The Dangers of Progestins

Progesterone – progestin.  They sound alike and, in many ways, they act alike, but in actuality they aren’t the same at all.  What’s the difference?  Progesterone is a natural substance produced in our bodies while progestin is synthetic, created by pharmaceutical companies.  Drugs containing progestins are prescribed by doctors on a regular basis, medications ranging  [...]

When to use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

If your menopause or post-menopause symptoms are not subsiding, you may be considering hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement therapy, estrogen replacement therapy, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) are the three primary forms of medical treatment utilized today to address the ongoing symptoms of menopause.
For women interested in natural, plant based hormone treatments, BHRT is [...]

Estriol – A Safer Estrogen Alternative?

We always hear the term estrogen represented as a single hormone but did you know estrogen is actually a blend of three different hormones rather that just one? The weakest yet perhaps the mightiest of those three hormones is estriol.
Estriol – Small but Mighty
Estrogen is made up of a combination of three different hormones – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Foods to Avoid to Balance Your Hormones

If you are suffering from estrogen dominance,  one way you can help control the situation is by eating the right foods.  By knowing what you should eat, and perhaps even more importantly what you should not eat, you will be taking an important step towards resolving this troublesome condition.
Balance your Hormones through Diet
Eating foods that [...]

Balance Progesterone Creme Review

Women who are suffering from estrogen dominance experience a wide variety of symptoms.  Balance Progesterone Naturally All Natural Body Creme claims to help control the hormone levels in the body, providing a natural source of progesterone.  The product comes packaged in a 2-ounce pump style container and sells for approximately $20.
Manufacturer’s Claims for Progesterone Naturally
The manufacturer [...]

The Power of Vitex

Long before there were gynecologists, people used Vitex to treat female reproductive problems.  Vitex is a natural remedy that women through the centuries  have depended on to relieve symptoms of PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding and menopause.  Many believe  it helps promote fertility.  Today it is one of the most widely used botanicals employed  [...]

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