Hormone Balancing ... The hormones that run a womens body (are like different instruments in) an orchestra ...each plays its own part in creating a perfect concert - until the day one is out of tune and throws off the entire melody. ••• In acutely stressful conditions, cortisol - the stress hormone, spikes and can suppresses our immune system which leaves us vulnerable to a plethora of disease, as well, it has been linked to increased accumulation of abdominal fat. --► To bring back balance: (learn stress management techniques) eg. when you feel stressed, close your eyes and breathe deeply for 2-3 minutes with your hands on your lower abdomen. Be sure your lower abdomen is expanding and not your chest. Belly breathing helps ground nervous energy and ensures a more full breath. This will lower your blood cortisol levels. ••• Excessive (abdominal) fat cells produce elevated estrogen levels to elevate your chances of reproductive cancers --► To bring back balance lose weight and avoid soy products. ... Even a minimal weight loss can significantly reduce your chances of cancer, increase fertility potential, and reduce recurrent miscarriage. ••• Excess testosterone may be the result of a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms include; irregular periods, acne, obesity, excess body hair. --► To bring back balance: eliminate refined sugars, reduce carbohydrates in your diet and eat more fiber. ... Insulin resistance, a diabetes like state, is linked to a bost in testosterone production. Eating more fiber counteracts blood sugar spikes and promotes the excretion of excess sugars from the body. ••• The thyroid is the hormone glad that regulates how fast you burn calories. Often women do not produce enough (hypothyroidism) and this leads to infertility, weight gain, depression, thinning eyebrows, withered skin, and fatigue. --► To bring back balance: include more onions in your diet. They include kaempferol, a compound that may kick-start production of the hormone. Consult a qualified Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine or Naturopathic Doctor for more help with your reproductive health and hormone balance. ~ Dr. Oz - Hormone Balance 101
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:20:23 +0000
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