There is a major health hazard that women—and men—face in their 40s. It’s called estrogen dominance and there’s a huge chance that your physician has misdiagnosed your symptoms. Not only does aging play a role, but other factors such as diet and environmental toxins can wreak havoc on your hormones. Here’s how to tell if you’re suffering from estrogen dominance…

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Research presented at the North American Menopause Society’s annual meeting suggests the risk of a major depression doubles when women are going through menopause. According to Reuters, the effects of reduced estrogen on the brain, coupled with the stress of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, can trigger depressive symptoms for middle-aged women.

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A new study suggests that fruits such as pomegranates may help prevent the growth of breast cancer, a common disease that can be brought on by excessive hormones that could be caused by estrogen dominance in women.

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Deciding whether to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often difficult for postmenopausal women. The list of pros and cons is a long one and a new study adds another reason why many women may avoid this type of approach.

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Anti-estrogens, which are normally used to treat diseases such as breast cancer and other diseases brought on by estrogen dominance, may offer protection against lung cancer-induced death.

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Are you making more frequent trips to the bathroom at night? Have you noticed more flab around your belly, hips and thighs lately? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your libido has dropped to an all-time low—and you’re wondering why. Well, you could be suffering from a hormone imbalance—even if you’re a MAN! In this article, we’ll reveal the silent threat to your health that’s behind all these problems.

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According to a new study, exercise and electro-acupuncture can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and reduce the risk of developing metabolic disorders that frequently accompany the condition.

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New research from the University of California at Berkeley is helping to uncover the multi-level mechanism by which stress interferes with people’s reproductive system and sexual function.

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A research team from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University has determined why obese women taking oral contraceptives experience a different hormone balance to non-overweight women.

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The long-term use of synthetic hormones has been linked to many serious heart and brain conditions. And now researchers are examining the good effects dropping this risky therapy can have on your total health. Check out this article and find out some all-natural solutions for your menopause symptoms…

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Couples struggling with fertility problems know that mainstream therapies can have mixed results and cause side effects. However, experts say popularity of holistic fertility treatments has grown in recent years.

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New research conducted at the University of California, Berkley has found that a reproductive hormone balance may be upset by stress, making it harder for couples to conceive

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Experts are warning maternal obesity may have a serious impact on pregnant women and their children, and have issued guidelines for health practitioners to try to remedy the growing problem.

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Over-the-counter melatonin can shorten the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder to fall asleep, according to a new study.

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Over the past few years, the use of food additives has prompted an increasing amount of concern about their potential health effects.

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