Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine, and she joins JJ in today's episode to talk all about fibroids. A shocking 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by age 50, but there are steps you can take to balance your hormones and reduce your risk. Listen as Melissa explains what fibroids are, how to tell if you have them, and how to prevent and reverse fibroids naturally with diet and lifestyle strategies. Find out how Melissa eliminated her own fibroids and the natural remedies you can use to heal yourself!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Melissa Ramos’s free fibroids guide by going to JJVirgin.com/fibroids.   Main Points From Today’s Episode 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by the age 50. Fibroids may be common, but they’re not normal! It’s possible to shrink and even eliminate fibroids. Melissa was able to get rid of her own fibroids. Living a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing and reversing fibroids. It’s important to manage stress, get quality sleep, and optimize your diet and digestion.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:00] Melissa Ramos’s career briefing [3:34] What made Melissa focus on fibroids? [4:45] What is a fibroid? [5:06] Signs and symptoms of fibroids. [6:09] 70% of women will get at least one fibroid by age 50. [7:47] What causes fibroids? [10:33] Natural remedies for fibroids [13:29] Why it’s important to optimize your digestion. [15:12] The typical approach to managing fibroids. [17:16] It’s possible to shrink and even eliminate fibroids. [18:40] Reducing your stress is key. [19:15] Get Melissa’s free guide to help balance your hormones and reverse fibroids naturally. [24:39] Want a better quality of sleep while also calming your brain? Try JJ’s all-natural Sleep Candy! [25:23] Listener’s question: I think I’m going into menopause. Should I try hormones? [26:39] Start by dialing in your diet and lifestyle.   Mentioned in this episode: JJVirgin.com/fibroids JJ Virgin Sleep Candy http://jjvirgin.com/FBOmegaUltra http://jjvirgin.com/FBMetBalance http://jjvirgin.com/FBSleepCandy https://jjvirgin.com/support-survive-pms/ (You can download the free Hormonal Health Guide here) https://jjvirgin.com/7-tips-help-menopause/ JJ Virgin Challenge jjvirgin.com/dryfarmwines www.jjvirgin.com/103ebook JJ Virgin at Facebook JJ Virgin at Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices