagnostic imaging includes ultrasonography (which shows a characteristic hypoechoic appearance). A CT scan or MRI may help to differentiate complex cases. An Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) or barium enema may be ordered. Presumptive diagnosis can be made by abdominal and pelvic examination. A fractional D & C aids in ruling out cervical, uterine carcinomas. Hysteroscopy may help diagnose submucous myomas. Laparoscopy may be useful in complex cases and in ruling out other pelvic pathology. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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