Painful
Breasts? You might have fibrocystic breast pain. One third
of all women will be diagnosed with fibrocystic breasts at
some point in their lives. Fibrocystic breasts is a benign
condition which should not be confused with breast cancer.
Here are some tips to relieve painful breasts. You can reduce
fibrocystic breast pain naturally.
First:
1. Eliminate all forms of caffeine containing foods from your
diet. This includes foods such as coffee and tea, chocolate,
and soda that contains caffeine,
like Coke. See "Caffeine
2" for a list of caffeine content to popular beverages.
2. Decrease sources of estrogen from your diet such as commercially
raised meats . These animals are often feed estrogen, especially
chicken. Most poultry contain excessive amounts of hormones
that are used to help them grow. Also, avoid prescription
sources of estrogen such as birth control pills
and hormone replacement therapy.
3. Vitamin E, in doses ranging from 200 IU to 400 IU per day,
may reduce symptoms associated with fibrocystic breast changes.
Other vitamin suggestions include a B complex, and magnesium.
There is now some concern that too much Vitamin E may become
dangerous, so do not exceed the 400 IUs per day or consult
your health care provider for their opinion.
4. Some people benefit from reducing their daily amount of
sugar intake.
5.
Eat about 5 almonds a day. Almond oil may also help fibrocysic
breasts, they are rich in heart-healthy vitamin E and fiber.
ALSO:
1. See your gynecologist if these tips don't reduce your symptoms,
or if you have any questions or concerns about fibrocystic
breasts.
2. If you use natural progesterone, once you have achieved
relief of symptoms gradually taper your dose until you find
your lowest effective dose.
3. Wearing a good support bra during painful times is helpful
for many women. Visit a local department store with a bra-fitting
specialist for a proper fit. Wearing no bra will only make
the pain worse.
