Dr. Kathleen Wills, I.MD, ND (USA), ND, BSc Medical Anthropology, dip Herb Med, dip Nutritional...

TAKE-CHARGE OF YOUR HORMONES

Dr. Kathleen Wills, I.MD, ND (USA), ND, BSc Medical Anthropology, dip Herb Med, dip Nutritional Assessment & CounsellingAs featured on The Breakfast Show, Viva, New Zealand Herald, Newstalk ZB, Coast, New Idea, Mindfood and Woman’s Day

MY STORY

DO YOU SUFFER FROM TOXIN OVERLOAD? Constantly tired?

Sleeping poorly?

Headaches or migraines?

Bloating and wind?

Sinus issues?

Mood swings/anxiety/depression?

Dull or spotty skin? Eczema/dermatitis?

Lifeless hair?

Joint aches?

Frequent illness?

Drinking or smoking?

More than 3-4 cups of caffeine daily?

Chocolate addict?

Craving sugary foods?

Eating processed foods?

Food sensitivities?

HORMONES: TOXIC TRENDS

We apply at least 475 toxic chemicals daily.

HORMONES: WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

WHEN HORMONES GO WRONG

ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS are chemicals,

or chemical mixtures, that interfere with normal hormone action

HORMONE HEALTH: TOXIC TRENDS

The most sensitive window of exposure to EDCs is during critical periods of development.

HEALTH CONDITIONS LINKED TO TOXIC EXPOSURE

Reproductive/endocrine

• - Breast/prostate cancer• - Endometriosis• - Infertility• - Early puberty

Diabetes/metabolic syndrome

• - Obesity

Immune/autoimmune

• Susceptibility to infections Autoimmune disease

Cardiopulmonary

• -Asthma• -Heart disease/hypertension• -Stroke

Brain/nervous system

• -Alzheimer disease• -Parkinson disease• -ADHD/learning disabilities

WHERE DO TOXINS COME FROM? Environment

Tap water

Chemical residues (pesticides, fertilisers, antibiotics)

Personal care products

Pharmaceuticals

Food additives

Alcohol

Cigarettes

OESTROGEN DOMINANCE* Weight gain around the middle or pear shaped body

Mood swings/anxiety/depression

Heavy or painful periods

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Frequent headaches or migraines

Endometriosis

Fibroids in the breasts or uterus

Ovarian cysts

Breast cancer*

Women who drink just two alcoholic drinks per day had blood and urine oestrogen levels up to 32% higher!

*(1996 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Santoro et al)

*What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PreMenopause, by Lee, J. MD et al., Warner Books.

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OESTROGEN DETOX More dietary fibre: Kale, spinach and broccoli are your friends!

Supplements: Lecithin (choline), L- taurine, milk thistle, dandelion, calcium-d-glucarate, DIM and Brevail (from flaxseed)

Drink chamomile tea before bed and green tea 3- 4 cups daily

Natural bioidentical progesterone cream*

Aerobic exercise

Optimise your weight. Body fat feeds on oestrogen and produces more oestrogen! Eat Paleo and vegetarian mix with fermented foods. AVOID: alcohol, caffeine, dairy products except natural yogurt, gluten, sugar, processed and fried foods.

Limiting xenoestrogens

Drink water

Skin brushing

Massage

Breathe deeply

*(Walking the Talk: Doing Science with Perimenopausal Women and their Health Care Providers, Prior, et al. 2007)

*Progesterone in Orthomolecular Medicine, Peat, R.

WHEN YOU SHOULDN’T DETOX Pregnant or trying to, breastfeeding

Diabetic

Recently ill

Under 18 years of age or over 65

Taking certain medications – consult with your doctor first

PLANNING TO GET PREGNANT? LOOK OUT FOR OESTROGEN DOMINANCE

Inability to conceive: low progesterone/low oestrogen-

take bioidentical progesterone* to protect mum and baby’s brains and prevent postnatal depression!

Miscarriage: low progesterone

Uterine polyps and fibroids/endometriosis: oestrogen dominance

*Ann Emerg Med. 2007 June 21; Does Progesterone Have Neuroprotective Properties? Stein, D. et al., Brain Research Laboratory.

HEALTH CARE IS NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESSING THE LINK BETWEEN

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND HORMONAL IMBALANCES

SHOP WISELY: AVOID XENOESTROGENIC CHEMICALS

GET TESTEDUrine or Saliva Hormonal Testing (take home kits)

Toxins screen hair testAvailable from your integrative doctor, not your GP

Dr Kathleen WillsIntegrative Medicine and Health Practice

11A Garnet RoadWestmere, Auckland 1022

(09) 378-9969Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10am-4pm

kathleen@drkathleenwills.comwww.drwills.com

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THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR DETOX!