You’re
Not Crazy - It’s Just Your Hormones
Five Tips to Natural Balance
By Raquel Martin
Hormone balance is an issue throughout a
woman’s life. It can interfere with all parts of your daily living.
Do you suffer from any of the following
symptoms: osteoporosis, insomnia,
depression, hot flashes, fibromyalgia,
uterine fibroids, migraine, PMS, weight gain, endometriosis, fibrocystic
breasts, thyroid disorders, miscarriages, infertility, or cancer (breast,
ovarian, uterine)?
If you answered
yes to two or more of these symptoms, you may be suffering from estrogen
overload. Here are five tips from my book, The Estrogen Alternative.
1.
Eat
hormone-free foods.
The hormones and antibiotics given to animals to make them more productive are
in the meat and dairy products you eat. This increases the level of estrogen in
your body. Hormone-free meat and dairy products are the best way to avoid this.
The chemicals in pesticides have the same effect. Buy organic fruits and
vegetables. If this is not possible,
wash them well before eating.
2.
Avoid
hydrogenated vegetable oils.
These oils not only affect your estrogen levels, but studies show they are
linked to cancer. Instead, cook with
and consume extra virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil, or organic butter.
3.
Watch the
soy products. Soy products and
powders contribute to increased levels
of estrogen, which causes hormone imbalance, thyroid disorders,
metabolism problems, and increased risk of cancer. The only soy products that are
healthy are fermented soy products like miso, tempeh, and tamari or soy
sauce.
4.
Try stevia
instead of sugar. When the sugar cravings hit, use stevia to
satisfy your sweet tooth. It is natural alterative for sugar. Sugar will only
make your symptoms worse, but stevia has several health benefits.
5.
Consider
using natural wild yam progesterone cream. If your estrogen level is much higher than your
progesterone level, progesterone cream is a safe and natural alterative to the
synthetic forms. Research and see if it is right for you.
Raquel Martin is the author of 3 books:
Today’s Health Alternative, Preventing and Reversing Arthritis Naturally, and The Estrogen Alternative.
She has also written numerous articles in professional journals. Mrs. Martin has been a long-time patient and
advocate of upper cervical chiropractic and its role in women’s health.
For more information, visit our website at www.healthcare-alternatives.com
or call 1-800-246-8648.
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© Humber Parkerson
Clinic 2005
August
2005 issue of The Highest Level
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