1. Reduce environmental contaminants and endocrine disruptors.
   http://www.ewg.org/foodnews
    http://www.ewg.org/research/dirty-dozen-list-endocrine-disruptors
   http://www.poliquingroup.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/801/10_Ways_To_Lower_Estrogen_Toxic_Load_.aspx

         I have been doing a lot of reading about environmental contaminants that cause hormone disruption in the body. Most of my clients know how important it is to have proper hormone balance for a healthy body--- and how a body with out of balance hormones is going to inhibit fat loss and progress in the weight room. I have gotten a few questions lately about hormone imbalance in men: one of the signs being fatty chests and belly's, so I decided to include some information about this within my blog.
         Exercise, a diet full of lean, naturally raised or organic meat, unprocessed carbohydrates and fresh fruits and vegetables is just the start to cleansing estrogen from the body. It is also very important to stop using chemicals in your shampoos, soaps, and cleaning products. You should not use plastic bottles or reheat your food in plastic containers.  If necessary, get your hormones checked by a doctor and purchase some supplements from your local health food store to reduce estrogen levels. Vibrant Lifestyles has a few options. It will take a while to cleanse the body because environmental contaminants are stored in the fat cells. I also recommend a day of fasting and taking a cleansing solution, like Isagenix Cleansing product to help to break down toxic fat.
         The first link provided has information regarding the most toxic fruits and vegetables, so be sure to clean these with a rinse before consumption.

2. Prevent ill health with nutritional supplements
       It drives me bonkers that we have depleted our soils, and spray and ship our foods so/ that nutritional deficiencies are not uncommon. Most people are low in magnesium and zinc, do not get a correct ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids,  and many women are low in the iron department. While supplements may be expensive, it is worth it to invest in your health and prevent chronic disease down the line. Most of the above nutrients contribute to reducing inflammation and/or improving immune function and it's a good idea to consider looking into supplementing your diet, especially if you are active.
https://www.ascentahealth.com/product-info/nutrasea/
http://progressivenutritional.com
http://www.seroyal.ca/products/by-brand/genestra.html

3. Take care of achy feet and legs
        If you work a job requiring you to be on your feet all day, are active a lot, have circulation problems or diabetes, I highly recommend trying compression socks. These socks or stockings can help prevent blood clots in the lower legs and aid in treatment of ulcers, thrombosis, and edema. There are various levels of compression available, depending on your requirements. You can purchase these from your chiropractor, and they may be covered by extended health care benefits. I got my pair from the running room. I experience a lot of calf pain due to flat feet, and these lovely socks are like a hug for tired legs. They can make you feel less achy and exhausted at the end of a long shift and aid in recovery. You can also purchase compression pants and shirts although I cannot vouch for their effectiveness. If you have foot problems I highly recommend orthotics or insoles and replace your runners every 6 months at least.
http://www.sigvaris.ca/
http://ca.shop.runningroom.com/women/socks.html

4. Make friends with the torture device
     My dear client Helga calls the foam roller "the torture device." It is a necessary evil. A foam roller is like a giant rolling pin used for myofascial release. Fascia are connective tissues that wrap around muscle and connects the muscle to nerves, bone and blood vessels. The fascia can become tight or stuck to muscle causing pain and inflammation. Using the foam roller (similar to getting a massage) can improve flexibility, break down scar tissue, and reduce pain and inflammation so that you can get back to training sooner. You can also get handheld devices to roll out the muscle and tissues, which are less painful.


http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/FoamRoller.htm