{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balancing Hormones Naturally","title":"How to Lower Estrogen | Beating Estrogen Dominance","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1367,"description":"If you’ve been told you have estrogen dominance and your instinct has been to detox harder, cut more foods, or throw every estrogen-lowering supplement at the problem, this episode is for you. Estrogen dominance does not automatically mean you have too much estrogen, and aggressively trying to lower it often makes symptoms worse. In this episode, I’m breaking down what estrogen dominance actually is, why it’s more about clearance than production, and how to support your body without pushing it into burnout.\nIn this episode I’m sharing:\nWhat estrogen dominance really means and why your estrogen labs can look “normal” or even low\nHow estrogen is supposed to rise and fall across your cycle and where things break down\nWhy low progesterone often masquerades as “high estrogen” symptoms\nHow impaired drainage (not detox) creates a hormone traffic jam\nThe overlooked role of copper dysregulation in estrogen-heavy symptoms like breast tenderness and PMS\nCommon estrogen-dominant symptoms: heavy or painful periods, PMS, migraines, anxiety, weight gain, and sleep issues\nWhy DIM, calcium d-glucarate, fasting, and aggressive detox can backfire\nHow liver detox actually works (phase 1 vs phase 2) and why protein and amino acids are non-negotiable\nWhy you can’t detox what you can’t eliminate, and the importance of pooping, peeing, sweating, and breathing\nThe gut–estrogen connection, including beta-glucuronidase and how low fiber leads to estrogen recirculation\nSimple food-based supports: cruciferous veggies, flaxseed, berries, citrus, bitters, garlic, onions, and a daily carrot\nHow to increase fiber slowly without bloating and when digestive enzymes help\nHormone balance isn’t about forcing detox it’s about building capacity. When drainage pathways are open, minerals are supported, digestion is working, and fiber intake is consistent, estrogen can finally move the way it’s meant to. This episode will help you stop fighting your hormones and start supporting them in a way that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/86wOr6F_xPdgn7OPf0XXH95ik4VSvdkxX5yC3FNCRRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZDg5/ZjRlYmM5NDBiZTc4/MDg0MmUyMWY5OTAx/NWQyYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}