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sheila I health WHAT YOU NEED bleed causing severe pain. In the past few decades, infertility has become increasingly common, and usually it is the result of an ongoing and undiagnosed disorder or due to unexplained hormone disturbance and in some instances it is caused by mechanical damage. T hyroid imbalance is extremely common as are stress related illnesses which incorporate many hormone systems including the role of the adrenal gland, thyroid gland and the pituitary. should be served as raw as possible and ideally they should be pesticide and hormone free. Diets that lack sustenance will contribute to hormone disruption, which is evident in teenagers and the rising health issues they face. One rising area of concern for many naturopaths is that young people, in particular, are consuming increasing amounts of energy drinks, which contain high levels of caffeine and this can play a huge factor in liver disruption. The good news is there are plenty of things that can be done to deal with hormonal imbalance but the first step is in understanding what has gone wrong. That process should begin with a thorough mapping of hormonal relationships, the use of drugs or supplements to rebalance and changes to lifestyle. Combine this with an obsession with fast foods and many teenagers are setting themselves up for a constant hormonal battle. Caffeine and processed foods should also be avoided or at least reduced when considering a rebalance of hormones. The liver's role in regulating hormones is absolutely one of the most important and regardless of the symptoms everyone can benefit from a dose of lemon juice in water before meals, a diet rich in green raw vegetables and the consumption of fresh juices. A healthy diet should include free range and hormone free meats, eggs and cheeses. Fruit and vegetables I f you are prepared to consider taking natural supplements, these should include a multi mineral and vitamin product with contains broccoli and liver supporting herbs. But remember, any supplement should be complimentary to any medication you are currently taking, so seek practitioner advice first. Keeping your hormones in balance could be the preventative action needed to reduce age related disorders and may be the difference between a long and fulfilled life. medicine l Magnesium and B6 vitamins help reduce the symptoms of hormone imbalance and stress related illnesses As a whole, the endocrine system benefits from certain nutrients and some types of herbal l Zinc and Selenium - important co-factors for building hormones, support the thyroid gland in its production of thyroid hormones controlling energy, weight gain and immune strength l Wild yam, chaste tree, black cohosh - contain phyto-estrogens which supports progesterone and oestrogen balance. Oestrogen dominance is a causative factor of endometriosis l Winter cherry, rheumani - supports the action of the adrenal gland which reduces stress hormone production responsible for hormone imbalance dIM supplementation ( broccoli powders) to promote a desirable estrogen metabolism that produces more of the "good" estrogen metabolites, known as 2-hydroxy estrogens. l Acidophilus supplement keeps good bacteriua at a healthy level to support clearance of excess hormones and provide a good environment for hormone balancing through the gut. S