Science has been studying autism spectrum disorder for better part of a century, and yet there’s one thing they can’t seem to figure out: why the brain of people with autism develop differently. But because it’s more common in boys, some researchers have long suspected that testosterone levels in the womb are the key. TheContinue reading “The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism”
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Alcohol Dependent People May Lack Important Enzyme
Melatonin counteract estrogen’s tendency to stimulate cell growth
Melatonin: Never Ignore This “Wonder Hormone” https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/…/melatonin.aspx Oct 10, 2013 … Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect you against heart disease, diabetes, migraine headaches, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. … When this hormone latches onto a breast cancer cell, it has been found to counteract estrogen’s tendency to stimulate cell growth. In fact, melatonin has a … The Link Between Alzheimer’s, Cinnamon,Continue reading “Melatonin counteract estrogen’s tendency to stimulate cell growth”
Estrogen and Alzheimer
Estrogen and Alzheimer’s. Hormone replacement therapy does not appear to reduceAlzheimer’s symptoms, but it may help to prevent the disease in healthy women.. At menopause, the level of the hormone estrogen in women’s bodies begins to decline, marking the end of their childbearing years. Estrogen and Alzheimer’s – Memory Loss & the Brain http://www.memorylossonline.com/pastissues/winter2001/estrogenandalzheimer.html Feedback About this resultContinue reading “Estrogen and Alzheimer”
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A randomized controlled trial Abstract Hirsutism in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), consequent to elevated androgen levels leads to significant cosmetic and psychological problems. Recent research in Turkey has shown that spearmint tea has antiandrogenic properties in females with hirsutism. No research has yetContinue reading “Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome”
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), estrogen and phytoestrogens
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common clinical problems in urology. While the precise molecular etiology remains unclear, sex steroids have been implicated in the development and maintenance of BPH. Sufficient data exists linking androgens and androgen receptor pathways to BPH and use of androgen reducing compounds, such asContinue reading “Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), estrogen and phytoestrogens”
Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research
Coffee is a complex mixture of chemicals that provides significant amounts of chlorogenic acid and caffeine. Unfiltered coffee is a significant source of cafestol and kahweol, which are diterpenes that have been implicated in the cholesterol-raising effects of coffee. The results of epidemiological research suggest that coffee consumption may help prevent several chronic diseases, including type 2 DM,41 Parkinson’s disease69Continue reading “Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research”
Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – eat soft boiled eggs
To my friends who love to drink alcohol be it San Miguel beer or red wine, do eat protein rich foods like soft boiled eggs when drinking. To my BFF with pancreas health issues, eat soft boiled eggs. Connie Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – The Hunt for the Missing Egg. Those who lack cholineContinue reading “Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – eat soft boiled eggs”
Estrogen increases vision loss risk in rare genetic disease
Summary: A new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1. Source: WUSTL. Girls with a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in a gene known as Nf1 are much more likely to lose their vision than boys with mutations in the same gene. And now, researchers at WUSTL in St.Continue reading “Estrogen increases vision loss risk in rare genetic disease”
Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone
Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapyduring menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, and family history.[2][4] About 5–10% of cases are due to genes inherited from a person’s parents, including BRCA1 andContinue reading “Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone”
Toxic chemicals /environmental toxins/carcinogens affect the estrogens/other hormones in our cells
When we wash pesticides from our produce, we do it because they alter our body cells and create an imbalance in our hormones. Some of these chemicals are estrogenic, affecting the normal estrogen levels in our body. When we eat corned beef, we add cabbage and tomatoes in the hopes that toxins will be excretedContinue reading “Toxic chemicals /environmental toxins/carcinogens affect the estrogens/other hormones in our cells”