Podcasts about phytoestrogens

Is soy actually good for us? Have we been lied to about soy and phytoestrogens?Today I'm sharing some shocking studies on the health benefits of soy and other foods containing phytoestrogens. Soy may not be for everyone—including me (I share why in this episode)—however, it may actually help several women (and men!) in different ways. Here's what the science says… PLUS… foods that contain phytoestrogens beyond soy. STUDIES: This PubMed study found that Asian-Americans who ate tofu had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. The more tofu they ate, the lower their risk. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8922298  Here are 11 PubMed studies highlighting how soy benefits our bones: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19367115 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11095177 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16763748 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14557449 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12920508 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018488 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10757817 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15702593 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10479216 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15309425 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10966908 It appears that just taking a daily pill containing the isoflavone genistein may be enough to reap some of soy's bone density benefits:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17577003 People in Asia consume much, much, much more soy than those in the West:http://www.smart-publications.com/cancer/daidzein.php Interestingly, men may benefit slightly more than women from eating foods rich in phytoestrogens. These compounds are linked to reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and several other conditions: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/294/12/1493/JOC50096T5 http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/136/12/3046 http://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/full/35/6/1403 As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com.  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Armra | Use code DIGEST for 15% off at tryarmra.com/digest  Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to fatty15.com/digest Bethany's Pantry | Go to bethanyspantry.com and use code PODCAST10 for 10$  Check Out Bethany: Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany's Website Discounts & My Favorite Products My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

Join Kim Murphy as she reveals the truth about soy and its protective effects against cancer. Discover why soy has been misunderstood and how phytoestrogens actually have anti-estrogenic effects that lower cancer risk. Learn about the benefits of soy for both men and women, including reduced risks of breast and prostate cancer. Embrace soy in your diet for a healthier future. #SoyMyths #CancerPrevention #Phytoestrogens

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Send us a textIn this video, Ashley Hurst and Danielle discuss the misconceptions surrounding soy. They talk about the health benefits of soy and the role of phytoestrogens. They emphasize the importance of understanding the science behind soy and its protective effects against various health issues, including cancer. The discussion also addresses common fears.Takeaways-- Soy is often misunderstood and avoided due to myths.- Phytoestrogens found in soy can be beneficial.- Soy is not the highest source of phytoestrogens.- Research shows soy can decrease breast cancer risk.- Soy can help with gut health and colon cells.- Men need not fear soy affecting testosterone levels.- Soy is a complete protein source with all amino acids.- Incorporating soy can enhance overall dietary health.Chapters00:00- Understanding Soy: Myths and Realities03:02- Phytoestrogens: The Science Behind Soy05:53- Soy and Men's Health: Debunking Myths09:03- Incorporating Soy into Your DietFollow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitiansFollow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitiansWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.

In this episode, we explore the incredible benefits of phytoestrogens and how they can be your secret weapon for navigating menopause and perimenopause. Coach Chelsey and I break down the science behind these plant-based compounds, explaining how they work in the body to ease hormonal symptoms, boost overall health, and support weight loss. You'll learn about the different types of phytoestrogens, common myths, and the best food sources to add to your diet—plus, we provide you with a handy grocery list to get you started. Tune in to discover how phytoestrogens can transform your menopause journey! Join our free Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:50) - What are Phytoestrogens? (04:50) - The main classes of Phytoestrogens (07:25) - How you can get Phytoestrogens in your diet (09:09) - Phytoestrogens vs. Estrogen from HRT (10:16) - The benefits of Phytoestrogens (14:30) - How these work in your body (20:30) - Misconceptions about Soy & Estrogen (25:22) - More on the effects of Phytoestrogens and Menopause (27:50) - How can you get more of these in your diet? (32:00) - Final thoughts & reminders CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/ ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- © 2024 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

In this episode, Tara clarifies the limitations of using herbs, supplements, and phytoestrogens as alternatives to natural bioidentical hormones in alleviating perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. She explains that while some herbal remedies may offer temporary relief for certain symptoms, they do not provide the comprehensive protective benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using natural bioidentical hormones. Tara emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making regarding HRT and provides resources, such as her course "HRT Made Simple," to guide women through understanding the significant health benefits of hormone therapy for long-term well-being. Here are three key takeaways from our discussion: Bioidentical Hormones vs. Alternatives While herbs and phytoestrogens might offer some relief from symptoms, they don't replace the health-protective benefits of natural bioidentical hormones, which are vital for mitigating risks associated with heart disease, osteoporosis, and more. The Importance of Educating Yourself Many doctors aren't fully equipped to guide you through hormone replacement therapy because they don't receive extensive training in medical school. My course, HRT Made Simple, provides you with simplified, evidence-based knowledge, empowering you to make informed decisions alongside your healthcare provider. Rethinking "Natural" Menopause Living longer means facing extended periods of hormone deficiency post-menopause. As we're at a higher risk for serious health conditions in these years, reconsidering the idea of natural menopause is essential. Embrace modern medicine's role in improving your quality of life. Mentioned in this episode: Purchase Herbatonin here and use Tara's discount code for 15% off, which is Tara15: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/TaraHerbatonin HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script. Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications. The Hormone Balance Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were. [FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).   You might also enjoy these episodes: EPISODE 83: Why doing menopause "naturally" is not a good idea & will increase your risk of disease states. EPISODE 84: The Invisible Benefits of HRT (HRT is important even if you have NO symptoms!).  EPISODE 85: Why your doc says HRT is dangerous (it's not!).  EPISODE 108: Synthetic vs. Bioidentical vs. Compounded HRT: which is better? Which should be avoided?     Hi, I'm Tara Thorne, FDN-P, RHN, FNC, CMRCP. Basically? I'm a women's health and hormone expert. After serving thousands of women in my 10+ years of clinical experience, I bring you The Hormone Balance Solution podcast - a podcast aimed to educate and empower midlife women. Midlife can be a confronting time but it doesn't have to be a bumpy ride. No matter where you're at, or where you've come from we can get you feeling better in midlife than you have in years - plus set yourself up for healthier decades to come. I'll be bringing you weekly doses of inspiration, education and conversations with amazing people to give you real, actionable strategies for supporting your health now and in the future. So tune in, make sure you're subscribed, leave a review, and get ready to learn important health information that isn't readily available …. everything you need to know and nothing you don't. Find me on Instagram: @TaraThorneHealth 

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-03-2024: In response to several listener emails, Dr. Dawn expands on the benefits of Nori powder and Rhamnan sulfate, including their effects on cholesterol and the glycocalyx. TheThe type of Nori seaweed species with the high amounts of Rhamnam sulfate is monostroma nitidum (Japanese name Hitoegusa,) and can be obtained online at Https://okume.us. She then took a little time to recap the antiviral, anti-glycemic, and cardiovascular benefits of Rhamnan sulfate found in certain seaweeds. The doctor then emphasized the importance of hot water extraction for seaweed and mushrooms as dried powders to increase bioavailability of beneficial compounds. In response to another email, Dr. Dawn addressed green tea's interaction with iron which binds and prevents absorption and its potential impact on EGCG's antioxidant properties. This lead to a brief reassuring discussion about internet memes around the safety of tea consumption and debunking concerns about lead contamination in most commercial teas. We then heard about the potential link between a common artificial fragrance Musk Ambrette, which is implicated in causing early puberty in girls as young as 9 years old. Dr. Dawn briefly comments on the need for a new economic model to address the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and the need for new antibiotics. A discussion on so-called anti-nutrients in foods, including lectins, oxalates, and phytates, and their actual impact on health. The importance of cooking methods in reducinganti-nutrients and increasing mineral availability in foods. The potential benefits of phytoestrogens, particularly from soy, in reducing cancer risk for young women. The risks associated with processed and convenience foods, particularly regarding microplastics. In response to a telephone question, the doctor gave some strategies for managing herpes outbreaks and its potential long-term effects on brain health. She also emphasized the importance of sleep and exercise for longevity and overall health.

You might not realize it, but detoxing estrogen is a big deal when it comes to your health. In this episode, I'm breaking down how the foods you eat—especially those rich in plant compounds like resveratrol and sulforaphane—can really support your hormone pathways and help your body detoxify. I also talk about how your gut health (yep, your microbiome) plays a key role in estrogen metabolism and why making smart food choices can have a long-lasting impact.   I'll also share how the Nrf2 pathway helps protect you from estrogen-driven cancer growth. Plus, we're getting real about how regular exercise, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and specific nutrients can lower your breast cancer risk. I know this stuff can feel overwhelming, but I'm breaking it all down into easy-to-understand tips you can start using right away to support your liver and keep your hormones in check.   If you've been feeling a little off lately, I've got you covered—take my FREE Hormone Quiz to find out what's going on with your body. Just head to https://bit.ly/3wNJOec. Oh, and don't forget to grab my FREE E-book "Mastering the Pause" at guide.hormoneshelp.com—it's packed with real-life strategies to help you navigate menopause like a pro! Key Takeaways: [04:16] Low hormones linked to higher cancer risk. [09:14] Focus on healthiest genetic pathways. [10:18] Methylation and COMT control. [14:13] Estrogen metabolism and cancer risk. [19:29] Body fat's link to breast cancer. [21:18] Estrogen levels and genetic processing. [25:37] Exercise and diet boost detox and balance. [28:15] Phytoestrogens help; alcohol raises cancer risk. [31:33] Microbiome insights via metagenomics. [34:13] Gut microbes impact estrogen. [38:18] Aging, cell errors, and cancer risk. [40:43] Support estrogen and progesterone replacement. [44:51] Hormones may protect against osteoporosis. [47:15] Lack of studies doesn't mean no risk. Memorable Quotes: "Because the reality is, if we lived long enough, much like other mammals, we will eventually grow cancer cells because the cell sort of gets a software error as it replicates. It's just what can happen as you age." — Dr. Betty Murray   "There's a decreased risk for all lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer if you are on hormones, and stay on hormones if you're a menopausal woman." — Dr. Betty Murray Links Mentioned: FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec FREE E-book “Mastering the Pause: The Guide to Menopause Mastery”: https://guide.hormoneshelp.com/   Connect with Betty Murray: Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/ Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/     Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com  

You might not realize it, but detoxing estrogen is a big deal when it comes to your health. In this episode, I'm breaking down how the foods you eat—especially those rich in plant compounds like resveratrol and sulforaphane—can really support your hormone pathways and help your body detoxify. I also talk about how your gut health (yep, your microbiome) plays a key role in estrogen metabolism and why making smart food choices can have a long-lasting impact.   I'll also share how the Nrf2 pathway helps protect you from estrogen-driven cancer growth. Plus, we're getting real about how regular exercise, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and specific nutrients can lower your breast cancer risk. I know this stuff can feel overwhelming, but I'm breaking it all down into easy-to-understand tips you can start using right away to support your liver and keep your hormones in check.   If you've been feeling a little off lately, I've got you covered—take my FREE Hormone Quiz to find out what's going on with your body. Just head to https://bit.ly/3wNJOec. Oh, and don't forget to grab my FREE E-book "Mastering the Pause" at guide.hormoneshelp.com—it's packed with real-life strategies to help you navigate menopause like a pro! Key Takeaways: [04:16] Low hormones linked to higher cancer risk. [09:14] Focus on healthiest genetic pathways. [10:18] Methylation and COMT control. [14:13] Estrogen metabolism and cancer risk. [19:29] Body fat's link to breast cancer. [21:18] Estrogen levels and genetic processing. [25:37] Exercise and diet boost detox and balance. [28:15] Phytoestrogens help; alcohol raises cancer risk. [31:33] Microbiome insights via metagenomics. [34:13] Gut microbes impact estrogen. [38:18] Aging, cell errors, and cancer risk. [40:43] Support estrogen and progesterone replacement. [44:51] Hormones may protect against osteoporosis. [47:15] Lack of studies doesn't mean no risk. Memorable Quotes: "Because the reality is, if we lived long enough, much like other mammals, we will eventually grow cancer cells because the cell sort of gets a software error as it replicates. It's just what can happen as you age." — Dr. Betty Murray   "There's a decreased risk for all lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer if you are on hormones, and stay on hormones if you're a menopausal woman." — Dr. Betty Murray Links Mentioned: FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec FREE E-book “Mastering the Pause: The Guide to Menopause Mastery”: https://guide.hormoneshelp.com/   Connect with Betty Murray: Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/ Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/     Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com  

We're exploring the science behind anti-nutrients, their roles in nutrition, and whether they are harmful or beneficial. We discuss compounds such as lectins, oxalates, phytates, goitrogens, and phytoestrogens and examine their misconceptions. We clarify how these substances interact with our bodies, the impact of cooking methods, and the relevance of current scientific research in dispelling fear-based nutrition myths. 00:00 Welcome to the Consistency Project Podcast 00:42 Introduction to Anti-Nutrients 03:24 Deep Dive into Lectins 10:04 Understanding Oxalates 17:06 Exploring Phytates 19:15 Goitrogens and Thyroid Health 21:09 Phytoestrogens and Their Impact 23:51 Navigating Nutrition Myths 28:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For this episode, I interviewed Dr. Neal Barnard about phytoestrogens and the WAVS study, in which participants reduced their hot flashes by eating boiled soybeans and following a vegan diet.  Dr. Neal Barnard is an adjunct professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institute of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. His latest book is The Power Foods Diet, the Breakthrough Plan that Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss. You will learn: What are phytoestrogens and how they help with menopause How phytoestrogens interact with the body compared to hormone replacement therapy How the participants of the WAVS study prepared their soybeans How phytoestrogens affect PCOS and endometriosis How the hormones in dairy products affect women during menopause Is it safe for men to consume soy? How the Power Foods Diet helped participants lose weight without added exercise Dr. Barnard's tips for balancing hormones. Dr. Barnard's website:  https://pcrm.org Follow Dr. Barnard on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard/  Get my free Vegan Menopause 3-Day Meal Plan!   DISCLAIMER: This website's information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  

In today's episode of Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn, we are so excited to welcome Dr. Felice Gersh, a board-certified OB GYN and integrative medicine physician. In this episode we tackle the contentious and often misunderstood relationship between estrogen and breast cancer, as Dr. Gersh dispels the myths surrounding estradiol, enlightening us on its pivotal role for maintaining metabolic and immune processes. We critique the conventional medical practice of using contraceptives to treat menstrual irregularities, the discussions uncover the importance of natural hormone rhythms for preventing inflammation and cancer. We delve into the complexities of hormone-positive tumors, the nuances of different estrogen types, and the unintended consequences of hormone suppression in breast cancer treatment.In this episode you'll:Discover the distinctions between estrone and estradiol, and their impact on breast cancer.Learn about the potential negative effects of common breast cancer medications.Challenge the long-standing misconceptions about natural estrogen's role in our bodies.Explore the benefits of phytoestrogens and a high plant-based diet to support estrogen receptors function.Recognize the importance of menstrual cycles as an essential sign of women's health and fertility.Dive into the detrimental impact of hormonal contraceptives on hormone levels and endocrine health.Emphasize the need for individualized treatment approaches to hormone therapy and the potential of "super aging."Understand the timing and considerations for perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy.00:00:35 Introduction and Welcome00:01:45 Guest Introduction: Dr. Felice Gersh00:03:32 Correcting Estrogen and Breast Cancer Misconceptions00:10:28 The Downsides of Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors00:17:11 The Critical Function of Estradiol in Women's Health00:24:06 The Case for Phytoestrogens and Plant-Based Diets00:30:57 The Ill-Preparedness of Medical Practitioners in Hormonal Balance00:38:14 Menstrual Cycles and Fertility's Impact on Long-term Health00:49:25 Hormonal Contraceptives and Their Impact on Women's Wellness00:58:13 Strategies for Managing Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms01:05:47 Closing Advice and Where to Find Dr. GershDr. Felice Gersh is a multi-award-winning physician who is board certified in both OB GYN and integrative medicine. Dr. Gersh's extensive research and clinical experience have made her a crusader against the one-size-fits-all approach to women's health. She's an advocate for patient education, disrupting outdated medical paradigms, and providing holistic care that encompasses emotional, physical, and environmental wellbeing.To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talkTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancerJoin the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjennConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In the midst of the transformative journey through menopause, let's unlock the power of practical strategies to manage its symptoms. Dive into this episode where I explore essential techniques for navigating menopause with grace. From the crucial nutrients your body craves—omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and magnesium—to the role of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds in hormone balance, I've got the key ingredients to elevate your well-being.    Discover the herbal heroes like Vitex, Dong Quai, Wild Yam, and Red Clover, and how they play a vital role in modulating hormones. Join me as we delve into the synergy of nutrition, exercise, and herbal support, uncovering actionable insights to empower your menopause journey.   Learn how to maintain muscle mass, joint health, and overall fitness during menopause through strength training, flexibility exercises, and cardiovascular workouts. Balancing different exercise types is the key to optimal results.    Understand the significance of quality sleep in managing menopause symptoms and overall well-being. From circadian rhythm training to relaxation techniques, this episode is packed with practical tips to enhance your sleep hygiene.    Prioritize your well-being, embrace menopause with grace, and tune in to discover the actionable strategies that can truly make a difference in your menopause experience.   And here's a little extra for you: Unlock the secrets to better sleep after 40 with my FREE E-book, "A Woman's Guide to Kick-Ass Sleep." Tailored for those over 40, visit sleep.hormoneshelp.com to grab your copy and enjoy restful nights. Plus, if you've been feeling off lately, take my FREE Hormone Quiz at quiz.hormoneshelp.com. Discover your personalized hormone imbalance and reclaim the joy of feeling like yourself again. It's time to prioritize your well-being and thrive in this transformative season of life. Key Takeaways: [00:02:11] Dietary changes for menopausal symptoms. [00:04:27] Inflammation and Omega-3 Benefits. [00:09:49] High Fiber benefits. [00:12:40] Phytoestrogens and hormone modulation. [00:17:25] Herbal remedy Dong Quai. [00:19:30] Menopausal relief with phytoestrogens. [00:24:28] Impact of exercise on menopause. [00:26:14] Weight training benefits and tips. [00:30:39] High-intensity interval training benefits. [00:33:39] Collagen and tendon injury. [00:39:37] Protecting sleep during menopause. [00:41:42] Body temperature control. [00:46:35] Importance of quality sleep.   Memorable Quotes: "I look for what's the commonality, instead of trying to divide, what's the commonality in all of these diets that generally support health? And so generally, all these diets, whether it's paleo, whether it's Mediterranean, or whatever it is, support the intake of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds in their whole form." – Betty Murray   "One of the greatest risks for all-cause mortality and early mortality, and particularly mortality after a fracture, is the lack of muscle mass. Not just bone mass, but muscle mass. So, if we were to look at one of the most important longevity strategies a woman can do, muscle mass is important." – Betty Murray Links Mentioned: FREE E-Book: https://sleep.hormoneshelp.com/ FREE Quiz: https://quiz.hormoneshelp.com/ Connect with Betty Murray: Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/ Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

In the midst of the transformative journey through menopause, let's unlock the power of practical strategies to manage its symptoms. Dive into this episode where I explore essential techniques for navigating menopause with grace. From the crucial nutrients your body craves—omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and magnesium—to the role of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds in hormone balance, I've got the key ingredients to elevate your well-being.    Discover the herbal heroes like Vitex, Dong Quai, Wild Yam, and Red Clover, and how they play a vital role in modulating hormones. Join me as we delve into the synergy of nutrition, exercise, and herbal support, uncovering actionable insights to empower your menopause journey.   Learn how to maintain muscle mass, joint health, and overall fitness during menopause through strength training, flexibility exercises, and cardiovascular workouts. Balancing different exercise types is the key to optimal results.    Understand the significance of quality sleep in managing menopause symptoms and overall well-being. From circadian rhythm training to relaxation techniques, this episode is packed with practical tips to enhance your sleep hygiene.    Prioritize your well-being, embrace menopause with grace, and tune in to discover the actionable strategies that can truly make a difference in your menopause experience.   And here's a little extra for you: Unlock the secrets to better sleep after 40 with my FREE E-book, "A Woman's Guide to Kick-Ass Sleep." Tailored for those over 40, visit sleep.hormoneshelp.com to grab your copy and enjoy restful nights. Plus, if you've been feeling off lately, take my FREE Hormone Quiz at quiz.hormoneshelp.com. Discover your personalized hormone imbalance and reclaim the joy of feeling like yourself again. It's time to prioritize your well-being and thrive in this transformative season of life. Key Takeaways: [00:02:11] Dietary changes for menopausal symptoms. [00:04:27] Inflammation and Omega-3 Benefits. [00:09:49] High Fiber benefits. [00:12:40] Phytoestrogens and hormone modulation. [00:17:25] Herbal remedy Dong Quai. [00:19:30] Menopausal relief with phytoestrogens. [00:24:28] Impact of exercise on menopause. [00:26:14] Weight training benefits and tips. [00:30:39] High-intensity interval training benefits. [00:33:39] Collagen and tendon injury. [00:39:37] Protecting sleep during menopause. [00:41:42] Body temperature control. [00:46:35] Importance of quality sleep.   Memorable Quotes: "I look for what's the commonality, instead of trying to divide, what's the commonality in all of these diets that generally support health? And so generally, all these diets, whether it's paleo, whether it's Mediterranean, or whatever it is, support the intake of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds in their whole form." – Betty Murray   "One of the greatest risks for all-cause mortality and early mortality, and particularly mortality after a fracture, is the lack of muscle mass. Not just bone mass, but muscle mass. So, if we were to look at one of the most important longevity strategies a woman can do, muscle mass is important." – Betty Murray Links Mentioned: FREE E-Book: https://sleep.hormoneshelp.com/ FREE Quiz: https://quiz.hormoneshelp.com/ Connect with Betty Murray: Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/ Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Dr. Donald Abrams explores the role of diet in cancer risk, emphasizing benefits of consuming vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes. He discusses phytoestrogens in soy, cancer-fighting chemicals in cruciferous vegetables. #CancerPrevention #HealthyDiet #PlantBasedBenefits

One of the most hot button topics in today's nutrition landscape is the debate between plant-based and animal-based sources. While there are many perspectives and lenses on which to view this topic including environment, ethical, and spiritual, I want to address this issue from a nutritional standpoint and what the research shows is best for our health, hormones, and body composition. We'll also discuss the role of beauty and the bodybuilding industry, complete proteins, why I love my air fryer, and more!     Time Stamps:   (1:32) Animal vs Plant Based Diets (3:40) Plant Based Diet Benefits (6:02) Plant Based Products (7:43) Beauty and Bodybuilding Industry (10:05) What is a Complete Protein? (12:48) The Invention of the Air Fryer (13:04) Environmental Considerations (17:35) Please Subscribe, Rate, and Follow Me ----------  Resources Used:   Journal of the American Heart Association: "Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease." Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism: "The Importance of Bioavailable Iron in Meat." Nutrients: "Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: "Micronutrient Status in Omnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans in Switzerland." Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism: "Effects of Phytoestrogens on Estrogen Metabolism." International Osteoporosis Foundation: "Nutrition and Bone Health." National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements: "Vitamin B12 Fact Sheet for Health Professionals." Journal of the American College of Nutrition: "Iron and Zinc Bioavailability in Humans: A Review." Public Health Nutrition: "Health and nutritional aspects of sustainable diet strategies and their association with environmental impacts: a global modeling analysis with country-level detail." Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets." Menopause: "Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man." ----------  Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfechter.ifbbpro/   Check Out My Website - https://www.sarahfechter.com ----------  This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, other professional health care services, or any professional practice of any kind. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk and Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented in this Podcast. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC. Always consult your professional team before beginning any exercise or nutrition program.

Hormonal imbalances ABSOLUTELY influence your ability to lose weight! In today's episode, I cover: -The 4 biggest NATURAL hormonal disruptors and how to address them -The 4 most common chemical hormonal disruptors and how to avoid them If you want to get your calories calculated for FREE book a call to do so here - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom As mentioned in the episode, you can find phthalate-free cleaning products at https://www.simplyquinoa.com/the-best-non-toxic-cleaning-products-in-every-category and cosmetics at https://www.health.com/beauty/phthalate-free-cosmetics To learn how to get access to ALL our free resources, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/3fe69b67790a4fbc9de22d64a486cb28?sid=6e14b006-7fbf-40b1-9ccf-5c9b5d7870fa Now, let's get into the episode! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CN2-CUu2OBU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (01:02) — Today's topic: causes of hormonal imbalances in menopause (01:33) — The endocrine system & how hormone disruptors work (05:57) — The biggest natural hormone disruptors (06:12) — 1) Stress/high cortisol (11:54) — 2) Yo-yo dieting (14:57) — 3) Too low calorie intake (19:12) — 4) Constipation/poor gut health (24:27) — The most common chemical hormone disruptors (24:32) — 1) BPAs (bisphenol A) (26:49) — 2) Phthalates (31:30) — 3) Atrazine (33:50) — 4) Phytoestrogens (34:49) — Recap (36:05) — Wrap-up PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED: ‣ PCOS, Menopause, and Fat Loss - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pcos-menopause-and-fat-loss-mmp-ep-28/id1683220450?i=1000630660963&app=podcast CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET

On today's podcast Dr. Gillett and James O'Hara NP, discuss Endocrine Disruptors. Intro (00:00): What is an Endocrine Disrupter (00:29): A discussion on the concept of endocrine disruptors, substances that can interfere with the endocrine (hormone) system.Where Might You Be Exposed (02:07): Exploring potential sources of exposure to endocrine disruptors.Who Invited Phthalates (04:01): Discussion about phthalates, a type of chemical often used in plastics.We Consume a Credit Card Worth of Plastic a Week? (05:16): Exploring the potential impact of plastic consumption on a weekly basis.DEHP? (06:45): A specific type of phthalate, DEHP, is likely discussed in this section. Is it Causing Death? (08:32): Exploring methods to monitor exposure to endocrine disruptors and discussing potential health impacts, particularly on testosterone.Is Bottled Water Dangerous? (12:26): Discussion about the safety of bottled water and its potential association with endocrine disruptors.Oils? (16:03): Examining the role of oils in relation to endocrine disruptors.Phytoestrogens (19:50): A discussion on phytoestrogens, plant compounds with estrogen-like effects.Boiled Soy Beans (25:31): Discussing the effects of boiled soybeans, in relation to phytoestrogens.Is Genistein a SARM? (27:01): Exploring whether Genistein, a compound found in soy, is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM).Genistein effect on Estrogen Receptors (30:18): Discussing the impact of Genistein on estrogen receptors.Burger King's Impossible Burger (32:23): Discussing the ingredients and potential implications of Burger King's Impossible Burger.Soy Formula (34:38): Exploring the use and impact of soy-based formulas.Phytoandrogens (37:39): Discussing plant compounds with androgen-like effects.Phytoprogestins (41:00): A discussion on plant compounds with progestin-like effects.Apigen Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer (42:17): Exploring the potential benefits of Apigen in reducing the risk of breast cancer.Androgen Endocrine Disrupters in the Water (44:15): Discussing the presence of androgen agonist endocrine disruptors, potentially referencing Tren (Trenbolone), in water.Outro (49:41):Studies/References ► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000247► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389422014820► https://breast-cancer-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/bcr3494► https://orbi.uliege.be/bitstream/2268/254582/1/Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the USA.pdf► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36209923/► https://nyulangone.org/news/cnn-health-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-consumer-products-linked-early-death-study-finds► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24016262/► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18558591/► https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7331610_A_newly_constructed_and_validated_isoflavone_database_for_the_assessment_of_total_genistein_and_daidzein_intake► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14654166/► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11305594/► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21854827/► https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/267-food/78317332► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7533519/► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23754792/► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8705436/► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3851288/► https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/ary121► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166445X23001807For High-quality labs:► https://gilletthealth.com/order-lab-panels/For information on the Gillett Health clinic, lab panels, and health coaching:► https://GillettHealth.comFollow Gillett Health for more content from James and Kyle► https://instagram.com/gilletthealth► https://www.tiktok.com/@gilletthealth► https://twitter.com/gilletthealth► https://www.facebook.com/gilletthealthFollow Kyle Gillett, MD► https://instagram.com/kylegillettmdFollow James O'Hara, NP► https://Instagram.com/jamesoharanpFor 10% off Gorilla Mind products including SIGMA: Use code “GH10”► https://gorillamind.com/For discounts on high-quality supplements►https://www.thorne.com/u/GillettHealth#hormones #podcast #plastic #food #health #gilletthealthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listener question: “Is flaxseed good or bad for endo? There is so much mixed info out there about it around increasing / decreasing eostrogen. Is there a better type of flaxseed - oil, roasted seeds, ground seeds, tablets high in flax?” Okay, I'm glad you asked this question because it comes up a lot and it's not a straightforward answer. Flax is a type of phytoestrogen. A phytoestrogen is a type of plant compound which chemically is similar to oestrogen but isn't a form of oestrogen and due to the similar structures, phytoestrogens can bind to oestrogen receptors in the body. When people hear this, they worry and think that means that it'll increase oestrogen levels, when typically, the opposite is true. Phytoestrogens do not have the same strength as oestrogen, their oestrogenic effects are much weaker than oestrogen, so in theory, by binding to an oestrogen receptor, they are blocking real oestrogen levels, which is great if you're someone who struggles with oestrogen dominance or high oestrogen levels. Read more. Show Notes: Flax: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8077314/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32047868/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702593/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1570023202002817?via%3Dihub https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Polyphenol-and-antioxidant-content-in-the-100-richest-foods-mg-per-100-g-or-mg-per-100_tbl1_47661728 Seed cycling: PCOS study https://helloclue.com/articles/culture/seed-cycling-i-tried-it-and-dug-into-the-research-on-whether-it-works Nicole Jardim's seed cycling guide Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recoPCvery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application Can you help me save Jelly the kitten? We are currently travelling, working remotely, and within 24 hours of arriving in Montenegro, we met Jelly. He was extremely thin, with a distended stomach and a little lollypop head and bulging eyes. We took him to the vets where he was put on an IV drip for dehydration, and treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for a bacterial infection that has spread into his bloodstream from his intestines. His intestines are damaged due to excessive worms, which has caused him to become malnourished.  The vets have given us a very stark picture of the reality. If Jelly goes back on the streets, his condition will deteriorate and he will suffer until he eventually passes away. We have been told to find him a home where he can continue getting care or put him to sleep. We have found him a foster home and a forever home in the UK, but the total cost is over £1200. We have already spent hundreds on vet visits getting him to this point, and need your help, if you can. If you are able to and want to support, you can donate and read Jelly's full story on our Go Fund Me page. I truly cannot express how much your support means to me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Semaine is a plant-based supplement for reducing period pain and inflammation, that you take for 7 days of your cycle, during your period. Semaine is made up of 9 super-powered plant extracts and minerals that are all vegan and sourced for maximum quality and bioavailability and selected based on the latest clinical research. If you want to try Semaine, they are currently offering 20% off your first order with code: THEENDOBELLYCOACH and they deliver worldwide! Head to: www.semainehealth.com This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Let's talk about benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. This means a person has an enlarged prostate gland. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia: • Frequent urination (especially at night) • A weak stream • Dribbling after urination • A sensation that you can't fully empty your bladder Excess estrogen increases the size of the prostate. Estrogen also increases prolactin, which can increase the size of the prostate. Estrogen is a byproduct of testosterone in both females and males. To convert testosterone to estrogen, you need an enzyme called aromatase. The testicles and fat cells make aromatase. Phytoestrogens can mimic estrogen, but not very much. To shrink the prostate naturally, we want to inhibit aromatase to decrease estrogen production. Top things that increase aromatase: • Age • Body fat • Insulin • High-carb diets • Alcohol • Whole grains • Hormone replacement therapy • Birth control pills Things that decrease aromatase: • Cruciferous vegetables • White button mushrooms (sautéed) • Flaxseed • Green tea • Citrus peel In addition to losing weight with Healthy Keto®, reducing insulin, and consuming cruciferous vegetables, you can try a fantastic natural remedy for an enlarged prostate that involves citrus peel. The best natural remedy to support prostate health: Add a whole lemon and a glass of water to a blender, and blend it for about 30 seconds. Then, blend again with about five to ten drops of liquid stevia or 1/2 to 1 cup of blueberries. You can have this at any time of day—enjoy! DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23673... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31169... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Carrie Jones, a Naturopathic Physician who is board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health having over 17 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As a former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine, she taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology and was the Medical Director for two large integrative clinics in Portland, Oregon, and the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc., creators of the DUTCH Test, for almost 10 years. She served on the Human Performance Council for Under Armour and was the Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center serving the SOS Stress Recovery Program. Most recently she served as the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and now Metabolic Mentor University.   In our conversation, Dr. Carrie takes a deep dive into all things female hormones, from the different types of hormone testing that are available to the different types of hormonal conditions and patterns, as well as nutritional supplements and hormone replacement therapies.  She offers actionable steps to managing hormones at every stage and shares the popular supplements that she recommends for hormone treatment and an empowered approach to menopause.    I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.   Key Takeaways:   [3:00] The genesis of Dr. Carrie's interest in naturopathic medicine and women's hormones. [5:00] Recommendations for using the DUTCH test in clinically insightful ways. [9:15] Symptoms that can warrant additional long-term testing. [12:24] The correlation between higher levels of estradiol and monthly symptoms. [14:55] Dr. Carrie's definition of hormone imbalance. [18:00] Considerations when approaching treatment of estrogen dominance. [22:00] Top exposures to avoid for the greatest impact on hormonal health. [27:55] The science behind how xenoestrogens impact estrogen receptors. [31:29] Phytoestrogens as they affect alpha and data receptors differently. [39:39] An overview of popular supplements that are used for hormones. [45:24] Dr. Carrie's top three favorite actions for each stage of hormone health. [53:40] Sources for high-quality bioidentical hormone replacement information. [56:24] Dr. Carrie's favorite health practices, her personal daily supplements, and her new view of thinking on estrogen.   Episode Resources:   Dr. Carrie Jones   Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer   Reappraising 21 Years of the WHI Study: Putting the findings in context for clinical practice   DUTCH Test   Pub Med: Fragrance compounds: The wolves in sheep's clothing   Design for Health Resources:   Designs for Health   Spotlight Metabolomics Test   Blog: Endocrine Disruptors in Infertility   Blog: Phytoestrogens to Help Diminish Mild Hot Flashes   Blog: Resveratrol and Curcumin to Promote Mitochondrial Biogenesis   Research Review: Broccoli for Supporting Gut Microbial Health   Blog: Dim Estrogen Dominance with DIM   Blog: Support Detoxification with Calcium-D-Glucarate   Blog: Recent Review Explores Potential Link between Nutrients that May Support Antioxidative Status and Age-related Neural Changes Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

Hello Everyone - welcome to SEASON 5 of the Strength in Hormones Podcast! I am so excited for this season as we have some amazing guests. To kick off this season is Dionne Detraz, an Integrative and Functional Cancer Dietitian, author of “The Cancer Diet Cookbook”, and Founder of Ground & Root Cancer Nutrition. She shares tips on hormone related cancer prevention & treatment.   A few things we chat about in this episode

Ever thought of turning to plant nutrients -phytoestrogens- as a substitute for oestrogen? Well, thanks to Mia from Coffs Harbour with her question about this as I'm here to debunk that as a myth and more on this Q&A episode of the podcast. As a seasoned Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist, I'm happy to share my insights on phytoestrogens, and here's a hint - they don't serve as a direct oestrogen substitute, but they do have some great health benefits, like preventing hormone-sensitive cancers, and easing symptoms of testosterone dominance. Discover the numerous health benefits of foods rich in phytoestrogens, and why you should not rely on them to replace your oestrogen. Hope you enjoy this ep of the pod. Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of peri/menopause? It's time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I'm here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Pre-Screening Call with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. Book your call here. 2. Explore if my innovative new supplement, inspired by my interest in Positive Ageing is right for you by clicking here. 3. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - @susiegardenwellness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agelessandawesome/message

Phytoestrogens... What are they? How do they work? Are they helpful or harmful? Honestly, these questions are more complicated to answer than they seem, even though researchers have been diving into this topic for decades. In the end, the basics are that phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds that act similarly to estrogens in our bodies. But they're milder acting than our natural estrogens so on the one hand they can reduce the effect of estrogen in our bodies when they bind to receptors (so can be helpful in excess estrogen conditions for example) but they can also encourage a mild estrogenic activity when we are in an estrogen deficient state (like say, perimenopause or post-menopause).That said, not all phytoestrogens are equal, and actually there's even some new research showing that the makeup of our gut microbiome may have some effect on whether or not phytoestrogenic compounds have any benefit in our bodies. They're even being researched in estrogen-dependent cancer situations to act potentially as SERMs (or selective estrogen receptor modulator) type compounds. But all the current research aside, what benefits might they have in your body?And what kinds of plants are even included in this category?Listen in to learn:what phytoestrogens arehow phytoestrogens workwhat makes these plant compounds a bit complicatedhow phytoestrogens help to modulate estrogen levelshow phytoestrogens can reduce menopausal symptomsthe latest on phytoestrogens and cancerwhen you might want to avoid taking phytoestrogensa few phytoestrogenic herbs and simple ways to work with them Resources:FREE GUIDE: 10 essential herbs for your hormonal healthToday's shownotes: Get all the nerdy references here!Episode 18: Herbal uterine tonicsEpisode 30: 5 pillars of hormonal health the herbal wayEpisode 37: Easing into menopause with Dana LaVoieEpisode 58: How does your gut health relate to your hormones?If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal heal

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If you've begun your menopause journey, you've probably had to deal with hot flashes by now. When they first start, they can certainly take you by surprise, especially since the experience of them can vary a lot from person to person. But however they show up, they are always uncomfortable and disruptive. In this episode, I'm going to break down what is happening in your body (more specifically in your brain) when hot flashes strike. I'll also share what foods you might be eating or drinking that can impact how often you have them, as well as simple (and tasty) foods you can eat to support the rollercoaster of hormone changes in this age and stage of lifeLooking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

Should I eat soy?  This is a really common question I get asked all the time and in a word – YES! Why? Because soy contains phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens get their name because they exert a weak estrogen-like effect, but they are NOT estrogen.  Phytoestrogens bind so weakly to estrogen receptors and can have a mild balancing effect. They will increase the effect when estrogen levels are low, so very beneficial after menopause – and they have a lowering effect if estrogen is too high, which can also be beneficial for symptoms of estrogen excess during perimenopause. Phytoestrogens occur in plant foods such as nuts, seeds, wholegrains and legumes. In moderate amounts they are healthy. In a large amount, they can make periods lighter and sometimes suppress ovulation. The best known phytoestrogens are lignans from flaxseeds and isoflavones from soy. In this episode, we will be discussing the potential health benefits and risks of soy and phytoestrogens and provide practical tips for incorporating them into a healthy diet.   Links and Resources You can follow The Hormone Hub podcast over on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon or wherever you're listening right now. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! 

This episode is about my relationship with Marosa, a plant known for its heart opening feminine nature and how it took me on a path of testosterone, beer and pine pollen.In some ways this episode could be thought of as part 4 of the La Ultima Ceremonia series as a lot of what this episode is about is a direct result of what happened to me during and the  6-months after my sama with Marosa.Increase your testosterone naturally.  Pine Pollen tincture Take 2ml, 2-3 times per day Tongak Ali - 500mg 1 to 2 times a day Tribulus - 1000mg 1 to 2 times a day Fadogia Agrestis 600mg 1 time a day Stinging Nettle Root 750mg 1 time a day Show your support. Please like, share and comment!NEW Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: garett.renon@gmail.comInstagram: garett.renonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfTQ5yNHhAtuIrHHh6F2AThank you all for supporting the show!

Phytoestrogens = “plant” estrogens.These compounds attract quite a bit of controversy, almost as much as the lectins, oxalates, phytates, and goitrogens we've talked about previously.Here are direct links to episodes on...Oxalates - Episode 365Lectins - Episode 366Phytates - Episode 368Goitrogens - Episode 369First things first. The term “phytoestrogen” is actually a bit of a misnomer. These compounds are actually not “estrogens” but more accurately “estrogen receptor modulators.” This means they can bind to estrogen receptors to elicit a number of different effects.There are a number of different plant compounds that are classified as “phytoestrogens.” Far and away the most potent of them are the isoflavones like genestein found in soy. Other compounds include lignans, a type of polyphenol highest in flax, stilbenes like resveratrol found in grapes, and coumestans like coumestrol found in Brussel sprouts, spinach, all legumes, and many other foods.These fancy-named compounds are all, in a word, “phytonutrients.” When we eat these compounds present in our plant foods our bodies, with the help of the microbes in our gut, respond in all sorts of ways. In today's episode, we do our best to cover the latest science as it relates to the “plant estrogen” compounds in both male and female bodies.Spoiler alert - phytoestrogen consumption does not cause female reproductive cancer, nor does it cause men to grow “man boobs!”Episode Highlights“Phytoestrogens” could more appropriately be called “estrogen receptor modulators” as they do not promote “estrogenic” activity in the body, but simply bind and change conformation of estrogen receptorsIsoflavone and lignan compounds are transformed by gut microbes as well as various fermentation methods such as Korean cheonggukjang, Japanese natto, or Thai ThuaOnly about 20-30% of Westerners have the gut bugs to convert isoflavones to that active estrogen modulating compound, equol, compared to ~60% of Asians, but eating more plants foods feeds specific microbes that facilitate the gut fermentation processes.Consumption of phytoestrogen rich foods can reduce menopausal symptoms and risk of cardiovascular disease risk, obesity, diabetes, dementia and various cancersThere is ZERO evidence to suggest that eating phytoestrogen rich foods interferes with male hormones Links to some more good stuff- SPRING CLEANSE Starts April 7th - Join now and save $20! www.alter.health/cleanse- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis - Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants

There is a lot of debate and controversy when it comes to nutrition. Many of us are entrenched in our diet camps and with that, some nutrients are unfairly vilified. One such nutrient is phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are chemical compounds found in plants that can stimulate and block estrogen receptors in the body – a concept that is poorly misunderstood. In today's episode, we talk about phytoestrogens and their metabolic function. Should they be classified as anti-nutrients? Are they dangerous or protective? Today on 3:20 Phytoestrogens and anti-nutrients 5:07 Types of phytoestrogens and common food sources 7:55 Are we actually eating estrogen? 9:30 Constituent vs. whole plant 12:00 Hormone-related risks and PMS 13:32 Cardiovascular disease 14:30 Logical Speculation – Just eat food 17:00 Tumors, bone, brain, and skin   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, The Yank is joined in the studio by Hollywood EMT "The Knowmadic Medic. It's a health one! They discuss everything from Phytoestrogens in soy products to the alarming amount of plastics and aluminum the average person likely puts into their system on a daily basis. Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine thy food!

In this first episode for 2023, we will be discussing Phytoestrogens, a natural way to regulate hormones during menopause. Introduction Welcome to Menopause Conversations for 2023 Introduction to the topic of Phytoestrogens and their role in regulating hormones during menopause Importance of understanding natural ways to manage hormones during menopause What are Phytoestrogens? Definition: compounds found in certain foods that mimic the effect of estrogen in the body Regulate hormones by filling up estrogen receptors in the body and clearing excess estrogens Common sources: soy, flaxseed, sesame seeds Benefits of Phytoestrogens Soybeans can reduce hot flushes, night sweats, improve vaginal dryness, and improve bone health Flaxseed can bring down hot flushes and improve cardiovascular health Sesame seeds are good for cardiovascular health, rich in zinc which is important for skin, bones, brain health, immune system and more. Research on Phytoestrogens A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that soy isoflavones reduced hot flushes in perimenopausal women A study in the Journal of Women's Health found that flaxseed reduced hot flushes, night sweats, and improved vaginal dryness A study in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal found that Sesame seed oil reduced hot flushes and depression in post-menopausal women A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Food and Sciences and Nutrition found that soy products reduced hot flushes. Maryon Stewart's research on phytoestrogens and their impact on menopause symptoms Conclusion The inclusion of phytoestrogens in the diet can not only regulate hormones but also improve overall health. More research is available on the efficacy of phytoestrogens in reducing hot flushes and other menopause symptoms. Join us for our next episode to learn more about managing hormones during menopause naturally. Extra Resources Link to Interview with Maryon Stewart on Phyto-Oestrogens Link to podcast on HRT Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the changes happening in your body during menopause? Look no further! Join me for the completely free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop starting on February 26th, 2023. In this workshop, I will guide you through the mysteries of menopause and give you the tools to understand your body and hormones. You'll even discover your genetic profile, which will help you determine the best foods, exercise, sleep patterns, and more for your individual needs. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a personalized Menopause Blueprint that will show you exactly what you need to do to thrive during this next stage of life. With my guidance and support, you'll gain confidence and feel empowered to make positive changes for your health and well-being. Don't wait any longer, sign up for the free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop now! Click the link to register: bit.ly/Menopause_Workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your health and feel your best during menopause. I can't wait to see you there!

For this episode, Tomo sits down solo to discuss the downfall of masculinity in the Western world. Tomo breaks down every element that is contributing to men getting weaker, and the detriment it causes on society as a whole. It's not about men and women not having equal rights. It's about recognizing that it is natural for men to be masculine and it's natural for women to be feminine. Tomo dives into the differences between men and women, and why they compliment each other. He discusses why good times create weak men, and the lack of male role models for men. Tomo then gets into the negative impact from p*rn and instant gratification online. To wrap up, he examines the femininity of men through phytoestrogens in our environment. Estrogeneration Book: https://www.amazon.com/Estrogeneration-Estrogenics-Making-Infertile-Chagrin-ebook/dp/B01MRAFYZL DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!! ABOUT THE HOST ----------- Tomo Marjanovic is the Founder and CEO of Aspire Rejuvenation, a premier wellness center and rejuvenation clinic which has expanded to multiple locations alongside a high-end nutraceutical company. Tomo is an expert when it comes to hormone and regenerative therapies, and he applies that knowledge to Tomo Talks each week to explore how our mindset and our health effects all aspects of our lives with his guests. If you're interested in how to become more successful, and feel better while doing so, tune in to Tomo Talks every Wednesday! Watch on YouTube or download on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. Learn more about the innovative treatments Aspire Rejuvenation has to offer: https://www.aspirerejuvenation.com/ More from Tomo: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoMarjanovic IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomo_marjanovic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomo_marjanovic FB: https://www.facebook.com/tomo.marjanovic Produced by BrandCrumbs Media in Orlando, FL ________________________________________________________________ The Tomo Talks Podcast 00:00 Men and Women Are Different 11:06 Good Times Create Weak Men 23:57 Andrew Tate and Male Identity 33:52 Negative Effects of P*rnography 42:23 Phytoestrogens in Food & Water 47:31 Take Care of Yourself 54:35 Everything is Your Fault

Karen Newby is a nutritionist who's been practicing nutritional therapy for over 10 years. Her area of specialism is women's hormonal health, especially menopause. She's the author of The Natural Menopause Method, a nutritional guide to perimenopause and beyond. This woman knows so much about nutrition and women's hormones. This is a brilliant and empowering conversation. We talk about: - How we can best prepare ourselves for perimenopause - The first signs of perimenopause that Karen sees and what can be done about those - Good and bad estrogens - What we can learn from other cultures in terms of food and hormones - The importance of phytoestrogens - Food as medicine - How to stop sugar cravings and why they happen - Why modern life can make menopause worse - Why women may get heavier periods as they move into perimenopause - The importance of maintaining blood sugar levels - The role of the adrenal glands - Why we need to get better at managing stress - Why there is no easy fix when it comes to menopause - The six easy shifts to make to support us in perimenopause - Why we need to start putting ourselves first And more!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book   The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #12 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.   Follow Rachel on: Facebook: facebook.com/magnificentmidlife Instagram: instagram.com/magnificentmidlife Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rachellankester Twitter: twitter.com/MagnifMidlife Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/MagnificentMidlife1 Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCEteu6Z2mW1z1wnHiVB08uw Tiktok: tiktok.com/@magnificent_midlife

We're talking about reproductive hormones and the endocrine system in this finale episode of our "Head to Toe" series on the podcast - a conversation relevant to men and women! This is another HUGE topic. We've covered a lot of huge topics on the podcast in hopes of distilling lots of complexity into some easy to digest simple concepts.When it comes to hormones and the endocrine system, the super cool thing is that the interconnected hormonal systems balances itself!Micromanaging various hormones is difficult... maybe even impossible. But the good news is that we don't need to think about our hormones this way. We can rather relate to our hormones as a flow of innate intelligence and then ask ourselves, how can we remove obstacles to allow for more harmonious flow?The obstacles that interfere with reproductive hormones to cause PMS/menstrual issues, infertility, and menopausal symptoms include nutritional deficiency, toxicity/liver stagnation, nervous system imbalance (i.e. stress).Enjoy this conversation as you uncover the specific obstacles that may be unbalancing your hormone levels. Some highlights from today's episode on Reproductive Hormones...The exogenous hormones in ALL animal products - especially eggs and dairy, even those products that are "hormone free" - and how they  imbalance our human hormone levelsSources of xenohormones in chemicals, plastics, and processed foods that can directly elevate estrogen levels (not to be confused with "phytoestrogens"!)Phytoestrogens are compounds in soy, flax, red clover, and other foods/herbs that can modulate estrogen receptors to help balance estrogen dominance (or estrogen deficiency)The liver-menopause connection and how the menopausal hormone shift can  overwhelm liver detox pathways to cause various symptomsWhy it's essential to be grounded with a balanced autonomic nervous system (more parasympathetic activity) to support the balancing and harmony of all endocrine organsLinks to some more good stuff- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: https://www.alter.health/meal-guides- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitionerPeace and Love.

Phytoestrogens for MidlifePhytoestrogens are compounds found in plant foods which have effects in the human body similar to that of body's natural oestrogen. They are described as oestrogen mimickers and modulators;Mimickers because they have a similar chemical structure to the oestrogen that our bodies produce naturally, and modulators because they may support increasing or decreasing oestrogen levels in the body by either activating or blocking oestrogen receptor sites.Including phytoestrogens as part of our diet and a multi-factorial approach may help manage and minimise the typical symptoms women experience during the menopause transition and post- menopausal years e.g. hot flushes, night sweats, muscle aches and pains, dry/itchy skin, changes in libido, vaginal dryness, mind fog, mood swings, poor sleep.Here we showcase their nutritional properties and share some ideas on how you may add these foods to your everyday food plan to support your female sex hormonal balance.We........Outline what phytoestrogens are and why are they important in midlifeDiscuss the different families of phytoestrogensGive you some ideas of how you may easily add phytoestrogens into your food planShare a one-day-food plan full of phytoestrogenic foods BOOK YOUR PLACE on our next FREE TRAINING: Learn all about our Healthy Woman Healthy Runner Method.We love podcasting but we love being with you LIVE even more so we can't wait to meet you in our ZOOM ROOM! BOOK HERE!SHOW NOTES(03:13)What are phytoestrogens and how they could help us biologically. (05:25)The role of oestrogen receptors (07:49)Why including phytoestrogen foods in our diets may be supportive of women in midlife and including these foods as part of a multifactorial approach to managing menopausal symptoms.(11:09)Different types of phytoestrogens and whether isoflavones in the form of soy are health promoting or indeed contributors to health risks.ISOFLAVONES – foods high in isoflavones are soybeans and legumes e.g. lentils, beans, peas. Soybean products include tofu, tempeh, edamame beans, soy milk/yogurt.LIGNANS - foods high in lignans are flaxseed, sesame, pumpkin, sunflowers seeds, berries, tea, coffee, also other foods to consider are whole grains – rye/oats/barleyCOUMESTANS foods containing coumestans are nuts, green veggies like spinach and cabbage, alfalfa sprouts and other plant sproutsSTILBENES – the most well-known stilbene is resveratrol found in grapes and peanuts (17:00)Tips on using soy as part of an everyday food plan taking into account health concerns. (19:19)Food sources of lignans and easy ways to add flaxseed to your food plan.(21:55)Using freshly ground flaxseed and keeping it fresh for therapeutic value.(25:27)Food sources of coumestans and stilbenes.(26:37)How to easily add phytoestrogens into your food plan.· Hummus –chickpeas and tahini will provide isoflavones. Add hummus as a condiment to lots of meals – it goes well with eggs, add a dollop into a bowl of soup, have it on a cracker or oatcake and with vegetable crudities · Ground Flaxseed –add to yoghurt, porridge, smoothies, juices or as an ingredient to homemade crackers/flapjacks/bounce balls· Berries – frozen or fresh berries are a great addition to breakfasts or as a snack with yoghurt or in a...

SHR # 2899:: Training Methodology plus Could Phytoestrogen Actually be Good for You? - Dr. Jason Cholewa, PhD CSCS - Logan Cristopher - Most people go to the gym for years wihtout really thinking about their goals and how to get there. Training Methodology is the blueprint to how you get to where you want to be. PLUS "Baby Talk" is the way most people talk about complex concepts. Phytoestrogens are one of them. We expolore the potential good of these naturally occuring phyto-hormones. PLUS Carl's 2nd Monologue fits nicely into the first discussion with Dr. Cholewa.

Typically, this podcast segment covers thyroid and female hormonal health research updates, but this episode also includes updates relevant to diet and lifestyle. Don't miss out on hearing the unique relationships between: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and heavy metals Graves Disease and long-term antithyroid drug supplementation Phytoestrogens and peri/post menopause Meditation and depression Fish intake and cognition Sauna therapy and athletic performance Red ginseng and chronic fatigue Tune in to the episode. https://drruscio.com/research-backed-interventions-thyroid-female-hormones  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ The list of the factors that bind T so you can't use it and those that produce estrogens block free testosterone in both men and women of all ages. The list of lifestyle choices and is much longer than the list of factors you can use to stimulate testosterone. Soy in many foods: It is a fact that foods that are processed have many “fillers” that are invisible to the person eating them. These fillers are often the culprit decreasing naturally produced testosterone levels and available or active T called free T.   The biggest problem at the present is the addition of soy to nearly every processed food, even ice cream.  Soy is a phytoestrogen.  Phyto Estrogens in food (not medical estrogen) act as a female hormone, limiting the effectiveness of testosterone and the production of T.    To avoid soy in everything you eat, you must do two things: 1. Eat basic meals cooked by you or a family member from fresh foods that do not include canned or processed foods, and 2. you have to look at the label and only buy products without soy.  Currently there are only 2 brands of ice cream that don't add soy. Soy gives men a “Beer Belly” and all other foods with soy will also increase the fat collection in the abdominal area of both sexes. Soy is the primary proteins of vegans and therefore it is consumed in large volume therefore has more of an effect on lowering free T and T levels.   Eating out of and microwaving in plastic containers (even drinking water out of plastic) causes our bodies to absorb the plastic chemical's estrogen. This does us no good and is a contaminant and toxin that we store in our body fat. It is the biggest enemy of T.  It is everywhere and is considered the leading cause of lowering the average T level of men aged 15-40.  It is everywhere so stop cooking in it and drinking from it when you can!  Don't eat out of plastic bags, or microwave plastic containers, or plastic bags with food in it.   Diabetes should be treated, and blood levels of sugar should be kept in control as low as possible for type 2 diabetes.   Omega 6 fatty acids shrink the testes while the Omega 3 FA increase the activity of the testes   Dairy has inherent estrogen in it and animal feed often contains soy, and that makes the milk and meat higher in estrogen.     Trans Fats—Are in most processed foods. Chips, any snack food that is not dried fruit or nuts Commercial baked goods, such as cakes, cookies, and pies.   Microwave popcorn. Frozen pizza. Refrigerated dough, such as biscuits and rolls. Fried foods, including french fries, doughnuts, and fried chicken. Nondairy coffee creamer. Stick margarine.   Alcohol is a toxin and slows fat loss, damages the liver, and increases estrogen production in the liver, which inactivates testosterone.   Obesity is dangerous to us in so many ways. The mere fact of being obese increases our risk for multiple diseases, but fat also converts testosterone in to estrone and estradiol in both men and women.  The fatter a person is the less free testosterone he or she has.   Being a Couch Potatoe. being inactive, is deadly for testosterone production and free Testosterone. Inactivity increases fat production and estrogen production.  Moderate exercise every day is the answer!   Over activity causes an increase in SHBG which binds testosterone. Marathoners and professional athletes run the risk of binding their good total testosterone so that it is not free to bind to Testosterone receptors.   Fasting can cause increase in free testosterone by increasing SHBG. Humans were built to eat small amounts often, and eating one meal a day increases SHBG, that inactivates free T.   Licorice root (in black licorice), Ashwaghanda and all mint family herbs even basil decrease active Testosterone blood levels.   Phytoestrogens are in many women's natural supplements that are touted to decrease hot flashes. They only provide minimal relief, but also increase fat gain and estrone levels that cause inactivity of testosterone.   Medications can lower the testosterone levels in both men and women   Oral contraceptives increase estrone so much that they inactivate testosterone and suppress FSH and LH that stimulated the production of T from the ovary. Oral menopausal ERT and HRT binds up T and causes decrease of all of the benefits of T from replacement and natural T production however minimal after menopause. Finasteride and Dutasteride given to prevent hair loss or prostate enlargement causes a decrease of DHT to a point where sex drive, erectile function and muscle mass are impaired. Arimidex can cause an increase in testicular production of T, but in a small production of men and women it can inactivate the receptors for DHT and T. As the research about testosterone progress, we will find more and more lifestyle issues that decrease T total and T free levels that can interfere with normal production of T and free T in both men and women.  As these are studied researched, we will update you on the issues you can base your lifestyle and medical treatments on.  

Beans and lentils are a midlife gal's best friend, and not just because they're a source of phytoestrogens! They're versatile, tasty, and a great source of fiber and protein.  But if adding them into your regular diet has been a challenge, Fiona will inspire you to give them a try! We had a great conversation about why Fiona's personal experience of going into medical menopause prompted her to cook with beans and lentils more often, how phytoestrogens may help some women manage the symptoms of menopause, why soy doesn't have to be feared and she shares her best tips for easy and delicious ways to enjoy them regularly. Fiona Staunton is a culinary tutor at Fiona's food for life,  She is a trained chef with a degree in education and inspires people to cook from scratch and nourish themselves and those around them.  Her six-week virtual cooking course aims to alleviate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause in women to improve their day-to-day lives through educated meal plans and nutritional recipes that the whole family will love.  She herself is in medically-induced menopause since 45 due to breast cancer, so HRT is not an option.  She makes cooking good food uncomplicated. Learn more about her cooking course here: https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/Want to learn more about menopause nutrition and how to make peace with food in midlife without feeling like you've given up on yourself?  Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber!

#therichsolution #xenoestrogens #estrogenic Join Gwen Rich @therichsolution today at 10:00am CT on Mojo50 Radio. The episode topic: “After Your Initial Shock About Xenoestrogens Replace The Worst Offenders”. Start to remove estrogenics from your environment. Learn how to be diligent when buying household products and food.Listen @ 10:00am CT on: www.mojo50.com RokuLive streaming via: YouTube and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Therichsolution/ https://www.youtube.com/c/therichsolution

#therichsolution #xenoestrogens #estrogens Join Gwen Rich @therichsolution today at 10:00am CT on Mojo50 Radio. The episode topic: “The Negative Impact of Xenoestrogens”. One example is that one of these toxins can make it's way into our food chain… you might be exposed even if you don't eat grains and legumes. Listen @ 10:00am CT on: www.mojo50.com RokuLive streaming via: YouTube and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Therichsolution/ https://www.youtube.com/c/therichsolution

Neither of us has had hot flashes... but we have worked with many people who have,  and some who never did.The fact is that hot flashes are common and "normal," but not necessarily natural or healthy. In fact, most symptoms associated with menopause are a sign of liver stress. A stressed liver isn't able to regulate hormones as gracefully as a healthy liver. As a result, signs of hormonal dysregulation can occur.In this episode, we cover the physiologic mechanisms of hot flashes and what we can do to naturally support the body in moving through hormonal fluctuations of menopause with grace.If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealthSome highlights from today's MM episode...Menopause is a normal transition for all women, not a pathologic condition that needs to be treatedHot flashes are known as "vasomotor symptoms" resulting from a changing set point in hypothalamic temperature receptorsEstrogen keeps the "thermoneutral zone" wide so there is more tolerance to greater fluctuations in temperatureA decrease in estradiol causes brain endorphins to decrease and norepinephrine to increase, leading to many symptoms (increased HR, palpitations, increased BP, sleep disturbances, hot flashes) Thyroid, adrenals, and other endocrine glands are interconnected with reproductive hormonesStress/cortisol management is key for hormone balance and decreasing hot flashesExercise (just walking 30 min daily!) is powerful in decreasing hot flashesLiver support is super important (cleanse, WFPB eating, hydration, toxicity mitigation, etc)Phytoestrogens in soy modulate estrogen receptors to support balanceHerbs: Maca, black cohosh, sage, vitex, pine bark extract (consult a naturopathic doctor)Links to some more good stuff-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitionerPeace and Love.

If you're looking for an alternative to HRT or just wanting to manage your symptoms naturally, phytoestrogens could be your new best friend!Phytoestrogens are natural plant compounds that are structurally similar to human oestrogen and can mimic the action of oestrogen in the body. This is particularly useful in menopause as by including them in your diet, you can trick the body into thinking you have enough circulating oestrogen and reduce many of the symptoms associated with falling levels.Contact us if you'd like more information on how we can support you; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Jennifer Harrington, N.D. They discuss phytoestrogens and menopause, how they can help women in menopause, not all phytoestrogens are equal and the best food sources for phytoestrogens. Jennifer's website: https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/ Jennifer's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/menopause-natural-solutions/id146602030200:00 Introduction1:05 What is a phytoestrogen2:30 Is there a downside with phytoestrogens3:50 Examples of phytoestrogen foods4:50 What are lignans5:52 Research on ground flax seeds6:25 More is not always better, here's why7:08 Other food sources of phytoestrogens8:52 Soy, the good and the bad12:49 More phytoestrogen foods14:11 Why do phytoestrogens fail16:58 Additional food options18:46 What is insulin resistance20:34 Fruit and insulin resistance22:22 Final thoughts and tipsAre you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ======

Today Tahnee chats to Susun Weed (often misspelt Susan Weed), the grandmother of herbs. Susun is a true wise, wild elder, a wonderful story-teller and exposes women to ideas outside of the mainstream. Susun attended the School of Life, and is passionate about everything to do with women, health and herbs. Tahnee and Susun discuss standing in your power regarding your reproductive rights, feminism versus being female and how there are no guarantees in life - we just have to do the best that we can. The ladies chat about empowering women to get back to their intuitive wisdom, via the ancient botanical system. You guys are going to love this one!   You will hear about: Susun's view on lying to your health care practitioner about your last moon cycle, to ensure your unborn baby is not induced! The true history of blue for boys, pink for girls (who knew?!) How Susun makes herbal infusions How potent nettle can be for women How all minerals are not created equal How comfrey can help prevent pregnancy stretch marks Mammograms and how they may not be the best measure for breast cancer Phytoestrogens versus phytosterols How standardisation of herbs is detrimental to the botanicals properties Bio-individuality means herbs can have different effects on us   Resources: Blog and Transcript Link: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/tagged/podcast For more: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/susan-weed SuperFeast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/superfeast-podcast/id1437097644?ls=1&mt=2 SuperFeast Stance on Standardisation

Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News topic du jour: A metabolomics comparison of plant‑based meat and grass‑fed meat indicates large nutritional differences despite comparable Nutrition Facts panels https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93100-3.epdf?fbclid=IwAR0L6X7m4F2JlDHx1Z5QO3e6fp8aSjU19LBhD2u_PMKe5NIJmfDdtLCIf6I 1. Low Iron Diet [15:15] Shawn says: Hey Robb and Nicki, About 18 months ago I found out I have hemochromatosis. I've been getting blood letting since and have my iron under 50 now. My question is about diet. Obviously my doctor doesn't want me eating alot of red meat, organ meat, or high iron seafoods. Am I going to start getting deficient in vitamins and nutrients (B12 etc.) Is there anything I can do diet wise to try and replace the vitamins and nutrients? Can you do a carnivore or Paleo diet without eating alot of red meat? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm confused as the best way to optimize my specific dietary needs. Thank you so much for the podcast and everything you two do. Shawn 2. Using Milk for Calorie Surplus to Gain Weight [19:01] Andy says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I'm a new Healthy Rebellion member and love it. I'm 42, 5'6" and weigh 140. Followed Robb since 5+ years of crossfit in my mid-30s. I have maybe 5 pounds of fat I could lose around my waste. Eat low carb and zero sugar...mostly meat/eggs, fruit and nuts. No "comorbidities". I don't have a big appetite and my body defaults to 135-140 lbs. My parents are also really small. I've been thinking a lot about the importance of strength/muscle mass and aging. My dad has dropped probably 20 lbs and all of his muscle from early 60s to mid 70s. He's not physically active. Over the next few years I would like to get my weight up to a lean 155-160 and maintain at that weight as long as possible. If I starting aging at 135 lbs then I'm going to be in trouble. I've begun a Starting Strength style linear progression with the basic barbell lifts. Lift 3x per week and add weight to the bar each time. I have a real hard time eating enough meat to maintain the calorie surplus it's going to take to gain the weight. I don't want to do it via carbs (rice/pasta/etc). I digest whole milk fine. What are your thoughts on drinking 24-32 oz of milk per day to gain weight? Does pasteurized vs raw matter? Thoughts on long-term consumption? I'll probably have to keep it up to keep the weight on.  Any other suggestions to add 300-500 calories to my diet besides "suck it up" and eat more? Thanks. Andy 3. Will Soy Based Bath Cleaner Affect My Backsquat? [23:17] Kie says: Hi Robb and Nicki, Your podcast is great, it's changed the way I live my life for the better. Quick question if I may. My wife wants to switch to a soy based bath cleaner because it's good for the environment. Are the Xenoestrogens and Phytoestrogens leeched into my bathwater from this product going to affect my backsquat progress? Thanks! Kie (Tokyo, Japan) http://www.iherb.com/Bio-Kleen-Soy-Cream-Cleaner-Kitchen-and-Bath-32-fl-oz-946-ml/23967 4. Saw Palmetto Supplement - Hoax Or Real Deal? [26:56] Jared says: Hey Robb, I understand you get a lot of questions thrown your way, and often times most of my questions are answered from listening to the podcast or doing a little digging. But, every once in a while I get a question that causes me to ponder, "I wonder what Robb's opinion is?" A friend asked me if I know anything about Saw Palmetto, as he noticed it in a supplement called Ageless Male. I didn't know anything, but did some Googling and noticed that it's touted for its prostate and hormonal benefits (including testosterone support and improved muscle strength). Seems just as effective as deer antler velvet to me. Anyway, what feedback could you provide as to how beneficial this could be for my aging 50 year old friend? Anything is greatly appreciated. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11337315/ 5. A Kids Audiobook Series, PMR & Keto, and Mouthwash [29:23] Tamara says: Hi there, Nikki, you mentioned some audio book series you're listening to with your girls. What were they again? Also, is there any information on how keto or carnivore can help PMR? One last super random question, what do you guys think about mouth wash? Yay or Nay? Thanks for all of your help. Tammy Schmidt Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor LMNT for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don't. Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes

Menopause is a fact of life but perhaps doesn’t have to be so disruptive and unpleasant. Angela takes us through some natural solutions to improve the experience as well as things like finding dietary Phytoestrogens to help our body do it’s absolute best through this time. - Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends and remember to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review! This show is about you, the listener, so get involved and send us your feedback, questions and topic suggestions at busbynaturopathics.com/podcast -  email us at podcast@busbynaturopathics.com Join us in the health journey by following us on: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Please note: The information given in this podcast is for informational purposes only it is not intended as personal medical advise or treatment. We recommend that you seek advise from a licensed health care professional for your own personal circumstances before applying any new treatments discussed in this podcast.

If you have listened to Hunger Hunt Feast for any amount of time you are already aware of the health issues and dangers around soy and soy products.  In today's episode, Zane takes a further look into the soy conversation as it regards to women, estrogen, and even pregnancy. QUICK NOTES FROM ZANE: Isoflavones are know to cause infertility in livestock, birds, pets and humans. Soy is the only plant in our food system that has a significant amount of isoflavones. Effect of soy on fertility Effect of soy on menstrual cycle No benefit of soy in treating symptoms of menopause Soy causes thickening of the lining of the uterus Soy reduces sperm count in humans and animals Worldwide, sperm counts dropped during the 20th century Soy lowers testosterone and sperm count Soy causes lower testosterone, breast enlargement and nipple discharge in men Soy isoflavones can cross the placenta and affect the development unborn children   LINKS: The Whole Soy Story" by Kaayla Daniel https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Soy-Story-Americas-Favorite/dp/0967089751 Dietary Estrogens- A Probable Cause of Infertility and Liver Disease in Captive Cheetahs: https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/0016-5085(87)91006-7/pdf 19 Soya--a dietary source of the non-steroidal oestrogen equol in man and animals https://joe.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/joe/102/1/joe_102_1_008.xml Biological effects of a diet of soy protein rich in isoflavones on the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/60/3/333/4731888?redirectedFrom=PDF Five Studies Showing No Relief Of The Symptoms Of Menopause With Soy Supplementation, Monash University in Australia https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13697130008500108?journalCode=icmt20 Dept of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2001/05000/Phytoestrogens_and_healthy_aging__gaps_in.4.aspx University of Milan https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10766649_Effect_of_soy-derived_isoflavones_on_hot_flushes_endometrial_thickness_and_the_pulsatility_index_of_the_uterine_and_cerebral_arteries University of Pittsburg https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113884/ Helsinki University https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12798527/ Endometrial effects of long-term treatment with phytoestrogens: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15237003/ The oestrogenicity of equol in sheep https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6502066/ Male reproductive toxicology: comparison of the human to animal models https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3289906/ Are oestrogens involved in falling sperm counts and disorders of the male reproductive tract? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8098802/ First direct evidence that environmental oestrogens affect sperm fertility https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-07/esfh-fde063002.php inverse association of soy product intake with serum androgen and estrogen concentrations in Japanese men https://europepmc.org/article/med/10798211 Effects of replacing meat with soyabean in the diet on sex hormone concentrations in healthy adult males https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/50C464775151BA6ECBF767221F763AFF/S0007114500001872a.pdf/div-class-title-effects-of-replacing-meat-with-soyabean-in-the-diet-on-sex-hormone-concentrations-in-healthy-adult-males-div.pdf “Moobs” Man Boobs And Soy https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/soy-alert/moobs-man-boobs-and-soy-2/ Detection of phytoestrogens in samples of second trimester human amniotic fluid https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11888703/ Midgestation Intrauterine Exposure of the Human Fetus to Dietary Isoflavones In North America: How Does This Exposure Compare with Animal Studies in Late Gestation and Lactation That Alter Developmental Endpoints? Claude Hughes https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/130/3/666S/4686190#164168804 Tragedy and Hype: Third International Soy Symposium https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/soy-alert/tragedy-and-hype-third-international-soy-symposium/ Developmental arrest of germ cells in the pathogenesis of germ cell neoplasia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9524579/ Developmental estrogenization and prostatic neoplasia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7508622/   Questions? You can email your questions to zane@zanegriggs.com. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY The estrogen effect of soy What do the studies say vs the market narrative? Natural vs soy supplemented diet in pertaining to animals The impact of soy on fertility in women The impact of soy on fertility in men How soy decreases testosterone in men Dietary soy in pregnant women The risk to benefit ratio of having soy in your diet Ditch the soy

What you read on the back of food labels should scare you more than any campfire story... In this episode, Zane talks in-depth about the dangers of soy, soybeans, and soy oil.  Learn how soy seems to be hiding behind every corner in the food pyramid, how it affects your overall health, and why everyone in your family should take preventive action.   QUICK NOTES FORM ZANE: Association of brain aging, brain atrophy and dementia with mid-life tofu consumption Soy is a known goitrogenic food, blocking synthesis of thyroid hormones Soy formula and soy consumption in childhood Phytoestrogens linked to low thyroid, Hashimoto's disease and thyroid cancer Mechanism of isoflavones on thyroid synthesis Can dietary iodine reduce the effects of soy on thyroid? Soy and serum cholesterol. Cancer risk of soy consumption combined with thyroid treatments like Synthroid Influence of the soy industry on the information we hear about soy.   LINKS: "The Whole Soy Story", by Kaayla T. Daniel PhD., CCN: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Soy-Story-Americas-Favorite/dp/0967089751 Brain aging and midlife tofu consumption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10763906/#:~:text=Odds%20ratios%20comparing%20endpoints%20among,brain%20atrophy%20in%20late%20life. The effects on the thyroid gland of soybeans administered experimentally in healthy subjects https://europepmc.org/article/med/1868922 Raised thyroid stimulating hormone associated with kelp intake in British vegan men https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-277X.1992.tb00171.x Breast and soy-formula feedings in early infancy and the prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in children. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.1990.10720366?journalCode=uacn20 Breast feeding and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3155358/ Dietary maladvice as a cause of hypothryroidism and short stature https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/298/6668/232.full.pdf Soy protein, thyroid regulation and cholesterol metabolism https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7884543/   Questions? You can email your questions to zane@zanegriggs.com. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY The impact of soy on thyroid and early cognitive decline The correlation between tofu and cognitive decline The Honolulu heart project What is it about tofu that can lead to cognitive health issues? (Tyrosine kinase) The impact of estrogen on the thyroid  Soy intake according to country and age demographic Hashimoto's disease and thyroid disruption due to soy intake Vegan vs. omnivorous diet pertaining to thyroid health The role of iodine in your diet Soy and cholesterol levels Soy and Thyroid cancer Just avoid the soy!

Endocrine Disruptors, what they are, where you may find them, how to reduce exposure, and healthy swaps that you can make to reduce your toxic load and ideally improve your health as a result. You can find the transcript of this episode including resource links on my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, April 25, 2021 A natural compound previously demonstrated to counteract aspects of aging and improve metabolic health in mice has clinically relevant effects in people, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. A small clinical trial of postmenopausal women with prediabetes shows that the compound NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) improved the ability of insulin to increase glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, which often is abnormal in people with obesity, prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes. NMN also improved expression of genes that are involved in muscle structure and remodeling. However, the treatment did not lower blood glucose or blood pressure, improve blood lipid profile, increase insulin sensitivity in the liver, reduce fat in the liver or decrease circulating markers of inflammation as seen in mice. The study, published online April 22 in the journal Science, is the first randomized clinical trial to look at the metabolic effects of NMN administration in people. Among the women in the study, 13 received 250 mg of NMN orally every day for 10 weeks, and 12 were given an inactive placebo every day over the same period. "Although our study shows a beneficial effect of NMN in skeletal muscle, it is premature to make any clinical recommendations based on the results from our study," said senior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, the William H. Danforth Professor of Medicine and Nutritional Science and director of the Center for Human Nutrition. "Normally, when a treatment improves insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle, as is observed with weight loss or some diabetes medications, there also are related improvements in other markers of metabolic health, which we did not detect in our study participants." The remarkable beneficial effects of NMN in rodents have led several companies in Japan, China and in the U.S. to market the compound as a dietary supplement or a neutraceutical. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not authorized to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed, and many people in the U.S. and around the world now take NMN despite the lack of evidence to show clinical benefits in people. The researchers studied 25 postmenopausal women who had prediabetes, meaning they had higher than normal blood sugar levels, but the levels were not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. Women were enrolled in this trial because mouse studies showed NMN had the greatest effects in female mice. NMN is involved in producing an important compound in all cells, called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD plays a vital role in keeping animals healthy. Levels of NAD decline with age in a broad range of animals, including humans, and the compound has been shown to contribute to a variety of aging-associated problems, including insulin resistance in studies conducted in mice. Supplementing animals with NMN slows and ameliorates age-related decline in the function of many tissues in the body. Co-investigator Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, Ph.D., a professor of developmental biology and of medicine who has been studying NMN for almost two decades and first reported on its benefits in mice said, "This is one step toward the development of an anti-aging intervention, though more research is needed to fully understand the cellular mechanisms responsible for the effects observed in skeletal muscle in people." Insulin enhances glucose uptake and storage in muscle, so people who are resistant to insulin are at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. But the researchers caution that more studies are needed to determine whether NMN has beneficial effects in the prevention or management of prediabetes or diabetes in people. Klein and Imai are continuing to evaluate NMN in another trial involving men as well as women.   High dose of vitamin D fails to improve condition of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients   University of São Paulo's Medical School (Brazil), April 26, 2021 Can a high dose of vitamin D administered on admission to hospital improve the condition of patients with moderate or severe COVID-19? The answer is no, according to a Brazilian study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The article reports a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the kind of study considered the gold standard to evaluate drug efficacy. It was conducted with FAPESP's support by researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP), who recruited 240 patients treated at Hospital das Clínicas (HC), the hospitalcomplex run by FM-USP, and the Ibirapuera field hospital in São Paulo City in June-August 2020. "In vitro studies or trials with animals had previously shown that in certain situations vitamin D and its metabolites can have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects, as well as modulating the immune response. We decided to investigate whether a high dose of the substance could have a protective effect in the context of an acute viral infection, reducing either the inflammation or the viral load," Rosa Pereira, principal investigator for the project, told Agência FAPESP. The volunteers were randomly divided into two groups, one of which was given vitamin D3 in a single dose of 200,000 units (IU) dissolved in a peanut oil solution. The other group was given only the peanut oil solution. All participants were treated according to the standard protocol for hospital treatment of the disease, which includes administration of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The main purpose was to see if acute supplementation would affect the length of hospital stay for these patients, but the researchers also wanted to find out whether it would mitigate the risks of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), intubation and death. No significant difference between the groups was observed for any of these clinical outcomes. According to Pereira, the study was designed above all to assess the impact on hospital stay and a larger number of volunteers would be needed to achieve a scientifically acceptable estimate of the effect on mortality. "So far we can say there's no indication to administer vitamin D to patients who come to the hospital with severe COVID-19," she said. For Bruno Gualano, a researcher at FM-USP and penultimate author of the article, the findings show that at least for now there is no "silver bullet" for the treatment of COVID-19. "But that doesn't mean continuous use of vitamin D can't have beneficial effects of some kind," he said. Ideal dose Pereira is currently leading a study at FM-USP to find out whether subjects with sufficient circulating levels of vitamin D combat infection by SARS-CoV-2 better than those with insufficient levels of the nutrient. The ideal level of vitamin D in the blood and the daily supplementation dose vary according to age and overall health, she explained. Older people and patients with chronic diseases including osteoporosis should have more than 30 nanograms per milliliter of blood (ng/mL). For healthy adults, 20 ng/mL is an acceptable threshold. "The ideal approach is case-by-case analysis, if necessary dosing the substance periodically by means of blood work, with supplementation if a deficiency is detected," Pereira said.         Sufficient serum vitamin D before 20 weeks of pregnancy reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus Fudan University Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (China), April 16, 2021 A new study on Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Conditions - Obesity and Diabetes is now available. According to news originating from Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, “Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between serum vitamin D levels before 20 weeks of pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. This study is a retrospective study.” Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Fudan University Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, “We analyzed the relationship between serum 25 (OH) D level before 20 weeks of pregnancy (first antenatal examination) and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Age, parity and pre-pregnancy body mass index were used as confounding factors. 8468 pregnant women were enrolled in this study between January 2018 and March 2020 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University. Adjusted smoothing splinespline plots, subgroup analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to estimate the relative risk between 25(OH)D and gestational diabetes mellitus. After fully adjusting the confounding factors, serum vitamin D is a protective factor in gestational diabetes mellitus (OR=0.90). Compared with vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insufficiency (OR=0.78), sufficience (OR=0.82) are a protective factor for gestational diabetes mellitus. Sufficience vitamin D before 20 weeks of pregnancy is a protective factor for gestational diabetes mellitus. Vitamin D>20 ng/mL can reduce the risk of GDM, which is not much different from the effect of >30 ng/mL.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “The protective effect of vitamin D is more significant in obese pregnant women.”     Review summarizes known links between endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk University of Eastern Finland, April 20, 2021 Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent or still limited. The review was carried out by researchers at the universities of Hong Kong and Eastern Finland and published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interfere with the body's hormonal system, also called the endocrine system, and are widely present in the environment. They originate from a variety of sources, including pesticides, plasticisers and other industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals, as well as natural sources. Humans are often exposed to EDCs through food, but other possible exposure routes include drinking water, skin contact and air. Breast cancer accounts for the majority of women's cancers. There has been an increasing interest in the role of estrogene-mimicking EDCs, so called xenoestrogens, in the development of breast cancer. They comprise a broad range of pesticides, synthetic chemicals, phytoestrogens and certain mycotoxins. The researchers reviewed 131 epidemiological studies evaluating the link between xenoestrogen exposure and breast cancer. Most studies assessed exposures by measuring the EDCs and their metabolites in urine, serum, plasma or adipose tissues.  Some may be genetically more vulnerable to EDCs According to the review, the nowadays widely banned pesticide DDT is one of the most studied EDCs in relation to breast cancer risk. Out of 43 epidemiological studies, eleven reported positive associations between DDT or its metabolites in lipid, serum or plasma and breast cancer incidence. Nine reported higher DDT levels among women with breast cancer than among controls. In a few studies, DDT was linked to estrogen-positive breast cancer or the association to breast cancer risk depended on genotype.  Polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs, are a large group of compounds earlier much used in electrical devices, surface coatings and other purposes. The review of 50 studies found the association between total PCBs and breast cancer risk to be inconsistent. However, 19 studies linked certain PCBs to a higher breast cancer incidence. Similar to DTT, PCBs accumulate in the adipose tissue and in the food chain and can be excreted in breast milk.  Perfluorooctanoid acid (PFOA) found in some food packaging and cookware was linked to breast cancer risk in three out of five epidemiological studies. Some studies found an association between cancer risk and certain genotypes both for PCBs and PFOAs. DDT, PCBs ja PFOA are POP substances, persistent organic pollutants, the use of which is strictly regulated. DDT ja PCBs are old POP substances and their levels in the environment are decreasing. PFOA is a newer POP substance. Phytoestrogens were found beneficial in some, but not all studies Phytoestrogens are natural plant estrogens that have been suggested to prevent breast cancer. Genistein is a phytoestrogen found in soy products. The review included 29 epidemiological studies focusing on genistein, 18 of which linked it to a lower breast cancer risk, although some only in certain age groups or populations. For most EDCs included in the review, the link to breast cancer has been investigated in only a few epidemiological studies. Phtalates and bisphenol A (BPA), for example, are used in plastic packaging and can transfer to food. According to the review, four out of six studies linked phthalates to increased breast cancer risk. BPA was linked to more aggressive tumours in one study, but two other epidemiological studies found no link to breast cancer. Parabens are common preservatives in foods and cosmetic products and considered possible endocrine disruptors. The only epidemiological study on the topic reported a link between paraben exposures, breast cancer risk and mortality following breast cancer.  Oral contraceptive use was linked to an increased breast cancer risk in seven out of eight epidemiological studies, but there were controversies on how duration or discontinuation of oral contraceptive use affected the risk. The review also included the herbicide atrazine, the industrial by-product dioxine, mycotoxins produced by food and crop molds, and PBDEs found in household furniture coatings and appliances, but epidemiological studies on their links to breast cancer risk were still scarce and often inconsistent.  The writers point out that for EDCs to disrupt endocrine functions, dose, time, duration and age at exposure all matter. In addition, as multiple EDCs coexist in the environment, more research is needed to evaluate their interactive effects on breast cancer risk. The review also suggests that genotypes could determine whether EDC exposure affects breast cancer risk, and more research is needed on this topic. "One example is the polymorphism of the CYP1A1 gene, which is responsible for estrogen metabolism." According to the writers, next-generation technologies, such as genome sequencing, proteomics or epigenomics, can help identify new exposure biomarkers with better sensitivity and specificity. "These technologies will also pave way to better assessment of past exposure and prediction of future risks, by taking into account an individual's genetic profile."     Grape seed extract may protect gut from inflammation: Study Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain), April 25, 2021 Proanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extracts may protect the intestines from the deleterious effects of a high-fat/high-carbohydrate diet, according to data from a rat study. A high-fat/high-carbohydrate diet or Western diet has been reported to produce changes in the intestine, explained researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. “Concretely, several recent studies have provided compelling new evidence to suggest that changes in the epithelial barrier function and intestinal inflammation are associated with and could even lead to altered regulation of body weight and glucose homeostasis,” they added. “The main consequence of the gut barrier dysfunction has been proposed to be the entry of toxins from the intestinal lumen, which can trigger local inflammation or gain access to the circulation and induce systemic inflammation through cytokine release.” Their new research indicated that a grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) may protect the gut from such harmful effects. Study details Data published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research reveals that supplementing the diet of lab rats with medium or high-dose proanthocyanidins had beneficial impacts on intestinal inflammation, oxidative stress, and barrier function. The medium dose was 25 mg/kg, which is a dose similar to the dietary proanthocyanidin intake in humans, explained the researchers. The high dose (50 mg/kg) would exceed the dietary proanthocyanidin intake in humans. Thirty-six week-old rats were fed a Western diet for 15 weeks and then divided into one of four supplementation groups, receiving 0 mg/kg (control), 5 mg/kg (low dose), 25 mg/kg, or 50 mg/kg for an additional three weeks. Results showed that intestinal inflammation, assessed by measuring myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, significantly increased in the control animals, but these increases were reduced in the rats receiving the grape seed extract. In addition, significant reductions in plasma levels of reactive oxygen species were observed in the medium and high dose groups, compared to the control group. Tight junctions The researchers also examined the function of the intestinal barrier, and looked specifically at so-called tight junctions (TJ) between cells in the lining of the intestine – the epithelium. On one side is the intestinal cavity and on the other is a mass of cells and tissues. In a healthy system, materials in the cavity find their way into tissues by passing through the cells, which controls which substances pass through. In an unhealthy system, the tight junctions are not so tight and materials can bypass the cells and find their way into tissues via the tight junctions. This increase in intestinal permeability has been referred to as "leaky gut". “Another point of interest in this study was to evaluate whether GSPE could modulate the alterations in the permeability of the intestinal barrier that are related to the state of intestinal inflammation,” wrote the researchers. “Our findings indicate that the TJ  proteins were negatively associated with measures of adiposity and with the circulating levels of [triglycerides]. These are not causal associations, but they suggest that increased adiposity is accompanied by lower expression of TJ components, which is in agreement with the hypothesis that obesity and a [high-fat diet] are associated with increased intestinal permeability. Then, given the importance of having a healthy barrier function, dietary interventions that can modulate the intestinal permeability might afford an effective tool for the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases associated with obesity.” The researchers concluded: “Our findings indicate that orally administered GSPE modulates the intestinal inflammation, oxidative stress, and possibly the barrier function. Based on these findings, our data suggest that nutritional and/or therapeutic interventions focused on gut health and modulation of the intestinal permeability should be extensively explored in the context of obesity.”   Antidepressant use in pregnancy tied to affective disorders in offspring; no causal link   Mount Sinai Hospital, April 12, 2021 Major depressive disorder is highly prevalent, with one in five people experiencing an episode at some point in their life, and is almost twice as common in women than in men. Antidepressants are usually given as a first-line treatment, including during pregnancy, either to prevent the recurrence of depression, or as acute treatment in newly depressed patients. Antidepressant use during pregnancy is widespread and since antidepressants cross the placenta and the blood-brain barrier, concern exists about potential long-term effects of intrauterine antidepressant exposure in the unborn child.  Using the Danish National Registers to follow more than 42,000 singleton babies born during 1998-2011 for up to 18 years, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai investigated whether exposure to antidepressants in the womb would increase the risk of developing affective disorder like depression and anxiety in the child. In a study published April 5 in Neuropsychopharmacology,the scientists found that children whose mothers continued antidepressants during pregnancy had a higher risk of affective disorders than children whose mothers stopped taking antidepressants before pregnancy. However, to understand whether the underlying disorder for which the antidepressant was given or the medication itself was linked to the child's risk of developing an affective disorder, they also studied the effect of paternal antidepressant use during pregnancy and similarly, found that children of fathers who took antidepressants throughout pregnancy had a higher risk for affective disorders. Thus, the research team speculates that rather than being an intrauterine effect, the observed link is most likely due to the parental mental illness underlying the antidepressant use.  "Approximately half of women who use antidepressants before pregnancy decide to discontinue use either before or during pregnancy due to concerns about the negative consequences for their child," said Anna-Sophie Romel, PhD, an instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Icahn Mount Sinai and first author of the paper. "Our study does not provide evidence for a causal relationship between in-utero exposure to antidepressants and affective disorders in the child. So, while other long-term effects of intrauterine exposure to antidepressants remain to be investigated, our work supports antidepressant continuation for women with severe symptoms or a high risk of relapse because untreated psychiatric illness during pregnancy can have negative consequences on the health and development of the child. Women and their health care providers should carefully weigh all of the treatment options and jointly decide on the best course of action."   Staying Active Can Fight Declines in Cognitive Engagement   North Carolina State University, April 22, 2021   Preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement, a new study suggests “We found that declines in physical and mental health were associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement,” says Shevaun Neupert, professor of psychology at North Carolina State University and corresponding author of the study published in Entropy. “The impact of declines in physical health was particularly pronounced for study participants who had more advanced cognitive impairment to begin with.” There’s a lot of research showing that cognitive engagement can help older adults maintain cognitive health. However, the vast majority of that work has been done on healthy adults. “There’s very little work on cognitive engagement in people who are already cognitively impaired, such as people who have been diagnosed with dementia,” Neupert says. “Are they still capable of sustained cognitive engagement? What factors contribute to that engagement?” To begin addressing those questions, the researchers enlisted 28 study participants. All of the participants were over 60 and had documented cognitive impairment. Participants came to a testing site two times, six months apart. On each visit, researchers collected data on the physical and mental health of the study participants and performed a battery of tests designed to assess cognitive ability. They also connected participants to a device that tracked blood pressure continuously and then asked them to engage in a series of increasingly difficult cognitive tasks. This allowed researchers to track how cognitive engagement changed as the tasks become progressively harder. Cognitive engagement means taking part in activities that are mentally challenging. Monitoring blood pressure allows the researchers to track how hard study participants are working to accomplish cognitive tasks. Specifically, blood pressure rises as more blood is pumped to the brain when participants work harder at these tasks. Broadly speaking, the researchers found that if a participant’s cognitive ability, physical health, or mental health declined over the course of the six month study period, that participant became less cognitively engaged as the tasks became harder. “Normally, you’d expect more engagement as the tasks became harder, but we found that some people essentially stopped trying,” says coauthor Claire Growney, a postdoctoral researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. “The findings highlight the fact that well-being is holistic; physical health, mental health, and cognitive function can influence each other,” says coauthor Xianghe Zhu, a recent PhD graduate of NC State. “In practical terms, it suggests that it may be particularly important for people to focus on mental and physical well-being during the early stages of cognitive decline,” Growney says. “Or, at the very least, don’t become so focused on addressing cognitive challenges that you ignore physical health, or create anxiety or emotional distress for yourself that leads to mental health problems.” “Future research will be needed to determine how beneficial it might be for people to take part in cognitively engaging activities once they’ve started experiencing cognitive decline,” Neupert says. “But we already know that there is an element of ‘use it or lose it’ to cognitive function in healthy adults. And while it’s understandable for people to want to avoid tasks that are difficult or challenging, it’s really important to continue challenging ourselves to take part in difficult cognitive activities.”

Host Wendy McCallum, Certified Burnout & Balance Coach and Jenn Salib-Huber, Intuitive Eating Coach, R.D. & N.D., discuss what's going on with our bodies and hormones during perimenopause and menopause and what we can do to support our hormones and wellness through a “food-first” approach. Specific topics include: “Meno Rage” (that out-of-body experience of wild anger that our hormones can trigger!), the “mid-life pleasure deficit” and how that can affect cravings, emotional eating and the importance of an experiment mindset & self-compassion, why soy does not cause breast cancer, the role of estrogen in weight gain and why we should celebrate it, and mindful and intuitive eating as the key to food freedom. This is a conversation all women should hear! Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian and Naturopathic Doctor, and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife.  She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence at any stage of midlife. Well-versed in the integrative treatment options available to women in perimenopause and menopause, she helps women come up with a treatment strategy that helps them go from hot, sweaty and tired, to calm, cool, and confident. Her 6-week group program - Beyond The Scale - helps women "undiet" their lives after 40 so they can nourish a relationship with food that supports health and well-being. She also offers an online self-study program, "The Thinking Woman's Guide to Peri/Menopause", which is open to women in any stage of perimenopause and menopause who are looking to better understand the new "hormonal soup" of midlife. Follow Jenn on instagram at @menopause.nutritionist

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Estrogen and progesterone are important sex hormones, especially in the female body. Low estrogen and progesterone are generally caused by menopause or other health conditions. Functional foods, vitamins and minerals, and herbal supplements are all-natural ways to boost estrogen in the body. If natural methods aren't enough to boost your estrogen levels, visit your doctor to discuss other treatment options, such as hormone replacement therapy. Follow along with me weekly Live in my Wise Divine Women Facebook page at 3 pm Join the 5-Day Hormone Detox Take Control of Your Hormones, Own a Body You Love, and Feel AMAZING and BALANCED! Get ready to say goodbye to hot flashes, inflammation, digestive issues, muffin top, extra inches, and more! [Yes, I want to register for FREE!] Discover how to: ● Eat the right foods that love your body back and balance your hormones with ease! ● Create a daily schedule that sets you up for hormonal health and real balance in every area of your life! ● Rid your body of toxins that wreak havoc on your hormones so you can thrive in true hormonal health! Are You Ready to say GOODBYE to fatigue and say HELLO to a healthy balanced body? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wisedivinewomen/message

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let’s get started!    Ryan: I was hoping you could shed some light on viruses and antibodies. I guess this kind of gets into the germ vs. terrain theory and are viruses really the bad guys they are made out to be. How does one reconcile that a child at just 7 days old has been shown to have something near 100 million viruses in its stool, but does not have the ability to produce antibodies yet, and yet will be completely fine? Stella: Hi Dr Cabral! Hope you're having a lovely day, thank you for showing up every weekend :) I've been doing a significant amount of research on phytoestrogens and I'm quite confused because I've hear you talk in the past how these increase estrogen levels. However, even though there is research on that, there is also research on phytoestrogens actually also being antiestrogenic. So it looks like phytoestrogens have been shown to have both estrogenic and antiestrogenic effects. Which one is it? Chelsea: Hi Dr. Cabral. I was wondering what labs you would run on a newborn just to make sure everything looks good and that the baby is healthy. My son is now 2 and 1/2 months old and just developed some eczema/ or maybe possible food allergy? I would like to get to the root cause of this. What labs would you recommend? As always, thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. Karla: How would you recommend washing salads in South America if tap water is not an option? Is it better not to wash it? I’m not sure how to wash salads or veggies with something that is not running water… Anonymous: Is there a specific reason why someone might experience diarrhea and upset stomach when taking digestive enzymes? Lara: Hi, dr. Cabral:)I’ve recently learned of ear candles and I’m wondering what is your opinion on them? And also, if you would recommend using them, how often?Thank you so much for being our go-to person for everything health-related.. means so much! Have a lovely day everyone and happy healing! Priya: Please I want to eat cupcakes. Can we have desserts on our cheat meals for the CBo 3 month plan?   Thank you for tuning into this weekend’s Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources:  http://StephenCabral.com/1794 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

We know food has a huge impact on our hormones. And that there is no 'one size fits all' diet. But there are some key nutrients your main Feisty 4 hormones need to function properly. Listen to today's episode for details.If you'd like to know what your hormones are really up to, contact us to find out more about our testing packages; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

If you're looking for an alternative to HRT, then you may want to explore herbal remedies for menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia and more..Many women will be offered HRT as the only option to manage their symptoms. But if you can't take HRT or don't want to go down that route, there are many other ways to balance your hormones that you may want to explore.As well as managing your diet, exercising smarter and minimising exposure to xenoestrogenic chemicals, there are many supplements and herbs that you can try to help improve your symptoms.As always there is no ONE magic pill, but here is a quick summary of some of the more effective herbal remedies for menopause.Check out more of my supplement recommendations at www.happyhormonesforlife.com/shop-nowIf you need help with your menopause symptoms, do get in touch and we can arrange a free discovery call; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contactAND get a huge 50% off any Promensil product until 30th November 2020 with code HAPPY at checkout; https://promensil.co.uk

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time I’m going to answer your questions about using the copper IUD, whether it’s safe to eat phytochemicals, what strategies you can implement to deal with period pain, and more. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode121. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why the copper IUD is safe Some of the side effects of using the copper IUD Eating soy and phytoestrogens How your menstrual cycle affects your bowel movement Healing the gut What causes dysmenorrhea and how to deal with it   Key Takeaways: The copper IUD is a small t-shaped device that your gynecologist would insert into your uterus through the cervix. It’s non-hormonal so it may be your best choice. It’s 99.2% effective for up to 10 years. With copper IUD, there have been a significant number of women who have found they have really painful periods as a side effect, and sometimes longer periods with heavy bleeding. There’s also an increased chance of bacterial vaginosis when using the copper IU because of the disruption in the vaginal microbiome. There’s a slightly increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease as well. Xenoestrogens are one of the most abundant endocrine disruptors that mimic estrogen. They are found in tons of different types of chemical products. Phytoestrogens are natural xenoestrogens derived from plants. They are able to bind to estrogen receptors. Soy and flax seeds are the biggest and most well-known phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are much weaker than your own estrogen or any synthetic estrogen. Depending on your individual biology and natural hormone levels, they can have an estrogenic effect or even an anti-estrogenic effect. So when they bind to your estrogen receptors, they can block more potent estrogens from binding instead. This is a good thing for some women because it will reduce symptoms of estrogen dominance. Organic soy consumed in small amounts has been shown to reduce estrogen dominance in some women. For others, even a modest amount of soy might be too much and can lead to significant menstrual problems like longer cycles, heavier periods, and more cramping. Dysmenorrhea can be caused by the following: Endometriosis Benign tumors found in the female pelvis Ovarian cysts Using the copper IUD   Action Step: Consider using the copper IUD instead of the pill or a hormonal contraceptive. Tune in to your body when you decide to take phytoestrogens and be conscious of its effects. Experiment with food and see what works for your body. Just pay attention symptomatically how you feel. Be conscious of how you’re taking care of the gut and what you’re eating.   Samantha said: “It’s not necessarily just about the food. It’s more about the food and the woman -- how is that food specifically working with you -- because it’s not a one size fits all when it comes to hormonal health.” “If your menstruation is intense, heavy, and uncomfortable, and even if you’re fine the rest of the month, still, it shouldn’t be something that is that intense and uncomfortable where it’s totally knocking you out and you’re crying in pain.”   Thanks for listening!   Important Announcements: Don’t forget to connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. Let me know if there’s anything you’d love for me to expand on. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on. Links to things I talk about in the show: Interested in learning more about my ALIGN & LEAD BUSINESS MENTORSHIP Program? Email me at - samantha@holisticwellness.ca   Join me in my FREE Holistic Business Collective FaceBook Group for weekly business and marketing training sessions Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES   Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST! Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONES Check out CANPREV products across Canadian Health Food Stores and online at Natures-Source.ca - I personally LOVE their MYCO10 and Collagen powder. They are great to add to smoothies and elixirs. Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today! Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s

To date, soy has remained a hot button topic, but why? In this episode we break down walls and dissect the misinformation on what phytoestrogens found in soy are, and explain how they actually behave in the body. All of our many, many resources and studies referenced in this podcast can be found under the podcast tab at veganproteins.com PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence based fitness community.

This is Part 1 of a 5 part series called How to Regulate Periods without going on the birth control pill! I will address different topics which affect period health over the next few episodes and these are important information whether you have PCOS or not. Part 1 : In this episode, learn the phases of the menstrual cycle and how to explain the phases to your partner. I see this as an important and awesome step in a relationship to get your partner to understand you better, from a hormonal standpoint. Important Nutrients & Lifestyle Considerations for Period Maintenance (adapted from 'Period Repair Manual'): Magnesium Zinc Vitamin B (include B6 if you have PMS symptoms) Rhodiola to help with relaxation (can consider ashwaghanda too) Vitamin D Moderate Exercise Restorative practices including yoga and meditation Good source of protein at every meal (include liver and plenty of vegetables) Phytoestrogens - soy products, ground flaxseeds, nuts & seeds Avoid vegetable oils, dairy and artificial forms of sugar Be sure to consume carbohydrates from vegetables to sustain your brain function and musculature during exercise Sweet potato Whole fruit Rice Resources: Menstrual Cycle Basics Video Menstrual Cycle Basics Article Know Your Lady Parts 4 Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle (and what to do during each phase to increase self love) Understanding the Menstrual Cycle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nourishmel/support

World-renowned neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins JJ today as they discuss a vitally important topic: women’s brain health. Women's brains age distinctly from men's, due in large part to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Dr. Lisa and JJ discuss the roles of estrogen in the body and the brain, as well as the connection between menopause and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimer’s, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk. JJ and Dr. Lisa also discuss foods that are harmful and foods that are helpful in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Lisa’s free handout by going to jjvirgin.com/xxbrain.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Women’s brains are very different from men’s. One interesting way is that women’s brains age differently. Menopause has a huge impact on the brain. Symptoms associated with menopause don’t start in your ovaries, they start in your brain. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by many factors. Many of them can be improved by adjusting diet and lifestyle now.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:00]   Talking about women’s brains and how they differ from men’s [4:15]   How Dr. Lisa, as a neuroscientist, got involved in studying women’s brains [7:55]   How different are women’s brains from men’s and how specifically are they different? [8:55]   Men’s brains and women’s brains age differently. [9:30]   Women’s brains are really impacted by this condition that every woman goes through. [9:50]   How is it good that women’s brains are more interconnected? [11:35]  Men go through andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, but the effect on the body is very different. [13:30]  Symptoms typically associated with menopause don’t start in your ovaries, they start in your brain. [15:00]  Sex hormones aren’t related only to reproduction, they’re strongly involved with brain function. [15:20]  Estrogen serves a number of functions that have to do with energy. [16:30]  Dr. Lisa’s thoughts on bioidentical hormone replacement [17:50]  Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimers, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk. [18:30] Some other factors that increase risk [20:33] Foods that are big no-no’s for your brain health; trans fats (processed foods) are one of the worst, and particularly bad for women. [22:02] 3 key nutrients for women’s brains and some of the best places to find them [28:04] Eating this food once a week has been associated with a later onset of menopause. [29:30] You can’t unscramble an egg. Take prevention measures now to prevent Alzheimer’s later. Don’t wait too long to begin. [30:45] How you can incorporate lessons from today’s topic in your life   Mentioned in this episode: The XX Brain Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:  Dean: Hi Dr Cabral, what are your thoughts on Viagra? Will it affect the stomach or hormones over the short term? I am working on the underlying issue but until then do you think it is ok to use without too many negative side effects on the stomach or hormones? I am not worried about my heart Valeria: Hi dr.cabral, I read in your book that I suggest only 1-2 servings of tofu a week due to the phytoestrogens. However, do you have a recommended limit to vital wheat gluten a week given its used as a popular high protein alternative to meat? Even if one isnt gluten intolerant. Ryan: Do you know of the old Rice-Fruit diet experiment, and other such high carb, low fat diet studies on diabetes and insulin sensitivity? Seems to turn conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to blood sugar control. More carbs and less fat seems to enhance insulin sensitivity. Thoughts on dietary fat vs. carbs for insulin resistance/sensitivity? Samantha: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thank you for all that you do! I had amazing success with the first phase of your Fatlossity system, I felt energized, lost 2 pounds every  week, had even energy and finally overcame my sugar addiction with ease. However, during the second phase when I added berries into my smoothie my sugar cravings came back with vengeance. I'm sad to say that I gained some weight back due to mindless eating and giving into my cravings. My stress levels are low (I'm a yoga and meditation instructor and am taking two months off to travel soon so my mind and heart feel happy).Does this happen when reintroducing fruit or starches after a hiatus? And what should my next move be, to resume phase one or two of Fatlossity? Perhaps a Detox instead? I feel defeated and would love any advice. Thank you, Samantha Jim: I was wondering if the FloraFilm on Equilibrium nutrition can be taken to remove bio films from bacteria in the mouth. Specifically for bacterial periodontal disease to remove high risk pathogens. Could the capsules be opened and swished orally during oil pulling? What suggestions do you have to remove the bacteria aside from antibiotics? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Dani: Hey Dr. Cabral. Great show as always. I'm not certain if this is exactly in your filed of expertise but is there any way to remove or minimise nasolabial lines and discolourations in a safe, non surgical way? Since listening your program I avoid using facial products with parabens, dyes, red 3,green,yellow,blue,titanium dioxide etc because of the potential rain barrel overflow. Is there any help you can recommend for anti-aging for those in mid 30's or is it something we must accept? 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Dr Michael Lange discusses the reasons why most nuts and seeds are not as healthy as we have been led to believe.  Most nuts and seeds are very high in Pufa (poly unsaturated fatty acids) that are largely composed of pro inflammatory omega six fatty acids. Most nuts and seeds are also high in some other inflammatory unhealthy components and anti nutrients like oxalates, lectins and phytic acid .  Two nuts stand out and are considered safe by Dr Michael Lange and he allows on his Lange Survival Diet. The two nuts approved by Dr Lange are macadamia nuts and chestnuts. He says that cashews are also allowed if they are soaked overnight in water with a little lemon juice or vinegar. This process reduces phytic acid and oxalates. He says flax seeds and chia seeds are safe in very low quantities.  Both of these seeds have a good omega three to omega six ratio but they are high in phytoestrogens.  Phytoestrogens in large quantities may disrupt the hormonal system.  Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are allowed in small quantities if they are either soaked over night or spouted. Dr lange does discuss the lange survival diet briefly and takes many live calls that direct the topic of conversation. He also gives a valuable promo code good for 25% off Fortifeye vitamins for a few weeks. Support the show.

Donate HERE The Speakers: In today's episode, Kianna speaks with Dr. Jessica Drummond DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC about the basics of endometriosis and nutrition. Topics include phytoestrogens, mindful eating, the "endodiet", and more. Kianna is the founder of EndoArmy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designed to create recognition for, give a voice to, and empower the dreams of warriors with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond is a clinical nationalist and pelvic health specialist physical therapist who founded Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She is a wealth of knowledge and a great resource for patients. Mentioned in this episode: EndoArmy Integrative Women’s Health Institute Nutrition for Relieving Pelvic Pain (Book) Eating Mindfully (Book) Research paper about estrogen and progesterone receptors on endometriosis lesions PT & nutritionist provider directory Donate EndoArmy runs off the support of donors like you. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like more in the future please consider donating. Donate HERE

World-renowned neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins JJ today as they discuss a vitally important topic: women’s brain health. Women's brains age distinctly from men's, due in large part to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Dr. Lisa and JJ discuss the roles of estrogen in the body and the brain, as well as the connection between menopause and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimer’s, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk. JJ and Dr. Lisa also discuss foods that are harmful and foods that are helpful in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Lisa’s free handout by going to jjvirgin.com/xxbrain.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Women’s brains are very different from men’s. One interesting way is that women’s brains age differently. Menopause has a huge impact on the brain. Symptoms associated with menopause don’t start in your ovaries, they start in your brain. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by many factors. Many of them can be improved by adjusting diet and lifestyle now.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:00]   Talking about women’s brains and how they differ from men’s [4:15]   How Dr. Lisa, as a neuroscientist, got involved in studying women’s brains [7:55]   How different are women’s brains from men’s and how specifically are they different? [8:55]   Men’s brains and women’s brains age differently. [9:30]   Women’s brains are really impacted by this condition that every woman goes through. [9:50]   How is it good that women’s brains are more interconnected? [11:35]  Men go through andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, but the effect on the body is very different. [13:30]  Symptoms typically associated with menopause don’t start in your ovaries, they start in your brain. [15:00]  Sex hormones aren’t related only to reproduction, they’re strongly involved with brain function. [15:20]  Estrogen serves a number of functions that have to do with energy. [16:30]  Dr. Lisa’s thoughts on bioidentical hormone replacement [17:50]  Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimers, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk. [18:30] Some other factors that increase risk [20:33] Foods that are big no-no’s for your brain health; trans fats (processed foods) are one of the worst, and particularly bad for women. [22:02] 3 key nutrients for women’s brains and some of the best places to find them [28:04] Eating this food once a week has been associated with a later onset of menopause. [29:30] You can’t unscramble an egg. Take prevention measures now to prevent Alzheimer’s later. Don’t wait too long to begin. [30:45] How you can incorporate lessons from today’s topic in your life   Mentioned in this episode: The XX Brain Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting, or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course! Someone brought up a question that I want to talk about today. Why do women live longer than men? Do women live longer than men in the first place? On average, yes. It has to do with estrogen. Men vs. women life expectancy: Men - On average 76 years Women - On average 81 years In the body, there is a constant battle going on between oxidation and antioxidants. If there is too much oxidation at the genetic level and not enough antioxidants you will end up with a build-up of free radicals. Free radicals - Create damage within the DNA and various proteins in the body. Estrogen can come in as a very powerful antioxidant and give you what you need to balance out the oxidation. Phytoestrogens from plants, like cruciferous vegetables, can also help the antioxidant networks. Genes - The hardware for example (like a DVD) Epigenetics - The software for example (like a DVD player) You can't extract data from the “DVD” (genes) without the “DVD player”(epigenetics). There are certain things in the environment that express or “turn on” and “turn off” these genes like: • Nutrients • Stress levels • Exercise • Fasting • Hormones Estrogen has the capacity to cause certain longevity genes to be expressed or “turned on.” Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. ABOUT DR. BERG: https://bit.ly/2FwSQQT DR. BERG'S STORY: https://bit.ly/2RwY5GP DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://bit.ly/2RN11yv DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://bit.ly/2AZYyHt DR. BERG'S HEALTH COACHING TRAINING: https://bit.ly/2SZlH3o Follow us on FACEBOOK: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DrBergDC YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123 Send a Message to Dr. Berg and his team: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg

The “V” word, Vegan is feeling so inflammatory right now. Actually that's not the best descriptor given eating vegan means you eliminate the most inflammatory foods. More on some of those soon. I'm sure you know what I mean though. Many non-vegans are so provoked by the term vegan. I can appreciate how people might feel so much more comfortable calling themselves ... READ MORE The post E647: Why Being Vegan For Ethical Reasons Is Easier, Phytoestrogens In Soy PLUS Month In Review. appeared first on Healthification.

We are forever learning the role of plant compounds in our bodies, especially those with complexity like isoflavones and phytoestrogens. Red clover and traditional whole soy foods are sources of these phytochemicals. In this episode, my goal is to reframe some of the controversies.  Sources for Red Clover Dried or Tincture: Avena Botanicals Mountain Rose Herbs Herbalist & Alchemist Mentions: Aviva Romm MD: Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health Ellen Evert Hopman   ** Please join me for my new monthly online group gathering, a kitchen medicine club, a place to grow confidence together!  Each month we will have a live discussion that will be hosted on Zoom. With all of my heart I would love you to join me, click here to join on Patreon  Together we can transform our kitchens into a unique apothecary.**   ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice --- CONNECT WITH DINA --- Please send me you comments, requests, or feedback.  Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly leave me a rating and review.  --- ABOUT DINA --- Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three - two daughters and one son all now in college. Dina loves cooking for her family despite the challenges that this creates. She passionately loves exploring culinary herbalism and has been working on stocking her home kitchen apothecary or medicine cabinet.   

A first for the Anti-cancer Revolution Podcast… We put the spotlight on one of my favourite anti-cancer products, Haelan 951. I chat to Jordan Todesco, son of Lesly Todesco who founded Haelan Products in 1990.   Jordan’s brother Jared is good friend of mine from high school, and the first person I called after Ryder was diagnosed. Jared got us onto Haelan 951 right away and also introduced Teddy and I to a number of natural healers and integrative practitioners which kick-started the path we’re on today.   ***Resources Mentioned***   Haelan 951 website (10% discount available to listeners - use the promo code STERN at checkout) PubMed Studies on genistein  RGCC test Colon cancer and saponins Pancreatic carcinoma study FSWW08 studies Greens First Calibr8    *** In This Episode: In this first of its kind product deep dive, I speak with Jordan about the anti-cancer compounds of Haelan 951 and what makes this product so unique. We also delve into some of the published studies about the beneficial effects of Haelan 951 on people going through cancer.   I’d love to hear what you think of this one so feel free to leave a comment below.    What does Haelan mean? Healing in Old English   Where did Healan 951 originate from? Originally from China  Jordan’s father came across it in 1985  With the help top scientists he improved the formulation to what it is today   What is Healin 951?  A fermented soy beverage Powerful food - immunonutrition  Not all soy is created equal, there are over 2500 species of soy Haelan 951 uses organic, non-GMO soy grown in Mongolia above 3300ft elevation to eliminate cross pollination Multi-stage fermentation process  25lb of whole soy beans into an 8oz serving Packed with anti-cancer compounds such as Isoflavones like genistein and daidzin, and protease inhibitors Highly bioavailable   What does genistein do? Incredible studies on this compound in PubMed Genistein can down-regulate the N-Myc gene (a gene that can compromise survival rates in some children with Neuroblastoma)  Use search engines like Yahoo or Bing as Google censor alternative health search results A hormone-like substance Inhibits initialization of cellular pathways that lead to cancer  Stops notch signaling (regulation of immunity and inflammation in the body)   Why is Haelan 951 better than other genistein supplements on the market? 5 compounds within the specific strain of soy bean work together synergistically Often the RGCC test recommends genistein  More genistein per serving  Bioavailabilty is second to none Out bodies only absorb 39-53% of supplements in capsule form. A lot of capsule content can be filler Pure form of genistein, not synthetic. 99% purity rate, nearest competitor is around 91% purity Very specific strain of soy bean   Protease inhibitors Prevent synthesis of key proteins required for cancer cells to spread such as the the Bowman-Berk inhibitor that has a suppressive effect on cancer cells   Saponins Latin word for soap  Plant steroid that foams when mixed with water Within our bodies: Induce apoptosis (death) of cancer cells Fight free radicals Improve immune function Block signalling pathways that lead to cancer Particularly effective for colon cancer   Phytosterols Similar to cholesterol Lowers risk of heart disease Improves blood flow - critical for healing and in spreading nutrients around the body   Amino acids Loaded with essential and branch chain amino acids   The soy / estrogen debate Phytoestrogens (plant estrogen) are weaker estrogen Received by the cell and ‘fills’ it up Some cancers are estrogen driven so blocking this power source is good  Breast cancer patients who consume flaxseeds have seen reduced recurrence  The ‘aggressive’ estrogen comes from things like plastics and toxins in skin care  Haelan 951 comes in a glass bottle for this reason   Studies on Haelan 951 Induces growth arrest and apoptosis in pancreatic carcinoma  Classified by FDA as a food FSWW08 was used as a term for Haelan 951 in blind or double-blind studies Used by athletes Study shows improvements in PTSD - balance hormonal issues with phytoestrogens Benefits seen in hematology and cachexia (side effect of chemo) Breast cancer studies ALS studies   Is Haelan 951 covered by insurance? Covered by some insurance companies  Need to file for reimbursement after purchasing the product Haelan reps can help with questions Follow steps to file for reimbursement - obtain a letter of medical necessity and a treatment authorisation request  Need to have Medicare supplemental insurance    The smell and taste A very potent taste and smell Recommend mixing it with Greens First, Calibr8 or chocolate flavoured stevia   Contaminant testing Tests for herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals done at the factory and in the US Commitment to and reputation for quality Well known in the integrative world amongst Doctors and Practitioners How to get Healan 951 Visit the website PH: 425 482 4625 10% discount available to listeners - use the promo code STERN at checkout Blog Facebook LinkedIn If you have a question or comment about this episode please let us know below!!

Anthony brings a deep understanding of biochemistry. In his career as a biochemical researcher he became very concerned about the effect of estrogens on humans given the widespread exposure. He reviews ways to avoid multiple sources of estrogens in the environment including: Phytoestrogens, Mycoestrogen, Atrazine, Triclosan & APEs, BP & 4-MBC, Red 3 & 40, Parabens, Phthalates, BPA & BPS, EE2 Select: drdrew.com/select and use code drdrew GarmaGuard: GuarmaGuard.com, use promo code DREW15 for 15%off TrueCar: Visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience

We all know the stereotype of the Soyboy - males lacking in manliness, utterly subservient, usually declaring themselves to be a 'male feminist' and generally wallowing in the self-hating guilt of being an oppressive male. It's a clever meme based on the conception that soy consumption leads to a feminization in men. But it's just a meme, isn't it? As with many examples, stereotypes are sometimes based on truth. Phytoestrogens, plant compounds naturally found in some of the foods we eat that...

We all know the stereotype of the Soyboy - males lacking in manliness, utterly subservient, usually declaring themselves to be a 'male feminist' and generally wallowing in the self-hating guilt of being an oppressive male. It's a clever meme based on the conception that soy consumption leads to a feminization in men. But it's just a meme, isn't it? As with many examples, stereotypes are sometimes based on truth. Phytoestrogens, plant compounds naturally found in some of the foods we eat that...

We all know the stereotype of the Soyboy - males lacking in manliness, utterly subservient, usually declaring themselves to be a 'male feminist' and generally wallowing in the self-hating guilt of being an oppressive male. It's a clever meme based on the conception that soy consumption leads to a feminization in men. But it's just a meme, isn't it? As with many examples, stereotypes are sometimes based on truth. Phytoestrogens, plant compounds naturally found in some of the foods we eat that...

Today Tahnee chats to Susun Weed, the grandmother of herbs. Susun is a true wise, wild elder, a wonderful story-teller and exposes women to ideas outside of the mainstream. Susun attended the School of Life, and is passionate about everything to do with women, health and herbs. Tahnee and Susun discuss standing in your power regarding your reproductive rights, feminism versus being female and how there are no guarantees in life - we just have to do the best that we can. The ladies chat about empowering women to get back to their intuitive wisdom, via the ancient botanical system. You guys are going to love this one!   You will hear about: Susun's view on lying to your health care practitioner about your last moon cycle, to ensure your unborn baby is not induced! The true history of blue for boys, pink for girls (who knew?!) How Susun makes herbal infusions How potent nettle can be for women How all minerals are not created equal How comfrey can help prevent pregnancy stretch marks Mammograms and how they may not be the best measure for breast cancer Phytoestrogens versus phytosterols How standardisation of herbs is detrimental to the botanicals properties Bio-individuality means herbs can have different effects on us   Who is Susun Weed? Susun S. Weed, a green witch and wise woman, is an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health. She is the voice of the Wise Woman Way, where common weeds, simple ceremony, and compassionate listening support and nourish health/wholeness/holiness. She has opened hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations for five decades. Ms. Weed's five herbal medicine books focus on women's health topics including menopause, childbearing, and breast health. Visit her site www.susunweed.com for information on her workshops, apprenticeships, correspondence courses and more! Go to: www.wisewomanmentor.com for Susun’s free herbal ezine and also mentorship offerings for those who want to go deeper.   Resources Susun Weed books Susun Weed website Susun Weed Instagram Juliette de Baïracli Levy SuperFeast Stance on Standardisation   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast?   A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify and Soundcloud! We got you covered on all bases ;P

Hot flashes are an unfortunate side effect of some cancer treatments and a common occurrence of menopause whether it comes on naturally or as a result of cancer treatment. In this episode we'll look at what hot flashes actually are and explore some surprising science about their significance to breast cancer patients and survivors. We'll talk about ways you can reduce hot flashes and we'll explore how phytoestrogens, plant substances and Ayurvedic herbs might help offer some much needed relief from your own personal summer.

A recap of AMA #58 - Phytoestrogens, Genetics, Sodium and Probiotics for Your Skin Click Here for the In Case You Missed It Newsletter! Click Here for I Am Clovis Free 7-Day Trial Can Lavender Products Be Dangerous? Lavender, when consumed in excess, can lead to hormonal imbalances. Lavender contains phytoestrogens, also called "estrogenics." These are compounds that mimic estrogen in the body. Personal care products are loaded with Lavender these days! Your skin absorbs anything you put on it, including phytoestrogens. Diffusing lavender products basically creates a concentrated dose of lavender that you inhale. There are 10 separate clinical studies linking lavender to estrogenic symptoms. Analyzing the results from these studies is pretty nasty, a direct quote… "Lavender has already given rise to many cases of prepubertal gynecomastia from chronic exposure in personal care products." Multiple studies have shown this… For those of you not already familiar, gynecomastia means man-boobs. More research needs to be done but even just based on these 10 studies, I'm not diffusing the stuff or using it on my skin. Why can some people eat fruit, soda, and grains and not gain any weight? This is simply a matter of genetics, which will always play a role in health... and life is not fair! Also, refer back to my AMA - How Weight Loss Ruined Everything. America is obsessed with Body Weight!! Which is actually a terrible way to measure health and doesn't tell us anything about the metabolic health of an individual. Plenty of people are "skinny fat." They are lean on the outside and metabolically broken on the inside. There are plenty of "lean" individuals walking around with 6-pack abs and also suffering from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Stop the obsession with "skinny!" Skinny Does Not Mean Healthy! How Did You Cure Your Pit Stains? I used to get the worst pit stains while performing on stage as a musician!! I had to use prescription strength antiperspirant which (little did I know) was loaded with nasty chemicals! I removed all toxic products from my home: Including deodorant, bath soaps, shampoos, conditioners, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, cleaning sprays, fabrics softener, toothpaste... Literally everything with toxic ingredients. I replaced them with non-toxic alternatives: Pick up my Approved Products E-Book to Replace Your Products! I used Mother Dirt AO Mist for 1 Full Year to Improve the Microbiome of My Skin! Since then, I deal with zero body odor or pit stains and... wait for it...

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anthony Jay on how estrogens are disrupting our hormones! Dr. Jay is incredibly knowledgable on this topic and I learned so much. He talked about what is actually in our water supply...you don't want to know! We covered the compounding dangers associated with artificial estrogens. He talked about why many of us are so low in testosterone. He dives into the types of fat that we should avoid and why. We also go deep into how many of the household products you likely use every day are negatively impacting your hormones. He covers the dangers associated with using birth control. He also gives us some of his tips and best practices for removing many of these artificial estrogens and toxins. I absolutely loved this conversation and truly learned so much, I hope you enjoy!

“When you hear a statistic say that the average American brushes their teeth 1.02 times a day, ask yourself how could they have figured it out? Does it make sense that it could have been researched effectively? In this case they would have had to ask and don't you think it's a safe assumption that people lied?” In this episode of Made You Think, Neil and Nat discuss How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff. In this book we learn how to spot deceptive statistics, ways surveys are manipulated and the hidden agenda behind every piece of data. “If you can’t prove what you want to prove, demonstrate something else and pretend that they are the same thing. In the daze that follows the collision of statistics with the human mind, hardly anybody will notice the difference. The semi-attached figure is a device guaranteed to stand you in good stead. It always has.” We cover a wide range of topics, including: Biased samples & discarded data Stereotypes, demographics and diversity in data The Sphinx, Aquatic Apes and Conspiracy Theories Grapefruits, Graphs and Guantanamo How to question and uncover the truth behind statistics And much more. Please enjoy, and be sure to grab a copy of How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff! You can also listen on Google Play Music, SoundCloud, YouTube, or in any other podcasting app by searching “Made You Think.” If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our episode on Influence by Robert B. Cialdini for a book with a similar structure, or the book Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb for more on the deception of data. Be sure to join our mailing list to find out about what books are coming up, giveaways we're running, special events, and more. Links from the Episode Mentioned in the show Mushroom coffee [00:22] Caffeine [00:28] Goodreads [03:29] Amazon [06:22] Biased samples [08:17] New York City [09:18] Australia [09:26] Russia [09:31] Africa [09:34] Greenland [09:59] Liberal media [10:39] Republican [10:55] Middle Eastern [11:09] Saudi Arabia [11:14] CNN [11:19] American Flag [11:23] Israeli Soldier [11:27] Have more students been killed in schools than soldiers in combat zones? [12:15] Gallup Poll [14:06] Evolution [14:50] Fox and Friends [16:04] Twitter [16:05] Opioid epidemic [17:10] Biased averages [17:56] Mean [17:56] Mode [17:56] Median [17:56] US income [18:41] Power laws [20:35] MD [21:10] Phd [21:11] Startups [21:34] Revenue [22:07] Mode (statistics) - Wikipedia - Kim and Korean families [25:27] Tweet – Huge Plot Hole In Reality [26:21] Miraval Wellness Resort [26:35] Yoga [26:42] Massages [26:43] Healing Crystals [26:44] Spa [26:45] Plant based diet [27:04] Sphinx [28:15] Patreon [28:19] Crony belief [28:55] American Medical Association [28:58] Heart disease [28:58] PubMed [29:06] Aquatic Apes [29:45] Doctors [31:21] Robin Hanson on Sam Harris’ podcast [32:00] Self-Improvement [33:57] Christianity [33:59] Monogamy [34:13] Tariffs [35:24] Nazi [36:31] Alt-right [36:41] National Debt [38:32] Democrats [38:28] Congress [38:39] Lockheed Martin [39:24] UBI [39:39] Marines [40:22] Navy [40:22] Air Force [40:22] Joint Strike Fighter [40:44] VTOL [40:59] Supersonic [41:00] The F-35 Is a $1.4 Trillion National Disaster – War is Boring article [42:15] FOMO [42:42] Energy subsidies [42:55] Iowa [43:15] Corn State [43:17] Benevolent Dictator [43:25] Legalizing marijuana [43:44] Ethanol [43:48] Guantanamo [43:50] 2020 election [44:27] P-Value [45:50] Zoloft [46:06] ADHD medication [46:35] Big Data [47:49] Correlation and causation [48:34] FDA [50:33] Statins [51:40] Lipitor [51:30] Birth Control [51:31] Aspirin [51:32] Alcohol [51:48] Opioids [51:53] Marijuana [51:55] Naringin [52:24] Grapefruit Drug Potentiator [53:19] Graphs [54:39] Logarithmic Y-axis [57:04] Nostrum [58:08] Nat’s article – Could that Be Explained by Marketing? [58:40] Cigarettes [59:18] McDonalds [01:05:26] Tequila [01:06:56] Gluten [01:06:58] Estrogen [01:07:03] Hops [01:07:05] Phytoestrogens [01:07:8] Soy [01:07:59] Carnegie Mellon [01:10:23] WEIRD research [01:13:45] Harvard [01:14:33] Montana State [01:14:37] Maasai Tribe [01:15:05] Capitalist society [01:15:14] Communist society [01:15:17] Johns Hopkins [01:18:12] Wall Street [01:20:50] Utopia [01:23:02] Nat’s article – Social Disobedience [01:29:14] Medium [01:29:35] The Need for Social Disobedience – Nat Eliason on Medium [1:25:40] PornHub [1:34:10] ARPU [01:34:39] Alexa ranking [01:35:19] Reddit [01:36:43] Xvideos [1:36:45] VK [01:37:04] Twitch [01:37:41] eBay [01:37:47] Books mentioned How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb [02:59] (Nat’s notes) You are a Badass by Jen Sincero [06:51] Influence by Robert B. Cialdini [07:58] (book episode) The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang [20:46] (Nat’s Notes) (book episode) Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler [31:50] (Nat’s Notes) (book episode) Kanye – College Dropout [01:10:39] (album episode) Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb [01:11:29] (Nats’ Notes) (book episode) Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault [01:21:58] (Nat’s Notes) (book episode) People mentioned Darrell Huff Nassim Taleb [02:48] (Antifragile episode, Skin in the Game episode) Jimmy Fallon [09:16] Donald Trump [10:37] Hillary Clinton [16:10] Bernie Sanders [16:38] Bill Gates [19:39] Ben Greenfield [30:06] Peter Thiel [30:13] Rhonda Patrick [30:16] Joe Rogan [30:29] Barack Obama [30:35] Robin Hanson [31:48] (Elephant in the Brain episode) Sam Harris [31:55] Jordan Peterson [33:14] (12 Rules for Life episode) Andrew Yang [44:30] (The War on Normal People episode, Q&A episode) Nicolas Cage [48:34] Taylor Pearson [01:11:53] Socrates [01:31:22] Show Topics 01:01 – Fun book to read, great pocket guide. Easy to internalize many of the ideas. Useful for everyday life and not getting tricked by data. People rely on data, easily let their opinion be swayed by statistics. The book shows there are so many ways to game a statistic. Learning these rules will serve you well. 03:02 – Lots of overlap to Fooled by Randomness, similar themes for similar problems. This not a new book. Published in 1954 and is more relevant today than ever. 03:38 – Amazon reviews, can’t rely on reviews to be honest, for books, restaurants etc.  People give arbitrary scores for unrelated reasons. Scoring using 1-5 or 1-10 isn’t a useful benchmark. Don’t use 7 as a score, 6 or 8 have more concrete meanings. Book reviews skewed by the emotion you feel after reading. Books that are feel-good are rated higher even though if they’re not useful over the long term. 07:23 – Bonus material, 25 minutes, mini-episode on Sphinx conspiracy theories. Check out the Patreon to get it. 07:33 – Book structure, 6 chapters. Different ways statistics can be manipulated. Final chapter gives questions on how talk back to statistics. How to think about data. Similar layout and structure to the book Influence. 08:21 – Biased samples. Where a sample is not representative or too narrow, results are also going to be the same. Psychiatrist example – everyone seems neurotic if you only work with neurotic people. Jimmy Fallon sketch, testing people’s geography knowledge. The joke is that Americans are stupid but they only show those that fail. Also the environment and element of surprise impacts data too. Biased data can’t tell you anything useful. 10:39 – Media portrayal of Trump voters. Using unflattering stereotypes that then becomes accepted as the norm. Media also uses the tactic of showing biased stereotypes of protests and violence to influence opinions on the Middle-East. 11:54 – Statistics on deaths in school vs military. Total deaths may be more in school but this data gets used to imply probability and likelihood of death – which is a completely different statistic. Presenting data one way to provoke an alternative interpretation. Data is being used to tell a story that serves an agenda. When we hear a statistic we assume it’s real, we need to question it more. 14:06 – Discarded data – Example of gallup polls, who answers these polls? Do you know anyone who has been polled? This shows that the sample is not truly representative. Twitter surveys on evolution and skewed data due to restrictive demographics in sampling. The method of survey affects the outcome. Phone polls vs online polls change age demographic. Difficulty of getting a representative sample. All samples will be biased in some way.  They key is knowing what is the bias in your sample so it can be corrected or highlighted. Hillary Clinton, opinion polls. Bernie Sanders on healthcare spending. 17:56 – Averages and mean, mode & median. How average can mean 3 different things and are used in certain scenarios.  The term average doesn’t mean a lot, need to understand how it was calculated. Mean is hugely skewed by a single outlier but outliers make little difference to the median. As Taleb says, never cross a river that’s on average four feet deep. Averages for income, height, grades, education and how they should be calculated. You can use mean average on things like education because there is a limit to the number of degrees someone can have. 21:34 – Startups and how they calculate their daily active users or revenue per user can be deceptive. Year to date revenue gives a better understanding than monthly. Incomes in a neighborhood can change depending on the average that is used. Once can seem high to prop up real estate figures. The other can seem low to support home owner association protests. Both use the same data manipulated to serve an agenda and presented in different ways. When to use the Mode? Use mode when dealing with non-numerical values to discover the most fashionable or most popular item. 26:35 – Health resort promoting ill informed seminars on the nutritional value of meat. Lots of common myths that we don’t do much research on. The top result on google is not always accurate, it isn’t being fact checked so we should know to research these things. 28:15 – Bonus material. Sphinx and conspiracy theories. Theories not being taken seriously by archeologists. Aquatic apes, crony beliefs and things we want to be true. 29:51 – Difficult to research for everything you hear, you have a time limitation on having to form a belief.  Find sources that you can trust and discount those who don’t have the authority to speak on a particular matter. Testing authority & parents. Authority and taking advice of doctors despite how long ago their education may have been. 32:01 – Dangers of listening to people who are not experts in a particular topic. Who is qualified to talk on a particular subject? Everyone thinks everyone should have an opinion on everything. If you trust someone in one area, don’t trust them on everything. The danger of intellectual heroes. Being fans of Taleb but knowing he is not always right. Admire someone’s work but don’t look to them for guidance on everything. Don’t agree with all someone’s opinions. Don’t criticize someone for favouring one viewpoint of someone you think is completely bad. 34:32 – Difficulties of political debate. Not possible to openly agree with Trump on a specific idea like tariffs. People automatically assume you agree with him on everything.  Opioid manufacturers being indicted, seems like a great idea but you can voice those opinions. Politics as the new religion. Now is more like picking a side and blindly sticking to it. Loss of discourse. Idea sports. 38:21 – Political parties flip ideals when they are in charge. No incentive to pay down the national debt. Involves imposing unpopular cuts and taxes. Cutting unnecessary spending seems logical. Latest military jet, expensive but unfit for purpose. 43:40 – Changing opinion of Trump. He wasn’t as radical as everyone was expecting. He wants to win a second term. Bernie Sanders may be more the type of person to make radical changes. Bernie Sanders as a dream podcast guest. Debating with Andrew Yang. 2020 Election.   44:54 – Discarded data. Companies continue to run experiments until they get the outcome they want. Significant portions of experiments have been discarded. What is classed as a statistically significant result? If you run 1000 experiments and 999 fail to show significant results. Using the 1 result as showing something significant without presenting the rest of the data. Antidepressant studies show negligible impact compared to a placebo but also had lots of negative side effects. Yet only those studies that showed net positive effects got published. 46:48 – Cosmetics and food companies regularly use skewed samples in their data. Skin complaints and using regression back to the norm as proof of product working. Companies start another study and keep going until they get the results they need. 47:49 – Big Data. The larger size the data set the more likely you will be able to prove whatever you want by slicing the data in particular ways. Correlation and causation. Nicolas Cage movies vs School Shootings. Ice cream consumption vs murder rates. Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Climate change vs Piracy. Nicolas Cage movies vs Swimming Pool Drownings. You can pair any two things together that rise and fall in the same trends. This does not mean that one affects the other. Small samples have a huge variance. It’s possible to get 8/10 heads when flipping a coin but so much less likely to get 80/100 however the result is still the same. You can get a significant result by using a smaller data set. Most pharmaceutical tests are not done on women. Most drugs go to market without being thoroughly tested on the female biology, the interaction with estrogen, birth control. Limited studies on the interactions with other drugs. You would think it should be tested alongside common medications. Grapefruit juice and other fruits have properties in them that amplify the potency of certain drugs so you have to be careful not to take it alongside certain medications 54:39 – Graph manipulation. Show 3 different graphs with the same data but from different perspectives they look totally different. By having axes that don’t start at zero they don’t tell the whole picture. Zoom in on a significant portion of the results making the incline of the line on the graph steeper or shallower according to the data included. How you frame the graph makes a difference in the perception of the same data. 58:08 – Semi attached figure is when you say one thing and imply another. You can’t say something cures colds but you can say it kills 300k germs in 11 seconds in a test tube. This data then lets people make up their own minds and infer an incorrect conclusion. Cigarettes statistics and the preferred brand of physicians. The statistic doesn’t tell you anything. Weather and the number of accidents. Even though fog is more dangerous there will always be more accidents in clear weather because there is more clear weather days than foggy days. Trying to compare 2 stocks by share price is a common mistake. 01:02:08 – Statistics used for catchy headlines and for their shock value. Accidents in the home are more common – makes you feel like it’s more dangerous. True of anywhere that you spend the most time. You can represent the same data in many different ways so it sounds completely different. 01:04:38 – Correlation vs causation. Smoking vs low grades. Easy to infer that one causes the other but it could be the opposite or other lifestyle factors. People who eat McDonalds vs heart disease and correlating that to eating meat. Beer bellies and the correlation to poor health. Often combined factors including environment and other common habits associated to beer drinking. 01:08:40 – Changing attitudes to college. Myth of college equaling success. Negates the other factors of how you got to college that contributes to your success. You don’t get to see alternative histories. College popularity is dropping, poor choice of investment. 01:11:01 – How to talk to a statistic, questions to ask to understand the data you are being presented with. Who Says So? Who is telling you this information and what is their bias or agenda. When presented with impossible statistics think how did they get that data? Look at the demographics of academic psychological studies – most participants are college students. Think about if studies can be replicated. 01:15:29 – How Does He Know? Look out for evidence of a biased sample or a sample that has been improperly selected. Is the sample big enough to give a reliable conclusion. 01:15:44 – What Were their methods? Does it make sense that people could actually know this information? Cancer diagnosis and changing rates. Survival seems longer as we are detecting it earlier, doesn’t actually mean the treatments have an impact. Also people are living longer to become more susceptible to cancer. And a growth in population so naturally numbers will rise. 01:17:25 – What’s Missing? Looking at raw data can give you a true picture. Johns Hopkins and female students. Look at startup growth, how they measure it. Percentages don’t tell you if they have 100 users or 10k users. Raw percentages are misleading. This also happens with diversity, gender. Expecting women to be exactly 50% of elected representatives. However that doesn’t account for the application pool and what happens when you reach that 50%. Do you limit diversity? Male vs Female leadership in Wall Street Organizations. Sexism. Dichotomy creates oppression. When you try to balance you create an alternative discrimination. 01:23:10 – Did somebody change the subject? The reasons for collecting data often skew the results. Do people want to be counted, are people incentivized to give a truthful answer? China example, different census record, one for military and tax reasons the second for famine relief. 01:24:27 – Does it make sense? If you hear a statistic that doesn’t seem plausible or too incredible it’s usually a good sign to be skeptical. 01:25:08 – Bonus material, sphinx conspiracy theories, join the patreon to access it. Overall a good book, quick read, quite entertaining and funny. Super useful. Internalize the questions and use them against outlandish statistics. Look for multiple examples to prove something is good or bad. People often take one or two experiences and extrapolate that to mean always. 01:31:54 – If you want to know everything that's coming up on the show, get access to that on our Patreon. You also get our detailed book notes and really fun bonus material. We also do monthly Hangouts, next one is going to be like mid-September. We don't like ads we're going with the the crowdfunded method. If you want another way to support podcast, go to MadeYouThinkPodcast. com/support. We have some of our wonderful partners there. Tell your friends about the show, shout us out on PornHub. Leave a review on iTunes. Hit us up on Twitter, @NatEliason and @TheRealNeilS, we'll see you all next week. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe at https://madeyouthinkpodcast.com

One of my favorite humans I have never met in person, Lierre Keith, shares a ton of information with us today. We talked for almost 2 hours and could have gone longer. You may recognize her from the Netflix film The Magic Pill - she was a hardcore vegan for 20 years and lived the lifestyle with passion. I won’t give away everything, but she wholeheartedly enjoys animal products now and wrote a book that thoroughly refutes the three major tenets vegans and vegetarians stand on. They claim a plant based diet is better morally, better for the environment, and superior nutritionally. As I know, and you at home probably are aware of by now, the opposite is true on all accounts.   We also bring up the Sapien Movement near the end as a way to join together and fight the vegan propaganda, spread the truth, and work to improve the way we do agriculture and human nutrition. The site is live at SapienMovement.com and you can also find the group on Facebook and the twitter and instagram accounts, all under that name. The goal is to “End industrial agriculture and eat ancestrally” - other than that, It’s not defined yet. Join us and help us figure out what we can do to make a difference.   As we speak, I’m in San Diego filming with some awesome researchers and doctors. We still really need your help if you haven’t pre-ordered or contributed to the film - it’s called Food Lies and it’s on http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post Thanks so much to everyone who has supported us so far. Let’s hear from Lierre!   Show notes: How she got caught in the vegan ideology Body began to degrade, but she ignored it due to beliefs Blood sugar and insulin problems Not getting enough protein, fat, or cholesterol Honeymoon of phase where veganism works Her spine and joints started falling apart Skin problems, reproductive problems Nasty soy and hormone problems Damaged stomach and can’t produce proper acid Reach out to her at http://lierrekeith.com if you are a vegan and having problems Her book The Vegetarian Myth begins with breakin down the moral argument Where we went wrong with salt https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/health/salt-health-effects.html Plants are beginning to become dependant on humans to plant them because they are too big, humans have to clear land Monocropping only takes from land, plants don’t give back and chemicals/fossil fuel is required in large amounts Most vegans don’t understand the negative traits of monocropping The water table has dropped far due to monocropping, oil drilling is used to get to the water Ruminants and grass coevolved Cows should not be fed corn Cows stimulate the growth of grass Bison make mini wetlands with their horns by stabbing land above water E. coli is a result of factory farming and over usage of antibiotics Cowspiracy is not based on real evidence and some of the individuals involved admitted they were wrong It is hard to present facts to groups of individuals who are always convinced that their ideology is correct despite what any evidence points to Grow your own food to reduce carbon footprint Lierre talks about her gardening experience/realization about the cycle of life Many vitamins are only available in animal fat Some individuals need to eat meat because they can’t make the enzyme that converts the vitamin a found in carrots There is not any plant source for vitamin B12, this has caused physical harm to some vegans such as damaged vision or hearing Omega-3’s and omega-6’s get converted into fats USDA used to not even consider soy a food Studies showing higher mortality rates for people using vegetable oils [LINK] Big health organizations have admitted that they have made mistakes when telling us what to eat The govt. is subsidizing the worst food for us, corn, wheat and soy Wheat is addictive 1800 marks the beginning of the fossil fuel age Agriculture requires intensive labor and is resulting in poor nutrition Lierre talks about agriculture during the age of empires to explain some of the negative traits of agriculture that are still relevant today Phytoestrogens in soy are harmful Soy consumption among children contributes to precocious puberty Soy disrupts the hippocampus which can lead to memory problems The Japanese eat soy as a condiment rather than as a protein substitute Quick overview of what Weston Price did Overview of “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration” Vegans have to cheat on their diet to maintain health Discussion about the two different metabolic states humans can exist in Noticed less low fat products when filming B-roll at the store It’s all about information - we know fast food and sugar are bad This Sapien Movement is a real thing. Go to http://SapienMovement.com and @SapienMovement on twitter and Instagram, and join the private Facebook group I talk more and more about her book and how everyone should read it - find it at http://lierrekeith.com   Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org Podcast site: http://peak-human.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies Sapien Movement: http://SapienMovement.com   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg   Theme music by https://kylewardmusic.com/

In today’s power hour we discuss menopause. Before going on hormone replacement therapy, it is important for women to consider the risks. By supporting the clearance of hormones in the liver, by choosing bio-identical hormones, and by using delivery routes besides oral, a woman can decrease her risks of adverse events like heart disease from hormone replacement therapy. Many women realize that menopause is a natural process, and choose not to use HRT to decrease symptoms. Liver health is important for these women as well, and phyto-estrogens may be helpful for them as well. To prepare for peri-menopause, adrenal support can help prepare these glands to take over sex hormone production as ovarian function decreases. In reproductive age women, PCOS is the most common disease, although this poorly defined and probably includes multiple causes that have similar symptoms. Women need a thorough workup including all sex hormones, adrenal function, and metabolic markers to properly address the underlying cause of their hormone imbalances.

Should we be concerned with environmental Oestrogen? Do you know all the ways it creeps into our diet? There are 10 top offenders, and in this informative podcast with Dr Anthony G Jay, we uncover the dangers of Oestrogens and what we can do about it. For the purpose of your own research, the top 10 list we discussed are:  1. Phytoestrogens  2. Mycoestrogens  3. Atrazine  4. Triclosan & APE's  5. BP & 4-MBC  6. Red Numbers 3 & 40  7. Parabens  8. Phthalates  9. BPA & BPS  10. EE2  The link to the discussed research on Soy is here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309169877_Combinatory_estrogenic_effects_between_the_isoflavone_genistein_and_the_mycotoxins_zearalenone_and_alternariol_in_vitro  And: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0176039  To find out more about Dr Jay's work visit: www.AJConsultingCompany.com  The doc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajcco_com   

Estrogenics and your Estrogeneration Co-Host, Dr. Jay: Our latest co-host is the highly knowledgeable author of Book 1 from the Chagrin & Tonic series known as Estrogeneration. Besides being quite knowledgeable on Estrogenics, Dr. Jay is also the founder and president of the AJ Consulting Company in Delaware, USA. Dr. Jay earned a B.A. with a double major in Biology and Theology from Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida. This is where he researched inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). After college, he continued to work with virus (lentivirus) in the context of brain disease for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. Next, Dr. Jay earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine, researching fats, hormones, and cholesterol, in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to AJCCo, Dr. Jay is the President of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit the International Medical Research Collaborative. (http://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/) On This Episode You Will Hear: [spp-timestamp time="01:00"] Meeting Dr. Jay. [spp-timestamp time="02:50"] Launching the book on Audible. [spp-timestamp time="04:20"] I want to make it simple for everybody! [spp-timestamp time="04:55"] Live feed on YouTube showing this book Estrogeneration on LIVETHEFUEL. Sugar impacting our Health, Fat, Sick, and Infertile. [spp-timestamp time="05:48"] Blubber Brain [spp-timestamp time="07:00"] Chagrin & Tonic vs Gin & Tonic brand recognition. Chagrin is the Problem and Tonic is the Solution. [spp-timestamp time="10:30"] Artificial estrogen chemicals in our environment and how they impact our health. [spp-timestamp time="11:15"] Fat is the densest source of energy in the body. [spp-timestamp time="12:00"] Fasting, cleansing, toxins, detoxing, our fat cells, etc. [spp-timestamp time="14:20"] Switching from brain health studies around Alzheimer's to where he is today. Cellular Eating in the future Blubber Brain book. [spp-timestamp time="15:15"] Fasting amps up his brain. Most of your brain tissue is fat, it's the fattiest organ of our body. This is why low-fat diets don't work. [spp-timestamp time="17:30"] We're both in a fasted state while we are recording this episode. [spp-timestamp time="20:15"] Dr. Jay is the most motivated and energized first thing in the morning, while in a fasted state, which is when he does most of his writing. [spp-timestamp time="20:30"] Estrogeneration talks about how the artificial estrogens affect our bodies, our DNA, our epigenetics. More reason for us to improve our bodies natural ability for the detox process. [spp-timestamp time="23:00"] Pharmaceuticals are toxic and triggers the body to fight the toxicity. Mentioning Dr. Sylvia Tara, the author of The Secret Life of Fat. [spp-timestamp time="25:00"] One of his principles that he drives home is that these negative impacts are cumulative on our bodies. [spp-timestamp time="25:40"] Be careful with SOY consumption. Dr. Jay confirms the concerns with Plant Estrogens. [spp-timestamp time="27:10"] Why he moved back to Minnesota. [spp-timestamp time="28:45"] Your body normally tells you to stop eating Soybeans if you're eating them raw like he did as a child in the fields. [spp-timestamp time="29:25"] Phytoestrogens, Gut Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, Man Boobs, Lavender Essential Oils Exposure, Gynecomastia. [spp-timestamp time="33:45"] BPA plastics are still allowed in baby bottles?! [spp-timestamp time="35:45"] Red food coloring is estrogenic and is illegal in countries like Japan. [spp-timestamp time="36:45"] Corn tortillas and parabens, go paraben free. [spp-timestamp time="38:20"] Cologne. [spp-timestamp time="40:00"] Beginner 101 nutrition. [spp-timestamp time="41:40"] Top 10 list for estrogenics. [spp-timestamp time="48:00"] Fat is fat, source your food with quality. Where are you getting your bacon? [spp-timestamp...

Chris and Mike get to the bottom of phytoestrogens including Soy, Black Cohosh, Red Clover and a few others. They get into the science of how phytoestrogens affect the body and what they may be useful for.

Estrogen dominance -  Podcast #110 Get Show Updates Here: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/newsletter You-tube Podcast Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=justinhealth Show Transcription: See https://justinhealth.com/estrogen-dominance-podcast-110 Dr. Justin Marchegiani and Evan Brand talk about hormones, their importance and their functions, as well as the symptoms of hormonal imbalance and what causes estrogen dominance. Understanding hormones doesn't have to be complicated and if you listen to this podcast, you'll get a clearer picture of what hormones really are and particularly for women.  Find out having balanced hormones is the key to feeling good and having energy. Learn how to avoid any imbalance and how to fix these issues to help you overcome stress. Discover what you can do and gain indispensable knowledge about dealing with hormones especially for females so you can perform at your best and be in optimal function. In this episode, topics include: 00:42 Hormones 04:30 Symptoms of estrogen dominance 08:13 Causes of estrogen dominance 17:22 Phytoestrogens, stress allocation and avoidance 25:20 Nutrients Subscribe on I-Tunes: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/itunes Review us at: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/itunes Visit us at: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com Have a question: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/question References: https://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/estrogen_dominance.html http://drjuliedurnan.com/7-signs-you-may-have-low-progesterone/ https://www.drlam.com/blog/estrogen-dominance-2/1704/

We look at the bystander effect, the psychological phenomenon where people ignore those who need help, and what can be done to overcome it.We also examine the so-called "wanderlust gene", aka DRD4-7R, said to be associated with the urge to travel and the desire for novelty.And we find out whether the phytoestrogens in your soy and linseed are good for your health.

DR. John D Moran - The Medical Director of the Holistic Medical Clinic   Dr. Moran has over 20 years experience in treating the female menopause, the male andropause and sexual dysfunction. He promotes preventative medicine, combining bio-identical hormones with nutritional medicine as he believes this to be the best way to slow down the ageing process. He is also a firm believer in nutrition playing an important role in preventative medicine and that it is a vital adjunct to traditional medicine in the treatment and prevention of any disease process.In todays episode he answers some of the most frequently asked questions on how to manage menopausal symptoms. http://www.holisticmedical.co.uk/Dr John D Moran. R.D. MB.BS. LDS. RCS. MSc. Nut.Med. D.F.F.P. DPsSC.   Dr Moran qualified in Dental Surgery at Guy’s Hospital, London, England, and Medicine at St George’s Hospital, England. Prior to studying Medicine he spent a year in The Royal Navy and was Dental Officer on the Aircraft Carrier HMS Centaur.   A brief spell in Canada as a Locum G.P., returning to U.K.     Diploma in Family Planning. One year at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital IUD clinic, and Family planning clinics in London.   Started the Menopause clinic at Marie Stopes in 1980 working part time there for 17 years.   Medical Director at The London Institute of Human Sexuality, teaching and training for the Diploma in Psycho- sexual Counselling.   Medical Director at The Hormone Health Care centre, working with Dr Malcolm Caruthers. (Menopause and Andropause treatment)   At present Medical Director of Holistic Medical Clinic with special interest in treating Female Menopause with Bio-identical hormones and Phytoestrogens, Male Andropause, Sexual Dysfunction, and Chronic Inflammatory disease. Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine, Active member of the British Menopause Society, International Society for the Study of The Aging Male, Family Planning Association ( R.C.O.G.) and the British Society for Ecological Medicine.   Appraiser for the I.D.F. for eight years.   Freeman, City of London 1979   Liveryman, Company of Barber Surgeons.   Royal Naval Reserve 1962-1979   Royal Marines Reserve: Medical/Dental Officer, Retired 1979   Surgeon Lt Commander (D) Royal Naval Reserve  Published Papers:   MSc. Nutritional Medicine (with merit) University of Surrey. (2005)   Phytoestrogens in the Menopause. University of Surrey library.   Actions and uses of Phytoestrogens in the Menopause:   Review of the evidence with a view to making recommendations for use.   Andropause-Fact or Fiction? Capital Doctor. January 2005   Bioidentical Hormones. Body Language 2006 issue 21   Treating the aging male. Body language 2006 issue 20   How to make your skin glow. Body language 2006 issue 22 Sexuality in the Menopause.   Do women go off sex at the time of the menopause and is the sexual urge less after the change.   Holistic approach to the management of Erectile Disorders   In a male Sexual health clinic. British J. Clinical Practice 1995; 49 3 140-144.

In this podcast, Dr. Horner talks about the proven science behind protective strategies for breast cancer.  She covers many timely topics like: Natural ways to cut your breast cancer risk  in half Do mammograms really save lives? How does breast thermography work? Breast cancer and Flaxseeds Soy and breast cancer Phytoestrogens and estrogen receptors Turmeric and green tea Melatonin and breast cancer Ayurvedic treatments to reduce toxins AHCC medicinal mushrooms for immunity Toxic relationships and breast cancer  Protective Breast Formula

Osteoporosis has a major impact on health care costs in the European Union. Not only for this reason effective therapy and early prophylaxis are necessary. Hormone replacement therapy was the treatment of choice until recently, but more and more risks have been proven. Thus research on alternatives is of current interest. Phytoestrogens, polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins D and K were found to have a positive impact on bone in vitro and partially in vivo. In the present study effects of a combination of genistein, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D and K on bone metabolism and microarchitecture of bone in intact and overiohysterectomized dogs were investigated. In a feeding study twelve female beagle dogs were randomized into a study group and a control group. After five months all dogs were ovariohysterectomized and fed for another four months with control food or food with the additional substances. Blood and urine samples were taken every two or four weeks to analyse bone specific alkaline phosphatase in serum for bone formation and collagen-crosslinks pyridinoline and deoxypyridinoline in urine for bone resorption. Bone biopsies were obtained from the ilium at ovariohysterectomy and at the end of the study to do microcomputertomographic and biochemical analyses. The combination of substances was able to cause a prophylactic increase of bone mineral content. After ovariohysterectomy bone turnover was increased significantly (high turnover) and this rise could be normalized. Microstructure was altered only little by ovariohysterectomy, but a significant decrease in trabecular number could be prevented by the combined substances. The results of this study show, that a combination of genistein, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D and K can have a protective effect on bone in the intact as well as in the ovariohysterectomized beagle. This combination could be a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal osteoporosis.