Female, 34, Southern California What was the primary benefit of doing the Program for you? Reoccurring vaginal yeast infections have ceased completely. Bloating and gas that was previously frequent only occurs if I eat the wrong foods. How long did you spend in calendar time on the Program? 4 months What were your body temperature [...]
Any premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms Heavy menstrual flow Long menstruation Menstrual migraines/headaches High stress lifestyle History of birth control use Soy heavy diet Diagnosed with “autoimmune” condition Nut milk consumption Heavy use of cosmetics or beauty products Work related activities around beauty products or cleaning products Early menarche Start menopause early Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT) [...]
Any premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms Heavy menstrual flow Long menstruation Menstrual migraines/headaches High stress lifestyle History of birth control use Soy heavy diet Diagnosed with “autoimmune” condition Nut milk consumption Heavy use of cosmetics or beauty products Work related activities around beauty products or cleaning products Early menarche Start menopause early Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT) [...]
For example, the flavonoids, naringenin, quercetin and kaempherol (kaempherol is an antioxidant, a phytoestrogen, and a mutagen) modify the metabolism of estradiol, causing increased bioavailability of both estrone and estradiol. (W. Schubert, et al., “Inhibition of 17-beta-estradiol metabolism by grapefruit juice in ovariectomized women,” Maturitas (Ireland) 30(2-3), 155-163, 1994.) -Ray Peat, PhD Maturitas. 1994 Dec;20(2-3):155-63. [...]
For example, the flavonoids, naringenin, quercetin and kaempherol (kaempherol is an antioxidant, a phytoestrogen, and a mutagen) modify the metabolism of estradiol, causing increased bioavailability of both estrone and estradiol. (W. Schubert, et al., “Inhibition of 17-beta-estradiol metabolism by grapefruit juice in ovariectomized women,” Maturitas (Ireland) 30(2-3), 155-163, 1994.) -Ray Peat, PhD Maturitas. 1994 Dec;20(2-3):155-63. [...]
“Estrogen is often said to achieve some of its “wonderful” effects by increasing the effects of serotonin…Many experiments have shown that estrogen is very important for aggressive behavior in animals, and estrogen promotes serotonin’s actions. Some research shows that increased serotonin is associated with certain types of increased aggressiveness, and antiserotonin agents decrease aggresiveness (Ieni, [...]
“Estrogen is often said to achieve some of its “wonderful” effects by increasing the effects of serotonin…Many experiments have shown that estrogen is very important for aggressive behavior in animals, and estrogen promotes serotonin’s actions. Some research shows that increased serotonin is associated with certain types of increased aggressiveness, and antiserotonin agents decrease aggresiveness (Ieni, [...]
Is 98.6 Really Normal? A great article provided by Women’s Health Connections that includes discussion of the work of Ray Peat, PhD and Broda Barnes, MD, PhD.
Is 98.6 Really Normal? A great article provided by Women’s Health Connections that includes discussion of the work of Ray Peat, PhD and Broda Barnes, MD, PhD.
