Finally! Freedom from fibroids

Up to 80% of women have uterine fibroids by age 50, University of Illinois scientists say. The benign growths can cause abdominal pressure, urinary urgency and back pain, so it's no surprise they're the top cause of hysterectomies. But if you catch them early, you don't need surgery. These natural fixes can shrink fibroids

- Alyssa Sybertz

Cook with sesame oil 

Harvard research suggests for every 10-point drop in elevated blood pressure, your risk of fibroids dips by up to 10%. High blood pressure causes inflammation, spurring the release of fibroid-fueling cytokines. But keeping your BP in a healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg) cuts your risk. To do: Add 1 oz. of sesame oil to your daily diet. Indian research found it lowers high blood pressure by up to 19 points in two months.

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