Among the most painful and dangerous female disorders is the fibroid tumor of the uterus. In part, the danger is more psychological than physical. The rising incidence of cancer coupled with an extensive advertising campaign has made the public highly aware of cancer. For this reason, the discovery of almost any tumor in the body will usually strike terror into the heart of the strongest person. Therefore, the relatively common fibroid tumor that attacks the uterus is often mistaken for a malignant tumor (cancer), and the resulting shock is almost as destructive as the growth itself.

Since there is always the possibility of cancer when an unnatural growth is discovered, it is important that the patient be examined immediately. Time is of the essence, as medical science has come a long way in treating cancers that have been detected in early stages. Learn these signs of possible memory cancer:

1. Constant bleeding despite efforts to stop the flow.

2. Repeated and severe attacks of indigestion.

3. Sudden growth or change in the shape of a mole, birthmark, etc.

4. Discoloration of stool (bowel movement).

5. Painful or sore lump or spot on or under the skin that refuses to heal.

As for the fibroid tumor of the uterus, it can be the size of a pea or smaller and can grow to the size of a lemon or larger. Although it originates in the uterus, the tumor can grow into the uterine cavity during its maturation.

As the tumor develops, the uterus becomes knobby and enlarged. The pressure of the growth on the bladder can cause pain and increased urination. In contrast, fibroid tumors often induce constipation through pressure on the rectum. Hemorrhage is a frequent sign of tumor. The existence of a fibroid tumor within the uterus is often a cause of miscarriage (spontaneous abortion).

These growths were treated through natural baths, diet, moist wraps and therapeutic gymnastics. A daily lukewarm bath (77° to 82°) with cold compresses to apply to the vagina before bedtime was prescribed. Sexual intercourse and other activities that could aggravate the condition were strictly prohibited. As in most cases, my fibroid regimen also included the Return to Nature diet. Half a pack (abdomen to feet) was applied for one hour each day and douches (pressure baths) were prescribed on the thighs and spine three times a week.

Exercises (therapeutic gymnastics) were provided to the patient, although sports that provided entertainment and raised morale were always preferred to ordinary exercise.

Thus, while the bicycle exercise (in which the patient lies on her back and lifts her body from the waist, pushing her legs as if riding a bicycle) has been shown to be effective in treating tumors of the uterus, encouraged the use of bicycles. In the same way, if the patient recognized a fondness for rowing, this sport was prescribed instead of a similar exercise such as sit-ups (in which the patient lies down with his hands clasped behind his head and raises and lowers his body from waist to head). without moving your feet).

Other recommended exercises were trunk twist (from an upright position, hands behind the head, the body is twisted from extreme right to extreme left and vice versa without moving the feet); full knee bend, toe contact, and scissor exercise (from prone position, lift legs, then slowly move legs apart and together like scissors).

Since fibroid tumors can exist for many years without becoming known to the patient, and since tumors of the uterus are particularly common among women at menopause (change of life), it would be a good precaution for all women to take great care part of this program. from forty years onwards.