Sat. Mar. 30, 2013 by Dr. David Jockers

(NaturalHealth365) Aging and high levels of physical, chemical and emotional stress are associated with the loss of progesterone in women and testosterone in men. When these key hormones are depleted it causes a state of “estrogen dominance”. This state of estrogen dominance is one of the major factors associated with degenerative disease.

“As a species, we’re on a fast track to extinction,” says Ori Hofmekler, author of The Anti-Estrogenic Diet. “In the past few decades, men have lost 50 percent of their sperm count and within only one generation, the average man’s sperm count and testosterone have dropped by 20 percent. Women are no better. Staggering figures show that most women today are suffering from female disorders and three out of ten women between the ages of 35 to 60 will develop breast cancer.”

The food industry is serving up (toxic) xenoestrogenic chemicals

Most conventional food products and modern lifestyle habits are estrogenic in nature. The over reliance on highly processed, chemically-laden industry based goods and products seems to be the major culprit. Xenoestrogens are artificially made compounds produced by industry.

These differ chemically from archiestrogens (naturally occurring) produced by living organisms.

Xenoestrogens mimic the effects of true estrogen and interact with cellular receptor sites. This process contributes to estrogen excess and blocks the effects of true estrogen. To make matters worse, these endocrine disruptors lodge in fat cells where they are resistant to breakdown.

Many of these chemicals will act in a synergistic effect when combined with other endocrine disrupters. This synergistic process exponentially enhances their effects within the body causing major problems at the cellular level.

The origin of disease NEVER mentioned by your doctor

This excessive bombardment of artificial hormones tax the liver, which desperately tries to break down the excess to effectively eliminate it from the body. Over time, the hormone eventually is stored in fat cells.

Chronic liver stress causes severe problems with toxicity, digestion, metabolism, and inflammation among other things. The symptoms of this include high cholesterol, lowered energy and immunity.

Poor liver function causes an inadequate breakdown of older hormones, allowing these back into the bloodstream in an even more toxic form than when they originally entered the liver. The toxic form of estrogen dramatically increases the risk for breast cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, cervical dysplasia, prostate issues, menopause, andropause (male menopause) and thyroid disorders.

Environmental dangers and estrogenic foods to avoid

Certain foods are full of estrogenic molecules and chemicals. These include conventional meat and dairy products – loaded with hormones and antibiotics. And, let’s not forget, these animals were fed a diet rich in estrogenic grains.

Soy isoflavinoids are highly estrogenic as are sugars, additives, preservatives and processed foods and beverages. Grains and beer (fermented barley) are highly estrogenic as well.

Major environmental sources of estrogenic substances include plastics and canned goods. Personal care products, oral contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, styrofoam products, pesticides and herbicides are highly estrogenic. In addition, be sure to avoid typical laundry and dishwashing detergents, household cleaners and air fresheners which are all loaded with estrogenic chemicals.

A great way to detoxify (excess) estrogen from the body

There are many great foods that help the body detoxify estrogen. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and cabbage contain several powerful nutrients that detoxify bad estrogenic molecules. These nutrients include indole-3 acetate, indole-3 carbonyl and diindolylmethane. These cruciferous veggies also contain sulfur containing nutrients such as, sulfuraphane and phenyl isothiocyanates – that enhance liver detoxification processes and destroy cancer cell formation.

Anti-inflammatory foods that are rich in saturated and omega-3 fatty acids such as 100 percent organic, grass-fed beef and dairy, organic poultry, wild-caught salmon plus wild game are anti-estrogenic. Plant-based fats such as, avocados, coconut oil and olive oil are all powerful anti-estrogenic superfoods. Raw nuts and seeds such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, chia and hemp seeds are rich in anti-estrogenic plant sterols.

Don’t forget to add some “anti-estrogenic” herbs to your diet

Onions, garlic and scallions are rich in sulfur containing amino acids and the powerful antioxidant quercetin that helps the liver detoxify at a higher level and reduce the production of estrogen. Herbs such as, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage and turmeric are loaded with volatile oils that promote liver detoxification. Turmeric has a potent ability to destroy estrogen receptor positive cancer cells – which are the most commonly found cells in breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer.

Using organic acids is an advanced strategy for liver and gut health that enhances our ability to remove these unwanted estrogenic molecules. Squeeze fresh lemon, which is rich in citric acid, in water and on salads, veggies, meats and other dishes. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid. Fermented raw dairy from grass-fed cows contains lactic acid.

Keep in mind, there are many other products that contain fermented superherbs in an organic acid base that are extraordinarily powerful for enhancing detoxification processes and neutralizing bad estrogen metabolites. Pick out what suits you best and stay healthy.

About the author: Dr. David Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more information – visit: DrJockers.com. Dr. Jockers is also available for long distance phone consultations to help you beat disease and reach your health goals.

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