Expert: Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac - 2/7/2009

Question
How to treat fibroids without surgery?

Answer
Thank you for your question. There is hope to treat fibroids without surgery through acupuncture and Chinese medicine.   I have helped a lot of women with this in my clinic.

Most conditions are caused by imbalances in your body.  Your body's natural healing mechanisms are actually the only way to heal,  but as long as the imbalance persists, there can be no healing. Traditional Chinese medicine works by bringing the body back into balance so it can heal itself. That's why acupuncture and Chinese medicine can naturally treat conditions that other approaches cannot.  

Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment are carefully tailored to the specific imbalance causing your symptoms.  Fibroids are often related to an imbalance in the circulation of qi and blood. Qi is the body's energy, and it flows through channels on the body.  Qi and blood can stagnate, or not flow well for many reasons such as stress, trauma, or congenital problems.

You can read more about imbalances at my website: www.AlbanAcupuncture.com.

I cannot diagnosis or treat without seeing you.  I recommend finding an acupuncturist in your area. If you're in the New York area, give me a call.  Also, if you live in the USA, you may want to check NCCAOM.org or acufinder.com to find an acupuncturist near you.

All the best,
Joe