Symptoms Of Estrogen Dominance

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Symptoms Of Estrogen Dominance

AND THE FOODS THAT WILL HELP BALANCE YOUR HORMONES!

SYMPTOMS OF ESTROGEN DOMINANCE IN WOMEN:

  • Low libido

  • Irregular periods

  • Swollen or tender breasts

  • Fibrocystic breast

  • Bloating

  • Headaches

  • Mood swings

  • Fatigue

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Weight gain

  • Brain fog

  • Insomnia

  • PMS

  • Thyroid nodules

  • Fibroids

  • Endometriosis

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • Cancer – breast, uterine

FOODS THAT HELP:

Food with sulforaphane, which support estrogen receptors. This includes:

  • Broccoli

  • Kale

  • Brussels sprouts

  • Bok choy

  • Collard greens

  • Cauliflower

  • Cabbage

Foods from the Brassicae family, which include the compound Indole-3-carbinol. These include:

  • Turnips

  • Napa cabbage

  • Wasabi

  • Broccoli

  • Cauliflower

  • Cabbage

  • Bok choy

Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such wild caught fish, nuts and seeds, especially flax seeds

LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT HELP:

  • Saunas – Saunas are one of the best ways to support detoxification within the body.

  • Exercise – Exercise, especially sweating, is another great way of supporting detoxification.

  • Reduce stress levels – You’ve probably heard me say time and time again that reducing stress levels is one of the best things you can do for your health and estrogen is no exception.

  • Lose excess weight – Estrogens are stored in fat on the body. So when you lose weight, you reduce storage space for estrogens.

  • Drink clean water

  • Use clean personal care and beauty products – Beauty products and personal care products are some of the worst culprits for xenoestrogens (chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body). Clean out your products and opt for clean options.

  • Avoid hormonal birth control – If possible