Are There Holistic Or Herbal Therapeutic Options For Uterine Fibroids?

Review of the alternative medical literature reveals sev-eral 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 con-junction with conventional therapy has shown promising results.