1. Dr. Kathleen Wills, I.MD, ND (USA), ND, BSc Medical Anthropology, dip Herb Med, dip Nutritional Assessment & Counselling As featured on The Breakfast Show, Viva, New Zealand Herald, Newstalk ZB, Coast, New Idea, Mindfood and Woman’s Day

3.  Constantly tired?  Sleeping poorly?  Headaches or migraines?  Bloating and wind?  Sinus issues?  Mood swings/anxiety/depression?  Dull or spotty skin? Eczema/dermatitis?  Lifeless hair?  Joint aches?  Frequent illness?  Drinking or smoking?  More than 3-4 cups of caffeine daily?  Chocolate addict?  Craving sugary foods?  Eating processed foods?  Food sensitivities?

4. We apply at least 475 toxic chemicals daily.

6. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS are chemicals, or chemical mixtures, that interfere with normal hormone action

7.  The most sensitive window of exposure to EDCs is during critical periods of development.

9.  Environment  Tap water  Chemical residues (pesticides, fertilisers, antibiotics)  Personal care products  Pharmaceuticals  Food additives  Alcohol  Cigarettes

10.  Weight gain around the middle or pear shaped body  Mood swings/anxiety/depression  Heavy or painful periods  Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)  Frequent headaches or migraines  Endometriosis  Fibroids in the breasts or uterus  Ovarian cysts  Breast cancer*  Women who drink just two alcoholic drinks per day had blood and urine oestrogen levels up to 32% higher! *(1996 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Santoro et al) *What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PreMenopause, by Lee, J. MD et al., Warner Books.

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14.  More dietary fibre: Kale, spinach and broccoli are your friends!  Supplements: Lecithin (choline), L- taurine, milk thistle, dandelion, calcium-d-glucarate, DIM and Brevail (from flaxseed)  Drink chamomile tea before bed and green tea 3- 4 cups daily  Natural bioidentical progesterone cream*  Aerobic exercise  Optimise your weight. Body fat feeds on oestrogen and produces more oestrogen! Eat Paleo and vegetarian mix with fermented foods. AVOID: alcohol, caffeine, dairy products except natural yogurt, gluten, sugar, processed and fried foods.  Limiting xenoestrogens  Drink water  Skin brushing  Massage  Breathe deeply *(Walking the Talk: Doing Science with Perimenopausal Women and their Health Care Providers, Prior, et al. 2007) *Progesterone in Orthomolecular Medicine, Peat, R.

15.  Pregnant or trying to, breastfeeding  Diabetic  Recently ill  Under 18 years of age or over 65  Taking certain medications – consult with your doctor first

16. Inability to conceive: low progesterone/low oestrogen- take bioidentical progesterone* to protect mum and baby’s brains and prevent postnatal depression! Miscarriage: low progesterone Uterine polyps and fibroids/endometriosis: oestrogen dominance *Ann Emerg Med. 2007 June 21; Does Progesterone Have Neuroprotective Properties? Stein, D. et al., Brain Research Laboratory.

19.  Urine or Saliva Hormonal Testing (take home kits)  Toxins screen hair test  Available from your integrative doctor, not your GP

20. Dr Kathleen Wills Integrative Medicine and Health Practice 11A Garnet Road Westmere, Auckland 1022 (09) 378-9969 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-4pm kathleen@drkathleenwills.com www.drwills.com For media queries: niki@nikischuckpr.comniki@nikischuckpr.com