Hormone imbalance can be a major problem, specifically in women going through menopause. What exactly happens during menopause? According to PubMed Health, “During menopause a woman’s ovaries stop making eggs and they produce less estrogen and progesterone…Periods occur less often and eventually stop…Menopause is complete when you have not had a period for 1 year. Read More
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What is Estrogen Dominance?
According to Dr. John Lee, the main causes of Estrogen Dominance are nutritional imbalances, effects of stress on the body, use of birth control pills, environmental toxins & synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides and plastics. The hormones of a women’s menstrual cycle begin to shift out of balance during the peri-menopausal years and become more Read More
Can natural progesterone help with my hot flashes?
A study found that 83% of woman had a decrease in frequency and/or severity of their hot flashes while using natural progesterone. This was printed in Dr. Christiane Northrup’s book, The Wisdom of Menopause. Studies have also indicated that progesterone can eliminate up to 75% of all hot flashes in many woman. How else can Read More