Ebook: The estrogen alternative: a guide to natural hormonal balance

Natural hormone replacement from God's garden: Sick and tired of being tired and sick -- The myth of estrogen deficiency versus the reality of progesterone deficiency -- Opening up a new world of hope and healing: The seasons of a woman's life -- Can we circumvent osterporosis? -- The risk of cancer -- Making assertive lifestyle changes: Hormonal support from our foods -- Planning a personal approach -- Ways and means of hormene applicatin -- Synthetic compounds: a sampling by chemical or brand name -- Natural formulas for infants -- Resources for cancer patients -- Resources for preventive medicine -- Clinical studies and research reports -- Sources of natural progesterone.;This updated fourth edition offers the latest information on how botanical progesterone therapy, also known as natural HRT, can provide safe, natural relief for many of the problems women face from hormone deficiency, including PMS, fibromyalgia, depression, menstrual irregularity, miscarriages, uterine fibroids, and infertility. Botanical progesterone supplementation can be also extremely effective in relieving hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and even cancer. The authors sift through misinformation and contradictory studies, warning against corporate-sponsored research in a multi-billion dollar menopausal industry, and guide readers to natural alternatives. This fourth edition also includes new studies regarding the dangers of a diet rich in soy contributing to the onset of premature menopause, as well as thyroid disorders. The dangers of mammography and the importance of focusing on safer, more effective methods of cancer detection are also well documented.