Information to enlighten you on your path during your menopause journey.... It's easy to understand, gives you some answers that are about a natural side of assisting yourself and a chance to open your mind to a healthier, happier time during this adventure or expedition (well let's call it that :)...

1. B Abundant
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HEALTH:-
This 1’s for the Ladies.
In this slide show I’m going try to show YOU some information I’ve
found very valuable…
(I’m far from being a Dr. this is for YOUR interest & knowledge &
my journey thus far )

2. Menopause!!
 Eeekk, such a word adds fear
& apprehension in any
women’s life! 55+ 40+
 I’ve been busy researching &
attempting to find an answer
for this for YOU.
 What I’ve discovered is that –
 No matter how much money
YOU have, or how great YOU
eat, or what age group YOU 50+
are (yes, it can start at a early
age). YOU will go through it in
YOUR own way.
 So, keep reading & maybe
YOU’LL get an insight!

3. So What Did I Discover?
 Well, in the first instance, I found that
I had far too many tests! They gave
different results each time, that it’s no
wonder Dr’s. are at a loss to give YOU
the correct outcome!
 I found out I was suppose to be over
in estrogens – What that means is my
body needed to be fed more
estrogens!! No Way!!!
 My symptoms were not conducive with
the results!
 Thus I started my journey to find an
answer & hopefully this will enlighten
YOU to find some answers to YOUR
questions too!
 Avoid These: Avoid blue cohosh,
vitex, saw palmetto berry, lavender,
tea tree oil, liquorice, hops, rhodiola
rose root, black cohosh, dong quai, red
clover blossom and motherwort leaf as
they all “INCREASE” levels of
estrogens further lowering YOUR
progesterone!!

4. LIST OF ESTROGENS
Here is a list of estrogens:-

Foods Containing ‘’Natural Estrogens ‘’
Note: Those is bold are also RICH in glutamate.
Olive oil
Alfalfa Olives
Animal flesh Papaya
Anise seed Parsley
Apples
Baker's yeast Peas
Barley Peppers
Beets Plums
Carrots Pomegranates
Cherries Potatoes
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) Pumpkin
Clover
Cowpeas (black- eyed peas) Red beans
Cucumbers Red clover
Dairy Foods Rhubarb
Dates Rice (relatively high)
Eggs Sage
Eggplant Sesame seeds
Fennel
Flaxseeds Soybean sprouts
Garlic Soybeans
Hops Split peas
Liquorice Sunflower seeds
Oats Tomatoes
Wheat
Yams

5. FOODS THE INHIBIT
ESTROGENS
 Estrogens Inhibiting Foods
Suffering from breast cancer, PMS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, & other situations that estrogens might aggravate the following estrogens
blocking foods may interest YOU.
Berries
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Citrus Foods
Corn
Figs
Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates)
Grapes
Green beans
Melons
Millet
Onions
Pears
Pineapples
Squashes
Tapioca
White rice
 Also, great info I read on a Drs website – If YOU want to really slow down YOUR estrogens in YOUR body utilise white flour – it acts just
like a glue in YOUR body – Slows down absorption of the Estrogens in YOUR foods – Pretty incredible right?

6. HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU
HAVE TOO MANY ESTROGENS?
 Estrogens Dominance Symptoms Endometriosis Premenstrual fluid
 The following symptoms are common retention, Weight Gain
among those with estrogens Hair loss, Fibrocystic breasts
dominance. What begins with mild Premenstrual headaches
symptoms can often become moderate Depression, Polycystic ovary
in the mild & severe by the time a syndrome, Menstrual cramps Fatigue,
person reaches their mid-40s. If YOUR Migraines, Accelerated aging, Severe
experiencing as few as 6 of these menstrual cramps, Miscarriage Heavy
symptoms, it could be YOUR periods with clotting, Anxiety and
experiencing some level of estrogens panic attacks, Joint and Muscle pain,
dominance. Autoimmune disorders
Decreased libido Fibromyalgia
 It Can be “MILD - MODERATE Insomnia and restless sleep,
SEVERE” Impotency (Yes, “MEN” can have over
 Premenstrual breast tenderness estrogens too!) Dry eyes, Estrogens
Irregular menstruation related cancers, Lowered libido
Uterine fibroid tumours Prostate problems.
Premenstrual mood swings, Breast STRESS can play a VERY big part in
tumours, Thyroid dysfunction, the weight gain. It increases YOUR
Infertility Adrenal gland fatigue Cortisol & that can ‘block’ weight loss
Thickened uterine lining, Headaches teaching YOUR body to store fat rather
than utilise, like it has a backup plan!

7. What I Discovered About
Progesterone
 Now to the exciting part I found out.
 Of course I’m following the estrogen
lowering foods, however.com I also found
that rubbing “Natural Progesterone Cream”
on my ‘soft spots’ – NOT on YOUR breasts,
or abdomen or muscle areas.
 It has assisted me with feeling so much
better, with relief in my body of so many of
those extra estrogens that I seem to be
carrying around.
 It can be utilised both morning and night –
Only challenge I found when I first started
utilising it, was that it “make” YOU feel
tired, if that happens rub a larger amount
on at night & less in the morning till YOU
get use to it.
 BENEFIT’S AT NIGHT IS --- Assists YOU
sleeping so much better.
 Please check the next slide for which
Progesterone Cream I’ve had success with
(this is personal YOU may want to consider
what’s going to be best for YOU!)
 Avoid These: Avoid blue cohosh, vitex,
saw palmetto berry, lavender, tea tree oil,
liquorice, hops, rhodiola rose root, black
cohosh, dong quai, red clover blossom and
motherwort leaf as they all increase levels
of estrogens further lowering progesterone.

8. Which Progesterone Cream I
Utilise!
 The one I find the BEST (for
me) is USP Natural
Progesterone. It should be
approx 450 to 500 milligrams
per ounce! (apparently they
utilise the root of the wild yam
– NOT the fruit… It’s more
conducive for YOUR body to
work with!)
 Also YOU’VE got to rotate the
areas YOU put it on to avoid
saturation in one spot.
 Now FOODS & HERBS with
Progesterone…

9. Foods & Herbs With Progesterone
 Progesterone is essentially an animal
hormone.
 So the list is:-
 Eggs – egg yolk has the most. (be
careful if YOU have high cholesterol)
 Dairy products – Cheese, Milk (Cow’s
milk has the most)
 Chicken – (MUST be Hormone free)
 Zinc rich foods – Shellfish, Turkey,
Red meats (MUST be Hormone free)
 Ok – Now I’m saying “Hormone Free”
as the whole reason is YOUR
attempting to either eliminate Or slow
down too much estrogens in YOUR
diet!
 B6 Rich foods – Walnuts, Whole
Grains, Fortified Cereals
 Eat all these in MODERATION
 YOU should ALWAYS consult YOUR Dr.
if YOUR on HRT to make sure they are
happy with YOUR consumption.
 HERBS --- Macca Root Powder it’s a
Andaptogen & helps the body & mind
with stress. Turmeric, thyme &
oregano.

10. How Our Body System
Works…
 The endocrine system consists of:
 The hypothalamus and pituitary gland,
also known as the “master glands” because
they control much of the other endocrine
gland functions.
 The thyroid gland, which regulates
metabolism, temperature, and weight.
 The adrenal glands, which moderate
mental and physical stress.
 The reproductive organs or, gonads
(testes/ovaries), which produce sex
hormones including testosterone, estrogens,
and progesterone.
 The pancreas, responsible for blood
sugar regulation and enzyme
production.
 The pineal gland, responsible for
secreting melatonin, the “sleep”
hormone.
 Chemicals disrupted can promote weight
gain and obesity they can increase the
number of fat cells a person has. This can
change the amount of calories burned when
resting, affecting energy balance & the
metabolisms of ghrelin and leptin, the
chemicals which control hunger and satiety
(feeling of fullness)

11. Xenoestrogens/Obesogens – What
the Heck Are They?...
 Xenoestrogen hormone drugs are also given to animals to increase their growth and
fatten them for our consumption. Our water supply also contains Xenoestrogens
residues.
 Examples of Xenoestrogens/Obesogens that many of us encounter every day include:
 Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides found on conventional produce and in tap
water. Instead, try to buy organic, or at least wash your produce thoroughly. Be sure
to drink pure filtered water.
 Conventionally raised meat and dairy which often contain hormones and
antibiotics.
Instead, buy organic or hormone and anti-biotic free.
 Plastic cans and bottles, many of which contain Biphenyl-A (BPA). Instead, use
glass jars or metal (try to avoid aluminium) water bottles. Avoid leaving plastic water
bottles in the sun or exposing to heat, especially microwaves. (Utilise “GLASS
containers” instead)
 Non-stick Pans (Teflon pans), which contain Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Instead, use cast iron or hard anodized aluminium (processed so that aluminium
cannot leech into food).
 Vinyl products and air fresheners, which contain Phthalates. Instead, use natural
products.
 Creams and lotions containing estrogenic ingredients like paraben’s. Instead use
natural products and oils. Utilise all natural EDC free creams.
 Common cleaning chemicals which omit toxic fumes. Instead use natural, non-
toxic formulas. You can even make your own cleaning supplies.

12. Something Else!...
 YOU may or may not gain weight around YOUR middle section. Most women do!
 What I found was taking “Flaxseed Oil” tabs (or YOU can put Flaxseed oil in YOUR
salads) Or CLA can assist with keeping it in check!
 I take 3 of the 1000mg Flaxseed tabs in morning & 3 at night (it also assists in the joint stiffness
YOU can sometimes experience).
 It’s been my observation from myself & friends, that if YOU keep YOUR Omega 3’s high in YOUR
diet…. YOU will keep YOUR system coping a great deal better OR increase YOUR Cold water fish,
eating 3 to 5 meals@ week at least!
 Also… take Vit D it assists with YOUR bones (which seem also to go brittle during this period)
 Sugar/Carbohydrates = Cortisol….. This happens in the adrenal glands. What happens when going
through Menopause YOU may find YOU crave sweets, chocolates, chips, carbohydrates… its YOUR
in-balance of the hormones creating the craving in YOUR system…. A great assistance for that
is take B5 (now YOU should be taking a Multi B, making sure YOUR B5 is high in
dosage) OR purchase B5 separately making sure to take a Multi B at the same time. I personally
like a Multi B with ginseng!
 Sugar Free Vit C is GREAT for keeping YOUR skin & immune system flourishing at this time… I’m
personally taking 2000mgs@day.. (be careful sometimes YOU can get an upset stomach taking high
doses of Vit C)…

13. In Conclusion…
Menopause is totally Natural…
 YOU can remain taking YOUR chemicals… being confused… foggy even… OR YOU can
make a much more informed decision…
 In my mind, I know my body is made of a natural balance… it’s going through a
change of the way it processes my body functions….
 I choose a Natural, thought out, investigated & months & months of research I’ve
completed to come to the above understanding & appreciation…
 That YOU are the Master of YOUR body… YOUR inner knowing will always lead YOU
to the correct answer… Listen with intent… if YOUR in pain, inflamed/bloated after
eating some foods, remove them from YOUR diet… YOUR body is very clever & it
gives YOU signs to listen to it crying out to YOU for YOUR attention…
 As we are all individuals… some of this will definitely work for YOU & some will just
be trial & error….
 So…. My question to YOU….. When do YOU start?....

14. Take the Time to Take
Care of YOU…
 Thank YOU for reading my information…
 My aim is to assist YOU in YOUR journey & I hope this knowledge
I’ve been so fortune enough to gather for YOU will assist YOU
going forward….
 That it may help eliminate some of the confusion YOU may be
feeling….
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hearing from YOU & how YOU have taken back control over YOUR
very important healing & health… take care