Estrogen, Progesterone, and Weight Control ????? "Estrogens are a group of steroid compounds that function as the primary female sex hormone. The three naturally occurring estrogens are estradiol, estriol and estrone. In the body these are all produced from androgens though enzyme action. Estradiol is produced from testosterone and estrone from androstenedione. Estrone is weaker than estradiol, and in post-menopausal women more estrone is present than estradiol. ESTROGENIC COMPOUNDS A range of there synthetic and natural substances have been identified that possess estrogenic activity. These include biphenol-A, phthalate esters and nonylphenol." Methyl paraben is another chemical that possess estrogenic activity. It will bind to estrogen receptors within our bodies. Estrogen and weight gain There is a strong connection between fat and estrogen. Other than the ovaries, fat is the most significant source in the manufacturing of estrogen in the body. Women can get caught up in a cycle where increased body fat raises estrogen levels and estrogen increases a tendency to accumulate body fat. Women have been found to gain an average of 10-15 pounds at menopause as estrogen promotes water retention. Low thyroid function can also slow down metabolism and lead to weight gain. Natural progesterone helps to normalize weight by balancing estrogen dominance. Natural progesterone makes thyroid hormone receptors more sensitive, thus, aiding thyroid activity in the body. This is why we need progesterone When a woman goes through menopause whether it be natural or surgical, her estrogen drops 40-60% because we still produce it by way of body fat, plus it is stored in the bowel and then gets recycled back into the blood stream. Our progesterone, on the other hand, drops to near zero and we no longer produce it anywhere else in our body like we do the estrogen. We may still produce a very tiny amount by way of the adrenal glands, but by the time we enter menopause, our adrenals are fatigued and are no longer operating. When our estrogen level is higher than our progesterone level, we start seeing all of these symptoms. Estrogen causes water retention and weight gain. Also the more weight we have, the more estrogen we are going to produce. It's a vicious cycle that never ends until we get our progesterone level up and balanced with the estrogen. There are some women who are fortunate and don't gain the extra weight. These women may need to supplement with estrogen, but most of the time, we have found that progesterone was all they needed. The reason for this is because progesterone is a precursor to estrogen, so if the estrogen level is too low, the progesterone will in most cases go in and wake up the estrogen receptor sites and they start producing estrogen again and gets the level up to where it needs to be. Drs. make the mistake of putting women on more estrogen when their level is already HIGHER than the progesterone. They'll either put them on horse urine (Premarin) or estradiol which is the hormone responsible for causing breast cancer. This is why female cancers are on the rise, because of what our Drs. are doing to us. The key thing that we want to do, is get our progesterone balanced with the estrogen, by supplementing with a good natural progesterone cream in order to bring back hormonal balance. Once we supplement with a good natural progesterone cream and get our progesterone level balanced with the estrogen, these symptoms start going away. We start seeing the weight come off, the depression goes away and so on and so forth. I lost a total of 9 pounds my first month, that I got started on the Endau progesterone cream. I went from a size 14 to a size 12. One of the last problems I had was the afternoon fatigue. That did not go away until I started taking the Life Enhancer. In fact, just the other day I increased my dosage of that and the Green Qi and my energy level was out of this world! My husband asked me why I was so energized and I told him, that I increased my dosages! The Life Enhancer is an endocrine supporter. It supports the thyroid, adrenals and other hormones helping them get back into balance. It's also important to watch the diet. Cut back on refined carbs, sugars and caffeine. Also, if you are not on any form of blood thinner or blood pressure medication, it's good for us to take 400 IU twice a day of natural vitamin E. (The label needs to say d-alpha) Also a good B Complex once a day and a good multi-vitamin. The E helps with hot flashes and night sweats and the B's help get the hormones back into balance and holds them there. I have to tell everyone I was a real bad snackaholic! Since starting on the Green QI I don't WANT or crave the sweets. I don't even like the taste of fast food. Exercise is also important. Dr. John Lee as well as other noted health care providers state that natural progesterone helps us lose weight. In addition to progesterone however, proper diet and exercise are also very important contributors. In my opinion, if you will use the Green Qi to maintain a healthy PH balance and use the Endau Progesterone Cream to maintain a healthy hormonal balance your weight should become normal. If you are under allot of stress, this too can cause weight gain. I use Life Enhancer for stress in addition the the Green Qi and the Endau. I have seen my snack habit go away, my weight is staying off and with out "fad" diets. Neways also has a product called Promass that is effective in assisting in weight loss, if you feel you would like a little jump start! Neways ProMass - Here's just a little bit about what it does: Liquifies fatty deposits and increases metabolic rate, enabling the body to more easily consume stored fats as energy, while maintaining body tones. Today scientific and nutritional studies indicate that low-fat and fat-free diets do not necessarily result in fat reduction and healthy bodies. Many weight-conscious individuals now recognize the importance of certain `good fats' in maintaining healthy body weight and promoting youthful metabolic function. The exclusion of certain animal fats may leave one significant nutritional gap by practically eliminating conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a powerful fatty acid. Because the primary dietary sources of CLA are red meat and full-fat dairy products, health-conscious individuals may get little of this precious substance. Few sources of CLA have been available until recently. ProMass contains isolated CLA in its purest form and provides the body with unique health-supporting benefits. CLA has become widely recognized for its ability to aid weight management and is best known for helping to reduce body fat and increase muscle tissue. ProMass also contains Borage oil, the richest, natural source of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). Research has shown that GLA has a wide variety of health benefits. Nita Come with me and learn how Your Sun can shine again http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Letursunshinein/ Private Reply to Nita Lopez | 
