During the summer, many women going through menopause have to battle not only the warm weather, but also their hot flashes. This can be a frustrating and uncomfortable scenario that may leave many women wishing for the summer season to pass quickly. Since we can’t control the seasons, we decided to come up with some helpful tips for managing hot flashes in hot weather instead. Read more »
We have all heard that obesity is on the rise; “The next epidemic” in America. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, nearly two out of every three Americans are now overweight or obese. That is nearly seventy percent of our population currently at an unhealthy weight. Clearly, something is out of kilter with the way Americans eat, right? Read more »
Breast Health, Cardiovascular Health, Detoxifying, DIM, Estrogen Dominance, Hormonal Health, Obesity, Stress, Weight Management | Energetic Nutrition | April 18, 2011 | 
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Although no precise answers exist for the development of uterine fibroid tumors, there is a link between fibroids and estrogen production.
Fibroids do not develop until the body begins producing estrogen during the onset of menstruation. During the reproductive years, hormonal imbalance can cause fibroids to form and grow. Read more »
We are constantly assaulted by estrogens in our environment from the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the chemicals we use. Estrogen mimickers in the form of chemicals (xenoestrogens), and plant based foods (phytoestrogens), can mimic the action of estrogen produced in cells and can alter hormonal activity in women and men. Read more »
Breast Health, DIM, Estrogen Dominance, Fibroid Tumors, Hormonal Health | Energetic Nutrition | October 31, 2009 | Comments (0)
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Many experts believe that women who get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet over several years may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, fat intake has been one of the most widely studied dietary risk factors for breast cancer. Read more »
Many women in their twenties, mid thirties through forties, and even women who are menopausal can be overloaded with estrogen, which can be caused by hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control pills, environmental estrogens, plant estrogens, stress, obesity, poor liver function, peri-menopause, and glandular dysfunction. Read more »
Uterine fibroids are generally benign (non-cancerous) tumors that are made from nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, hence the name “fibroid tumor”. They are most commonly found in or on the uterus of women in their 20''s, 30''s and 40''s. Medically, fibroids are also referred to as myomas or leiomyomas, and are considered to be a woman''s fibrosis condition that is usually associated with estrogen dominance. Read more »
DIM, Estrogen Dominance, Fibroid Tumors, Hormonal Health, Vitalzym | Energetic Nutrition | August 17, 2009 | Comments (0)
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