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HEALTH:-HEALTH:-This 1’s for the Ladies.This 1’s for the Ladies.

In this slide show I’m going try to show YOU some information I’ve In this slide show I’m going try to show YOU some information I’ve found very valuable…found very valuable…

(I’m far from being a Dr. this is for YOUR interest & knowledge & (I’m far from being a Dr. this is for YOUR interest & knowledge & my journey thus far )my journey thus far )

Menopause!!Menopause!! Eeekk, such a word adds fear Eeekk, such a word adds fear

& apprehension in any & apprehension in any women’s life!women’s life!

I’ve been busy researching & I’ve been busy researching & attempting to find an answer attempting to find an answer for this for YOU.for this for YOU.

What I’ve discovered is that – What I’ve discovered is that – No matter how much money No matter how much money

YOU have, or how great YOU YOU have, or how great YOU eat, or what age group YOU eat, or what age group YOU are (yes, it can start at a early are (yes, it can start at a early age). YOU will go through it in age). YOU will go through it in YOUR own way.YOUR own way.

So, keep reading & maybe So, keep reading & maybe YOU’LL get an insight!YOU’LL get an insight!

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So What Did I Discover?So What Did I Discover? Well, in the first instance, I found that Well, in the first instance, I found that

I had far too many tests! They gave I had far too many tests! They gave different results each time, that it’s no different results each time, that it’s no wonder Dr’s. are at a loss to give YOU wonder Dr’s. are at a loss to give YOU the correct outcome!the correct outcome!

I found out I was suppose to be over I found out I was suppose to be over in estrogens – What that means is my in estrogens – What that means is my body needed to be fed more body needed to be fed more estrogens!! No Way!!! estrogens!! No Way!!!

My symptoms were not conducive with My symptoms were not conducive with the results! the results!

Thus I started my journey to find an Thus I started my journey to find an answer & hopefully this will enlighten answer & hopefully this will enlighten YOU to find some answers to YOUR YOU to find some answers to YOUR questions too!questions too!

Avoid These: Avoid These: Avoid blue cohosh, Avoid blue cohosh, vitex, saw palmetto berry, lavender, vitex, saw palmetto berry, lavender, tea tree oil, liquorice, hops, rhodiola tea tree oil, liquorice, hops, rhodiola rose root, black cohosh, dong quai, red rose root, black cohosh, dong quai, red clover blossom and motherwort leaf as clover blossom and motherwort leaf as they all “INCREASE” levels of they all “INCREASE” levels of estrogens further lowering YOUR estrogens further lowering YOUR progesterone!!progesterone!!

LIST OF ESTROGENSLIST OF ESTROGENS Here is a list of estrogens:- Here is a list of estrogens:-

Foods Containing ‘’Natural Estrogens ‘’Foods Containing ‘’Natural Estrogens ‘’Note: Those is Note: Those is bold bold are also RICH in are also RICH in glutamateglutamate..

Alfalfa Alfalfa Animal flesh Animal flesh Anise seed Anise seed Apples Apples Baker's yeast Baker's yeast BarleyBarley Beets Beets Carrots Carrots Cherries Cherries ChickpeasChickpeas (garbanzo beans) (garbanzo beans)Clover Clover CowpeasCowpeas (black- eyed peas) (black- eyed peas) Cucumbers Cucumbers Dairy Foods Dairy Foods Dates Dates Eggs Eggs Eggplant Eggplant Fennel Fennel Flaxseeds Flaxseeds Garlic Garlic Hops Hops Liquorice Liquorice Oats Oats

Olive oil Olive oil Olives Olives Papaya Papaya Parsley Parsley Peas Peas Peppers Peppers Plums Plums Pomegranates Pomegranates Potatoes Potatoes Pumpkin Pumpkin Red beans Red beans Red clover Red clover Rhubarb Rhubarb Rice Rice (relatively high)(relatively high)Sage Sage Sesame seeds Sesame seeds Soybean sprouts Soybean sprouts Soybeans Soybeans Split peas Split peas Sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds Tomatoes Tomatoes Wheat Wheat Yams Yams

FOODS THE INHIBIT FOODS THE INHIBIT ESTROGENSESTROGENS

Estrogens Inhibiting FoodsEstrogens Inhibiting Foods

Suffering from breast cancer, PMS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, & other situations that estrogens might aggravate the following estrogens Suffering from breast cancer, PMS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, & other situations that estrogens might aggravate the following estrogens blocking foods may interest YOU.blocking foods may interest YOU.

Berries Berries Broccoli Broccoli Buckwheat Buckwheat Cabbage Cabbage Citrus Foods Citrus Foods Corn Corn Figs Figs Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates) Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates) Grapes Grapes Green beans Green beans Melons Melons Millet Millet Onions Onions Pears Pears Pineapples Pineapples Squashes Squashes Tapioca Tapioca White rice White rice

Also, great info I read on a Drs website – If YOU want to really slow down YOUR estrogens in YOUR body utilise white flour – it acts just Also, great info I read on a Drs website – If YOU want to really slow down YOUR estrogens in YOUR body utilise white flour – it acts just like a glue in YOUR body – Slows down absorption of the Estrogens in YOUR foods – Pretty incredible right? like a glue in YOUR body – Slows down absorption of the Estrogens in YOUR foods – Pretty incredible right?

HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE TOO MANY ESTROGENS?HAVE TOO MANY ESTROGENS?

Estrogens Dominance Symptoms Estrogens Dominance Symptoms The following symptoms are common The following symptoms are common

among those with estrogens among those with estrogens dominance. What begins with mild dominance. What begins with mild symptoms can often become moderate symptoms can often become moderate in the mild & severe by the time a in the mild & severe by the time a person reaches their mid-40s. If YOUR person reaches their mid-40s. If YOUR experiencing as few as 6 of these experiencing as few as 6 of these symptoms, it could be YOUR symptoms, it could be YOUR experiencing some level of estrogens experiencing some level of estrogens dominance.dominance.

It Can be “It Can be “MILD - MODERATE MILD - MODERATE SEVERE” SEVERE”

Premenstrual breast tenderness Premenstrual breast tenderness Irregular menstruation Irregular menstruation Uterine fibroid tumoursUterine fibroid tumours Premenstrual mood swings, Breast Premenstrual mood swings, Breast tumours, tumours, Thyroid dysfunctionThyroid dysfunction, , Infertility Adrenal gland fatigue Infertility Adrenal gland fatigue Thickened uterine lining, HeadachesThickened uterine lining, Headaches

Endometriosis Premenstrual fluid Endometriosis Premenstrual fluid retention, retention, Weight GainWeight Gain Hair loss, Fibrocystic breasts Hair loss, Fibrocystic breasts Premenstrual headaches Premenstrual headaches Depression, Polycystic ovary Depression, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Menstrual cramps Fatigue, syndrome, Menstrual cramps Fatigue, Migraines, Migraines, Accelerated agingAccelerated aging, Severe , Severe menstrual cramps, Miscarriage Heavy menstrual cramps, Miscarriage Heavy periods with clotting, Anxiety and periods with clotting, Anxiety and panic attacks, panic attacks, Joint and Muscle painJoint and Muscle pain, , Autoimmune disorders Autoimmune disorders Decreased libido Decreased libido FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia Insomnia and restless sleep, Insomnia and restless sleep, Impotency (Yes, “MEN” can have over Impotency (Yes, “MEN” can have over estrogens too!) Dry eyes, Estrogens estrogens too!) Dry eyes, Estrogens related cancers, Lowered libido related cancers, Lowered libido Prostate problems.Prostate problems.

STRESSSTRESS can play a VERY big part in can play a VERY big part in the weight gain. It increases YOUR the weight gain. It increases YOUR Cortisol & that can ‘block’ weight loss Cortisol & that can ‘block’ weight loss teaching YOUR body to store fat rather teaching YOUR body to store fat rather than utilise, like it has a backup plan!than utilise, like it has a backup plan!

What I Discovered About What I Discovered About ProgesteroneProgesterone

Now to the exciting part I found out. Now to the exciting part I found out. Of course I’m following the estrogen Of course I’m following the estrogen

lowering foods, however.com I also found lowering foods, however.com I also found that rubbing “Natural Progesterone Cream” that rubbing “Natural Progesterone Cream” on my ‘soft spots’ – NOT on YOUR breasts, on my ‘soft spots’ – NOT on YOUR breasts, or abdomen or muscle areas.or abdomen or muscle areas.

It has assisted me with feeling so much It has assisted me with feeling so much better, with relief in my body of so many of better, with relief in my body of so many of those extra estrogens that I seem to be those extra estrogens that I seem to be carrying around. carrying around.

It can be utilised both morning and night – It can be utilised both morning and night – Only challenge I found when I first started Only challenge I found when I first started utilising it, was that it “make” YOU feel utilising it, was that it “make” YOU feel tired, if that happens rub a larger amount tired, if that happens rub a larger amount on at night & less in the morning till YOU on at night & less in the morning till YOU get use to it.get use to it.

BENEFIT’S AT NIGHT IS --- Assists YOU BENEFIT’S AT NIGHT IS --- Assists YOU sleeping so much better. sleeping so much better.

Please check the next slide for which Please check the next slide for which Progesterone Cream I’ve had success with Progesterone Cream I’ve had success with (this is personal YOU may want to consider (this is personal YOU may want to consider what’s going to be best for YOU!)what’s going to be best for YOU!)

Avoid These: Avoid These: Avoid blue cohosh, vitex, Avoid blue cohosh, vitex, saw palmetto berry, lavender, tea tree oil, saw palmetto berry, lavender, tea tree oil, liquorice, hops, rhodiola rose root, black liquorice, hops, rhodiola rose root, black cohosh, dong quai, red clover blossom and cohosh, dong quai, red clover blossom and motherwort leaf as they all increase levels motherwort leaf as they all increase levels of estrogens further lowering progesterone.of estrogens further lowering progesterone.

Which Progesterone Cream I Which Progesterone Cream I Utilise!Utilise!

The one I find the BEST (for The one I find the BEST (for me) is USP Natural me) is USP Natural Progesterone. It should be Progesterone. It should be approx 450 to 500 milligrams approx 450 to 500 milligrams per ounce! (apparently they per ounce! (apparently they utilise the root of the wild yam utilise the root of the wild yam – NOT the fruit… It’s more – NOT the fruit… It’s more conducive for YOUR body to conducive for YOUR body to work with!)work with!)

Also YOU’VE got to rotate the Also YOU’VE got to rotate the areas YOU put it on to avoid areas YOU put it on to avoid saturation in one spot.saturation in one spot.

Now FOODS & HERBS with Now FOODS & HERBS with Progesterone…Progesterone…

Foods & Herbs With ProgesteroneFoods & Herbs With Progesterone Progesterone is essentially an animal Progesterone is essentially an animal

hormone. hormone. So the list is:-So the list is:- Eggs Eggs – egg yolk has the most. (be – egg yolk has the most. (be

careful if YOU have high cholesterol)careful if YOU have high cholesterol) Dairy productsDairy products – Cheese, Milk (Cow’s – Cheese, Milk (Cow’s

milk has the most)milk has the most) Chicken Chicken – (MUST be Hormone free)– (MUST be Hormone free) Zinc rich foodsZinc rich foods – Shellfish, Turkey, – Shellfish, Turkey,

Red meats (MUST be Hormone free)Red meats (MUST be Hormone free) Ok – Now I’m saying “Hormone Free” Ok – Now I’m saying “Hormone Free”

as the whole reason is YOUR as the whole reason is YOUR attempting to either eliminate Or slow attempting to either eliminate Or slow down too much estrogens in YOUR down too much estrogens in YOUR diet!diet!

B6 Rich foodsB6 Rich foods – Walnuts, Whole – Walnuts, Whole Grains, Fortified Cereals Grains, Fortified Cereals

Eat all these in MODERATIONEat all these in MODERATION YOU should ALWAYS consult YOUR Dr. YOU should ALWAYS consult YOUR Dr.

if YOUR on HRT to make sure they are if YOUR on HRT to make sure they are happy with YOUR consumption. happy with YOUR consumption.

HERBSHERBS --- Macca Root Powder it’s a --- Macca Root Powder it’s a Andaptogen & helps the body & mind Andaptogen & helps the body & mind with stress. Turmeric, thyme & with stress. Turmeric, thyme & oregano.oregano.

How Our Body System How Our Body System Works…Works…

The endocrine system consists of:The endocrine system consists of: The The hypothalamushypothalamus and and pituitary pituitary gland, gland,

also known as the “master glands” because also known as the “master glands” because they control much of the other endocrine they control much of the other endocrine gland functions.gland functions.

The The thyroidthyroid gland, which gland, which regulates regulates metabolism, temperature, and weight.metabolism, temperature, and weight.

TheThe adrenal adrenal glands, which glands, which moderate moderate mental and physical stress.mental and physical stress.

The reproductive organs or,The reproductive organs or, gonads gonads (testes/ovaries), which produce sex (testes/ovaries), which produce sex hormones including testosterone, estrogens, hormones including testosterone, estrogens, and progesterone.and progesterone.

The The pancreaspancreas, responsible for , responsible for blood blood sugar regulation and enzyme sugar regulation and enzyme productionproduction..

The The pinealpineal gland, responsible for gland, responsible for secreting melatonin, the “sleep” secreting melatonin, the “sleep” hormone.hormone.

Chemicals Chemicals disrupted can promote weight disrupted can promote weight gain and obesity they can increase the gain and obesity they can increase the number of fat cells a person has. This can number of fat cells a person has. This can change the amount of calories burned when change the amount of calories burned when resting, affecting energy balance & the resting, affecting energy balance & the metabolisms of ghrelin and leptin, the metabolisms of ghrelin and leptin, the chemicals which control hunger and satiety chemicals which control hunger and satiety (feeling of fullness) (feeling of fullness)

Xenoestrogens/Obesogens – What Xenoestrogens/Obesogens – What the Heck Are They?...the Heck Are They?...

Xenoestrogen hormone drugs are also given to animals to increase their growth and Xenoestrogen hormone drugs are also given to animals to increase their growth and fatten them for our consumption. Our water supply also contains Xenoestrogens fatten them for our consumption. Our water supply also contains Xenoestrogens residues. residues.

Examples of Xenoestrogens/Obesogens that many of us encounter every day include:Examples of Xenoestrogens/Obesogens that many of us encounter every day include: Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides found on conventional produce and in tap found on conventional produce and in tap

water. Instead, try to buy organic, or at least wash your produce thoroughly. Be sure water. Instead, try to buy organic, or at least wash your produce thoroughly. Be sure to drink pure filtered water.to drink pure filtered water.

Conventionally raised meat and dairyConventionally raised meat and dairy which often contain hormones and which often contain hormones and antibiotics.antibiotics.Instead, buy organic or hormone and anti-biotic free.Instead, buy organic or hormone and anti-biotic free.

Plastic cans and bottlesPlastic cans and bottles, many of which contain Biphenyl-A (BPA). Instead, use , many of which contain Biphenyl-A (BPA). Instead, use glass jars or metal (try to avoid aluminium) water bottles. Avoid leaving plastic water glass jars or metal (try to avoid aluminium) water bottles. Avoid leaving plastic water bottles in the sun or exposing to heat, especially microwaves. bottles in the sun or exposing to heat, especially microwaves. (Utilise “GLASS (Utilise “GLASS containers” instead)containers” instead)

Non-stick PansNon-stick Pans (Teflon pans), which contain Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). (Teflon pans), which contain Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Instead, use cast iron or hard anodized aluminium (processed so that aluminium Instead, use cast iron or hard anodized aluminium (processed so that aluminium cannot leech into food).cannot leech into food).

Vinyl Vinyl products and air fresheners, which contain Phthalates. Instead, use natural products and air fresheners, which contain Phthalates. Instead, use natural products.products.

Creams and lotionsCreams and lotions containing estrogenic ingredients like paraben’s. Instead use containing estrogenic ingredients like paraben’s. Instead use natural products and oils. Utilise all natural EDC free creams.natural products and oils. Utilise all natural EDC free creams.

Common cleaning chemicalsCommon cleaning chemicals which omit toxic fumes. Instead use natural, non- which omit toxic fumes. Instead use natural, non-toxic formulas. You can even toxic formulas. You can even make your ownmake your own cleaning supplies. cleaning supplies.

Something Else!...Something Else!...

YOU may or may not gain weight around YOUR middle section. Most women do!YOU may or may not gain weight around YOUR middle section. Most women do! What I found was taking What I found was taking “Flaxseed Oil” tabs (or YOU can put Flaxseed oil in YOUR “Flaxseed Oil” tabs (or YOU can put Flaxseed oil in YOUR

salads) Or CLA can assist with keeping it in check! salads) Or CLA can assist with keeping it in check! I take 3 of the 1000mg Flaxseed tabs in morning & 3 at night (it also assists in the joint stiffness I take 3 of the 1000mg Flaxseed tabs in morning & 3 at night (it also assists in the joint stiffness

YOU can sometimes experience).YOU can sometimes experience). It’s been my observation from myself & friends, that if YOU keep YOUR Omega 3’s high in YOUR It’s been my observation from myself & friends, that if YOU keep YOUR Omega 3’s high in YOUR

diet…. YOU will keep YOUR system coping a great deal better OR increase YOUR Cold water fish, diet…. YOU will keep YOUR system coping a great deal better OR increase YOUR Cold water fish, eating 3 to 5 meals@ week at least!eating 3 to 5 meals@ week at least!

Also… Also… take Vit Dtake Vit D it assists with YOUR bones (which seem also to go brittle during this period) it assists with YOUR bones (which seem also to go brittle during this period) Sugar/Carbohydrates = Cortisol….. This happens in the adrenal glands. What happens when going Sugar/Carbohydrates = Cortisol….. This happens in the adrenal glands. What happens when going

through Menopause YOU may find YOU crave sweets, chocolates, chips, carbohydrates… its YOUR through Menopause YOU may find YOU crave sweets, chocolates, chips, carbohydrates… its YOUR in-balance of the hormones creating the craving in YOUR system…. in-balance of the hormones creating the craving in YOUR system…. A great assistance for that A great assistance for that is take B5 (now YOU should be taking a Multi B, making sure YOUR B5 is high in is take B5 (now YOU should be taking a Multi B, making sure YOUR B5 is high in dosage)dosage) OR purchase B5 separately making sure to take a Multi B at the same time. I personally OR purchase B5 separately making sure to take a Multi B at the same time. I personally like a Multi B with ginseng!like a Multi B with ginseng!

Sugar Free Vit CSugar Free Vit C is GREAT for keeping YOUR skin & immune system flourishing at this time… I’m is GREAT for keeping YOUR skin & immune system flourishing at this time… I’m personally taking 2000mgs@day.. (be careful sometimes YOU can get an upset stomach taking high personally taking 2000mgs@day.. (be careful sometimes YOU can get an upset stomach taking high doses of Vit C)…doses of Vit C)…

In Conclusion…In Conclusion…Menopause is totally Natural…Menopause is totally Natural…

YOUYOU can remain taking YOUR chemicals… being confused… foggy even… OR YOU can can remain taking YOUR chemicals… being confused… foggy even… OR YOU can make a much more informed decision…make a much more informed decision…

In my mind, I know my body is made of a natural balance… it’s going through a In my mind, I know my body is made of a natural balance… it’s going through a change of the way it processes my body functions….change of the way it processes my body functions….

I choose a Natural, thought out, investigated & months & months of research I’ve I choose a Natural, thought out, investigated & months & months of research I’ve completed to come to the above understanding & appreciation… completed to come to the above understanding & appreciation…

That YOU are the Master of YOUR body… YOUR inner knowing will always lead YOU That YOU are the Master of YOUR body… YOUR inner knowing will always lead YOU to the correct answer… Listen with intent… if YOUR in pain, inflamed/bloated after to the correct answer… Listen with intent… if YOUR in pain, inflamed/bloated after eating some foods, remove them from YOUR diet… YOUR body is very clever & it eating some foods, remove them from YOUR diet… YOUR body is very clever & it gives YOU signs to listen to it crying out to YOU for YOUR attention…gives YOU signs to listen to it crying out to YOU for YOUR attention…

As we are all individuals… some of this will definitely work for YOU & some will just As we are all individuals… some of this will definitely work for YOU & some will just be trial & error…. be trial & error….

So…. My question to YOU….. When do YOU start?....So…. My question to YOU….. When do YOU start?....

Take the Time to Take Take the Time to Take Care of YOU…Care of YOU…

Thank YOU for reading my information…Thank YOU for reading my information… My aim is to assist YOU in YOUR journey & I hope this knowledge My aim is to assist YOU in YOUR journey & I hope this knowledge

I’ve been so fortune enough to gather for YOU will assist YOU I’ve been so fortune enough to gather for YOU will assist YOU going forward….going forward….

That it may help eliminate some of the confusion YOU may be That it may help eliminate some of the confusion YOU may be feeling….feeling….

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