All Posts in ‘Womans Health’

Aug
13
2010

Naka Brand: Nutri-Meno, Banish those Hot Flashes!

Categories: Hot products, Menopause, Womans Health

Banish those HOT Flashes!

Fight hot flashes, night sweats, disturbed sleep, forgetfulness, irritability and other menopause symptoms with Nutri Meno and you will win!  Nutri Meno is in liquid form providing you with the highest absorption!  If you hate swallowing pills, this tasty berry flavor has come to your rescue.  There is no need to suffer any longer: red clover, black cohosh, gamma-oryzanol, maca, sage, chaste tree berry and schizandra is your natural formula that will set yourself free from menopause.   

How the ingredients work: the red clover contains isoflavones, which get rid of hot flashes, gamma-oryzanol supports the adrenals and reduces anxiety and maca is one of women’s favourites, it is excellent in providing energy and a healthy libido.

Below is the link for more information on Nutri-Meno:

 

 

An estimated 3 million Canadian women (1 in 6) will reach menopause over the next decade. In fact, these women will spend half of their adult lives in menopause. Whether this time of great change in a woman’s life is experienced as a welcome transition into deep maturity, or dreaded as a slippery slope towards old age, depends on how well she avails herself of the tools available in nature’s pharmacy… 

 (Click on the link below for more information)

http://www.lholmesassociates.com/newsletters/naka/archive/naka_1008.html

As always, thanks for reading!  For more information look for a location near you.  We are always glad to help!  Hope you have a wonderful rest of your summer.

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Jul
22
2010

Balanced Planets Step 3: Mars Revive and Venus Calm

Categories: Blood Sugar, Mens Health, New Products!, Womans Health

This is a continuation of the Balanced foods program that supports John Gray’s new book, Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice.

First we will start with the Mars Revive Formula

Mars revive is an anti-stress formula for men with superfoods including acai, gogi, cocao, and maca to help sustain energy and vitality while helping to decrease stress.  There are also  amino acids to help promote production of the feel good hormone serotonin and stabilized hormones.  Mars Revive Vitality Drink Mix also contains PGX to help stabilize blood sugar.

What to expect from Mars Revive Formula:

  • Increases in energy
  • Enhances mood
  • Provides anti-stress support
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Improves libido
  • Balances blood sugar

Now we will move onto Venus Calm, which is the womens vitality formula.

Venus Calm is formulated specifically for women to promote vitality,sustain energy while also maintaining a sense of calm and positive mood.  The superfoods in Venus Calm are L-Theanine which helps to calm and restore the brain.  GABA promotes feelings of comfort and ease.  5 HTP promotes the production of the feel good hormone serotonin.  Again, just like Mars Revive, Venus Calm also comes in a powered drink formula with PGX to help balance blood sugar.

What to expect from Venus Calm:

  • Enhance mood
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Supports balanced hormones
  • Sustains energy
  • Balances blood sugar
  • Reduces cravings

As always we look forward to seeing you at a location near you at either Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus.  Hope you are all having a fabulous summer!

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Jun
20
2010

Platinum Easy Multi Prenatal

Categories: Baby Health, Pregnancy Tips, Womans Health

Are you looking for not just a good prenatal vitamin, but a fantastic prenatal vitamin? The Platinum Easy Multi Prenatal is what you’ve been in search of. 

Quick Overview Of Platinum Naturals EasyMulti Prenatal

  • Gentle on the stomach.
  • It is a softgel and therefore easy to swallow.
  • Its ONE A DAY!
  • It has been carefully formulated to include a comprehensive range of essential vitamins, minerals and DHA (an important omega 3 oil for the babies brain development).
  • There are no excipients used such as binders, lubricants, fillers, preservatives, or artificial dyes.
  • Easily absorbed by using Platinums award winning OST (Omega Suspension Technology) delivery system

How to Take Easy Multi Prenatal

The vitamins and minerals contained in your Easy Multi prenatal are most effective in the first few weeks of pregnancy.  Ideally you should start taking your prenatal as soon as you start trying to conceive.  You should always take your Prenatal with food.  Your prenatal will be better absorbed and better tolerated by the stomach.

The 5 Must Have Nutrients During Pregnancy

While the following nutrients are already in your Platinum Prenatal Multi, it does not hurt to have a little extra of the following:

  1. DHA Fish Oil, Fish Oil, Fish Oil, I cannot stress this enough take extra.  DHA essential fatty acid is very important for the babies brain development and the EPA essential fatty acid is important for healthy skin amoung other things.
  2. Iron will prevent anemia, a condition where there are not enough red blood cells in circulation to meet the body’s oxygen requirements.
  3. Folic Acid which is required for protein synthesis, the formation of new cells, develops the babies brain and spinal cord, prevents birth defects and more.
  4. Vitamin D enhances the absorbtion of calcium and it is a safe way to help the mothers mood.
  5. Calcium an important note: easy multi does not contain any calcium because calcium should be taken separately.  Calcium inhibits the absorption of iron.  You should take your calcium at least 2 hours apart from your prenatal.  Remember that the baby will need a lot of calcium and if you do not have enough, the baby will take the calcium from your bones!  Therefore, calsium is vital and when women do not take 1000 -1500mg the chances for osteo go up significantly.

There will be many more articles to come on the topic of pregnancy.  As always we look forward to seeing you at Alive Health Centre, Morning Sun and Supplements Plus! 

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Oct
26
2009

PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome

Categories: Supplements, Womans Health

Trying to get through your day, but PMS symptoms are in the way

Trying to get through your day, but PMS symptoms are in the way

Does this sound familiar?

  • Bloating of the abdomen
  • Breast tenderness
  • Cramps
  • Cravings for certain foods
  • Depression
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Tension and irritability
  • Acne breakouts

The above are some of the symptoms that most women experience every month.  Some women do not experience everything listed above, but even having one of the symptoms can create havoc.   Women often wonder why all of these terrible symptoms happen to us each and every month?  There are reasons for them, but there are also ways that you can help yourself deal with these symptoms.  Having your period does not have to be a painful experience. 

The reason women have these symptoms is as a result of the different hormones being secreted during the woman’s menstrual cycle which usually consists of 28 days.  When a woman’s hormones get out of balance it is referred to as, “Hormone Havoc.”  Lorna Vanderhaeghe, who is one of the leaders in women’s natural health, wrote one of the most thorough books on women’s hormone health along with the well respected Dr. Pettle and it is entitled, “Sexy Hormones.”  She explains that one of the reasons why many women become estrogen dominant stems from our environment.  Things like our detergents, medications, and stress can create estrogen dominance.  Some of the symptoms of estrogen dominance are: acne, depression, irritability, loss of sex drive, period irregularity, weight gain and basically PMS.  Along with a proper diet and exercise, one of the solutions is to take a supplement called EstroSense put out by Lorna.  It is extremely safe with no side effects.  Many women are thrilled to have their skin back and no PMS symptoms after waiting a few cycles while taking the product.  Her formula consists of the following: I3C, D-Glucarate, decaffeinated green tea extract, curcumin, milk thistle, sulforaphane, rosemary and lycopene.  The recommended dosage is two capsules twice daily. 

The other extremely important supplements to consider are your healthy omega-6 oils such as evening primrose, and borage oil.  These oils help reduce cramps, mood, as well as breast tenderness.  Another supplement is calcium magnesium.  It is not only important for your bone health and heart health, but they also help prevent cramping.  A safe herb called vitex is also extremely helpful for easing cramping.

What about your diet?  Cut down on the caffeine for starters.  Coffee lovers will be disappointed to know that caffeine triggers a rise in estrogen which greatly contributes to your symptoms of PMS.  Lorna among other health experts discuss that a thickened uterine lining is caused by too much estrogen with low levels of progesterone and this is often the root of heavy periods.  One way to cut down on coffee is to drink green tea.  It is filled with antioxidants and will enhance your mental acuity for the whole day.  Also, be wary of cold drinks roughly one week before you menstruate.  Traditional Chinese Herbalists are always instructing their patients to eat warm foods and drinks to prevent severe cramping. 

PMS is never going to be a breeze, and there is much more to it than I have discussed.  Again if you have any more questions, feel free to contact me or visit me at Alive Health Centre in Oakridge mall.

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Oct
25
2009

Natural Breast Enhancement: Firm N’ Gro

Categories: Breast Health, Hot products, Supplements, Womans Health
"Don't go under the knife, try the natural way"

"Don't go under the knife, try the natural way"

Firm N’ Gro is the natural and safe way to go if you wish to have larger and firmer breasts.  According to the American Surgens of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) in 2008 more than 350,000 thousand woman had breast implants.  Many people feel we should be happy with what we have, but people always want what they do not have or what is thought to be what the opposite sex desires.   Since this is the nature of people, woman should know about Firm N’ Gro, which is one of the natural ways to firm and enlarge their breasts.

After women give birth the common complaint is that their breasts have never been the same and they are looking for something to help.  Firm N’ Gro can help women achieve this wothout having to go under the knife.

How does Firm N’ Gro work?

Firm N’ Gro works with the glandular system.  Not only will it make your breasts larger it has also helped many women with their PMS symptoms.  The dosage is very important in order to achieve results.  While women have seen results with one box, it is crucial that women follow the while program in order to maintain all the work you have put into this. 

Why use a naural method and what could be the potential risks of breast Surgery?

  • All surgery involves risks, so if it is not absolutely necassary such as having a breast reduction which can create health problems, then avoid it.
  • After the surgery you cannot go back.
  • You always have to be under general anesthesia when having breast augmentation.
  • After breast implants you run the risk of not being able to breast feed.
  • You run the risk of one or more of the following: infection, pain, bleeding, implant rupture and/or tissue breakdown.
  • Transplanted tissue can form lumps called “fat necrosis.” Lumps in the breast causes anxiety and uneeded stress.  Stress is the cause of other diseases such as cardiovasculae disease.  We need to lessen stress as much as possible. If the lumps do not go away, more surgery will be required down the road to ensure it is not cancerous.
  • You will have scarring. Some may be less obvious than another.
  • You run the risk of not liking to style of your breast augmentation.  Remember there are many different shapes a breast can take on and not all surgeons will do it they way you were expecting it to look like.
  • Let’s face it, it just doesn’t look natural.

Of course many women are perfectly fine after they have undergone breast surgery even some of my friends have done it, but they admit that they feel very fortunate that nothing went wrong and wish that they had taken a natural approach.

Firm N’ Gro is one of the more complicated products that needs further explanation.  If you are considering altering your breast remember to  look out for your breast health.  You can do this by using a natural approach such as Firm N’ Gro, with the added benefit of larger and firmer breasts.   Come and visit us at Alive Health Centre and we will explain the dosaging, how long it takes to see results, and what the ingreedients are!

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