Recently I was at our state chiropractic convention and one of the topics was about one of the biggest risks to women’s health. I’ve been saying these things for years and it’s nice to hear doctors lecturing about it.
Girls are going thru puberty at much earlier ages, 8 to 10 years old, but puberty is meant to be around 13 years old. There are many factors contributing to this, some of which are controversial. Processed foods, GMO’s, chemicals and even some medications or shots are just a few.
On top of this, girls are put on birth control at earlier ages for different reasons, from controlling the menstrual cycle, skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, etc. The problem is these conditions aren’t from a lack of the birth control pill. The pill itself messes up normal hormonal homeostasis and even if a woman’s hormones aren’t the levels they should be, major problems can arise. If there are hormone imbalances, we need to start looking for the reason. Many times it’s from adrenal or thyroid conditions.
We are seeing higher percentages than ever of breast cancer, cervical cancer, menopause at earlier ages, depression and fertility problems. Other risks of the pill: blood clots, heart attack, strokes and gall bladder disease. When a girl 
takes these birth control pills for extended periods, it puts the body into unhealthy risks. A woman goes thru her monthly cycles for many health reasons and when throw off the hormones these diseases become more common.
We are taking a normal body function and treating it like a disease itself by pushing birth control on girls. By making lifestyle changes and removing unnecessary risks , we can improve women’s health. We have to look at why women are having higher rates of cancer and then we can win the battle.
One of the biggest issues I see in patients having hormonal problems in men and women are adrenal dysfunction. I can easily test your adrenal glands in the office. If we find your adrenal glands aren’t functioning, we can discuss what needs to be done and some supplement support. Adrenal symptoms include: heart conditions, digestive problems, diabetes, weight problems, sleep problems, allergies, joint problems including pain and arthritis, PMS, menopause, libido problems and fertility problems.
It’s time people have to make their health a priority rather than wait until it’s too late. A proactive approach is much better than a reactive approach. Avoid risks to women’s health! Health comes from lifestyle, not from medications!