I recently went to get Asyra health screening, it screens your body for imbalances, in a natural way.
It was very enlightening and beneficial and I came away with a better understanding of my current health.
One of my imbalances happened to be hormonal, in that I had slight Oestrogen dominance.
I was quite taken aback as I didn’t take dairy, nor meat, but I had been under stress.
High blood sugar levels can also elevate levels of Oestrogen in the body.
Through conversing with friends I have discovered hormonal imbalance in Women is widespread.
What foods or herbs or practices can we all take to keep our hormones in balance?
One fantastic discovery was that Carrot juice is a natural hormone balancer.
Flax seeds have phyto oestrogens, the plant versions of Oestrogen.
These versions are weaker that our own Oestrogen and can usurp them on receptor sites on our cells.
This ultimately means that taking Flax seed is replacing Strong Oestrogen with a much weaker form.
Agnus Castus is an amazing herb which helps to balance hormones.
Managing stress levels and relaxing more can help keep hormones in check.
Hormone imbalance can also be caused by a Thyroid problem, seaweed is rich in iodine, great for the Thyroid.
Staying clear of plastic packaging or indeed products in plastic is a positive move to keep hormones balanced.
Make up can contain parabens, which mimic hormones, seeking natural make up is a positive step.
One thing I learned is that having your period last 5 days or more is a good indicator your hormones are balanced.
I have incorporated more Carrot juice and less stress in my life and feel much more balanced as a result.
Niamh Murray
Sep 19, 2015 @ 13:39:28
Hi GemmaNiamh here!! How are you? 🙂 thanks for inviting me to your blog. Where did you get the asyra health screening? Sounds like a good idea, I\\\’m based in London .CheersNiamh
Gemma
Sep 20, 2015 @ 11:04:25
Hello there Niamh, great to hear from you my dear.I am keeping really well, enjoying writing the blog.What about you missus?Well I got it in Framar health on the lisburn Road, Belfast.I would be sure you could find one in London.It was really thorough and I would really recommmend it.Let me know if you find one ok?xx