Comments on: How to Detox Environmental Estrogen to prevent Estrogen Dominance

By: Sandy Halliday

Sandy Halliday — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:31:08 +0000

You are absolutely right Akrcda. There are many variables to take into account. We are all unique oo so what is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. I agree that a lot more research is called for.

Thanks for your insightful comments.

Sandy

By: akrcda

akrcda — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:02:38 +0000

Thanks Sandy. Herein lies the problem facing both the supporters of holistic, naturopathic and western medicinal therapies. We all know that each of us has a body that operates on billions of complex interactions between molecular compounds and hormones steered by a unique signature of DNA. It’s a flawed notion that the introduction or removal of a single compound over a short time is totally causal for a given outcome. For all I know, the improvement in my sperm quality could be totally unrelated to the removal of soy. There may have been other ingredients causing issues.

There appear to be good clues out there like, as you suggested, the benefits of a whole foods diet. There is a lot more work to be done.

By: Sandy Halliday

Sandy Halliday — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:11:14 +0000

That’s very interesting Akrcda. The research on phytoestrogens and male feritlity is scarce and conflicting. Some studies showed that it improved male fertility. People are different and respond to different substances differently. I know men have improved their sperm count and motility with a whole food diet that included increased levels of fruit and vegetables.

In the case of prostate cancer one small, short-term study found that male cancer patients eating a high-phytoestrogen diet had a significant drop in their PSA levels compared with men who ate a low phytoestrogen diet.

I hope you and your partner have a good outcome .

Sandy

By: Akrcda

Akrcda — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:39:49 +0000

My personal experience suggests caution for men regarding phytoestrogens. Cutting isoflavone rich soy products from my diet appears to have contributed to a strong increase in sperm health as well as emotional health.

My partner and I went for fertility counselling in the fall of 2011. We learned that I had a low sperm count and my motility (no, not mobility spelt wrong was poor.

I am in very good physical condition and there are no history of male fertility issues in my family. I discussed my diet with the clinic. I told them how over the last 5 years I had replaced much of the dairy in my diet with soy milk (about 1-2 cups per day) and that a couple of times a week I would substitute meat with tofu or a protein shake.

I learned about emerging evidence of the adverse impact of phytoestrogens on men. So I cut soy out of my diet as much as possible and replaced it with rice milk, almond milk and whole foods.

After 4 months, my sperm was retested. My sperm count rose 5-fold into the normal range and my motility moved into normal range as well. Furthermore, my mood and emotional state had improved as well. And, though I am fit, I had carried a bit of man boob and this reduced, too.

By: Sandy Halliday

Sandy Halliday — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:15:41 +0000

Hi Mary

There are still so many people that have no idea that the plastic containers they store and heat food in can transfer the hormone disrupting chemicals to their food and get into their bodies causing many health problems.

Good health

Sandy

By: Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:17:54 +0000

These is again a reminder for all of us. Those tips are indeed a very useful information which most of us taking for granted. I believe is just a sort of discipline again ourselves especially using plastic in storing foods.

By: Sandy Halliday

Sandy Halliday — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:49:57 +0000

Thank you. The more people who have this vital information the better.

Sandy

By: Edwin

Edwin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:18:04 +0000

Your program gives hope to women; I will pass this on to some people who can use this vital information.

By: Sandy Halliday

Sandy Halliday — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:51:28 +0000

You are right Alixandrea, it is confusing. Phytoestrogens are naturally-occurring estrogen-like ‘chemicals’ estimated to be anywhere between 50 and 20,000 times weaker than natural estrogen. According to research in cases of estrogen excess — which can occur as a result of taking the contraceptive pill, ERT, (HRT) from environmental exposure or simply from inadequate breakdown of natural estrogen ( oestrogen in the UK) — these weak phytoestrogens actually reduce the estrogenic effect by docking onto the oestrogen receptor sites, so blocking the stronger estrogens.

Phytoestrogen expert Dr Ritchie of Bute Medical School at the University of St Andrews believes that we should eat a small amount of soya daily, as blood levels of the beneficial compounds start to decline six hours after consuming.

Based on Dr Richie’s research, you should aim for around 15mg of phytoestrogens a day, ideally split into two portions at different times of the day. This is easily achieved by having a small portion of tofu (100g serving provides 78mg), or a 100mg glass of soya milk (11mg) and a portion of chickpeas, perhaps as hummous (2mg). Eating rye bread, beansprouts, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds also helps boost your levels.

Hope this answers your question.

Good health

Sandy

By: Alixandrea

Alixandrea — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:58:56 +0000

I’m afraid I’m confused. I’ve read many articles on the subject of estrogen dominance now, and about half say that phytoestrogens are good for you, while to other half say that they should be avoided. Which is it? It’s very difficult to know how one should go about setting on the path to wellness if no-one can agree on the correct method to do this.