Improving Woman's Disorders

Over the past 50 years, we have seen a dramatic increase in estrogen-dominant conditions, the most common of which include endometriosis, PMS, breast cancer, ovarian cysts and menorrhagioa (heavy periods).

These conditions now affect about 50 per cent of women over age 35 in industrialized countries - many of whom feel compelled to seek out radical treatments.

Estrogen-dominant conditions involve relatively high levels of the hormone estrogen in relation to normal or low progesterone levels.

Why are estrogen-dominant conditions rising?
Scientists have discovered that nutritional deficiencies, stress, lack of exercise and environmental toxins all wreak havoc on hormonal balance, often leading to unnecessary hysterectomy.

Because of the hormone connection, medical therapy for many of the estrogen-dominant conditions varies but has typically concentrated on altering a women's hormonal chemistry with drugs. These drugs include various pain medications for PMS cramping, hormone-altering medications, birth control pills, synthetic estrogens and progesterone hormone replacement therapies (HRT). Sometimes these drugs are successful in controlling symptoms, but not without side effects. None of these drugs cure the disease. Usually after the drug is stopped, symptoms return.

Safer and more effective hormone balancing
Dietary and lifestyle changes, and naturopathic treatments with nutritional and botanical support can reduce women's risk of developing estrogen-dominant conditions and prevent unnecessary emotional and physical pain, hysterectomy and other surgeries.

1. Eating
   Ensure the fats you eat are those rich in essential fatty acids, i.e. flax seeds, fish oil, primrose and borage oils. Eat plenty of vegetables from the cruciferous family (broccoli, cauliflower, kale and brussels sprouts), which can reduce harmful estrogen load. Choose organic fruits and vegetables and hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products.
2. Take vitamins
   Supplement your diet with a multivitamin high in B vitamins and with minerals.
3. Take herbal supplements
   Take the Relax Set from the Herbal Beauty^TM line, which brings into balance the natural state of the woman's body.