How to know if you have estrogen dominance

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Estrogen dominance is a type of hormonal imbalance in which the body produces too much estrogen. There are different schools of thought about estrogen dominance, but the theory behind it is that during the transition into perimenopause, the body will produce less progesterone but keep producing the same levels of estrogen. This causes an imbalance that causes unpleasant symptoms.

Symptoms of estrogen dominance can be similar to those of perimenopause, menopause, or even PMS.

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Nature-based activities improve mood, mental health https://www.studyfinds.org/nature-activities-mental-health/

Feeling blue? New research suggests adding some more greenery to your life. Scientists at the University of York say that consistently engaging in more “nature-based activities” can improve mental health among adults – even those already struggling with a pre-existing mental health condition.

A “nature-based activity” is pretty much anything that gets you out of the house and active while surrounded by nature and wildlife. Examples include gardening, going for a walk or jog, conservation activities, and “forest bathing,” which just means going to a wooded area and taking a moment to soak in and enjoy the atmosphere.

According to this work, natured-based activities lasting for roughly 20 to 90 minutes engaged in regularly for eight to 12 weeks have the biggest impact on improving mood, decreasing anxiety, and increasing overall positivity.

To reach these conclusions the research team analyzed 50 prior relevant studies encompassing 14,321 NBI (nature-based intervention) records. NBIs encourage people to engage with nature in a structured manner as a means of improving mental well-being.

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Eating foods rich in iron could prevent heart disease  https://www.studyfinds.org/iron-rich-food-heart-disease/

Eating iron-rich foods could stave off heart problems, according to new research. Scientists say iron deficiency during middle-age increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by nearly 25 percent. Eating foods rich in the vital nutrient could prevent one in ten cases of the world’s number one killer.

Good iron sources (aside from meat) include leafy greens, tofu, tempeh, lentils, Brazil nuts, cashews, spinach, potatoes, and mushrooms. Foods rich in vitamin C like broccoli, peppers, and fruits help the body absorb iron.

Over the span of 13 years, the team of researchers studied more than 12,000 older men and women from various parts of Europe. They estimated the proportion of cardiovascular events that would have been avoided if all individuals were without iron deficiency at the outset. Alarmingly, around two in three participants were lacking in the mineral that boosts blood flow, improving strength and energy.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, claiming around 18 million lives annually. It is responsible for one in four of all deaths in the U.S. Previous studies have linked iron deficiency to increasing the risk of death in patients already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Now, for the first time, the same trend has been observed in the general population.

It raised the risk of cardiovascular mortality, coronary heart disease, and death from any cause by 26, 24, and 12 percent, respectively. This was after taking into account factors such as smoking, obesity, diabetes, and cholesterol levels. During the study period, 2,212 (18%) of the participants died, 573 (5%) from a cardiovascular cause.

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No more pills? Psychological treatment could provide lasting relief for chronic pain https://www.studyfinds.org/psychological-treatment-pain/

Chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and can be extremely disabling to those who suffer from it. Current treatments include medicating patients with steroid injections, opioid painkillers, and physical therapy to manage the pain. While admitting that it is not “all in the head,” scientists find that two-thirds of chronic back pain patients who underwent a four-week psychological treatment called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) were pain-free or nearly pain-free post-treatment. Moreover, most maintained the relief for one year.

The new research, led by the University of Colorado-Boulder, suggests that psychological therapy could be beneficial in understanding the origins of pain and altering the brain networks which process pain. The findings contribute some of the strongest evidence that psychological treatments can provide durable relief for chronic pain, which afflicts an estimated 50 million Americans.

The study lead author, Dr. Yoni Ashar, now a researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine, conducted the study in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder.

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About Christine Hronec
Christine Hronec ( https://gaugelife.com ) is an award-winning chemist and three-time champion fitness competitor, nutrition, and exercise expert. Since founding her company Gauge Life in 2013, Christine has helped approximately 40,000 women transform their bodies and switch to a body-positive self-image. Her YouTube channel has over 25 million views. Christine has received awards from the American Chemical Society and was published in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Christine was part of the team that created Time magazine’s “Invention of the Year” for her work in the biotech field.