Balancing hormones naturally - Kate Neil

This guide explains how a modern diet, lifestyle, environment and hormone treatments may have upset many women's natural hormone balance. It presents a drug-free approach for women who have been seeking relief from PMS, adverse symptoms of the menopause and women's health problems in general.;Oestrogen-like compounds are now found in food, air and water. They come from plastic residues, exhaust fumes and pesticides. A high fat, high dairy, low-fibre diet also increases oestrogen levels, as does the pill and HRT.;The author suggests that synthetic hormones are not the answer. They can interfere with the body's natural ability to keep hormones in balance and may give rise to disastrous side-effects. She explains how natural progesterone and oestrogen, derived from plants, together with special nutrition programmes, help to restore hormone balance and keep women healthy and free from disease.;Balancing hormones naturally may point the way towards emotional well-being and freedom from depression; painless periods and symptom-free menopause; easy weight control and better weight distribution; a healthier pregnancy and healthier children; strong bones and a longer, healthier life; maximum fertility and a better sex life; and improved energy.