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Uterine fibroids are tumors that are benign which are formed in the female reproductive system. Fibroids may be present in small size equal to a millet seed to large size that can fill the abdominal cavity. Uterine fibroids can lead to painful menses, heavy bleeding, and mucous discharge and even increased urination if the tumors touch the bladder.
Fibroids are formed when cells grow abnormally in the myometrium area of the uterus. These fibroids may be single or many and sometimes it spreads to such an extent that it can even touch the rib cage. Fibroids require estrogen and progesterone to grow. Fibroids are normally not seen in women between the ages of twenty five to thirty five years. Continuous stimulation of estrogen without the progesterone hormone in women can be one of the factors towards development of fibroids.
Yoga asana can be beneficial for women suffering from fibroids. However avoid doing yoga during the first three days of the menses as it can be painful and can aggravate the formation of fibroids. Apart from yoga, certain precautions that can be taken are reducing stress and having a light meal that is rich in fiber and low in fat. Avoid dairy products, animal fats, sugar, salt, alcohol and caffeine.
Certain yoga poses that can be beneficial against fibroids are:
Bharadvajasana (Seated side twist): Sit in thunderbolt pose. Slide off your heel to the left so that the left buttocks touch the floor and the right buttocks on the arch of the left leg. Place the left hand on the floor a little behind the leg hip. Place the right hand on the outside of the left knees. Inhale and stretch your spine upwards. Exhale and twist towards the left side. Repeat this with proper inhalation and exhalation. Keep the shoulders relaxed.
Salamba Setu Bandha Sarvanga asana (Supported Bridge pose): Lie on your back with the knees bent on the front. Touch the back of the heels with fingertips. Lift the hips slowly from the floor. Remain in this position for few seconds. Yoga block can be used that can be placed to support the back while lifting the hips.
Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero pose): Kneel on the floor with knees parallel to each other and legs apart from each other. Sit down in between the knees. Press the palms on the floor and extend backwards by folding your elbows. Bend downwards to floor and lie straight between the knees on the ground. Remain in this position for 5 to 10 minutes. Come back to the original position.
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