Hormone disruptors that cause estrogen dominance

Menopause is a natural event in a woman’s life that can cause a hormonal imbalance. But there are other harmful things in your everyday life that are hormone disruptors. These hormone disruptors are estrogens that are not produced in your body, but come from your environment. These substances are called xenoestrogens – chemical compounds that mimic estrogen and can cause a hormone imbalance in a woman’s body.
The balance between estrogen and progesterone is vital to maintaining optimal health. Xenoestrogens can cause an estrogen to progesterone imbalance resulting in estrogen dominance.

Symptoms of estrogen dominance

Here is a list of some of the common symptoms experienced by women with estrogen dominance:

• Decreased sex drive
• Endometriosis

• Fat gain around the middle
• Magnesium deficiency

• Memory loss
• Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety
• Osteoporosis
• PMS and irregular and heavy periods
• Polycystic ovaries
• Swelling and tenderness in the breasts
• Thyroid dysfunction, cold hands and feet, fatigue
• Uterine fibroids
• Water retention and bloating

Plastic versus Glass

It is difficult to avoid all environmental toxins and hormone disrupting chemicals as they are readily found in everyday items in our homes and places of work – in carpets, paint, furniture, food, beauty products, and more.

A good place to begin is by replacing your plastic food containers with glass.
A harmful compound called BPA (Bisphenol A) is used in the production of plastics.

Avoid heating, cooking or storing foods in plastic wrap or plastic containers. Use glass instead. A great idea is to reuse your glass jars to store your leftovers, your bulk items, your spices, or your grab-and-go meal or salad.

Be good to yourself and commit to making this small change today. 

You can find more advice to help you minimize your exposure to harmful chemicals in Chapter 5 (Hormone Management) of my book HEALTHY BODY FOR LIFE available globally.

At a recent Book Signing at Indigo I was asked, "What will I learn from your book?"
I answer that question in this brief video. In addition, I have included the Table of Contents which gives you a more detailed look into my book Healthy Body for Life and how it can help you.

It's my sincerest wish to help you achieve a healthy body for the rest of your life!

Table of Contents

Introduction:  Live Your Best Life

Chapter 1: A Healthy Outlook on Aging

• How Our Society Defines Aging
• Courage to Be
• Feeling Valued
• Freedom to Fly
• Moving Forward

Chapter 2: Preparing for Wellness – Detoxification

• What is Detoxification?
• Signs of Toxins in Your Body
• Ways to Reduce Environmental Toxins
• Kitchen Cleanse
• Cleansing Foods
• 5 Ways to Cleanse Through Your Skin
• Detox by Losing Body Fat
• Detox With Yoga
• 10 Health Benefits of Reducing Your Toxic Load
• Juicing for Health
• Weekend Detox

Chapter 3: Nutrition for Women Over 40

• Nutrition Basics
• How Food Affects Your Hormone Balance
• Weight Management
• Bone Health
• Heart Health
• Mental Health
• Digestive Health
• Food Preparation Made Easy

Chapter 4: The Importance of Exercise

• Exercise Helps With Weight Management
• Exercise Slows Down the Aging Process
• How to Stay Physically Active as You Age
• 5 Ways to Help You Form the Exercise Habit
• The 5 Minute Body-Weight Workout
• Full Body Stretching Routine

Chapter 5: Hormone Management

• The Importance of the Adrenal Glands
• Adrenal fatigue
• Testing your adrenal glands at home         
• How to restore adrenal health
• The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
• Thyroid problems
• Testing your thyroid at home
• How to restore thyroid health
• Balancing the Sex Hormones
• What happens when hormone levels drop?
• Symptoms of estrogen dominance
• Hormone disruptors that cause estrogen dominance
• Dietary changes to improve hormone balance
• Herbal remedies

Chapter 6: Sleep Management

• Establish a Good Sleep Routine               
• Addressing Common Sleep Problems
• Sleep and the Weight Connection

Chapter 7: Stress Management

• Common Symptoms of Stress
• The Effects of Stress on Your Body
• Health Problems Related to Chronic Stress
• 14 Ways to Help You Relax
• Food and Stress
• Learn to Prioritize

A Final Word:  Ready for Change

Happy New Year 2017!

We are all inclined to examine our life at the beginning of a new year and strive to improve. This usually leads us to make New Year's resolutions.

Like most of us, you have probably made 'health' goals in the past, but soon became too overwhelmed by all the things you had to do to improve your health. It's too easy to quit after just a few short weeks. Let's strive to make this year different.

In my new book, HEALTHY BODY FOR LIFE, you will enjoy easy-to-implement strategies in each chapter, that will help you improve your overall health, wellness and fitness.

Pick up your copy today!