Archive for the ‘Alternative therapies’ Category

Feel good aromatherapy

Friday, February 1st, 2008

The essential oils used in aromatherapy stimulate the part of brain that deals with emotion and memory, promoting the release of feel good chemicals. They can lift your mood but their healing properties can also soothe and relieve a host of physical and emotional problems from depression to headaches.

 

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Contents Page – December 2007

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

-Letter from Marilyn – December 2007

- In the News: recent progress in the world of health

Alternative treatments for menopause symptoms

Eating for Immunity

Quick Tip: Brain booster

What you should or should not be eating at 40+

  • Specific nutrients through different stages of life

Five easy steps to better bone health

Beat the boxing day bloat

  • Smart ways to beat it

The true power of good nutrition – Case study, December 2007

  • Trying to lose weight

Fat-proof festive eating

  • How to keep weight off and be healthy

Quick tip: don’t eat the decorations

Your winter energy make over

  • Add some zest back into your life

Banish dry skin

  • Help your skin over the winter

Quick Tip: DIY avocado facial

- Ask Marilyn:

Ingredient spotlight:

  • Tofu – carries with it a number of health benefits

Monthly Meal Idea:

  • Tofu bake

Coming Next Month (January 2008)

Alternative treatments for menopause symptoms

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

Although many women find the alternative treatments below helpful for easing symptoms of menopause, more research is required to fully understand their mechanism of action and effectiveness. However, in my opinion when used properly, they can prove extremely helpful.

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