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HORMONE

BALANCE

IS ON THE

MENU

Healthy foods target adrenal fatigue,
menopause and more

By Patricia Danflous

Are you ready to take charge of your life? Imagine what it
would be like to live without the PMS “crazies,” persistent fatigue,
anxiety, or assorted aggravations of menopause
gluten sensitivity
et’s face it, when founder of the Gluten Free Magdalena Wszelaki suggests screening could be the first
hormones are out of Society, gluten sensitivity screen- that avoiding certain foods could step in addressing hormone
control there is little ing could be the first step in be beneficial depending on imbalance issues
hope for a smooth, addressing hormone imbalance individual needs and appropriate
Lwell-balanced life. issues. Nutritionists also point diagnosis. She also advises taking
What’s a woman to do? Grand- to the benefits of eliminating a positive approach by adding Always check with your
ma’s suggestion to try chocolate dairy and sugar. hormone boosting superfoods to physician before making
as a PMS remedy, thanks to its The phased elimination of meal planning. drastic changes to your
diet. Each person has
mood-boosting chemical prop- certain foods, under the direction “There is no one food different needs. A medical
erties, may provide good-tasting, of a health professional, may have that will reverse a hormonal evaluation will determine if
temporary relief. a significant and positive impact imbalance,” she said. “However, you have food sensitivities
Take a look at your diet for on hormone health. there are several natural super- related to your symptoms
a more permanent solution. Holistic Health Coach and foods that are known to relax and help determine the best
treatment regimen.
According to Dr. Peter Osborne, hormone balance specialist hormones.”
WSZELAKI'S FIVE FAVORITE HORMONE BALANCING SUPERFOODS

BRAZIL NUTS – MACA ROOT – BROCCOLI
three organic Brazil nuts this butterscotch-fla- SPROUTS – studies
per day is a sufficient vored Peruvian product show that ¼ cup to 1
intake of selenium, a key is associated with cup of broccoli sprouts
mineral for thyroid and CAMU CAMU – alleviating menopausal per day improve estro- FLAX SEED - the
autoimmune health. a half-teaspoon per day symptoms and PMS as gen-dominant issues protein and fiber in flax
added to smoothies, for well as boosting fertility. such as PMS, endome- seeds assist in the man-
example, is a powerful (Start with a very low triosis, water retention, agement and reversal
source of Vitamin C to dose as some women cellulite, weight gain, of polycystic ovarian
support the adrenal glands may be intolerant.) moodiness and infertility. syndrome.
and the immune system.

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