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Apple Cider Vinegar, Dietary Changes
Posted by Tigergold (London) on 11/29/2013
Diagnosed in Jan 2013 with 1 polycystic ovary and 3 fibroids (tennis ball, golf ball and pea sized). I'm 34 yrs old, no kids (and no plans for any), slim build so belly very visible. Doc gave me birth control but not taking it.
My main symptom was very heavy periods with huge clots, flooding, gushing the works that lasted 3 to 5 days, starting day 1 and 2 heavy then getting lighter.
In Mid October started on:
* New diet - cut out caffeine, wheat, dairy, eggs, meat and poultry. Been having lots of cabbage, broccoli, green veg, almond milk, beans and lentils and fruit, nuts, seeds and flaxseed, turmeric, small vitamin D supp.
* In the morning - 1-2 tsp ACV and water on an empty stomach.
Changes I have noticed:
*was started to get constant back pain when lying down - this has eased
* stomach still protruding - but hoping its early days
*cycles are regular, always have been but this month has been odd - day 1 was lighter than normal and on day 2 was able to actually leave the house (not done that in yrs), continued very light bleeding but now on day 6 very light bleeding/brown discharge still and passed a big clot, has anyone else had similar experience?
General Feedback
Posted by Dana (Canada) on 10/20/2013
I am 23 years old not yet married. I'm feeling a big pain while I'm sleeping and during my period. I went to doctor to check with ultrasound and it shown that I have 7cm fibroid inside my uterus he said its very dangerous and you should remove it as soon as possible and before u get married. Is it true or better to leave it and remove after I get married? And is it possible to get pregnant if I have that big and inside the uterus? Is it possible to be something other than fibroid like baby or something else cuz I did sex with my fiance? Please help I am worry
General Feedback
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 10/21/2013
Dear Dana,
Sorry to hear about the fibroid! You may not have to get it removed at all. Many people have found natural solutions to get fibroids to disappear.
You can read people's stories here:
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/fibroids.html#intro
Blackstrap Molasses has helped many people and Charcoal Poultices have also been known to cure fibroids. There are lots of other stories. I think you will be encouraged.
I suppose it is possible that you would be pregnant. Sonograms have certainly been wrong before. But if it were 7cm size baby, it would already have a heartbeat that they should have been able to detect. Again, anything is possible, but it is probably a fibroid.
Please keep us posted!
~Mama to Many~
Fibroid Remedies
Posted by Amanda (Graz) on 09/19/2013
Thanks Claire, pls what type of sugar should I avoid the real sugar or all forms of sugar. Secondly am a Nigerian living in Graz. I dont know what is apple cider vinegar or blackstrap molasses. Can they be bought in pharmaceutical shops or herbal shops. Thanks once again.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tameka (Chicago) on 07/10/2013
Im a 35yr old African-american dealing with fibros and I have the heavy bleeding for weeks not days. I've had two blood tranfusions and to my luck today I broke down into tears cause the bleeding hasnt stopped. I seen yiur website and seen that apple cider vinger could help. I would like to know how many times a day do I need to take it. Please help.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mt (Sf Bay) on 08/07/2020
Hops extract is a not an aromatase inhibitor, but a strong phytoestrogen.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ify (Nigeria) on 05/19/2015
Hello everyone,
i have had fibroids for about 3 years. The last scan read it was 5cm. There are other ones. I have ruled out surgery. I have been researching on the internet on what to do still I discovered your site and testimonials. I used to bleed badly and had irregular periods but for three months now, my cycle had returned to 28 days and I no longer bleed as before. I want to know:
1. Will the ACN and BSM shrink the fibriods or are they only used to stop the bleeding?
2. is it safe to take them when I'm in my period?
3. What exact amount should I take as I see some say they use 1 teaspoon and others say 2 tablespoon.
Kindly reply.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ify (Nigeria) on 06/23/2015
I have been in my period for the past 14 days and the ACV/BSM has not stopped my bleeding. Is there any other thing you recommend to stop the bleeding?
Please awaiting your reply.
Thank you
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ify (Nigeria) on 07/01/2015
Mama to many,
Thank you for your kind replies. I am now going to do a hysteroscopy in preparation for my IVF. I hope to do it soon. Wish me luck :)
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Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Andrea C (Cardiff, Wales) on 07/21/2013
Go look at Iodine depletion, lack of. It causes Fibroids and a load of other problems. Love Andrea C xxx
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Mona (Pakistan ) on 05/02/2014
Hi Lean
I live in Pakistan and using American garden acv, but couldn't find Blackstrap Molasses. Can u please suggest how can I order those two from USA and their brand names? Plus the right dosage? My fibroids have enlarged my uterus and I want to start remedies ASAP! Thanks, Mona
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Melissa (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on 05/01/2013
I am in my mid 40's, no kids (would like to have at least one), at 5'5" and now gaining some weight in my hip area. I am usually thin. I was diagnosed with fibroids - submucousal about 5.6cm located at the neck of my uterus. I have no symptoms, as with many people on this forum. I given the option of surgery (hysterectomy) which I refused. Came on to this site by researching some natural way to shrink it.
I found that everyone seems to be using ACV & BSM, so I decided to try that too. I have been taking that for about a month now. Not sure if it is working, feel the same. I am frequent with my monthlies sometimes on a shorter cycle or twice on some occasions, but no cramps, no meds, no heavy flow, just normal.
I would like to know if this is a remedy to stop pms, cramps, heavy flow or reduce the size of fibroids? If anyone has experience any change with fibriods or try any other natural meds please let me know. Thanks all!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Joanna (Portumna, Ireland) on 05/01/2013
Dear Melissa, try to get information about "Uterine Fibroid Embolization". It worked for me back then not to undergo hysterectomy. Also I told a friend with similar problem like you about my experience and this girl got even pregnant after the treatment. Wish you all the best.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Kathy (the USA) on 05/01/2013
Cauliflower may help remove them.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 05/02/2013
Hi, generally people take BSM to reduce the flow and same with ACV. Normally people with fibroids have heavy flow so you are lucky. I am taking vitamin A in cod liver oil (CLO) to help my heavy flow and small fibroid. I would recommend that you take a hair mineral analysis to check if you are low on a before you start it. My CLO tablets also contain vitamin e which is supposed to help too. Vitamin A helps the epithelial cells go back to normal, I took beta carotene for a while with no effect only to read that a lot of us cannot change beta carotene to vit A, so I think CLO should be better. The other thing I'm taking is an iodine supplement as this is supposed to sort this problem out too. Hope that gives you some ideas, good luck.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Agapegirl (Orlando, Fl) on 05/02/2013
Hi, Here's what helped me. In addition to having blackstrap molasses daily (I have it on toast with peanut butter - yum), take an iodine supplement called iodoral (available on amazon and other online retailers). Make sure your stored iron level is good (over 50) by requesting a ferritin blood test. Mine was 14, so I'm taking ferrous sulfate daily in orange juice to increase it. Use a progesterone cream nightly to balance your estrogen level. You can use a nonprescription kind like Source Naturals or there are a bunch of others. All of these helped me tremendously!
HTH, Heidi
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Melissa (Toronto, Ontario) on 05/09/2013
Thanks to all, who reply to me with my fibriod issue! My Gyne would not have me for an appointment for any other discussion besides surgery. I was told that it will be a complicated surgery and it is a risk that can perforate my bowel due to the location of the fibriod. Initially, I was told that if I wanted kids that there is no chance. My Gyne initially was going to refer me to a Fertility Clinic, but I am still waiting for the call (they never give me the referal). I am very stressed and not sure what direction to go..... Any other suggestions? Thanks all for your all your suggestions and help!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Fungirl (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on 04/29/2013
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses, Baking Soda:
Pls at what time can one be using the above to shrink fibroid? Is it during menses or all through the month, putting in mind that one wants to get pregnant?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Mona (Pakistan) on 05/02/2014
Hi, did you use organic Apple Cider Vinegar? I'm using American garden 5% acidity for fibroids. Where can I order Blackstrap Molasses? Thanks Mona
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Leann (Fruitport, Mi.) on 04/08/2013
Hello everyone. At 50 I am still dealing with extreme clotting, and Bleeding. After an ablation, and 6, 000.00 $$$$ later. Have almost died twice in the last 2 yrs.. Ladies its serious... I still have to deal with this b.s.
If you think its meopause, , Its not.... Today after reading all this about apple cider vinegar, and molassess I just did the doses 1tlb each, looking forward to being one that says it works, , plz work. Ms LaBeau
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Trudyg (Waynesboro, Va) on 04/09/2013
I had one, too, but after 3 months was back to heavy bleeding. So bad I was up during the night to change the bedding. I would bleed 28 days out of 30, very heavy. Finally had a hysterectomy, which fixed that but started other issues. No feeling at all below navel, kind of messes with intimacy and you don't know if you pee'd yourself because you can't feel anything until you're cold and wet. I taped my interview w/ the dr prior to surgery so I'd be able to go over it at home, this was not mentioned. After 8 years I have no/low libido, hot flashes like he** itself, mental issues (memory loss), insomnia (see my post about nothing works). Good luck to you. I'd try everything I could here before having a hysterectomy.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Kitti (Sterling, Tx) on 02/25/2013
After reading all the posts it seems that dairy products are not good for Fibroids since they have growth harmones. What if we can take organic milk and home made yogurts made with organic milk. Same for organic eggs, etc? Yogurts have got friendly bacterias.. Want to know what Ted's research says about it.
Iodine
Posted by Kitti (Sterling, Tx) on 02/25/2013
How does the Iodine paint for fibroids work? If Ted is there to answer would be wonderful. Not many posts about it. What I have understood after reading the research parers of Dr. S on iodine is that the Table salt in the U.S. has iodide in it and no iodine. Thus if we want to start taking the Lugol's for fibroids it will have both Iodine and Iodide too in it. So what should be the strength of Lugol's to start with and what dosage should be good for our bodies. My age is 40 and have 2 fibroids 2cms. Causing heavy bleeding with clots.
Iodine
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines ) on 02/25/2013
Hi Kitti... The strength of lugols iodine should be 5% but nowadays it is sold at only 2%. Therefore dosages will be different for 5% LI and 2% LI. You will need a minimum of 8 drops 5% LI to achieve a recommended dose of 50 mgs iodine to help cure fibroids and breast cysts. For 2% LI you will need 20 drops to achieve a 50 mgs dose. These dosages should be split into individual doses of 2 - 4 drops per individual dose. You can also use Iodoral(tablet form of lugols iodine) to achieve the 50 mg dose.
Here is some research on the effectiveness of iodine against breast cysts and fibroids:
http://iodine4health.com/body/ovaries/flechas_ovaries.htm
http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-01/IOD_01.htm
If you take lugols iodine -- then the full Iodine Protocol should be taken to avoid problems -- shown here:
http://www.breastcancerchoices.org/iprotocol.html
Iodine
Posted by Deonva (Southbroom, Kzn South Africa) on 02/26/2013
@Kitti - you need to start slowly - 2 drops of 5% Lugols iodine 2 x per day in water - then work up to 4 drops 2 x per day. Even more, depending on your particular iodine deficiency status. It will take around 2 months for your body to have all it needs, at which time lower the dosage to 4 drops per day.
Iodine deficiency is one of the greatest health risks today, and can cause many ailments and dread disease. It will benefit all to supplement with iodine (Lugol's solution) permanently in low dosages, once saturation is achieved.
Dr. Deon
Iodine
Posted by Linda (New Haven, Ct, United States) on 02/27/2013
Bill, the 5% solution of Lugol's is still available. I purchase mine online at jcrows.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 02/26/2013
Hi, That's great news, thanks for sharing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tiffany (Washington, DC) on 04/07/2013
this gives me hope. thanks for sharing!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Metwins (Nigeria) on 03/24/2014
Thanks so much, for this info, will try and see if I could get the Acv and molasses here in Nigeria, was diagnoise few days ago with multiple fibroids, enlarged uterus, and fluid in the pod, dc said the fibroid is nothing to worry about since I already ve 3 girls n gave me zithromacin for the fluid. But I ve been worry sick cos me stomach looks 5months pregnant, I just need hp urgently cos ve been exercising after giving birth in Dec 2013 for my. Stomach to flat only to be diagnose of fibroid, though, no symptoms at all, just hate my body shape. Really wish this works
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Toyin (Nigeria) on 06/22/2014
I used to have heavy mentrual flow, cloth and pain during my period until got married last and conception has been some how difficult . so, few days ago, went for scan and it was discovered had fibroid and follicular cyst which means getting pregnant may be difficult and suggest surgery as the only option. please, what can do?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Josephine (Kenya, Nairobi) on 02/08/2022
I used to take it but I stopped and I didn't go for scan but now am going to start drinking it again because I have heavy flow..
Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Kitti (Sterling, Tx) on 02/07/2013
Any idea abt. having non alcoholic red wine with molasses to shrink fibroids or to cure them completely. I'm taking molasses on a daily basis for heavy flow which may not be sufficient enough as a cure... Read so. Is anyone trying any other remedies with molasses to cure fibroids? Also, if anyone knows about good homeopathic Doctors who could help with mostly all ailments of men and women issues. Would appreciate if people can provide list of such Doctors to be contacted in the U.S.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Stephbanks (Cincinnati, Oh) on 01/13/2013
Hello ladies, I am a 52 year young lady who has fibroids also. Last week I started taking Apple Cider Vinegar and raw honey to help with weight lost and what ever other benefit I can get. I have not had a cycle in about 2 months, so today all of a sudden I started cramping and realized that I have large clots. Does any one know if this could be from the Apple Cider Vinegar and honey?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Tunnu (Sunnyvale, California) on 12/30/2012
Hello All, I read a lot about ACV and BSM, my doc told me I have a large 5.8cm intramural fibroid. My doc gave me Lupron inj (11.25mg) and told me that it will shrink the cyst size and after that I can get it operated, I took this injection in sep and I had my last cycle in September, from October till now I did not get my periods, I don't have any pain. But I feel my abdomen is big, feel some kind of sweeling in abdomen. I am in Sunnyvale CA and don't have health insurance. I was doing some research on fibroids so I came across this website. Can anyone please guide me how to use ACV and BSM and whether it will help me. I want to conceive asap. Please guide me what I should do?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Tunnu (Sunnyvale, California) on 01/03/2013
Hello All, I am 32 years old and I have 13 years old daughter, was diagnosed with fibroid. My doc gave me Lupron inj (11. 25mg) and told me that it will shrink the cyst size and after that I can get it operated, I took this injection in sep and I had my last cycle in September, from October till now I did not get my periods, I don't have any pain. But I feel my abdomen is big, feel some kind of sweeling in abdomen. I am in Sunnyvale CA and don't have health insurance. I was doing some research on fibroids so I came across this website. Can anyone please guide me how to use ACV and BSM and whether it will help me. I want to conceive asap. Please guide me what I should do?" Someone please reply, I read a lot about ACV and BSM and I started using it 2 spoons of ACV with! Spoon of BSM twice a day. Plzzzz tell me will it help me to reduce my fibroid size and get my regular cycles, will it help me to avoid operation. Plzz help me what should I do. Thank in advance
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Susana (Young, Uruguay) on 12/27/2012
★☆☆☆☆
Hi: I have been diagnosed with several fibroids. Seems like surgery is the only opcion according to the doctor. I did some research and I found your webpage. I started the apple cider cure about 2 months ago, I do it 3 times a day but so far I haven't see any relief (the only thing is I am not so tired now). I still feel the fibroids and I have pain. I am taking normal apple cider vinager (we don't have fancy stuff or organic things). My question is: is this cure for real?, I am sort of dissapointed. Thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Anke (Singapore) on 03/10/2013
Susana, only the raw unfiltered ACV works! Can you order things to Uruguay on iherb.com? I live in Asia and order everything online.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Sania (Lahore, Pakistan) on 11/28/2012
hi I m suffering from fibroid I m 30 and unmarried. I asked from those who have used Blackstrap Molasses and acv. Pls tell me Apple Cider Vinegar would be better for me??bcoz I m unmarried and having large blood flow. I m very weak. My weight is 42 now bcoz of fibroid. It was less before fibroid. So can I use Apple Cider Vinegar with bsm. I would not be dangerous for me??or for uterus??? how much quantity I should use. Pls tell me I m v depressed. I m using homeo medicines to stop bleeding should I continue it with Blackstrap Molasses and acv??thanks
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Sania (Lahore, PK) on 08/13/2014
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Hello I'm sania, unmarried, 32 years old, having fibroid in uterus which caused heavy bleeding, anemia, calcium deficiencies. 1st time, I'm taking meridian unsulfured pure cane molasses from 12 days from starting of periods. On 10 and 11 and 14 days, I have heavy bleeding and clotting 1 time a day. I'm confused about what's going on? Why is this bleeding? The past 9 days were a bit normal, but now it's a terrible problem.
I live in Pakistan, Lahore. I can't find unsulfured blackstrap molasses in Pakistan. My relative send me a bottle of meridian unsulfured pure cane molasses instead of Blackstrap Molasses from UK. Is this problem due to pure cane molasses? I haven't tried Apple Cider Vinegar yet. Should I use it? And what are fibroid shrinkage signs, please tell me. I'm taking homeo pills to regulate cycle, but once in a year I have this problem of irregular cycle. Please tell me how to use Blackstrap Molasses and Apple Cider Vinegar. I can find organic doctors Apple Cider Vinegar In Lahore, but no international brand is available in Pakistan. Should I use local brand? If any one knows if Blackstrap Molasses and Apple Cider Vinegar are available in Pakistan then tell me please....." please give recommendations, I'm in trouble.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Marium (Karachi) on 10/22/2014
Dear Sania
you can get "Blackstrip Molasses" from Karachi at "Aghas Super Market" clifton and Apple cider veniger you can get from any big store "Amercian Gargen" brand is a good one you can use it.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Adil Jamshaid (Karachi) on 02/07/2016
Sania,
You must know sugarcane juice? You can find "ganaye ka juice" or ROO as it is called in Pakistan.
You will have to take say two three liters and boil it to decrease its volume and make it thick.
The process that sugar mills follow is:
1) boil
2) Centrifuge that juice and make it stand still to separate sugar crystals.
Its a light molasses.
The above step is repeated two times more. In the end you get a thick black molasses.
I will try to separate sugar crystals at home but if I cannot, it is okay. I will boil it again and again till I make it thick and almost black.
As much water will have evaporated. Concentrated cocktail of nutrients will be in my possession :)
Thanks.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 08/04/2016
Sania, not everything works for everyone all the time. You can also try drinking a cup or two of Sage tea a day..
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Cc (Dallas Tx) on 12/20/2016
If I were you, I would use the exact same recipe that everybody else is using that works for them. I will try the unsulphured blackstrap molasses. If you can't find unsulfured I would get regular blackstrap molasses.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Sania (Lahore, Pakistan Lahore) on 11/27/2012
i m umarried and have fibroid in uterus form last year. i have anemia too bcoz of too much bleeding. I used lots of medicines and homeo pathic medicines also. Now I want to use Blackstrap Molasses and Apple Cider Vinegar for fibroid shrinkage. Please tell me how many months I should use it??. So fibroid begin shrinking. How much table spoons I should take. ??bcoz I have to buy it from sugar mill in pakistan otherwise it is not available. So I take unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses but it should organic or not?or it will not harm uterus?? bcoz I m unmarried I m v upset pls tell me and reply me.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ning Of Makati City (Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines) on 11/12/2012
Should I take ACV on a daily basis or during menstruation only? I want to know which is more effective? First of all, allow me to thank you for this bery helpful website. I come across this website after I had my D & C procedure last Sept. 1, 2012. Prior to that, I was heavily bleeding for a month last August, that's why mt OBGYM opted for a D & C procedure to stop the bleeding. After the procedure, my doctor suggested that I should undergo an operation for my fibroids. She said that I will still be bledding every month during my period. I told her to postpone the operation.
Meantime, I was looking for an alternative ways and means. After many research, I come across this wedsite. From then, I started taking ACV diluted in a glass of water every morning and evening until now. Had my period last week, there were 2 days of heavy flow with big clots. (was a bit panic, took hemostan tablets to stop the bleeding). The flow subsided and my period stop last night. Waiting for comments. Thanks.
