Bitesize Biohack Episode - Overcoming Oestrogen Dominance

In the SHIFT protocol, ‘H’ is for hormones and in this bitesize episode Angela looks at the sex hormones beginning with oestrogen If there is an oestrogen dominance you need to understand why before you make changes and when you are looking at hormonal support and lifestyle you need to work with a practitioner and test first to have the information needed to effectively balance and optimise Angela explains the ways in which oestrogen impacts the body and why to have a successful transition into menopause good adrenal function is key along with advice about what you can do to effectively boost your oestrogen levels KEY TAKEAWAYS Oestrogen is made in the ovaries and synthesized from the hormone DHEA After menopause, the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and the production is taken over by the adrenal glands Insulin sensitivity and blood glucose management make a huge difference Oestradiol is the major oestrogen produced by the ovaries in your cycling years, Post menopause it’s derived from testosterone via aromatization The Dutch test means you can see what pathway your oestrogen is going down Including flax seeds in your diet will naturally boost oestrogen levels and seed cycling can help promote the production of oestrogen and progesterone If you are perimenopausal you can follow the moon cycle BEST MOMENTS ‘Oestradiol is the strongest and most active form of oestrogen in the body and can be converted into both E1 and E3’ ‘A combination of hormone therapy alongside lifestyle changes can really help’ ‘There are a lot of oestrogen disruptors in the environment’ RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE - Get a free health check and personalised report on S.H.I.F.T at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com - Body Bio Phosphatidylcholine - get 10% off with code ANGELA-A at bit.ly/BodyBio - To order a Dutch Test or enquire about other lab testing and consultations, email info@angelafosterperformance.com - Get 20% off a Veri Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring by visiting bit.ly/getveri20 - Get 10% off BiOptimizers Blood Sugar Breakthrough with code ANGELA10 at www.bioptimizers.com/angela - Get $50 off Lumen with code ANGELA at bit.ly/getlumen VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health Podcast Series -https://angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts/ Biohack Your Way to Your Best Self - Join My Exclusive Female Biohacker Collective - www.angelafosteracademy.com/female-Biohacker-collective Get a free health check and personalised report www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Watch my Free Masterclass on how to master your metabolism -www.angelafosteracademy.com/master-your-metabolism Download my free Guide to Harmonising Your Hormones -www.angelafosterperformance.com/hormones Download my free Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/ Download my free Guide to Sleep Like a Boss -www.angelafosterperformance.com/sleep Join my free Facebook Community -www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker Get my bestselling book Rethink Health - https://amzn.to/3vbzYOV ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health, and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn