Hi CLKD, phytoestrogens are plant foods that can have a hormone balancing effect on the body.
Likewise exercise has a hormone balancing effect.
Over 300 foods, including fruits, veg, seeds, legumes and grains have been found to have this estrogenic effect, but there are differences in the strength in the different foods. High concentrations are found in lentils, chickpeas and soya.
Women in Japan for example have fewer menopausal symptoms and their diet is much richer in these plant foods. They have a lower incidence of breast cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Basically, phytoestrogens will help with flushes, sweats and memory changes without risking cancer, but of course it's important to get a good balance. X