Xenoestrogens and their Role in Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen dominance is a growing problem in the 21st century.  It affects both men and women, and sometimes even children are affected, causing them to experience and early onset of puberty.  Estrogen dominance has been firmly linked to breast cancer, prostate cancer and other hormone sensitive cancers.  Researchers are now determined that one of the [...]

Estrogen Dominance in Men

When you first hear the term estrogen dominance, it would be natural to assume this is a condition suffered only by women.  That is not the case, however.  Estrogen dominance also can affect a man’s health.
How Men Develop Estrogen Dominance
Men, as well as women, need their hormones to be balanced.  Both testosterone and estrogen play [...]

Do Birth Control Pills Contribute to Estrogen Dominance?

Birth control pills have an interesting effect on the physical body. Because they keep the levels of estrogen in the body so high the body is tricked into believing it is pregnant and, as such, a true pregnancy can never occur. These continuously high levels of estrogen can also, unfortunately, contribute to the development of [...]

Excess Estrogen and Weight Gain

Do you have an apple shaped body?  Have you been gaining weight around your middle and, no matter what you try, you just can’t seem to lose that extra fat?  It could be caused by excess estrogen in your system.
Why does Estrogen Dominance Cause Weight Gain?
Estrogen plays an important role both in how your body [...]

Five Natural Ways to Lower Your Estrogen Levels

Okay, you’ve determined that you are dealing with estrogen dominance.  So what can you do now to correct the situation? There are several steps you can take using natural methods to bring down the levels of estrogen in your body.  Here’s five simple ways to start your estrogen level heading in the right direction.
5. Choose [...]

Have You Burned Out Your Adrenals?

Adrenal burnout, adrenal exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, hypoadrenia.  No matter what you call it, the problems it creates are hazardous to your quality of life.
You gain weight around your middle, you feel weak and depressed, and your body is rife with aches and pains.  You crave sweets and suffer with poor digestion, skin problems, low blood [...]

DIM: Control Estrogen with Cruciferous Veggies in a Pill

Which would you rather do – eat two pounds of broccoli everyday for the rest of your life or take two little pills each day? Either way is a positive step to controlling estrogen dominance, but if you think the first choice would be difficult, then consider taking DIM, a small pill packed with the [...]