new follicle begins to develop in one of the ovaries. After menstruation ceases,
the follicle continues to develop, secreting an increasing amount of estrogen as
it does so. The estrogen level reaches its peak just prior to ovulation at around
8-10 days, then it drops off for ovulation, and picks up at a lower level, (along
with progesterone) for the building of the uterus wall. Estrogen has been shown
to increase seizures (kindling), and progesterone to decrease them; and both seem
also to modulate bipolar mood states. The estrogen peak of the menses cycle’s
effect on kundalini might not be apparent during the peak of the awakening,
for it would be hidden amongst the intensity of the various symptoms; but it
appears to be a very regular phenomena during the quiet substantiation stage for
the years following an awakening. There is a nice chart showing the estrogen and
progesterone levels during the 28 day cycle: users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/
BiologyPages/S/SexHormones.html
Protection from Estrogen
Estrogens (estradiol and estrone) are produced by the aromatization of
testosterone in the fat cells, skin, bone and other tissues. Since testosterone changes
into estrogen one thing I focused on was to make sure the diet included substances
that sop up the extra estrogen so it didn’t cause cancer. Increased free radicals plus
increased hormones and a preoccupied immune system is a dangerous combo so
during a kundalini awakening both men and women should consider taking herbs
to protect ourselves from excess estrogen. High levels of estrogens may displace
tryptophan from albumin; albumin is the most abundant protein in the body.
Artificial steroid hormones may facilitate the growth of certain cancers, and
we can maintain youthful hormone levels without them. The effect of meditation
on the pituitary gland is one such way, and exercise will increase testosterone.
To facilitate the Heating phase of awakening we can constructively manage our
testosterone metabolism by taking herbs to unbind the blood testosterone, free up
receptors, increase testosterone production and aid in estrogen elimination.
It is also most helpful to include a cleansing program to detoxify the tissues
thus diminishing resistance to whatever circulating thyroid hormone is present.
Women who are estrogen dominant have poor thyroid efficiency because estrogen
increases thyroxine-binding globulin—the transport system for both T3 and
T4, and globulin-bound thyroid is inactive. The more thyroid hormones are
globulin-bound, the less of the active form is available. Adequate amounts of
natural progesterone reduce estrogen dominance and consequently, increase the
biologically active form of thyroid hormones. For many women, using natural
progesterone along with committing to a healthy diet, using nutritional support,
reducing stress and adding exercise is most effective. Saw palmetto has anti-estrogenic
and anti-androgenic effects in addition to anti-inflammatory properties.
http://www.beyondacenturyonline.com sells an antiestrogen formula to inhibit the
conversion of testosterone to estrogen and DHT. It contains DIM, chrysin, nettle
root and Bioperine. Other antiestrogen products include: quercetin, chasteberry,
Saw Palmetto, methoxy isoflavone and calcium D-glucarate.