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Estrogen floating around one's blood stream will not affect any symptoms at all. The hormone ha s to bind and then it has to trigger reactions. There are many estrogens and they act through slightly different latch and key mechanisms on the surface of the cells, known alpha or beta receptors for estrogen . Plant estrogens or Isoflavonoids also called Phytoestrogens have a very unique set of physiology. They are in our diet from soy, grains, fruits, and vegetables. These plant estrogens tend b ind more tightly to the beta receptors (ERβ). This is a very attractive property as this type of estrogen inhibits breast cell growth as well as the stimulatory effects of ERα. Soy in the diet, in the right quantities can help decrease cardiovascular disease, decrease ostoporotic fractures and even lower breast cancer rates. If you want to consume more soy, think about the Asian Diet they get their soybean from Tofu, Tempeh, Miso. The soyfood is not metabolized the same by all of us...

Hot flashes (HF) bother sleep and lead menopausal women to have less restorative sleep. Insomnia from hot flashes can cause delayed time to sleep or night time awakening. Once you have poor sleep you are likely to report other symptoms of lack of sleep including: daytime fatigue or feeling poorly, lack of concentration or memory impairment, poor performance at work, irritability, day time sleepiness, lack of motivation, headaches or even stomach or bowel upset. Simple sleep deprivation doesn't usually cause distress, and is better tolerated, than sleep lost to actual insomnia. Most, but not all, sleep studies have shown that women with hot flashes get poor sleep. We get the most hot flashes in the first part of the night, and there is some relationship between when the flash occurs and when you will wake up. Sleep therefore, is essential for your immune system, your hormonal health, your moods, thinking and your weight! The more bothersome to you the more likely ...