Summary of our Fibroids, Diet and Exercise Twitter Chat
Earlier tonight, we were so excited to host our second fibroids Twitter chat. We were joined by special guests Dr Sydney Dillard, CEO of Fighting Fibroids, Leah Salmon, Founder of The Naturally You Coach and Candice Bryan, Founder and CEO of Noire Wellness.
Over the course of the Twitter chat we discussed fibroids, diet and exercise. If you missed it you can check out our conversation below.
Hello all, it's @AbiBegho here and it's my pleasure to welcome you to The Lake Foundation's #fibroids #Twitter chat. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Today we’ll be discussing #fibroids, #diet and exercise and we’ll be putting questions to our special guests. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
We’re delighted to introduce our first guest, @DrSydneyjd. Please tell us a bit about who you are and what you do. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Thank! I am an Asst. Professor of Communication @CMNDePaul Univ. Health campaign developer. Wife, mother, daughter! #FibroidsChat
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Next we have Leah Salmon, @naturalyoucoach, please tell our Twitter family a bit about yourself. #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Hi everyone, I'm a bestselling author, speaker, nutritionist, life coach, homeschooling mum of 6, thanks #fibroidschat
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Finally, we have @KandiceBryan from @noirewellness. Please tell our Twitter audience about who are and what you do. #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Thank you @TheLakeFound for invitation to join great panel of experts @DrSydneyjd @naturalyoucoach #FibroidsChat 1/2
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Mother, partner & sister to many! Sports development, wellness & fitness specialist. Founder @NoireWellness #FibroidsChat 2/2
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Let’s start with #fibroids and #diet (1/2) #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
@DrSydneyjd and @natrualyoucoach, are there specific foods that increase risk of developing fibroids? If so, which foods? #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat soya soya soya soya soya soya soya soya and did I mention soya
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Great question! New studies show decreasing the intake of foods high in estrogen is a start #fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Can you explain why soya is so bad when it comes to #fibroids? #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Can you explain why soya is so bad when it comes to #fibroids? #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat soya has isoflavones that may mimics the hormone oestrogen in your body, high oestrogen is linked to fibroids growth
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat soya's also linked to hormone disruption which is also linked to the development and growth of fibroids
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
What types of foods contain high levels of oestrogen? #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
That's a toughy, because there are so many & I want to be careful to not simply approaches to foods w/estrogen vs. without #fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Still foods high in estrogen include wheat, barley, plums, rice. Still I point to meat as the first step to lowering estrogen #fibroidschat
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Ok, great. So no red meat and avoid #soya @DrSydneyjd and @naturalyoucoach. Anything else? #fibroidschat https://t.co/N5LsJrzaLh
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat the liver helps eliminate excess oestrogen from the body so we want to avoid foods that stress or overload the liver 1/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat so limit your consumption of alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, sugar to ease the burden on the liver 2/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat if you are going to eat animal products ensure they are free range, organic, grassfed and haven't been fed horomes 1/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat or you'll be eating the hormones they're injected with to build their muscle, which will further disrupt your hormones 2/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Are there foods out there that may reduce risk of developing fibroids? If so what are these? @DrSydneyjd @naturalyoucoach #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
If you lead a particularly busy lifestyle I suggest starting with snacks such as bananas, walnuts, pineapples. Each help. #fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Walnuts for instance contain lignans that help the body balance excessive estrogen and progesterone #fibroidschat 2/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat helping foods inc Garlic which inhibits tumour cell growth & it's an antioxidant to help ur immunity, which fibroids can lower
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat I love the overall healing effect of Irish moss & seaweeds in remineralising & strengthening the body 1/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat plus Irish moss has brilliant levels of iron which is lost in the heavy menstrual flow associated with fibroids 2/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
@fibroidforum #fibroidschat avoiding gluten helps everything
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
I'm going to bring in @KandiceBryan to start a discussion on #exercise. #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
If a woman already has fibroids, can a change in diet help with her symptoms & size of fibroids? @DrSydneyjd @naturalyoucoach #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Yes and no. Due to the many factors that influence fibroid development, each situation is unique, but it's worth trying #fibroidschat
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
Can #exercise reduce a women’s risk of developing fibroids? If so, do we know why exercise reduces risk @KandiceBryan #fibroidschat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
It can boost happy hormones (endorphins), improve cardio vascular system & prevent hormone controlled diseases #FibroidsChat 1/2
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
With increased estrogen assisting growth & development of fibroids – it can reduce amount of hormone circulating in body #FibroidsChat 2/2
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Generally regular exercise & maintenance of healthy weight may reduce chances of developing fibroids #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
To add it's important to note that exercise circulates blood away from the uterus and helps stops feeding the fibroids #fibroidschat
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat exercise also helps your body to absorb more if the nutrients you eat, to strengthen your body more
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Aerobic exercise can stabilise insulin levels (from sugars & carbs) helps prevent feasting environment for hormonal imbalances #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
How often would they need to exercise to get the prevention benefits? @KandiceBryan #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Current @PHE_uk “guidelines” suggest 30 mins of moderate intensity 5 days a week. Try to incorporate it into daily 1/2 #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
into daily activities E.g. Taking children to the park. Make this your workout whilst children have fun get moving 2/2 #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
For women who already have fibroids, can exercise help with their symptoms? @KandiceBryan #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Excess weight, especially around abdominal can signal excess estrogen. Losing weight can help reduce estrogen… 1/2 #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
But don’t always guarantee existing fibroids will reduce in size. Each person will have differect outcomes 2/2. #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat well said @KandiceBryan , those tummy fat cells aren't just sitting there, they're full of hormones
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
had a friend who died of cancerous Fibroids – does that exist? #maternity counselling
— Your Comforter (@YourComforter) February 15, 2017
Her Fibroids got bigger then cancerous #maternity counselling #fibroidschat
— Your Comforter (@YourComforter) February 15, 2017
@YourComforter #fibroidschat from the research I've done it's very rare that fibroids are cancerous, but they can become malignant
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss. This is a rarity, however cancerous fibroids do exist on rare occasions. These are the types #fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
of fibroids are call leiomyosarcoma and they are generally found in approx. 1 out of every 1000 cases (in the US) #fibroidschat 2/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
She passed 20 yrs ago and we went to a hospital on the Fulham Rd. She looked 6mths pregnant #maternity counselling #fibroidschat
— Your Comforter (@YourComforter) February 15, 2017
may she rise in power sis @YourComforter #fibroidschat, sorry I should have said that first as the good @DrSydneyjd did
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Sorry for your loss. I have not heard of #Fibroids becoming cancerous and have read that it is extremely rare. #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Women with fibroids may have symptoms that stop them from exercising. Can you recommend some gentle exercises? #FibroidsChat @KandiceBryan
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Firstly, I would always say that women are the experts of their own bodies and likely to know how their fibroids behave! #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Would recommend low-impact exercises like brisk-walking, cycling, dance fitness, swimming, aqua fitness & afrikan yoga. #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
Are there any other lifestyle factors that are linked to fibroids? @naturalyoucoach, @DrSydneyjd, @KandiceBryan #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat stress relief and management is crucial for recovery, a stress body becomes depleted of nutrients 1/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat which makes you more susceptible to developing any imbalance, especial hormonal imbalances, which can lead to fibroids 2/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Personal experience with endometriosis & women community battling fibroids seems to have common theme of high STRESS levels #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
I think its very important to take time to start having conversations with women in your circle to see the connections #fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
High blood pressure and dancing hormones aren’t helpful. Exploring ways to release that STRESS is so important #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
STRESS! Really look at ways to reduce it. Spend time on YOU #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat as women we hold a lot of emotions in our womb, negative, painful and traumatic experiences with significant males 1/2
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat males in our life can be associated with the onset of womb health problems, releasing this energy can help release 2/3
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat release the health challenge also, women are very absorbant & have to be mindful what we absorb 3/3
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
@TheLakeFound #FibroidsChat Vitamin D was found to be low in women with fibroids.Adding more Vitamin D in the diet & sun exposure could help
— Fibroid Network UK (@fibroidsupport) February 15, 2017
What would be your take home message about lifestyle changes regarding #fibroids. @DrSydneyjd @naturalyoucoach @KandiceBryan #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Explore a holistic approach to YOU. Move more -yes! But meditation, herbal treatments, aromatherapy, sister circles & 1/2 #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
getting specialist support from health coaches like @naturalyoucoach and professionals like @DrSydneyjd 2/2 #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat in closing, ladies, please be assured that if you are suffering with the health challenge of fibroids 1/3
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat there is sooooo much you can do naturally and non invasively, with your foods, exercise, lifestyle, mind and emotions 2/3
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat to help your body rebalance, shrink and release these tumours for good, your body is amazing 3/3
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Reach out for help! Talk, talk, talk. Listen to your body and learn. If looking for where to start contact me @DrSydneyjd #FibroidsChat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
or any of the other guests from today. We all want the best for each of us. Check out https://t.co/MrTGm2sTLQ for details.#fibroidschat 1/2
— Dr. Sydney Dillard (@DrSydneyjd) February 15, 2017
How can people find out more about your work? @DrSydneyjd, @naturalyoucoach and @KandiceBryan. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Currently leading weekly sessions for adults with disabilities,outdoor fitness sessions & spring wellness hub coming soon #FibroidsChat
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat for private nutrition & life coaching, books, articles, videos & more, you can find me at https://t.co/4Aso03A0rL
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
Join the journey @NoireWellness New website coming soon info@noirewellness.com subscribe to mailing list! #FibroidsChat #ThankYou #BeWell💚
— Candice Bryan (@KandiceBryan) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat I also have a new book coming out soon called "30 days to better periods & womb health", very exciting times
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat you get a free recipe book when you join my mailing list on my site also at https://t.co/4Aso03A0rL
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#fibroidschat thanks for the invitation & professional supportive arrangement of this event @TheLakeFound
— Leah Salmon (@naturalyoucoach) February 15, 2017
#FibroidsChat @naturalyoucoach @DrSydneyjd @KandiceBryan @TheLakeFound THANK YOU all so much for you time and #fibroids expertise
— thefibroidforum (@fibroidforum) February 15, 2017
This has been such a fantastic discussion. Really informative. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
Thank you to our speical guests @KandiceBryan, @naturalyoucoach and @DrSydneyjd for joining us. you've been great. #FibroidsChat
— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) February 15, 2017
