Foods to Reduce Estrogen Dominance
d Cruciferous vegetables and green leafy vegetables with indole-3- carbinol to decrease xenoestrogens, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, celery and kale; two to three servings a day
d Any citrus fruits, which have d-limonene to promote estrogen detoxification; one serving a day
d Insoluble fiber as an estrogen binder, such as oats, berries, dried beans and apples; two servings a day
d Lignans as estrogen binders, such as flaxseed, sesame seeds and flaxseed oil; two to three tablespoons a day
Source: From Belly Fat to Belly Flat, by Dr. C.W. Randolph, Jr., and Genie James
have too much estrogen, these plant hormones can actually protect against excess stimulation.” Her favorite is pueraria mirifica,
which has helped relieve perimeno- pausal and menopausal symptoms in 80 percent of her patients within days. (Because the method of harvesting and processing supports effectiveness, Northrup likes Solgar brand Phyto- Gen.) She also uses maca, from Peru, for its phytoestrogens, vitex, black cohosh and omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in salmon for ongoing hot flashes.
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How to Access Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormone replacement requires a prescription hormone blend prepared specifically for each individu- al by a compounding pharmacy. It may include the three primary aspects of natural estrogen: estradiol, estrone and estriol, and will usually include proges- terone and testosterone, if needed. “An almost limitless flexibility of
doses is available in capsule or cream form,” says Steve Metcalf, a registered pharmacist and owner of Metcalf
Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy in Brevard, North Carolina. “Unlike conventional hormone replacement therapy, where the mentality of the pharmaceutical companies is ‘one size fits all,’ we can make the specific strength you need.”
To find a local compounding phar- macy, visit the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists website,
iacprx.org.
“Some women go through these
years and truly take their place as women of wisdom and power. They don’t need any additional hormone support; they have enough life energy coming,” comments Northrup. “Others may need to take some kind of hormone support their entire lives. Either way, no one should suffer.”
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