[EllaC]

That's just it and even docs are reluctant to address hormones. That's why i Wana stick it out with maca and try get balance that way. Alternatively eat to balance hormones. I heard tuner boosts progesterone and a avo's balance but then I also heard avo's are more estrogen related so buggered if I know!

Exactly... or, they'll tell you they'll "balance your hormones" prescribing some BCP, effectively shutting down your whole hormone production. That's of course a way to get "balanced", too. Been there, experienced it all and that stuff really messed up my whole body. I am glad to still be alive today.

I love tuna - will have to do some reading! Also on the avocado, great hint - thank you! If I come across useful/reliable information regarding avocados and estrogen or hormone balancing, I'll let you know!

Magnesium breaks down excess estrogen . Vit c raises progesterone levels.
Vitamin be, thyme, oregano and tuner help raise. Had a quick refer her read.
Watch out for tuna if it's in a can. Stupid cans linings are toxic and promote breast c. I imagine those toxins raise estrogen.

Vitex might be a way to go.. but I prefer maca as its more a superfood .

DAN you expensive saliva tests *sobs*

Hi Ella,

thanks for that - I really need magnesium but probably don't have enough estrogen to begin with, haha!

I avoid cans whenever possible because of those bloody linings... it is horrifying to think that companies still feed us that stuff!

Vitex is tricky - its effects depend on dosage and if not standardized, you never really know the potency of the herb at hand...

What I really love about Maca is the fact that it does not contain any phytohormones itself that could occupy or block any receptors but works on your whole system. And I love how it makes me feel!

I agree with you 100%. IT scares me all the conflicting info about herbs and dosages and interactions hence my reluctance to try vitex. Im also the same with maca being a "food source" and not containing hormones but regulating them if you will and that's why I chose maca to try to balance my hormones (hope it bloody works lol)
I admit I LOVE the vivid dreams I have on maca, it does increase my sex drive too which is a bonus.