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15 tips to Balance your Hormones...

15 Tips To Balance Your Hormones (Hint: You Don't Need To Take Hormones!)

Source of the Article: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11099/15-tips-to-balance-your-hormones-hint-you-dont-need-to-take-hormones.html

As Per Dr.Amy Shah, M.D.  ............

 Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, insulin etc. We’ve heard the names and we may even know how some of them function, but let’s be honest: This stuff is complicated!

I wrote this to make it easy for you.

I’ve been trying to figure hormones out for years (college, medical school, and beyond) and during my journey, I’ve learned some solutions that keep coming up in the literature and from the experts. I found that these often mitigate the need for exogenous hormones.

Let me say it a different way: DO NOT take hormones if you haven’t tried some or all of the natural methods below!

Even healthy women and men who follow a good diet may find issues with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog etc. Balancing your hormones is not that difficult and can boost your personal and professional life in ways you never imagined.

Here are the top tips:

1. Avoid “white” foods.

In Dr. Christiane Northrup’s Hormone-Balancing Food Plan, she asks patients to eliminate refined carbohydrates, such as sugar, white rice, bread, alcohol, and foods made with white flour, such as muffins, bagels, pasta, pretzels and other snack foods. I’d go further and suggest you do a trial off of wheat completely for one month. When you reintroduce it, journal your symptoms to see if you should stay off of it permanently.

2. Supplement with omega-3 fatty acids.

Getting more polyunsaturated omega-3 fats is one of the easiest ways you can balance your hormones. This can be in the form of oily fish or for vegan algae oil. Chia seeds, flax and walnuts all have alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is more difficult to convert to usable omega-3.

3. Steer clear clear of commercial oils.

Many commercial oils contain omega-6 fats which lead to heart disease, and hormonal imbalance to name a few. Examples of oils to avoid: vegetable oil, peanut oil, canola oil, soybean oil, margarine, shortening, or other chemically altered fats. Choose fats/oils like coconut oil, real butter, olive oil (don’t heat!) and animal fats (tallow, lard) from healthy sources instead and eat lots of high Omega-3 fish (if you eat fish).

4. Sorry to say this but … LIMIT Caffeine.

Excessive caffeine raises your cortisol and slows down your thyroid. That’s not to say that you can’t ever have caffeine, but try to pair it with good fatty food for a slow release of the stimulant. (For tips on how to healthify your coffee, Dave Asprey has invented a recipe for Bulletproof Coffee, which uses a similar concept.)

5. Eat coconut oil and avocados.

And other healthy sources of saturated fat. This is the best way to boost testosterone or female hormones. Cholesterol is needed for formation of healthy cell membranes and is a precursor to all steroid hormones (progesterone, estrogen, FSH, ect). We cannot have proper hormonal balance without adequate amounts of saturated fats.

6. Fix your leptin.

Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger and metabolism. We can create a deficiency in our leptin levels by consuming too much sugar or processed foods, or by skimping on sleep—and as a result, we can experience more food cravings and a slower metabolism. The fix? Eat whole foods, steer clear of sugar, and get some sleep.

7. Consider supplementing with Vitamin D.

Vitamin D acts like a hormone in our bodies, and deficiency has been linked to allergies, asthma, weight gain, fatigue, food allergies and even cancer. It’s best obtained from the sun but often sunlight is not enough. Vitamin D levels can be tested by your healthcare provider, and supplemental vitamin D can be found in various forms.

8. Consider maca root.

Maca root is tuber in the radish family that has a history of boosting hormone production and libido. Many women notice fewer PMS symptoms, increased fertility, and improved skin while men notice increased sperm production, libido, and better sleep. Maca is also high in minerals and essential fatty acids, making it great for hormones. It tastes good in a smoothie and is also available in capsule form.

9. Get your fiber on.

Get more fiber into your diet with raw fruit, and raw vegetables. Fiber binds itself to old estrogen, clearing it out of the system, and leading to better overall balance. This is good for men and women who suffer from estrogen dominance.

10. Eat more phytonutrients.

I’m talking raw, green plants, 3 to 5 servings a day. That’s a lot, but it’s not hard if you incorporate vegetables into a smoothie at the beginning of the day and then eat a salad later.

11. Do 8 sprint exercises a few times a week.

I am a sucker for long, slow cardio so this one was hard for me, but it works. It gives you an endorphin high and slows down aging. My favorite take on this is to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes on the treadmill, then increase the speed to a 30-second sprint. (That pace that works for me is about 8.0 to 8.5 mph.) Then decrease the speed to a comfortable jog (in my case, about 6 mph). Do the sprints 8 times and you’re done! It’s quick but exhausting.

12. Recognize the hormone disruptors in your bathroom cabinet.

We just know the tip of the iceberg with regards to chemical hormone endocrine disruptors. It’s too hard to avoid everything but try to avoid these:

• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Bisphenol-A (BPA)

The comprehensive list of endocrine disruptors is about 870! And we don’t even know all of them.

13. Manage your stress.

Even if you’re doing everything else right, if you’re stressed out, high levels of cortisol will throw all your hormones off balance. While high levels of cortisol are typically thought of as something that affect only people struggling with weight gain, even thin people have to worry about cortisol: researchers at Yale University, for example, found that slender women who had high cortisol also had more abdominal fat.

14. Consider weaning off synthetic hormones such as birth control pills.

Unless it’s absolutely necessary for birth control or another condition, I suggest you read an excellent post on this site regarding hormonal birth control.

15. If you have menstrual or menopause issues, try chasteberry.

Chasteberry is believed to work by suppressing the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland. Elevated prolactin levels can also cause an irregular menstrual cycle or even the absence of periods. Chasteberry is also included in many herbal combinations to help with PMS or menopause symptoms.

That’s it! I could go and on! If you want to know more or have a question, join me on this Sunday, Sept 29, at 12 Noon (PST) for a free webinar on Health, Hormones, and Losing Those Last Few Pounds. Details here.

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The 10 most Cancer Causing Foods!!!! Please read...this is important..........

 Everyone is looking for the Cure for Cancer...  I have news for you all...there is a Cure, it is a healthy diet and a healthy immune system.  By taking care of your immune system you can cut your chances of getting cancer.

My sister, at the age of 35 died of Germ Cell Cancer... She had no hope to survive unless there was a miraculous healing..which can happen..  Nope, 6 months after diagnosis, died.  

At the age of 23, several years prior,  I was diagnosis with Thyroid Cancer... I am now 60...and Healthy!  Why?  Lifestyle choices...

The below list is something to pay attention to...it is important for you and the people you love...
 

As per Natural News.....   The truth is that many common food items have been scientifically shown to increase cancer risk, and some of them substantially. Here are 10 of the most unhealthy, cancer-causing foods that you should never eat again:

1) Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs)

It goes without saying that GMOs have no legitimate place in any cancer-free diet, especially now that both GMOs and the chemicals used to grow them have been shown to cause rapid tumor growth. But GMOs are everywhere, including in most food derivatives made from conventional corn, soybeans, and canola. However, you can avoid them by sticking with certified organic, certified non-GMO verified, and locally-grown foods that are produced naturally without biotechnology.

2) Processed meats

Most processed meat products, including lunch meats, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs, contain chemical preservatives that make them appear fresh and appealing, but that can also cause cancer. Both sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate have been linked to significantly increasing the risk of colon and other forms of cancer, so be sure to choose only uncured meat products made without nitrates, and preferably from grass-fed sources.

3) Microwave popcorn

They might be convenient, but those bags of microwave popcorn are lined with chemicals that are linked to causing not only infertility but also liver, testicular, and pancreatic cancers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in microwave popcorn bag linings as “likely” carcinogenic, and several independent studies have linked the chemical to causing tumors. Similarly, the diacetyl chemical used in the popcorn itself is linked to causing both lung damage and cancer.

4) Soda pop

Like processed meats, soda pop has been shown to cause cancer as well. Loaded with sugar, food chemicals, and colorings, soda pop acidifies the body and literally feeds cancer cells. Common soda pop chemicals like caramel color and its derivative 4-methylimidazole (4-MI) have also specifically been linked to causing cancer.

5) ‘Diet’ foods, beverages

Even worse than conventional sugar-sweetened soda pop, though, is “diet” soda pop and various other diet beverages and foods. A recent scientific review issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) of more than 20 separate research studies found that aspartame, one of the most common artificial sweeteners, causes a range of illnesses including birth defects and cancer. Sucralose (Splenda), saccharin and various other artificial sweeteners have also been linked to causing cancer.

6) Refined ‘white’ flours

Refined flour is a common ingredient in processed foods, but its excess carbohydrate content is a serious cause for concern. A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and Prevention found that regular consumption of refined carbohydrates was linked to a 220 percent increase in breast cancer among women. High-glycemic foods in general have also been shown to rapidly raise blood sugar levels in the body, which directly feeds cancer cell growth and spread.

7) Refined sugars

The same goes for refined sugars, which tend to rapidly spike insulin levels and feed the growth of cancer cells. Fructose-rich sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are particularly offensive, as cancer cells have been shown to quickly and easily metabolize them in order to proliferate. And since cookies, cakes, pies, sodas, juices, sauces, cereals, and many other popular, mostly processed, food items are loaded with HFCS and other refined sugars, this helps explain why cancer rates are on the rise these days.

8) Conventional apples, grapes, and other ‘dirty’ fruits

Many people think they are eating healthy when they buy apples, grapes, or strawberries from the store. But unless these fruits are organic or verified to be pesticide-free, they could be a major cancer risk. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that up to 98 percent of all conventional produce, and particularly the type found on its “dirty” fruits list, is contaminated with cancer-causing pesticides.

9) Farmed salmon

Farmed salmon is another high-risk cancer food, according to Dr. David Carpenter, Director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University of Albany. According to his assessment, farmed salmon not only lacks vitamin D, but it is often contaminated with carcinogenic chemicals, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), flame retardants, pesticides, and antibiotics.

10) Hydrogenated oils

They are commonly used to preserve processed foods and keep them shelf-stable. But hydrogenated oils alter the structure and flexibility of cell membranes throughout the body, which can lead to a host of debilitating diseases such as cancer. Some manufacturers are phasing out the use of hydrogenated oils and replacing them with palm oil and other safer alternatives, but trans fats are still widely used in processed foods.

Source: Natural News

 http://fitlife.tv/the-10-most-cancer-causing-foods/

The Top 10 reasons you should shop at a local Farmers Market.....

 

 

 

Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market

10. Farmers markets are easy to find.
Use the USDA Farmers Markets Search to find one near you. Due to their flexible locations, some community farmers markets provide fresh, healthy foods when other sources aren't as easily accessed. Learn more about how the USDA helps to expand healthy food access through the development of local food systems.


9. SNAP and WIC cards are accepted at most farmers markets.
Click here for more information on food assistance programs.


8. You can try a new fruit or vegetable!
Have you ever tasted gooseberries or rhubarb? Many farmers markets offer lesser known fruits and vegetables, providing a variety that can be both tasty and nutritious. Learn how to select the best quality, how to store, and about the nutritional values of these rarer fruits and vegetables (and some common ones, too) in the Fruit Nutrition Database and Vegetable Nutrition Database.


7. Farmers often have good recommendations on ways to prepare their products.
For more inspiration, visit Fruits and Veggies More Matters to see recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables.


6. Buy foods and see how they fit with ChooseMyPlate.
Create a healthy plate with goodies from your local farmers market. Visit different booths to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as local dairy, grain and protein products so you can build your healthy plate


5. Farmers markets can be important anchors for vibrant communities.
Meet your local farmers, learn about foods grown in your area and catch up with friends and neighbors while stocking up with local goods. Supporting your local farmers market strengthens your community. Learn how farmers markets impact your community in this section of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass.


4. It's a great way to get your kids involved.
Let them pick out something new to try, then they can help prepare a meal or snack using these helpful tips at the Food and Nutrition Information Center’s Consumer Corner.


3. Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients.
What are these? Why do we need them? More information at What’s in Food.


2. Shopping at farmers markets supports your local farmers and keeps the money you spend closer to your neighborhood.
Find a farmers market near you and plan your next shopping trip now! You can help new and/or smaller farmers be successful and help save farmland in your area. To learn more, please see the Economic Research Service's overview of the economic impact of local food systems.


1. Freshly picked ripe food is at its peak in flavor and nutrition.
Stop by your local farmers market today, learn about where your food comes from, and enjoy some delicious and nutritious food.



What if you don’t have a farmers market near you? Look for roadside stands. They sell many of the same fresh, seasonal foods that farmers markets sell. How convenient it is to just pull the car over and shop!

Another great alternative is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). These are farms where you buy into a season’s worth of food. All you have to do is go once a week to pick up your food. Find a CSA near you.

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Welcome to Healthy After Cancer...

Welcome!!!
I had a blog that I could not edit, or do any  modifications to...so, I am closing that blog down in a while and moved those posts over to this blog..
I will be posting Prevention information as well anything that would keep us all healthier.  I have been walking cancer free for more than 34 years...I have a lot to say.
Enjoy, and please, share with your friends.
To your Healthy!!!
Catherine

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