Estrogen Overload Symptom Dangers Every Woman Should Be Aware Of
When you ask yourself, do I have symptoms of high estrogen or estrogen overload, the answer could very well be yes.
- More than 50% of women over 35 years of age have symptoms of high estrogen overload and experience hormone imbalances that are often attributed to estrogen overload.
Many women suffer in silence because they think that their misery is a normal part of their menstrual cycle or aging.
If you regularly experience 3 or more of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from high estrogen overload:
Symptoms of Estrogen Overload
| PMS Migraines Mood Swings Cramps Uterine Fibroids Depression Unexplained Weight Gain Fatigue | Osteoporosis Insomnia Allergies Memory Loss Acne Hot Flashes Thinning Hair Irregular Periods | Breast Tenderness Miscarriage Low Sex Drive High Blood Pressure Facial Hair Inflammation |
Unfortunately, these ailments are now so commonplace, many doctors don’t attempt to make the link to the probability of excess estrogen in the body.
Menopause And Estrogen Levels
Menopause is often thought of as a time of declining estrogen, but it is actually common for women to experience surges of abnormally high estrogen levels in the menopausal years as well as earlier in life.
This misconception has led many millions of women to engage in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to restore lost” estrogen, hoping to address the above list of conditions.
This additional estrogen may only worsen the problem and even set the stage for the development of deadly disease.
Xenoestrogens
Our bodies are continually bombarded with something called ”xenoestrogens”.
The term “xeno” means foreign and these act on our bodies to produce estrogen overload symptoms. They’re in our food supply from hormones and pesticides, processed foods, plastics and pharmaceuticals as well as personal products to name a few.
“Combined xenoestrogens can have an effect that is 100-1,000 times more potent than the strongest estrogen made in the body.” - Eldred Taylor
“Estrogen production drops 40% at menopause, but progesterone drops to 90-100%.
Menopause Problems Are Caused By A Lack Of Progesterone
“Synthetic progesterone” is not doing any good – the liver changes it in the body. So estrogen rages on, unopposed.” - Tim O’Shea, The Doctor Within
Phytoestrogens” are the ideal “weak” estrogen (from plants) that can prevent unwanted xenoestrogens from carrying their harmful message.
“Breast cancer now strikes 1 woman in 8, up from 1 woman in 30 in 1960 before HRT was popularized.” ~ Dr. Michael Lam, M.D.
The Dynamic Duo Of Female Health
During the menstrual cycle, estrogen must be counterbalanced by another hormone called progesterone. Together, estrogen and progesterone are the dynamic duo of female health.
Studies show that the average woman has more than the amount of estrogen needed to maintain the critical balance with
progesterone throughout her lifetime.
- So the odds are that even though your body will produce less estrogen as you age, you should still have more than you need.
Reduce Estrogen Dominance
In fact, you probably don’t need more estrogen, you need more progesterone to restore a healthy balance and keep estrogen’s “pro growth” tendencies in check.
To start reducing your estrogen dominance risk you can:
- Avoid high-fat and highly processed foods
- Increase your fibre to 30 grams/day,
- Reduce alcohol consumption
- Look for enjoyable ways to reduce stress
- Consume a natural, organic, whole foods diet consisting of raw fruit, vegetables and whole grains and get regular
exercise.
- Select all natural herbal supplements that support your body (suggestions below)
Women's Natural Herbal Supplements
Wild Yam and Chaste Tree (#1108-7)
Building block for progesterone – Balances the glandular system, with a special focus on female hormone activity. Alleviates PMS and menopause symptoms.
Wild Yam & Chaste Tree is an herbal formula designed to balance the glandular system with a special focus on female hormone activity. The combined benefits of Wild Yam & Chaste Tree may be helpful for treating numerous female complaints associated with a woman's reproductive system, whether from over- or under-active glandular function.
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Women’s Formula (#891-0)
Regulates hormone imbalances and the menstrual cycle.
Women's Formula is a female corrective formula for enhancing glandular function and normalizing hormone imbalances. Women's Formula contains herbs which nourish these glands to promote healthy functioning.
Women’s Formula Herbal Supplement ...
C-X (#1203-2)
C-X spells relief from pre-menopausal and menopausal symptoms without the risk of damaging side effects.
C-X Women's Herbal Supplement ...
F.E. Formula (#81-4)
During the six months to three years of the menopause cycle, you may feel some of the traditional symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, PMS, hot flashes and sudden chills, lowered sexual desire, vaginal dryness, emotional upset, and sleeping problems. F.E. Formula, a concentrated timed-release version of the trusted black cohosh herb.
F.E. (Flash Ease) Formula Herbal Supplement ...
Menopause Pak, Women's Herbal Supplement Bundle
Three health-enhancing herbal supplements specifically suited to nutritionally support a woman through her change of life and lessen uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue and mood swings.
- Calcium is essential to the health of bones, teeth and muscles, and plays an essential role in blood clotting and nerve health. Magnesium activates more than 300 enzymes in the body and, with calcium, affects nerve and muscle functions. Receiving adequate calcium is important to prevent osteoporosis.
- F.E. Formula is a timed-release formula with standardized Black Cohosh extract. It also contains dong quai, a noted Chinese herb, to further support the glandular system.
- Wild Yam & Chaste Tree nourishes the female reproductive and glandular systems. It also benefits the urinary, nervous and respiratory systems.
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