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TAKE-CHARGE OF YOUR HORMONES
Dr. Kathleen Wills, I.MD, ND (USA), ND, BSc Medical Anthropology, dip Herb Med, dip Nutritional Assessment & CounsellingAs featured on The Breakfast Show, Viva, New Zealand Herald, Newstalk ZB, Coast, New Idea, Mindfood and Woman’s Day
MY STORY
DO YOU SUFFER FROM TOXIN OVERLOAD? Constantly tired?
Sleeping poorly?
Headaches or migraines?
Bloating and wind?
Sinus issues?
Mood swings/anxiety/depression?
Dull or spotty skin? Eczema/dermatitis?
Lifeless hair?
Joint aches?
Frequent illness?
Drinking or smoking?
More than 3-4 cups of caffeine daily?
Chocolate addict?
Craving sugary foods?
Eating processed foods?
Food sensitivities?
HORMONES: TOXIC TRENDS
We apply at least 475 toxic chemicals daily.
HORMONES: WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
WHEN HORMONES GO WRONG
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS are chemicals,
or chemical mixtures, that interfere with normal hormone action
HORMONE HEALTH: TOXIC TRENDS
The most sensitive window of exposure to EDCs is during critical periods of development.
HEALTH CONDITIONS LINKED TO TOXIC EXPOSURE
Reproductive/endocrine
• - Breast/prostate cancer• - Endometriosis• - Infertility• - Early puberty
Diabetes/metabolic syndrome
• - Obesity
Immune/autoimmune
• Susceptibility to infections Autoimmune disease
Cardiopulmonary
• -Asthma• -Heart disease/hypertension• -Stroke
Brain/nervous system
• -Alzheimer disease• -Parkinson disease• -ADHD/learning disabilities
WHERE DO TOXINS COME FROM? Environment
Tap water
Chemical residues (pesticides, fertilisers, antibiotics)
Personal care products
Pharmaceuticals
Food additives
Alcohol
Cigarettes
OESTROGEN DOMINANCE* Weight gain around the middle or pear shaped body
Mood swings/anxiety/depression
Heavy or painful periods
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Frequent headaches or migraines
Endometriosis
Fibroids in the breasts or uterus
Ovarian cysts
Breast cancer*
Women who drink just two alcoholic drinks per day had blood and urine oestrogen levels up to 32% higher!
*(1996 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Santoro et al)
*What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PreMenopause, by Lee, J. MD et al., Warner Books.
copyright of Dr. Kathleen Wills
copyright of Dr. Kathleen Wills
OESTROGEN DETOX More dietary fibre: Kale, spinach and broccoli are your friends!
Supplements: Lecithin (choline), L- taurine, milk thistle, dandelion, calcium-d-glucarate, DIM and Brevail (from flaxseed)
Drink chamomile tea before bed and green tea 3- 4 cups daily
Natural bioidentical progesterone cream*
Aerobic exercise
Optimise your weight. Body fat feeds on oestrogen and produces more oestrogen! Eat Paleo and vegetarian mix with fermented foods. AVOID: alcohol, caffeine, dairy products except natural yogurt, gluten, sugar, processed and fried foods.
Limiting xenoestrogens
Drink water
Skin brushing
Massage
Breathe deeply
*(Walking the Talk: Doing Science with Perimenopausal Women and their Health Care Providers, Prior, et al. 2007)
*Progesterone in Orthomolecular Medicine, Peat, R.
WHEN YOU SHOULDN’T DETOX Pregnant or trying to, breastfeeding
Diabetic
Recently ill
Under 18 years of age or over 65
Taking certain medications – consult with your doctor first
PLANNING TO GET PREGNANT? LOOK OUT FOR OESTROGEN DOMINANCE
Inability to conceive: low progesterone/low oestrogen-
take bioidentical progesterone* to protect mum and baby’s brains and prevent postnatal depression!
Miscarriage: low progesterone
Uterine polyps and fibroids/endometriosis: oestrogen dominance
*Ann Emerg Med. 2007 June 21; Does Progesterone Have Neuroprotective Properties? Stein, D. et al., Brain Research Laboratory.
HEALTH CARE IS NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESSING THE LINK BETWEEN
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND HORMONAL IMBALANCES
SHOP WISELY: AVOID XENOESTROGENIC CHEMICALS
GET TESTEDUrine or Saliva Hormonal Testing (take home kits)
Toxins screen hair testAvailable from your integrative doctor, not your GP
Dr Kathleen WillsIntegrative Medicine and Health Practice
11A Garnet RoadWestmere, Auckland 1022
(09) 378-9969Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10am-4pm
For media queries: [email protected]
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR DETOX!
