Macrobiotic Diets for Uterine Fibroid

According to information from the medical website Medline Plus, uterine fibroids are a condition characterized by the development of benign tumors in a woman's womb, ranging in size from microscopic to over several pounds in weight. Uterine fibroids can cause symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pain during sex, pelvic cramps and constipation. While some websites (such as Tolaymat.com) recommend a Macrobiotic Diet to treat fibroids naturally, there is no available scientific evidence to show that this is effective.

Macrobiotic Diet

Follow a Macrobiotic Diet to potentially improve a condition of uterine fibroids. A Macrobiotic Diet consists of adhering to a limited pesco-vegetarian diet (a vegetarian diet with the addition of fish and other seafood products). The bulk of your nutritional intake while following this dietary approach should consist of organically grown fruits, vegetables and whole grains, supplemented with a limited amount of seafood, beans, rice and soy products like tofu and mizo. While on the Macrobiotic Diet, you should only prepare your food with utensils made from natural items like wood, glass or metal, along with avoiding the utilization of microwaves or electricity for your cooking needs. Avoid consumption of red meats, poultry, eggs, dairy, alcohol, sugars while following this approach, limiting yourself exclusively to the aforementioned acceptable food categories. The Macrobiotic Diet is designed to be used to counteract the development and progression of a number of diseases, such as diabetes, cardiac conditions and cancer. It is designed to be a year-round dieting approach to healthy living.

Macrobiotic Meals and Considerations

A sample meal while following the Macrobiotic Diet might consist of a bowl of Mizo soup served with brown rice and a piece or two of organically grown fruit or vegetables (apples or an avocado). Another possibility would be ordering your favorite type of sushi or sashimi, so long as the items contained therein are not otherwise prohibited by the diet.

Finally, note that according to the American Cancer Society, there is no scientific evidence that proves the efficacy of a Macrobiotic Diet in the treatment of uterine fibroids, so do not make the mistake of discontinuing conventional forms of treatment to pursue a Macrobiotic approach exclusively. If you want to try a Macrobiotic Diet to treat fibroids, do so only with the consent and supervision of your doctor to prevent any possibility of harm while using this approach.