Omega-3s May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Obesity
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Considered to be among the healthiest fats to consume, omega-3s benefits include those related to heart health, mental illnesses,…
Is Soy Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful for Fibroids?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – When it comes to uterine fibroids, is soy harmful, harmless, or helpful? About one in four women will eventually…
How Trauma Impacts Hormones + How to Use Mind-Management to Treat Hormonal Imbalances
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #329) and blog, I talk to leading hormone expert and N.Y. Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried about…
Does Estrogen Protect Against the Risk of Brain Shrinkage?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – A new study found that people with higher cumulative estrogen exposure over their lifetime had greater brain…
Researchers Link IVF Use to an Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Wendy Miller via NaturalHealth365 – In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become one of the primary methods of assisted reproductive technology for individuals dealing with infertility. The…
CANCER ALERT: 300+ Chemicals Found to Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – According to the American Cancer Society, the typical woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer at some…
Natural Dietary Treatments for Fibroids
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The same diet that helps regulate hormones in women may also reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting pollutants. Fibroids are…
6 Steps to Balance Hormones Naturally
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – Hormones — such as estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects…
Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause
Endocrine Society via Newswise – WASHINGTON—Addressing sleep symptoms during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain, according to a small study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s…
7 Tips to Enjoy Your Best Health During Menopause
Dr. Don Colbert – Did you know menopause can begin in your 40s, 50s, or 60s? While the average age is 51-52 years, many women…
Estrogen Replacement May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
IOS Press via EurekAlert – Biological sex influences the effect of amyloid beta on alterations to tau protein characteristic to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a role…
Studies Suggest a Fasting Diet Could Boost Breast Cancer Therapy
University of Southern California via EurekAlert – A USC-led team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to…
What Does Drinking Soy Milk Do to Hormone Levels?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The vast majority of breast cancers start out hormone-dependent, where estradiol, the primary human estrogen, “plays a crucial role…
Depression Is Prevalent During Menopause, Confirms Study
The North American Menopause Society via News-Medical Net – Depression has been shown to be prevalent during menopause, affecting as many as 70% of women transitioning into…
Natural Help for Hot Flashes
Dr. Don Colbert – This time of year, almost everyone’s hot. But for some women, the hot flashes and night sweats associated with perimenopause and…