Estrogen is both the most loved and the most hated hormone. It’s definitely one of the most widely known hormones (if not the most widely known hormone). On the good side, estrogen is responsible for the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and reproduction. But on the flip side, it’s also responsible for mood swings and much more.

Some people have low estrogen levels because of their genetics. Others end up with low levels because of a thyroid disorder. But whatever the cause, you need to identify the low estrogen symptoms and do something about it. And while estrogen levels can vary from person to person, it’s important to know what the normal level is and why estrogen is so important. Bear in mind, estrogen levels decline naturally as you age and get closer to menopause.

Why estrogen is so important

Estrogen is a hormone present in the body in small amounts. But even in small amounts, estrogen has a big role in helping you achieve overall good health. Commonly associated with the female body, estrogen is produced by men as well, but women produce it in much higher amounts.

Here is a quick breakdown why it’s so important.

• Causes breast changes in teenagers and pregnant women
• Responsible for sexual development of girls when they reach puberty
• Controls the growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle
• Regulates food intake
• Regulates body weight
• Is responsible for controlling insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism
• Estrogen is involved in bone and cholesterol metabolism

What is a normal level?

Testing your estrogen levels is done with a blood test. If you read more

This day’s western medicine is booming, but still, there are many works to be done in order to treat many chronic pains and inflammations in the human body. Many people rely on medicine such as pills and other ointments, but that will not fix the global problem. The medicine in this area is getting more advanced, and it’s on the right way to treatments when it comes to pain-relieving.  Most of the experts are suggesting to combine the two approaches of medicine and practice, as the outcome will be considered as the best and the most effective in terms where there is a doubt of action.

The purpose of this article is to explain the method of reflexology and its benefits, which can be a replacement for pain relief practiced in the Middle East for centuries. Reflexology can be referred to a method which involves pressure points on the palms of the hands which may be connected through all the body, and by pressing these pins, the relief of the pain on a certain part of the boy will be immediate. The first thing to know is the connection between the pressure point on the palm and different part of the body which corresponding to pain. Knowing that, press the pressure point for 5 seconds, read more

It is often said that the best relationships are built on trust. But as some men have been proving over on Reddit, there are some things that are best left unsaid.

Here are nine secrets men say they could never admit to women:

1. ‘We use decorative towels as normal towels’

2. ‘I remember dates not because of their importance but because of the s–tstorm that would ensue if I forgot them’

3. ‘We’re so desperate for validation. Any compliment we get, even if we answer with a grunt, will be cherished until the day we die’

4. ‘When it comes to providing for the family, we generally put on a brave-face and act content, but we’re secretly freaking out that we aren’t doing enough’

5. ‘When a woman points out another female – 99.99% of the time we have seen her way before you have pointed them out but play the whoaaaa/shocked route

6. ‘Bed sheets rarely get washed’

BONUS:

7. ‘I’m scared as fuck of that spider too and don’t wanna take care of it’

8. ‘When you ask what we’re thinking, ‘nothing’ typically means ‘something dumb as all hell’

9. ‘Inside, we still feel like kids who probably should not be in charge of anything’.