What if you knew a simple solution for hormone problems like PMS that also helps get rid of stubborn weight around the middle? No, it’s not the pill. Holistic health care has long recognized that diet and hormone balance are related, especially healthy diets that emphasize vegetables. But why are vegetables so important when you want to avoid the pill?
The first reason is that vegetables contain a lot fiber, and fiber is crucial for helping your body eliminate estrogen through the colon. Without enough fiber, waste stays in the colon too long and estrogens can be reabsorbed and brought back into the body for reuse.
Certain vegetables also have compounds that help your body break down estrogens on a chemical level. The cruciferous vegetables in particular are important for estrogen break down. These include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Eating sprouted and fermented veggies gives your body an added boost from the high enzyme content of these foods.
Dr. Oz also finds that eating the right foods is important for healthy hormone levels. A healthy diet forms the basis of a holistic health care approach to hormone balance without the pill.
Dr. Marina Rose has helped women with hormone balance and people with other challenging, chronic health conditions in and around the city of Palo Alto, CA.
Working with Functional Nutrition, you can find a way to deal with hormone related symptoms from PMS to weight gain, without the pill and risks of side effects.
When you need natural solutions for hormonal symptoms without the pill, click here to find out how Functional Nutrition can help you.
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