Love yourself from the inside out 💛 Uterine fibroids can cause heavy bleeding, which may lead to anemia or iron deficiency. Incorporate these iron-rich foods into your diet for a healthier, happier you 👇 🍗 Poultry, fish, or lean meat 🥦 Dark green vegetables (broccoli, kale, spinach) 🍞 Iron-fortified breads, pastas, and wholegrain cereals 🍊 […]
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It’s no secret that Fibroids may lead to heavy periods, but many don’t realise this in turn can result in iron deficiency. Incorporate iron rich foods such as dark leafy vegetables, lean meat, and legumes into your diet to keep your iron levels healthy this World Iron Deficiency Day 🌻
As a result of heavy bleeding, uterine fibroids can often cause many women to suffer from anemia or iron deficiency. Helping to replenish your red blood cells for a happy and healthier you; try to incorporate the below iron-rich foods into your everyday diet 👇 ✔️Lean meat, fish or poultry ✔️Legumes (beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils) […]
It’s no secret, certain foods that can worsen your fibroid-related symptoms. While diet alone isn’t the cure, studies have unveiled the following culprits: 🍬 Refined sugar 🍞 Refined carbohydrates 🧂 Foods high in salt 🍔 High-fat, processed meats 🧀 High-fat dairy products ❌ Soy ☕ Caffeine 🍺 Alcohol If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
According to recent studies, a daily dose of vitamin D can significantly inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids and even contribute to overall shrinkage 🙌 Although vitamin D can’t completely eliminate fibroids, it can assist with symptom relief while you explore more permanent treatment options such as UFE 🙏 If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
Did you know your meal and lifestyle choices can help ease your fibroid related symptoms? Take a look at these tips! 🥬 Follow a Mediterranean style diet by including plenty of green vegetables, fresh fruits, legumes and fish into your routine 🍷 Reduce your alcohol intake 🌼 Balance your estrogen levels 🧘♀️ Lower your blood […]
Our committed team is here to help💛 Now operating in Umhlanga too! If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment options, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 💐
Uterine fibroids can often lead to iron deficiency or anemia due to the significant amount of blood loss caused by heavy menstruation. Here are a few easy ways to help replenish your essential red blood cells: 🥩 Lean meat, fish or poultry 🧆 Legumes (beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils) 🥬 Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale) […]
Have you heard about Fallopian Tube Recanalization? 👀The Microsurgery is currently the only practice in South Africa offering this non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes; often a cause of infertility. If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to find out more about FTR, please visit our website 👉www.fibroids.co.za or send us a […]
We’ve touched on nutrient-rich foods that are beneficial for the management of fibroid related symptoms before, like cruciferous veg, foods high in fiber and many more! 🥦 But did you know there are also foods that aggravate your symptoms? For best results in managing your fibroids, try to avoid the following foods: 🌭 High-fat, processed […]