The Good News About Estrogen by Uzzi Reiss, M.D. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Note to Readers Introduction Part One: Estrogen: Your Brain and Body’s Conductor

1. What Estrogen Does for Your Body and Brain

Your Monthly Cycle The Life Cycle of Estrogen Women Vary Clearing the Air: The Difference Between Chemical and Bioidentical Hormones The Benefits and Safety of Bioidentical Hormones Your Health Journal

2. Estrogen Is Not the Enemy

Behind the Fear: A Brief History of HRT Isn’t It Natural to Lose Estrogen? Your Health Journal: You’re in Charge

3. The Interplay of Hormones

Knowing What to Look For Progesterone Testosterone Estrogen’s Shepherd: SHBG Human Growth Hormone DHEA Pregnenolone Thyroid Hormone Your Health Journal: Keeping It All Straight

Part Two: Estrogen Fallout

4. When Estrogen Declines: The Cascade Effect

Estrogen Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation and How It Disrupts Your Body Your Immune Response Memory, Cognitive Function, and Neurodegenerative Disease How Estrogen Affects Your Mood Stress: The Silent Menace Migraines Your Skeleton and Bones Your Health Journal: Check Your Medicine Cabinet

5. The Truth About Estrogen and Breast Cancer

The Risks Associated with Your Reproductive History The Genetic Risks for Breast Cancer: A Minority How Your Lifestyle Can Reduce or Increase Your Risk When Considering Diagnosis and Treatment The Pros and Cons of Mammograms Anti-Estrogen Cancer Medicines Your Health Journal: What Are Your Risks?

Part Three: Getting What You Need for Your Best Self

6. Pulling It All Together

Taking Next Steps: Your Hormonal Profile Review Your Health History Finding the Right Physician Tests Before Beginning Bioidentical HRT Hormone Levels and Dosage Recommendations Your Health Journal: What Works Best for You

7. Building Your Body with Food

The Perils of the Western Diet Mediterranean Meets Keto The 30-30-30 Rule Four Rules for Healthy Weight Your Guide to Supplements Eating Right Throughout Your Life Your Health Journal: Mindful Eating

8. A Four-Week Meal Plan 9. Just a Little Exercise to Keep You Lively

How Exercise Boosts Your Capacity for Wellness Think About Exercise in a New Way A Targeted Workout Take Time to Recover How Strenuous Is Too Strenuous? Eating and Snacking When You’re Active Planning Your Week of Exercise Your Health Journal: Track Your Activity

10. Burn Your Bra, and Other Words of Wisdom

Why Bras Are Bad for You Reducing Chemicals and Toxins in Food Reducing Exposure in Household Products and Personal Care Products

A Final Note Resources Bibliography Acknowledgments Index About the Author Newsletter Sign-up Contents Copyright