Thread by @drmoghes

This chemical called #Xenoestrogen is a sub-category of hormonal disruptor groups that gets into our body through numerous sources (mentioned below) leading to estrogen dominance in the body.

Today, majority girls/women face menstrual issues right from the start of their menstrual cycle. Scanty menses/irregular cycle, mood swings, menstrual cramps, irritability during periods aren't normal. They can be associated with low estrogen.

Now, estrogen is a natural hormone in humans that is important for bone growth, blood clotting and reproduction & all above functions. Interestingly but unfortunately the surroundings we're living in release an abundance of a chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen.

This chemical called #Xenoestrogen is a sub-category of hormonal disruptor groups that gets into our body through numerous sources (mentioned below) leading to estrogen dominance in the body.

Xenoestrogen is not biodegradable so, it is stored in our fat cells. Build up of xenoestrogens has been indicated in many conditions including: breast, prostate and testicular cancer, obesity, infertility, endometriosis, early onset puberty, miscarriages and diabetes.

A list of all sources of Xenoestrogens that are disrupting our hormones. 👇🏻

Credit : Women in Balance Institute

Signs that you may have xenoestrogens in your system :-
1) Depression
2) Low libido
3) Mood swings
4) Hot flashes
5) Night sweats
6) Headaches/migraines
7) Tender/fibrocystic breasts
8) Weight gain

How to avoid them or minimize the exposure to xenoestrogens?

What could we include in our diet in moderation to increase estrogen levels?

1) Alkaline fruits 🍇🍏🍑 (Non-acidic) like fresh coconut, plum, peach, grapes, pomegranate, apple (eat based on seasons)

2) Seeds like sesame seeds, flax seeds, fenugreek in the form of laddoos.

3) Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli. 🥦🥬

4) Soaked dry fruits with healthy fats- Pista, cashewnut, almond, walnut.

5) Alfa-alfa sprouts, garlic, fennel seeds, rose petals (rose tea) 🌹

Remember, moderation is the key!

5) Cow ghee

Studies show that the regular consumption of cow ghee on empty stomach/with meals led to an increase in FSH & estrogen in women.
mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/1…

🤸🏃🧘🏻‍♀️ Additionally, the greatest protectors are regular exercise that encourages sweating, boosts metabolism & bioabsorption of food, regular bowel movements to ensure toxin elimination & proper sleep at the right time.

Do comment if you found this to be useful.