ask the herbalist

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What are uterine fibroids? 

Uterine fibroids are growths in your uterus. Between 60 and 80 percent of women have or have had fibroids. They’re also called: benign tumors uterine leiomyomas myomas While fibroids aren’t cancerous or life-threatening, they can sometimes cause health problems. Fibroids range in size to as small as a seed to larger than a grapefruit. You can have one fibroid or multiple growths. You may not have any symptoms at all. Most women don’t know they have this condition. 

What are symptoms of fibroids? 

Signs and symptoms depend on the size, location, and number of fibroids. You may experience: periods that last longer than a week heavy menstrual bleeding spotting or bleeding between periods pelvic pressure or pain backache or leg pain frequent urination difficulty emptying your bladder constipation difficulty getting pregnant 

How do you know if you are higher risk for fibroids? 

You may be at higher risk for fibroids if you: are between the ages of 30 and 50 are overweight or obese are African-American, as fibroids are two to three times more common in African-American women have family history of fibroids began menstruation before the age of 10 use certain kinds of birth control have a poor diet consume alcohol 

What are the different types of fibroids ?

Fibroids can grow in any part of your uterus. They are named by where they grow: intramural fibroids grow inside the uterus walls submucosal fibroids grow into the hollow cavity of your uterus subserosal fibroids grow out of the surface of your uterus

How long have you been working as a herbalist?

 The Weight and Wellness Center is a family-run business with owner Nelcia Salmon at the helm. A practicing registered pharmacist in both Jamaica and the U.S. for more than 30 years, Salmon has the strong belief that while there is a great need for prescribed medications, we cannot ignore the value of traditional herbal, holistic, alternative and complementary medicines. 

Why does Health & Wellness Matter ?

 In order to live a higher quality life, maintaining optimal wellness is key. Everything we feel and do relates to our well-being and directly affects our actions and emotions. In order to subdue stress, reduce illness, and ensure positive moments in your life, you must achieve optimal wellness.