Resources for Balancing Hormones, especially but not limited to Menopausal Symptoms.
Natural Approach to decreasing Menopausal symptoms through how we fuel our body.
Emphasizing a diet rich in plant-based whole foods—such as vegetables, fruits, tubers, legumes, whole grains, healthy plant fats (including avocado, flax, and chia), as well as various nuts and seeds—can offer significant benefits for health. Reducing the intake of animal products, processed foods (including oils, white flours, and refined sugars), and alcohol, particularly beer, has been shown to naturally alleviate menopausal symptoms. This nutritional approach supports hormonal balance throughout all stages of life. Additionally, it’s worth noting that since all animal tissue, including dairy, contains hormones, consuming them in high amounts may influence the body’s natural hormone regulation.
Tip – “two teaspoons worth of ground flaxseeds a day alone can significantly decrease menopausal symptoms to about the same extent as hormone replacement therapy, but without the side effects.” Listen to this quick clip here to learn more –
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dietary-approach-to-naturally-treating-menopause-symptoms/
Soy has been recognized as a very powerful legume to assist w/symptoms. BUT – The type of Soy does matter!
Some outdated information about soy from animal studies is still widely circulated in both the medical field and among the general public. While animal research has provided useful insights, it was only after human studies began that scientists realized “isoflavones” in soybeans are metabolized quite differently in people compared to rodents. This discovery changed much of what we previously believed about soy. Our understanding has only improved in recent years, making soy now a favorable addition to our diets due to its positive effects on various symptoms and other health benefits, without many former concerns. Did you know soy is a complete protein? Still, the specific type of soy you choose does matter! Watch this – https://nutritionfacts.org/video/gmo-soy-and-breast-cancer/
Who shouldn’t eat Soy?
This will surprise you. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/who-shouldnt-eat-soy/
Thyroid/Testosterone/Cancers/Menopause/etc… As mentioned above they discovered that once they incorporated human studies…they then realized the compound in soy called “isoflavones” metabolizes “very” differently in humans vs rodents. Changing a lot of what we used to know about soy on how it impacts the thyroid, cancers, bone health, cholesterol, and the bodybuilding world. In this interview below, they touch upon soy and thyroid health, testosterone in men and much more. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is trying to get this updated information communicated to the medical community and general-public to keep everyone abreast. Just soy alone has over 50,000 studies. So, it’s a lot to keep up on. It’s even good info for men to watch as well as they to can benefit from this natural legume.
What about Breast Cancer survivors?
Watch this- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-soy-healthy-for-breast-cancer-survivors/
Hot Flashes! More on that here along with phytoestrogens for Hot Flashes!
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soy-phytoestrogens-for-menopause-hot-flashes/
There is a very helpful BOOK you can read called: Your Body In Balance The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health
It’s a very helpful guide and takes a look into – “how common hormone-related conditions—like infertility, weight gain, menopausal symptoms, breast and prostate cancers, thyroid problems, and acne—can be affected by and improved by simple diet changes”. To learn more about the book, author, and testimonials go to their link at https://www.pcrm.org/yourbodyinbalance
ALSO, CHECK OUT THE BELOW FOR AN OVERALL HEALTH APPROACH!
Have you ever heard of the “Blue Zones”? No not the blue zone diet that we used to hear about!
Blue zones are places in the world where people have been identified to live longer and healthier lives anywhere else on earth! Typically to around 100 years old! The impressive part and why they have been classified under the “blue zones” is that most of them live without medications, chronic diseases, cancers, or disability. So what is the common denominator between all of these locations across the world?
The Original Blue Zones listed were (there may be more):
🔸Okinawa, Japan
🔸Ikaria island, Greece
🔸Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
🔸Loma Linda, California
🔸Sardinia island, Italy
The five regions in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the U.S. have been identified as having the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world! Okay, okay – Common denominator? They do not eat virtually any processed foods and they consume about 90-95% (some 100%) of mostly whole plant-based foods! On occasion, “small” portions of wild-caught fish, free-roaming meat, etc. Plus they incorporate other amazing lifestyle practices. But as it relates to food…
Check out this quick Clip on the Blue Zones! 🔵 https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-flexitarians-live-longer/
Notice any similarities of what was discussed above and how it relates to the Blue Zones too?
If you missed my blog about: Why supplementing with B12 is imperative for plant-based eaters and likely others despite their diet choices (meat/fish/eggs etc.). See if you need to be doing this. Otherwise this deficiency could lead to severe health complications. https://aj-macomber.com/2022/05/01/why-supplementing-with-b12-is-imperative-for-plant-based-eaters-and-possibly-others-despite-their-diet-choices/
Also, if you didn’t see my blog on: Nutrition Announcement Critical Nutrient Deficiency on the Rise! Read this – https://aj-macomber.com/2022/05/01/nutrition-announcement-as-it-relates-to-a-critical-nutrient-deficiency-on-the-rise/
Updated/ADDED: 10/27/22
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