Boost Your Health With These Tips!

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Monique discusses helpful tips about women's health, an essential field of study as women experience various life stages.   Please share this newsletter with those you feel may enjoy it by clicking the social media icons at the bottom of this email.

Promoting Healthy Hormone Balance Through Food

A diet rich in whole organic foods with flaxseed meal, sesame seeds, non-GMO soybeans, and fiber provides beneficial estrogen-like effects in the body and aids metabolism.

That’s not all. The brassica family of vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts contain compounds that assist with metabolizing estrogen into its metabolites in preparation for excretion out of the body, in addition to being an excellent source of fiber.

Especially during a woman’s reproductive years, iron is vital to making healthy blood. Incorporate iron in your diet by eating organic, grass-fed red meat, oysters, and molasses.

Positive Lifestyle Choices That Support Women’s Health

In addition to the above-mentioned dietary suggestions, there are lifestyle choices that support women’s health: good quality sleep and exercise.

1. Sleep Sleep restores the body’s balance. A woman’s body goes through so many changes, and without adequate sleep, it can negatively impact mood and health. It’s recommended to practice good sleep hygiene: no blue screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, create a bedtime routine, be in total darkness, and avoid caffeine and stimulants 4 hours before bed.

2. Exercise Weight-bearing exercise is recommended to build stronger bones in women approaching or who are in menopause as bones begin to thin from the decline in estrogen production.

How the World Around Us Can Impact Women’s Health

Compounds in daily life unwittingly affect female hormones when exposed to them. Two culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA), found in some canned food linings and plastic water bottles, and phthalates found in cosmetics. Try using reusable water bottles These ingredients are part of a growing list of chemicals in the environment that introduces harmful estrogen-like compounds named Xenoestrogens. It has the potential to impact women’s hormones, causing cancers common in women.

Supplements and Herbs for Hormonal Support

Below is a list of supplements and herbs and what they do. 1. Supplements Probiotics: Supports immune and vaginal health Vitamin D3: Supports bone density, immunity, and mood. Calcium with magnesium: Supports bone health and bowel movements and alleviates cramping.

2. Herbs Spirulina: A source of antioxidants, b vitamins, and iron. Chaste Tree Berry: Supports healthy estrogen and progesterone balance Milk Thistle: Supports healthy detoxification and live support

Overall, there are many things women can do to support good health. How many of these are you already incorporating into your routine, or which do you see yourself adding? Let’s celebrate the month of women and encourage the best of health for women everywhere.  Love, Dr. Monique

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