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As Holistic Therapists, we look for the root causes of ill health on the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Using our own unique healing methodology, we assist our clients back to health and well-being.
Our goal for this article is to provide an overview of the physical, mental and spiritual causes of fibroids that go beyond conventional thinking. Our hope is that it will help you understand the condition better, ultimately with the objective of getting to the root cause of the issue(s).
Whether you are someone diagnosed with fibroids, a supportive relative/friend, or a curious seeker of holistic wellbeing and health, this information is designed to provide a thoughtful exploration and our hope is that it will help connect the dots to the different areas that require support when dealing with fibroids.
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the muscular walls of the uterus. While conventional medicine often views them as random occurrences to be managed with synthetic hormones or surgical removal, holistic and functional medicine recognises them as profound messengers. They are physical manifestations of a deeper systemic, emotional, and energetic imbalance.
The uterus is the sacred centre of female creativity, vitality, and life force. When fibroids develop, they can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, pressure, and fertility challenges. But beyond the physical discomfort, fibroids are a multi-layered signal from your body and soul that something within your internal landscape requires your loving attention.
At Higher Healing, we know that true, lasting resolution of fibroids requires looking beyond symptom suppression. By understanding the intricate web of hormonal pathways, uncovering subconscious emotional conflicts, and aligning with the spiritual lessons of creation and surrender, you can begin a profound journey of holistic healing.
From a functional medicine perspective, fibroids are the result of an internal environment that is inadvertently promoting cellular growth. Because physical root causes vary from woman to woman, comprehensive functional testing is an invaluable tool. It takes the guesswork out of your healing journey, allowing us to look “under the hood” and address the biological terrain feeding these growths.
Fibroids are highly oestrogen-dependent, meaning they thrive and grow in an environment where oestrogen levels are disproportionately high compared to progesterone. This “oestrogen dominance” can occur because the body is overproducing oestrogen, failing to clear it efficiently, or because of exposure to environmental toxins known as xenoestrogens (found in plastics, cosmetics, and pesticides) that mimic oestrogen in the body. Functional Hormone Testing, like the DUTCH test, allows us to evaluate exactly how your body is producing and breaking down these vital reproductive hormones.
Your gut microbiome plays a critical role in hormonal balance. A specific subset of gut bacteria, known as the oestrobolome, is responsible for metabolising and clearing excess oestrogen from your body. If you have gut dysbiosis (an imbalance of good and bad bacteria) or sluggish bowel movements, oestrogen that should be excreted is instead reabsorbed into the bloodstream, directly feeding fibroid growth. A Comprehensive Stool Analysis, like the GI Map or GI Effects, help us identify and correct these vital gut-hormone imbalances.
The liver is your body’s master filtration system, tasked with metabolising excess hormones and environmental toxins. If your liver is overburdened by poor diet, alcohol, stress, or a high toxic load, it cannot efficiently process oestrogen. This leads to a systemic backlog of circulating hormones that stimulate the uterine muscle tissue to multiply and form fibroids.
Chronic blood sugar imbalances and insulin resistance are powerful drivers of fibroid growth. Elevated insulin levels signal the body to grow tissue and can increase the production of growth factors (like IGF-1) that directly stimulate the uterine muscle cells. Balancing blood sugar through targeted nutrition is a non-negotiable pillar of shrinking fibroids.
Systemic, chronic inflammation acts like a fertiliser for fibroids. This inflammation is often driven by inflammatory diets, hidden food sensitivities, and key nutritional deficiencies. Notably, Vitamin D deficiency is heavily correlated with an increased risk of developing fibroids, as Vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating cell growth and immune function.
If you are new to understanding the mind-body connection and how our thoughts and emotions impact our physical health, then please read the following article we created: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection and how it impacts health.
Understanding the emotional themes associated with fibroids is vital for getting to the deeper, holistic root cause of the issue. This can often be due to traumatic experiences at any stage of our lives, even going all the way back to being in the womb. These experiences are still being energetically experienced as they are stored in the body and subconscious mind.
As you explore the themes below, bear in mind that the original stressful event may have occurred long ago. Even if you feel you have consciously moved past it, your body and subconscious mind might still be holding on to this energy.
From a Body-Mind perspective, fibroids (tumours of the uterine muscle) are intrinsically linked to conflicts surrounding procreation, pregnancy, and the “fruit” of the womb.
The most common subconscious theme linked to fibroids is a profound conflict of not being able to get pregnant, not being able to bear a child, or an unfulfilled wish to have a child. When a woman experiences the heartbreak of infertility, the loss of a pregnancy, or the deep longing for a child that her current life circumstances (or partner) cannot fulfil, the biological shock registers in the midbrain.
The body’s biological response is never a mistake; it is always an attempt to help you. In the case of this specific biological conflict, the body responds by growing extra uterine muscle cells (a myoma/fibroid). The biological purpose behind this growth is to strengthen the uterine muscle so that the “fruit” (the baby) can be held better and delivered more easily. The body is literally building a stronger, thicker “nest” in a primal attempt to secure a future pregnancy.
Interestingly, the inverse can also trigger this biological program. A deep-seated conflict or intense fear of an unwanted pregnancy can also impact the uterine muscle.
It is also common for a mother to develop fibroids as a “representative conflict” for her daughter. If a mother is deeply distressed because her daughter is struggling to conceive, or if her daughter has experienced a painful miscarriage, the mother’s own body may subconsciously take on the biological conflict, thickening her own uterine muscle to “help” hold the child.
Spiritually, the uterus is the seat of the Sacral Chakra—the energetic centre governing our emotions, our relationships, and our ability to create and birth new life into the world. Fibroids act as profound spiritual teachers, asking us to examine where our creative life force is blocked, misdirected, or holding onto grief.
If you are holding onto the unfulfilled wish for a child, your creative energy has become concentrated and dense, literally forming a physical mass in your womb. The spiritual lesson here is one of alchemy and redirection. You are being asked to channel this potent, divine feminine energy into “birthing” something else. This could be birthing a new creative project, a business, a piece of art, or—most importantly—birthing a new, healed version of yourself. When you allow your creative energy to flow freely into other avenues of your life, the energetic stagnation in the womb begins to dissipate.
The emotional conflict of being unable to conceive or retain a pregnancy is often tethered to our human desire to control our timelines. Fibroids call you to cultivate the profound spiritual virtue of surrender. Healing requires us to release our rigid grip on exactly how and when our lives should unfold, and instead place our trust in Divine timing. Surrender is not giving up; it is actively trusting that your soul’s path is unfolding exactly as it is meant to, even if it looks different from what your human mind planned.
Often, the grief held in the womb does not solely belong to you. The uterus is a highly receptive, energetic organ, and it frequently stores the inherited trauma of the women who came before you. Ancestral wounds surrounding difficult births, miscarriages, forced pregnancies, or the suppression of the divine feminine can be passed down through your cellular memory. Your fibroids may be a spiritual invitation to be the cycle-breaker—to acknowledge, honour, and finally release the generational pain of your maternal lineage.
By viewing your fibroids not as an enemy, but as a messenger from your soul, you can begin to decode its wisdom. As you align your mind with empowering thoughts, nourish your physical vessel, and heal the energetic wounds of unfulfilled creation or pregnancy, your uterus will no longer need to carry the burden of these subconscious conflicts.
From reading the information in this article, we hope you can appreciate the emotional and spiritual themes that are intertwined with physical aspects of health. Therefore, a holistic approach to health that integrates emotional strategies with naturopathic treatments, nutritional recommendations, and spiritual practices is always our recommendation.
This triad of well-being forms the foundation for navigating the challenges of fibroids and getting to the true root cause.
We encourage all individuals who have been suffering with fibroids, who are struggling to get better or who haven’t discovered the root cause of their condition, to really consider and embrace a holistic approach to their health.
Addressing imbalance on all three levels of your being can not only transform your health but can transform your life too. It is crucial to understand that every individual shows up differently. You are a completely unique individual with your own distinct biochemical makeup, your own deeply personal emotional history, and your own spiritual path. Working with experts to help you navigate this journey with ease and guidance is key.
While this article outlines the broader themes, the specific nuances of your condition are simply beyond the scope of a single article. The energetic track triggering your flare-up, or the specific nutrient your gut is failing to absorb, requires a personalised approach.
To understand how these themes specifically apply to you, talk to us by booking a Discovery Call now!
As Holistic Therapists, we look for the root causes of health on the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Using our own unique healing methodology, we assist our clients back to vibrant health and well-being. Working with us bridges the gap between simply gathering information and actively executing a plan that actually transforms your health.
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