Menopause is not a disease. Women have gone through this change for thousands of years. In the last 40-50 years , our diets in the west have changed drastically. We now have an abundance of food but the quality/ nutrient value tends to be poor. Way too much starch/ sugar/ carbohydrates (call it what you will , these three are in essence the same) and not enough protein and good fat. Add to that an excess of drugs which force the body to respond in such a way that symptoms are covered up. For many that is fine and they would see no problem. For a person seeking to find the cause of the problem, drugs can cover the body's natural reactions and cause more problems down the road. A prime example of this is the use of estrogen for menopause symptoms. It is pretty evident by now that taking estrogen raises a woman's risk of breast cancer big time. But that's not all, how about these effects which are also associated with taking estrogen:
seizures / allergies / fluid retention / weight gain / depressed thyroid function /endometriosis.
This is a partial list. Please feel free to contact my office if you would like the complete list and references. In the meantime, eat more egg and less biscuit, get some good fat in your diet,find a good multi vitamin and mineral, get your spine adjusted and include some PROGEST-E in your nutrition. This is available on line . Progesterone ( NOT progestin ) is great for women. The only adverse effects if you take too much is you will feel a little giddy or sleepy. Again call the office for handouts and info. Let me know of any subjects you would like to be addressed.
Till next time Ezra Edgerton DC
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My mother had breast cancer and I have elected not to use estrogen.
I prefer to use natural medicine instead of risking the side effects of pharmaceuticals.
Will Projest-E help reduce hot flashes?
Can this be purchased in your office? Do you stock natural medicine?
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