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What is Phytoestrogen?

Phytoestrogen
Phytoestrogen is also known as dietary estrogen. Phytoestrogens make up a diverse group of naturally occurring, non-steroidal plant compounds. They occur in plants and plant products that include soy beans, grains, seeds, herbs, fruits and vegetables. (more...)
Bio Supplements2 Dec 2009Comments (0)

Types of Hormone Replacement Options

Hormone Replacement

is used to treat hormone-diseases and age related conditions. It is also known as estrogen, hormone or menopausal replacement therapy. Therapy using hormone replacement reduces symptoms related to menopause. There are different forms of therapy available today and more developments, such as news that exercise can prevent breast cancer, on the horizon.
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Hormonal Health29 Nov 2009Comments (0)

The Link Between Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer

Phytoestrogens

So you’ve heard about the amazing health benefits of , especially for menopausal women whose bodies are short on estrogen. Plant-based compounds that act like estrogen in the body, called phytoestrogens, can relieve symptoms of menopause and may even help protect against breast cancer. But there have also been studies indicating that soy, a primary source of phytoestrogens, could possibly promote tumor growth in women at higher risk for breast cancer or with a history of the disease.
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Cancer Types17 Nov 2009Comments (0)

Phytoestrogen Supplements vs. a Phytoestrogen Diet

Phytoestrogen Supplements

Menopause hitting you hard? You know all the other benefits eating fruits and a vegetable provides—fiber, vitamins, minerals—but they also have a range of benefits for your menopausal and post-menopausal body. Plants offer certain chemicals that protect your body’s health and well-being. They are known as and are similar in structure to estrogen (very familiar !). may trick your body into believing it has more estrogen than it actually does, relieving some of the symptoms of menopause and lowering cholesterol levels. You can take , or eat a diet rich in these plant estrogens.
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Healthy Diets17 Nov 2009Comments (0)

What Is Pyoderma Faciale?

Pyoderma Faciale

  • is a rare skin condition causing severe outbreaks of inflamed nodules and cysts on the face
  • The condition only occurs in women between the ages of 20 and 40; it may be linked to a hormone imbalance
  • Treatment for pyoderma faciale involves prescription medications and may last up to seven months

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Skin Disorders23 Jul 2009Comments (0)