Did you know that estrogen is processed by the liver then passes into the digestive tract and passed out with the stool?

So, if you are constipated estrogen that is sitting in the large intestine that was meant to exit the body is reabsorbed into the blood stream along with other toxins. Treating constipation is one of the simple ways to assist in treating hormonal imbalance. I will give you a few tips on how to tackle constipation. Being regular is not only for ridding the body of excess estrogen but overall hormonal and general health.

A poor functioning digestive system can be the result of:
­- lack of micronutrients
­- not enough ‘good bacteria’
­- an overgrowth of bad bacteria, yeasts, parasites or worms
– stress

Understanding that liver health, diet, inflammation and environmental exposures all play a crucial role in your estrogen health, there are a few simple changes you can in your lifestyle to ease the burden:

1️⃣ Eat a hormone-balancing diet: plenty of fresh fruit and veggies (there are a couple of specific veggies I recommend – I will explain why in a forthcoming post).

2️⃣ Bulk up on fibre: Ground flaxseeds provide optimal fibre and lignans, which balance hormones. Even two tablespoons a day to a shake or a salad can help.

3️⃣ Eliminate daily: Take magnesium citrate, vitamin C, probiotics and flax seeds daily to help maintain regularity. It’s a foolproof combo for most people.

4️⃣ Limit or remove alcohol: Excess alcohol can compromise liver and kidney function, which inhibit detoxification and create hormonal imbalances, high triglycerides and fatty liver.

Good gut bacteria and certain bacterial genes, called the estrobolome, produce an essential enzyme that helps metabolize estrogen. Your microbiome is part of the elimination system that is vital in ushering hormones out of the body.

Consume fermented foods regularly such as kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi. A daily probiotic supplement is recommended as this will guarantee you getting in the variety of bacteria needed. Look for one that has at least 9 strains or more. I prescribe the @therealthingonlinesa Pro Probiotic or @mibiotix daily or regular.

These probiotics, fermented food and drinks can now easily be found at your nearest health shop or online health stores such as

@addtoyourhealth
@lifestylehealthsa
@healthonbroadway
@wellnesswarehouse
@faithfultonature

#drtnaidoo#askdrtee#homeopath#homeopathy#umhlangahomeopath#umhlanga#functionalmedicine#holistic#natural#femalehealth#hormones#weightloss#guthealth#probiotics#kefir#kombucha#sauerkraut#kimchi