http://www.christopherhobbs.com/library/articles-on-herbs-and-health/hormone-replacement-therapy-natural-alternatives/ Enviromental Considerations Living in a Sea of Estrogen. Common Xenoestrogens; Factor in increased incidence of breast cancer: Pesticides, herbicides Electromagnetic radiation Alcohol PCBs from Plastics Dietary Influence on Estrogen Lack of B vitamins adversely affects estrogen metabolism Estrogen metabolites travel in the bile to the intestines and are broken down by micoflora Diet high in SOLUBLE FIBER is protective–fibers can bind with estrogen metabolites Diet high in FAT can increase estrogen stimulation of estrogen-sensitive tissue Obesity can be a factor in hormone imbalances, because fat cells are known to be repositories of both endogenous and exogenous estrogen. Phytoestrogens are present in whole grains, seeds, and beans. #APTW #DTSP #DrJ #Natural #Hormone #Balancing