Imbalances in our sex hormones – oestrogen and progesterone can wreak havoc on our health, causing everything from PMS – premenstrual syndrome, hormonal acne, fatigue, weight gain, fibroids and conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome – just to name a few. Like most things in life, the key to healthy hormones, lies in getting the balance right. The role of oestrogen in our health Our body needs oestrogen, but only in it’s natural form. In females, oestrogen plays an important role in the regulation of menstruation, maintaining pregnancy, as well the clotting potential of the blood, bone strength, blood
If you have read my e-book Eat Yourself Healthy In 28 Days, you will know my approach is all about gut health! WHAT’S THAT YOU SAY?? Well I’m talking about that organ that has the surface area equivalent in size to that of a tennis court and contains more good bacteria, than cells in your entire body by a ratio of around 10:1 – that’s a mere 10 trillion!! That may sound like a lot to get your head around, but it’s for this reason alone, that the function of your gut is key to your overall health. I