Posts tagged estrogen dominance
Iodine and Breast Health: A Missing Link in Hormonal Balance and Cancer Prevention

Iodine plays a critical yet often overlooked role in breast health. This article explores how iodine supports estrogen balance, protects breast tissue, reduces fibrocystic breast changes, and may influence long-term breast cancer risk—while examining iodine deficiency, halide toxicity, dosing considerations, and clinical testing through a functional medicine lens.

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Estrogen Dominance Explained: Why Your Hormones Feel Off—and What’s Really Driving It

Estrogen dominance is a functional hormone imbalance that can occur even when lab results appear “normal.” It reflects a loss of balance between estrogen, progesterone, and the body’s ability to metabolize and eliminate estrogen effectively. When this regulation breaks down, symptoms such as heavy periods, PMS, anxiety, sleep disruption, and weight changes often intensify rather than resolve on their own.

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