TCM remedies for PCOS & fibroids

[0:00]In traditional Chinese medicine, both PCOS, which is polycystic ovarian syndrome and fibroids are categorized under which means abdominal masses. And the reason you get fluid-filled cysts or fibroids isn't random. It's because of something we call dampness and phlegm building up inside the reproductive organs. When your body's digestion and circulation slow down, that dampness starts to accumulate. And over time it turns into cysts, nodules or even fibroids. Now, the good news is you can actually help your body clear that dampness. In TCM, we do it through acupuncture, herbs and moxibustion, but diet is also key. You want to avoid cold and raw foods like salads and smoothies because they weaken your digestion and make dampness worse. Also avoid greasy fried foods, sugar, alcohol, refined carbs, and even too much soy milk or tofu, since processed soy can mess with estrogen balance. Instead, eat more warm cooked foods that nourish your blood and boost circulation. Things like goji berries, black sesame, red dates, black beans and ginger. To clear dampness, drink barley tea or add mung beans and white fungus to your soups. These small changes can make a huge difference, not just for PCOS or fibroids, but for your overall hormone health.