FIBROID TREATMENT - HOLISTIC VS. CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT METHODS

By Terry Robbins

INTRODUCTION

We have nothing against conventional medicine. It is in fact very prudent to talk to your doctor about uterine fibroids and the various ways to treat the condition even when you are considering uterine fibroids natural treatment options. There are many women who even after considering all alternatives for treatment including holistic methods may choose conventional treatment including having a hysterectomy. It is also important to note that holistic methods are growing in popularity each year with the majority of those using various holistic remedies being women.

INTRODUCTION CONT.

Many choose to go the holistic route because they have discovered that conventional methods may not have the answers for them which causes them to look elsewhere. With that in mind and as you consider what treatment plan to follow for solving your uterine fibroids problem, here are some of the important differences between holistic and conventional medicine.

HOLISTIC VS CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE

1. Whole vs. symptoms

Conventional medicine only seeks to target the symptoms of uterine fibroids and this is usually done by cutting, freezing, burning or starving the uterine fibroids using various conventional treatment methods such as surgery, hormone therapy, medications, etc.

Uterine fibroids natural treatment methods otherwise known as holistic methods seek to get to the root of the problem and not just treating the symptoms of uterine fibroids.

The holistic approach is of the belief that permanent healing comes from treating the body as a whole which encourages the body to self-heal. Conventional medicine only seeks to eliminate the problem or symptom. They are focused on fibroids and fibroids only.

1. WHOLE VS SYMPTOMS CONT.

To better explain how this works, think of a situation such as a house that is infested with ants. Conventional methods would use various ant killers to eliminate the problem but this will probably not solve the problem since more ants may return to the house.

Holistic methods would try to determine what the issue is in the house that is causing these ants to infest. Once the root cause is identified and dealt with, it not only eliminates the current problem but prevents more ants from returning.

2. TIME

Conventional methods such as surgery usually provide immediate results which is why this method may seem attractive to many people. You go in for surgery one day and after a few hours, you will be wheeled out of the operating room into the recovery room after the fibroids have been cut, frozen starved, etc.

The holistic approach to treatment on the other hand usually takes time before full benefits are noticed. Relief from fibroids usually requires several weeks or months of consistent effort.

3. TREATMENT PLAN

The holistic approach is usually ongoing. It usually requires making lifestyle changes that are long-term. This is what helps to ensure that the results of treatment are long-term. Reverting back to previous (bad) behaviors after obtaining relief may cause the previous problems to return.

Conventional medicine usually involves one procedure such as a hysterectomy, myomectomy, UAE, hormone therapy, etc, with follow-up visits after the procedure for monitoring purposes only.

4. TREATMENT METHOD

The remedies usually recommended to cure your fibroids naturally are tailored specifically for your particular needs whereas conventional medicine usually follows a "one size fits all" form of treatment.

5. SIDE EFFECTS

Conventional medicine usually comes with various side effects some of which can be very serious but holistic methods are usually side effect free.

6. ENVIRONMENT

Holistic treatment is usually administered in the comfort of your home which enables you to create a relaxing, calm environment that is conducive for promoting healing. If you also use a holistic practitioner, their office also features these elements to help you feel calm and relaxed as a treatment plan is developed.

Conventional treatment is usually administered in a cold and sterile environment and in many cases you may feel rushed and that your concerns and questions were not fully addressed because of an overworked doctor.

7. WHO’S IN CHARGE?

Holistic medicine seeks to put you in the driver's seat while helping you discover the uterine fibroids natural treatment method that will work for you. It helps to empower you with tips and tools that you can use to promote your health and wellbeing as you get more and more educated about the remedies that will work for you and those that will not.

Conventional medicine in many cases leaves many people feeling powerless and fearful and at the mercy of another. You usually feel rightly or wrongly that your doctor is the only one who has the answers for you.

8. PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY?

Most women who choose conventional methods to treat fibroids usually report the return of fibroids. Some surgical procedures may also only remove large fibroids and leave the smaller ones. This means that once the smaller fibroids get bigger, you may need more surgical procedures or if new fibroids develop, more procedures may be required. This can occur over and over again so treatment is usually temporary with conventional medicine.The only exception is with a full hysterectomy that removes the uterus and the surgeon may also remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc, at the same time. A hysterectomy is the only conventional treatment method that eliminates uterine fibroids permanently because no uterus means no uterine fibroids.With the holistic approach for uterine fibroids treatment, once you know what natural methods work for you and follow through with the regimen, it is expected that fibroids will be eliminated permanently.

9. RESEARCH

Conventional medicine has more research studies and clinical trials to back up their claims compared to the holistic approach to treatment which just do not have sufficient information in the form of research studies and clinical trials.One reason for the lack of adequate research studies and clinical trials f or holistic methods is possibly because it may not be possible to turn using natural methods such as herbs into a profit and patent them as it would with conventional methods where discovering a breakthrough medication can lead to profit and patents.

10. PRICE

The holistic approach is usually a fraction of the cost of conventional medicine. A hysterectomy for example may cost upwards of $10,000 which may or may not be covered by insurance in whole or in part.

While conventional treatment methods may cost thousands of dollars, holistic treatment methods may only cost a few hundred dollars so the financial burden of getting healthy is not as severe.

CONCLUSION

These are some of the differences between holistic and conventional treatment methods for fibroids. You can choose to use conventional methods only or holistic methods only or you can opt to use a combination of both. If you are interested in uterine fibroids natural treatment, you may be interested in using the 3-step holistic system at http://fibroidnaturaltreatment.com/fibroids-miracle-book-review/ for eliminating fibroid tumors naturally and permanently.