Estrogen Dominance

Did you know that 2 out of 3 breast cancers are hormone receptor positive and the majority of them are estrogen positive? It is a well-established fact that one of the leading causes of breast cancer is associated with hormone imbalance that leads to Estrogen Dominance.

You may not be aware but the most common conditions associated or directly caused by Estrogen Dominance include:

Breast cancer, PMS, Endometriosis, Fibrocystic Breast, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Dysplasia, Infertility, Weight Gain, Hypo-Thyroid, Breast Tenderness, Depression, Insomnia, Uterine Cancer, Hypoglycemia, Headaches, Water Retention, Anxiety and Irritability.

The leading causes of Estrogen Dominance include:

Industrial Livestock, Foods Containing Pesticides, Xeno-Estrogens, HRT, Stress – Reduces Progesterone Input, Obesity, Trans Fats, Oral Contraceptives, Vitamin B-6 and Magnesium Deficiency, Sugar, Fast Food, Processed Food, Cosmetics, Toxic Household Products.

How can we prevent or treat Estrogen Dominance naturally without drugs and harmful medications? Take another look at the list above and see where you can reduce or eliminate exposure. In addition, you can incorporate the following natural foods and substances into your daily routine.

• Proper liver detoxification has been shown to be very effective.  
• Food like berries, citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are natural detoxifiers and act as estrogen modulators. 
• Use fiber rich foods along with ground flax seed to help with elimination of estrogens from your GI tract. 
• Consider using estrogen modulating supplements like Melatonin, Iodine, Indole-3-Carbonol or DIM, Calcium D Glucorate, and Quercetin plus Nettles. 
• Supplement with Vitamin C, B-6, Magnesium and especially Vitamin D3, all have been shown to protect and help with breast health. 
• Use Nutraceuticals such as Maca, Turmeric and Red Clover to reduce inflammation and help with hormone balancing.

Remember that you diet, the level of stress and exposure to environmental pollutants will have an affect on your estrogen levels. However, by using the above-mentioned foods and supplements you can avoid becoming estrogen dominant and thus reduce your risk of breast cancer significantly.