“The main areas for estrogen breakdown are the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Diets high in refined sugar and low in fiber feed the unfriendly bacteria in the intestines, causing them to disrupt estrogen metabolism. One of the by-products of the… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“Diindolylmethane (DIM)—This is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. It shifts estrogen metabolism to favor the friendly or harmless estrogen metabolites. DIM can significantly increase the urinary excretion of the “bad” estrogens in as little as… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“have been associated with obesity, depression, cognitive impairment, heart disease, reduced immunity, cancer, psychosis, and all causes of mortality. Check your 25-hydroxy vitamin D… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“It is your brain that decides to get you out of bed in the morning to exercise, to give you a stronger, leaner body,… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“Having a sense of purpose, as well as connections to past and future generations, allows us to reach beyond ourselves to affirm that our… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“Dietary Changes to Improve the 2:16 Ratio There are great foods that can help improve the conversion of estrogen into good metabolites and away… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“A study in the Journal of Neuroscience tested pain sensitivity in women at different times during their menstrual cycle—first during their period when estradiol… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“It is interesting to note that the people who had a good relationship with the person who died often heal their grief much more… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“I have an idea that the phrase “the weaker sex” was coined by some woman to disarm the man she was preparing to overwhelm.… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“During the worst time of Jesse’s cycle, the “worry” region of her brain was overactive, which caused her to become fixated on things, and… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“Get your testosterone level checked and start with natural ways to normalize it when it is low. What Steals Your Testosterone Levels • Abdominal… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“According to the American Heart Association, optimal levels are as follows (note: those levels have been converted from US mg/dL measures): Total cholesterol (3.7–5.1… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“Homocysteine 8. Ferritin 9. Free and total serum testosterone 10. Cortisol and sulfated DHEA (DHEA-S) 11. Estrogen (oestrogen) and progesterone” — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
“According to a large study from Kaiser Permanente, for every 0.05 increase above 4.72, patients had an additional 6 percent increased risk of developing… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
