Other Than Breast Estrogen Cancer: Natural Progesterone And Estrogen Receptor

Estrogen dominant cancer usually focuses on breast cancer but research has discovered that all types of cancer can be related to estrogen dominance. Visceral fat (fat around the organs) plays a large part in contributing estrogen imbalance which leads to cancer. It accumulates as a result of a low fiber, simple carb diet high in polyunsaturated damaged fats. Years of eating these refined, processed and fast foods causes a build up of visceral fat. Even after all toxins have been eliminated from the diet this toxic, polyunsaturated fat can remain in tissue for years. Numerous studies have proven that cancer is not primarily genetic but diet and environment are primarily what increases the risk of cancer.

In the North America it has become clear that the high rate of overweight and obesity is due to diet high in processed, refined and fast foods and the proof is seen in fat accumulation around the abdomen causing an apple shape. This also means that there is a high rate of estrogen dominance in North America. Even individuals who do not have visceral fat may be estrogen dominant because the environment is loaded with it. We are exposed to it through such things as drinking water, pesticides, plastics, industrial waste products, car exhaust, paneling, furniture, meat, soaps, carpeting and furniture.

Medicines approach to combating cancer is through chemotherapy and radiation. Neither of these approaches address and eliminates the cause of cancer. The only ability of these therapies are to destroy the cancer that is present. Individuals who choose this approach face the high probability that the cancer will return and the detrimental long term side effects of the treatment.

The natural approach to cancer treatment and prevention brings health and longevity to the whole body. The first step in preventing or combating cancer is to achieve hormonal balance. When estrogen dominance occurs the estrogen receptor neutralizes the tumor suppressor p53 protein which prevents the replication of damaged cancer causing cells . Progesterone is a cancer preventing and treating hormone. Adequate amounts of progesterone bring hormonal balance and destroy the estrogen receptors causing the replication of damaged cells. Estrogen and Leptin, which is promoted by estrogen activate the POMC-related endorphin stress system which leads to inflammation and genetically unstable cell division. Progesterone inhibits the harmful actions of these stress producing hormones.

Other factors that promote estrogen positive cancer involves gradual decrease in muscle mass and increase in fat tissue which comes from a sedentary lifestyle and an unhealthy diet. Declining muscle mass slows the metabolism, which decreases the production of thyroid hormone resulting in low oxygen throughout the body. Low oxygen promotes the build up of lactic acid which stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and tumors.

Polyunsaturated fats around the organs and estrogen are two carcinogenic factors which closely interact with each other to rapidly promote tumor growth.

The good news is that through the following lifestyle changes these carcinogens can be virtually eliminated:

Increasing muscle mass and oxygen to cells - The main benefit of increasing muscle mass is a faster metabolism. A faster metabolism improves thyroid function and increases production of progesterone. Resistance training for 1/2 hour 3 times per week will bring rapid results. Aerobics training, only consuming oxygen promoting foods and deep breathing will supply rich amounts of oxygen to cells. When cells are well oxygenated and adequate amounts of thyroid hormone are being produced estradiol shifts toward the weaker type of estrogen, estrone, and the liver more efficiently eliminates estrogen from the body. Thyroid hormone and the carbon dioxide it produces keeps cell chemistry in an oxidative state rather than a reductive state. This prevents the formation of lactic acid and cancer forming free radicals. Only when cells are in an oxidized state is progesterone produced in adequate amounts to bring hormonal balance and offset the carcinogenic effects of estrogen.

Adding an effective bio-identical progesterone daily is an effective way to help bring balance between estrogen and progesterone. Only a small percent of progesterone is absorbed by the body so it is best to use a topical cream which will allow the progesterone to go directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the liver filter. Progesterone is drawn to fat cells and so maximum absorption throughout the body will occur by applying the cream to different soft areas of the body daily.

Getting rid of visceral fat which promotes estrogen dominants is an important step in cancer prevention. Exercise alone is not enough. Eliminating toxic foods from the diet that is producing this organ encompassing fat is essential. To learn more read "Visceral Fat Dangers: Causes and Remedies."

Alternative cancer treatment should always be received under the care and guidance of a natural health care practitioner.