The Power of Healing: Fibroid Resolution Beyond The Conventional
The unrevealed causes of fibroids no doctor will ever know about.
Fibroids are a common (and debilitating) gynaecological condition that affects millions of women worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), fibroids are the most common benign tumour in women, with an estimated prevalence of 70% in women of reproductive age. In the United States alone, it's estimated that 20-50% of women of reproductive age have fibroids, with women of African/Caribbean descent being disproportionately affected (Harley et al., 2012). Fibroids can cause a range of symptoms, including heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility, significantly impacting a woman's quality of life. Despite their prevalence, fibroids to this day, remain a poorly understood condition, and women often face a lack of effective treatment options.
“Fibroids are a manifestation of unexplored creativity, a way for the body to express the unexpressed aspects of the self". Dr. Christaine Northrup
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's 5-level healing model provides more of a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities that contribute to fibroids. According to Dr. Klinghardt, fibroids can be viewed as a manifestation of dis-ease at multiple levels, requiring a multi-faceted approach to healing. He states that fibroids are a result of a "disconnection from the body's innate wisdom", which can be addressed through a 5-level healing process. This model recognises that fibroids are not just a physical condition, but also a reflection of underlying biochemical, neurological, psychological, and spiritual imbalances.
Physical Factors
Fibroids tend to cause a range of physical symptoms that significantly impact daily life. Women with fibroids often experience heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, leading to anaemia, fatigue, and decreased productivity. Pelvic pain and pressure can cause discomfort which limits daily activities, while frequent urination and constipation can further decrease quality of life. According to a 2013 study, fibroids can lead to significant emotional distress, anxiety, and depression, with 60% of women reporting a decrease in overall well-being (Harley et al., 2013). Furthermore, fibroids can also affect reproductive health, leading to infertility, miscarriage, and preterm labour. As a result, women with fibroids often experience a significant reduction in their ability to engage in daily activities, social activities, and leisure pursuits, leading to a diminished sense of well-being and overall quality of life.
So while conventional therapies, such as surgery and hormonal treatments, can be effective, these approaches often focus solely on symptom relief, neglecting the underlying causes of fibroids. According to Dr. Klinghardt, a functional medicine approach can help address the underlying biochemical and physiological imbalances that contribute to fibroids.
Biochemical Imbalances
Fibroids can be viewed as a manifestation of biochemical imbalances, which can be caused by a range of factors, including hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies (Klinghardt, 2015). Hormonal imbalances, such as oestrogen dominance, can contribute to fibroid growth by stimulating the growth of fibroid cells. Inflammation also contributes to fibroid growth by creating a pro-inflammatory environment, which is triggered by factors such as stress, poor diet, and toxicity. Additionally, nutritional deficiencies, can also contribute to fibroid growth as the body does not have the compounds it needs to defend and regulate itself.
Neurological Factors
Chronic stress, emotional and generational trauma, along with other forms of psychological distress contribute to fibroid growth by activating the body's stress response, releasing hormones that stimulate fibroid growth (Klinghardt, 2012). Research shows that women with fibroids often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, which further exacerbates the growth of fibroids (Hey, 2019). Studies have also found that fibroids are often associated with altered brain activity patterns, particularly in regions involved in emotional processing and regulation (Klinghardt, 2012).
Psychological factors
Emotional repression, unexpressed creativity, and unmet emotional needs can all contribute to fibroid growth by creating a state of chronic stress and tension in the body. The psychological model of chronic disease suggests that fibroids are often a manifestation of unresolved emotional conflicts and unexpressed creativity (Klinghardt, 2015).
“Fibroids are a manifestation of unexplored creativity.” Louise Hey
Spiritual Factors
The spiritual model of chronic disease suggests that fibroids are often a manifestation of spiritual disconnection and dis-ease. Disconnection from inner wisdom, lack of purpose, feelings of disconnection from oneself, and the world can all contribute to fibroid growth by creating a sense of dis-ease and imbalance in the body.
Its would appear therefore, that many women who follow the natural route to fibroids, who then give up (because it's not working), may not have tried everything after all, especially if they've been focusing solely on the physical and biochemical aspects of healing, which is a masculine 'fix-it-now' approach, neglecting the divine feminine and the importance of the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects healing.
As we explore the connection between fibroids and unexplored creativity, we are reminded that fibroids are not only just a manifestation of our current lifestyle, but are also a manifestation of unexpressed creativity, trauma and unmet emotional needs.
In a society that’s dominated by masculine values and principles, it is no wonder that inner wisdom and creativity have been all but lost. But as we move forward, it is essential that we reclaim our feminine power and creativity, and use them to heal and transform our lives.
The divine feminine is not only about nurturing and caring, but also it's about being powerful and creative. It's about being able to create and manifest our deepest desires by embracing our inner wisdom and creativity.
While conventional approaches to fibroid treatment focuses on suppressing symptoms and managing pain, a more nuanced approach is required to truly address the array of factors that contribute to fibroid growth. It is becoming apparent that women need to allow themselves the space to step outside the masculine paradigm of ‘fixing’, which prioritises control and suppression, and instead tap into a more feminine approach that honours the body's wisdom and intuition. By doing so, women with fibroids can begin to heal and transform on a deeper level, rather than simply managing symptoms.
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References:
World Health Organization. (2017). Fibroids. Retrieved from <https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/fibroids>
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Hey, L. (2019). The Connection Between Fibroids and Unexplored Creativity. Journal of Women's Health, 28(1), 1-5.
Hey, L. (2020). The Spiritual Dimension of Fibroid Resolution. Journal of Women's Health, 29(1), 1-5.
