Comments on: M2A! November Week1: The Soy Controversy Continues

By: rebekah

rebekah — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:13:56 +0000

soy is the only thing that raises my estrogen levels naturally. when i stopped consuming soy products last year because i read a lot of bad things, my hormones went out of whack..hair started falling, ACNE all of the sudden, weight gain, and i thought it was because all the years i had consumed all that soy, but finally after a year of suffering and misdiagnosing myself with hypothyroidism, i got my hormones checked and my estrogen levels were LOWER THAN A MENOPAUSAL WOMAN, and i am only 25. so the gyno wanted to put me on birth control but i decided to skip synethic hormones and try going back on soy product and i swear to god, within a week, my energy was back, my acne cleared up and i just cant wait to be me again!!
so every body is different, do your checkups, see what you need, what you lack and make the changes! you can heal yourself!

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:45:42 +0000

@Hugo: “Actually I am more concerned about genetically modified soy, as we don’t know what that will do to our bodies.”

That’s one of the things mentioned in some of the articles I read. I think you’re right to avoid it for now.

@Evita: Thanks for sharing your findings. I’ll have to give it a look. As much as there seems to be many saying this ‘scare’ is without merit, I keep hearing from many who have had their own issues. Definitely worth being cautious, at least for me.

@Jeremy: I drank soy on a regular basis a while back, but have since stopped. Not because of these question, but just because I got out of the habit. I guess I’ll hold off until I find out more about it. Eric.

By: Jeremy Day

Jeremy Day — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:19:54 +0000

Hi Eric, I have been drinking soy milk for years. My friend keeps telling me he talked to his doctor about how bad it can be because of the "estrogen" in it. I plan on doing some in depth research. Let me know how your research goes. Cheers, Jeremy Jeremy Day´s last blog post..11 Little Steps to Better Health

By: Evita

Evita — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:14:47 +0000

Eric, I share your concern. Although I am vegetarian, I do not rely on soy products very much because after I did my research on it (I am an educator of holistic nutrition) the news was not pretty.

For your consideration here is an article I wrote that takes a look at soy from exactly that conflicting stance and leads to a conclusion where our health is not benefiting from soy anywhere close to what people think.

Here it is for more info:
http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/411/conflicting-health-advice-about-soy/

Evita´s last blog post..November is National Health Food Month

By: Hugo

Hugo — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:07 +0000

Interesting subject Eric! I'm a vegetarian and I eat soy products on a regular basis, especially tofu becuase it can be a great addition to a lot of dishes. And I like to drink soy milk too sometimes. I think it's definitely important to keep things balanced, eat healthy and varied. Actually I am more concerned about genetically modified soy, as we don't know what that will do to our bodies. That's only one of the reasons why I always prefer to buy organic products. Hugo´s last blog post..Software Review: VoodooPad

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:04:18 +0000

@Peter: Thanks for sharing your insight, Peter.

“PS – I wouldn’t be surprised if what Leo says is correct. There’s always someone with an agenda to push….”

I hear what you’re saying and it certainly may be the case. But I also wonder about the agendas of the soy companies. If anyone has something to gain with an agenda, it would be them. Just speculation, though. I certainly have no personal experience/insight to back that up.

@Barbara: Moderation, moderation, moderation. I agree that it’s the name of the game when it comes to good health. Thanks for you input.

@Carla: I think your story is one that is told by many. It sounds like, women especially, can have particular ‘issues’ that make them susceptible to negative effects from soy products. But as you pointed out, in many of these cases, it’s not just soy that has adverse effects.

Great addition to the conversation. Thanks for sharing! Eric.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:30:16 +0000

I learned several years ago that for the sake of my health, I cannot eat soy,"moderation" or not. For me, it the estrogen factor and the fact I tend to be hypothyroid. I also have to stay away from other foods, certain herbs, certain personal care products that can raise my estrogen levels and lower my thyroid function. Its a sacrifice I take to stay healthy and away from pharmaceuticals. Carla´s last blog post..Cautious or paranoid? Finding balance with green living

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:28:47 +0000

Hi Eric - I've heard this story before, but I'm not a big soy eater so didn't do any further research. I do remember reading women can be negatively affected, but as others have said, moderation is the key, and "listen to your body". Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..A.S.K. Darren Rowse - Problogger - How To Become A Six Figure Blogger

By: Peter | The Change Blog

Peter | The Change Blog — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:18:20 +0000

Interesting article and comments here Eric.

I have heard the information about soy-based formulas and infants before. To be honest, thought, I haven’t given the topic too much thought. One son is breastfeeding and the other drinks organic cow milk. And as for my wife and I – we do eat some soy-based products but not enough that I would be worried about our health.

Good luck on finding out the truth!

PS – I wouldn’t be surprised if what Leo says is correct. There’s always someone with an agenda to push….

Peter | The Change Blog´s last blog post..The 4 Worst Energy Zappers in Your Life

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:02:18 +0000

@Amber: Like I said to Sara, you’re not the first person to mention hormonal issues when it comes to a high soy intake diet. I enjoy soy in my diet, but as you mentioned, moderation may be the better way to go.

@Leo: Thanks for sharing that useful information. Like I mentioned in the post, the idea that soy is nothing but a ‘super healthy food’ is all new to me. From what you’re saying, it sounds like the adverse affects are being touted as widespread, but that the scientific info to back up the data just isn’t there. I’ll have to do some more digging, but you’ve given me some great things to keep in mind.

@Jero: Great input, Jero! Listening to your body is most certainly the best way to treat it right.

@Sara: Well said, Sara! Eric.