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Dietary / Lifestyle Considerations
A large portion of our country’s meat, chicken, and dairy
products contain foreign oestrogens that are used by farmers for easy profits and
at the expense of our health. In addition, pesticide residues and many other
petrochemical compounds with estrogenic properties are consumed in the food that
is given to these animals and are subsequently concentrated in the milk and fat
of the meat.
These harmful estrogens are then deposited in our fatty tissues and on estrogen
and progesterone receptors where they are known to interfere in the proper utilization
and production of progesterone & estrogen and have been implicated in promoting other
more serious health problems such as fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer.
There are, however, “good" estrogens available in our food supply. By replacing
animal proteins with saponin rich plant foods such as soy products we can introduce
phytoestrogens (genistein), which have a higher affinity for estrogen receptors than
"bad" estrogens and have been demonstrated to have protective influences
against Endometrial & breast cancer.
Other Important Considerations include
Eliminate commercially grown meat, poultry & dairy (replace with Soy Products (Tofu), Cold Water Fish, Legumes or free-range organically grown animal meats if necessary)
Avoid Hydrogenated fats and oils as they convert to Trans-Fatty Acids which increase breast cancer risk
Eliminate completely artificial sweeteners and tobacco products
Eliminate or reduce consumption of caffeine, alcohol, high fat dairy, and chocolate
Read the following information on fiber
Reduce consumption of simple sugars (they promote sharp blood sugar fluctuations)
Increase cruciferous & dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, and whole grains (Organic if possible)
Increase complex carbohydrates to 70% of daily caloric intake
Consume more cold water fish and legumes for protein (or protein powder)
Consume low quantities of protein in the evening
Consume smaller, more frequent meals or snacks
Never go more than 4 hours during any day or 12 hours overnight without food
Drink plenty of water (preferably distilled). 8 glasses daily. Fluid restriction can be harmful.
Supplement with a properly formulated calcium formula
Use a proper Natural Progesterone cream formulation
Exercise (30-40 minutes four or five days per week)
Laugh frequently! (preferably with your mate)
Learn to successfully manage stress (Press tongue to roof of mouth at gumline. Breath in to
the count of 4, hold 7 and exhale to the count of 8 making a whooshing noise) Stress management technique from Dr. Andrew Weil.
Replace Traditional Western Recipes with Soy and other Health Promoting Recipes
Beneficial snacks include plants that are close to the earth, such as: nuts, raw vegetables, sardines, high
fiber psyllium muffins (sweetened with molasses), Tofu, Hummus, non-fat yogurt (without sugar), vegetable juice, fruit, whole
grain products and whole wheat bread.
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