Estrogen Dominance
Curves Could Be Cancer Calling
Some women have disproportionally high levels of estrogen from puberty and will generally carry their weight on the lower body in their youth with curvaceous hips and thighs, a tiny waist and smaller torso. As hormone levels fluctuate, she may gain weight with pregnancy and battle to lose it post-partum as estrogen dominance and subclinical hypothyroidism often coincide.
A woman who gets enormous breasts post menopause is often similarly experiencing high estrogen levels.
Filling a pair of jeans a little too well is the least of her worries. Estrogen has three different metabolic pathways it follows: one path (2-OH) has a healthy outcome; one puts a woman at risk for developing breast or uterine cancer 3x higher (4-OH) and the third, (16-OH) is implicated in other cancer outcomes such as colon cancer.
If you suffer from estrogen dominance, cancer prevention is paramount:
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DIM (Diindolylmethane) is a component of culciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts etc.) DIM encourages the healthy 2-OH metabolic pathway.
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Myo-inositol is a natural supplement supporting hormone balance
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Regular bowel movements are vital for eliminating estrogen by-products from the colon so a high fiber diet and bowel supplement plan is crucial. A course of Colonics (Colon Hydrotherapy) is recommended to clear the effects of a sluggish colon.
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Iodine (found in seaweed products such as kelp) is known to scavenge excess estrogen
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The Japanese have the lowest rate of breast/uterine cancer in the world. This may have much to do with their natural diet which is high in iodine (from their marine based diet), soy and cruciferous vegetables.
NOTE: Post-menopausal women: please answer according to your symptoms when you WERE experiencing menses.
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DIM (Diindolylmethane) which pushes your estrogen methylation pathways down the healthiest (2-OH) route. This is ESSENTIAL to protect a high estrogen individual from breast, uterine and other cancers down the road
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Iodine which scavengers excess estrogen AND supports thyroid function. Iodine levels can quickly deplete when your body is trying to mop up excess estrogens and mitigate toxic xenoestrogen activity.
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Myo-Inositol is a key ingredient for PCOS formulations and helps to balance hormones, supporting healthier progesterone, testosterone and estrogen levels.
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NAC (N-Acetyl L-Cysteine) has gained popularity for it's anti-aging properties. This amino acid is an essential pre-cursor to glutothione which is a master detoxifiyer in the liver's phase 2 detoxification process which includes neutralizing harmful estrogenic compounds.
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Great Bowel Activity equates to one or two firm movements per day. An active bowel/colon is the #1 anti-cancer process you can give yourself. Fiber, probiotics and bowel cleansing agents such as aloe, magnesium and herbal blends will change your world. A course of Colonics is HIGHLY recommended to really reset the colon, scuff off years of low motility waste matter and allow the proper detoxification of estrogens.
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High mineral content multivitamin and multimineral to provide essential ingredients for hundreds of vital processes in the body.. We find prenatal/pregnancy formulations provide the additional support a 'hormonal' woman really needs.
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6. Chasteberry is a hormone balancing herb which boosts progesterone production to counter estrogen levels.
7. Stress Support formulations to modulate cortisol levels upsetting sleep patterns. mood and energy levels.
8. Liver Support as the liver becomes overwhelmed quickly when dealing with excess estrogens and xenoestrogens. If detoxification pathways are compromised, homocystine levels an quickly rise contributing to inflammation, metabolic syndrome and of course, fat gain.
9. Sulforaphane is a natural compound derived from cruciferous vegetables and offers excellent phase 2 liver detoxifcation support.
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9. Bioidentical Hormone Cream Therapy: When estrogen is high, it produces a comparative LOW for both progesterone and testosterone levels. Your high estrogen could be creating symptoms of low progesterone and/or low testosterone which will need support.
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