The Effects of Soy on the Menstrual Cycle

BY  LILLIAN DOWNEY Overview Soy products contain estrogen-like compounds that your body processes much like its own estrogen. Intake of soy has varying effects on the women who consume it. Some find it helps their menstrual, infertility and menopausal conditions, while others find the opposite to be true. According to the American Cancer Society, soy’s effects on the body need more rigorous study and until those studies provide definitive answers, it’s best to be cautious about your soy intake. This is especially true of people with hormonally-sensitive menstrual cycle disorders, like…

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Vitamin D Could Help Ensure Early Recovery from Burn Injuries: 5 High Vitamin D Foods You Must Have

According to the study, Vitamin D has antibacterial actions, which can help combat infection and thereby aid in wound healing of burn patients. Here’s another reason to soak up on the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D for the longest time has been associated in strengthening bones in addition to ensuring  smooth functioning of various body functions . According to a latest study, intake of Vitamin D may speed up the healing process for people suffering from burns. The findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be a simple and cost-effective treatment…

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