Natural News for Women

With the benefits of vitamin D being covered in this issue of Natural News try to get some exposure to the sun without make up and sunscreen so that vitamin D can be manufactured through your skin. If you are worried about osteoporosis then it is even more important to get some sunlight and even ask your doctor or contact my clinic and we can arrange a vitamin D blood test for you.

As always I hope you enjoy this issue of Natural News with a special feature on thyroid health. It is a problem that effects more women than men and is a common problem with women coming into the clinic. The case study this month also features thyroid function because if you are told you have a borderline result then you can always ask your doctor to follow a wait and see approach, put into place the nutritional recommendations and then re-test to see if there has been an improvement. This is not going work for everybody but it is well worth the try over a three month period.

Kind regards

Marilyn Glenville

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Coming next month (June 2008)

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:35:43 +0000

Look out for more answers from Marilyn, the latest news, case studies from the Clinic, Monthly Meal Ideas and also:

– The weight loss benefits of mindful eating

– Eating for a change: Five dietary changes that are essential during the menopause

– Natural ways to treat vaginal infections

– Homeopathic treatments for infertility

– Digestion and osteoporosis

– Food in season: Strawberries

– Discovering herbs: Motherwort

And, as always, much, much more …

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In the News: Smokers are passing down health problems to future generations

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:30:00 +0000

If you’re trying to get pregnant and your partner smokes and drinks now might be the best time for him to quit smoking and cut down on his drinking. Smoking is linked to birth defects such as spina bifida and cleft palate while drinking large amounts of alcohol has been linked to heart defects, among other problems.

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In the News: At last, an excuse to nod off

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:20:00 +0000

The next time your boss takes you to task for napping on the job, tell him or her you are just trying to improve your job performance. It’s official, taking an afternoon nap is good for you and may even make you brainier.

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In the News: Cancer risk continues after women stop taking HRT

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:10:00 +0000

If you’re trying to make up your mind about whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or try natural alternatives a major new study by the Women’s Health Initiative gives food for thought. The US study suggests HRT patients face a higher cancer risk long after they have stopped treatment, when compared to those who never had the treatment.

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In the News: The chips are down while onions go up!

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Here’s another reason to watch your intake of chips and crisps. Eating fried food every day isn’t just bad for your waist line and your heart – it can also increase your risk of ovarian or womb cancer.

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Is your thyroid making you gain weight?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:50:00 +0000

If you’re gaining weight without eating any more, feeling tired, get constipated a lot, suffer from dry skin and feel cold most of the time even when it’s a warm day, you could have an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism). Around 1 in 50 women develop an under active thyroid and it tends to be most common in women aged over 40.

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Can you prevent stretch marks naturally?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:30:57 +0000

Stretch marks appear when the tissue under the skins expands faster than the skin itself. This will cause tiny tears in the skin. Stretch marks are basically scars that form to protect the skin.

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Debunking popular food and exercise myths

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Last month we looked at popular dieting myths. This month we’ll look at food and exercise myths that can also make weight management and healthy eating harder than they need to be.

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