Chapter Six
Hormone Balance And
Imbalance – The Big Eight
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR BODY
• Insulin
• Thyroid
• Thyroid Self-Assessment
• Estrogen
• Progesterone
• Testosterone
• DHEA
• Melatonin
• Cortisol
• Adrenal Fatigue
NUTRITION MAGIC
• Boning Up on Calcium
• Increasing Absorption
• Bone Broth
• Decreasing Demineralization (Bone Loss)
• Nondairy Sources of Calcium
• Planning for Increased Calcium Intake
• Controversial Soy
MOVING FORWARD
• Strength Builds Health
• Aging and Strength Training
• Getting Started
• Choosing Strength to Support Life
Chapter Seven
Practically Speaking
• Anticipate,
Anticipate, Anticipate!
• Questions for Daily Planning
• The Traveler
• Restaurant Eating
• When Other People Plan the Menu
NUTRITION MAGIC
• Keeping a Well-Stocked Kitchen
• Kitchen Cupboard Makeover
• The Clean-Out Plan
• Take Two Apples Master Shopping List

