Don’t let your hormones go haywire
MICHELLE C, 48, has been managing the family on her own as her husband’s job requires him to travel often. She is going through changes as a woman too.
Michelle noticed her skin and complexion were dry, tired-looking and dull. Her periods seemed heavy and out cycle.
She also noticed her weight piling on.
Although she’s tired, sleep is a struggle, as she would feel hot even with the air conditioner on.
Michelle wishes she could feel better and healthier but is lost as to how to get there.
Hormonal changes
Although hormonal imbalances can happen any time throughout a woman’s life, it is most significant during adolescence and midlife.
Unknown to many, midlife around the age of 40 to 55 years – coincides with the greatest degree of hormonal changes.
Midlife hormonal changes are termed perimenopause.
As oestrogen, the primary female hormone responsible for the development and regulation of all things female affects over 400 different functions in the body, it is no wonder many women may start noticing changes from different body systems.
Natural therapies
Although natural therapies are preferred when dealing with hormonal imbalances, not all remedies are as effective or harmless as perceived.
Phytonutrients (plant nutrients) such as organic genistein soy isoflavones have been found helpful to support a woman’s hormonal well-being.
Phytoestrogens are plant oestrogens with the ability to mimic the actions of oestrogen in the body.
Soy isoflavones comprise the best-researched group of phytoestrogens used to support hormonal imbalances issues.
Unfortunately, good quality soy isoflavones are rare because cheap soy sources are aplenty.
To balance your hormones, here are some helpful tips on choosing a quality soy isoflavone product:
Choose organic
More than 80% of soy products in the market are genetically modified (GMO). However, even non-GMO crops can be pesticidetreated.
Look for organically sourced soy isoflavones, which means the crop is produced without chemical fertilisers or pesticides.
Active ingredient
Look for the active ingredients genistein and diadzein, which are clinically proven isoflavones found to benefit feminine well-being.
Double standardisation
Most soy extracts are standardised to about 40% of soy isoflavones but this isn’t enough.
Choose a formula that additionally standardises the active ingredients genistein and diadzein so this known dose can be utilised with confidence for optimal benefits.
Organic genistein soy isoflavones can be used during times of hormonal imbalances.
As a phytoestrogen, organic genistein works differently from evening primrose oil (EPO), which possesses anti-inflammatory actions more suited for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Women with weight challenges should opt for a non-oily supplement such as organic genistein to prevent the weight gain associated with EPO.
Michelle decided to start on organic genistein.
The pharmacist assured her that an organic and standardised form of soy isoflavones works best.
After three months, Michelle felt like a new woman. She was sleeping better and waking up actually energised. Her complexion also improved and her skin now feels softer and moisturised.
Michelle’s disposition also improved. More confident of herself as a woman, Michelle now feels better equipped to face the challenges life inevitably brings.
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