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Should You Be Trying An Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

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There’s a long history regarding African American women and fibroids.

Health-related data shows that Black women are more likely to develop this condition than other ethnicities.

To make things worse, the condition tends to affect them at an earlier age and their symptoms are usually worse.

Fortunately, there are ways that fibroids can be handled that don’t only include medication.

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If you’re among the millions of women who are being affected by fibroids, you’ll be happy to know that making a few changes to your diet can have a significant impact on your symptoms. 

The Link Between Fibroids And Anti-Inflammatory Food

One key characteristic of fibroids is inflammation. This inflammation is often expressed as pain and bloating. Studies have shown that a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help to reduce these symptoms and improve the quality of life for persons who have fibroids.

Additionally, there are a few foods that you should avoid if you’re interested in using your diet to handle your fibroids naturally. 

What You Should Be Eating

According to doctors, these are the foods that you should add to your diet as soon as possible. While this list is far from exhaustive, it’s a good guide. 

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