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This is great information! I can never remember which numbers are "safer" ( I use that word with caution) and which ones to avoid. I hope this helps you too. I also encourage you to look up Xenoestrogens. It's a new topic of concern. More on this later. Hungry For Change is a must see documentary. Several nutritionists in the field of whole food nutrition were interviewed, and the information given will astound you. It did me! The reason being, they emphasized the fact that we are taking in non-food substances and not real, nutritious food. They also identify the chemicals that are in our food and the damage they are causing.
One of my favorite points was the comparison of white sugar and white flower to cocaine. All three of these in their natural state would do us no harm. The coca leaf can be, and is used for tea. High fructose corn syrup is from corn , and flower from wheat. But through the process of extracting, whitening, concentrating and purifying these substances, they become toxic to the body and create imbalances. I recommend you watch this as soon as possible! It will change the way you look at what you are taking into your body! A couple of weeks ago, you may have heard a Florida mother talking about her shock at receiving a letter stating that her daughter was obese. The health screening is mandating by Florida law and is based on BMI calculations for obesity. Her daughter is 11 years old and very healthy. So how did such a thing happen?
This is a very simplistic measure. When using this as a measurement for obesity, you must consider each individual. In the case of this girl, the BMI is the worst measure possible. Anyone could look at her and tell she is far from obese. She is a healthy, active, normal girl. BMI is basically your weight divided by your height. In athletes, the BMI will show them to be obese. Why? because muscle is more dense and weighs more than fat. You can take an athlete that weighs 200 and is 5'10", and someone who is overweight, doesn't exercise and is 200 and 5'10", and they will both be obese by the BMI measurement. That's why BMI must be incorporated into a common sense health screening and cannot be allowed to stand alone. If insurance companies begin to use this as a standard measurement, we will be categorizing a certain percentage of the population as obese who are far from it. There are much more accurate tests and measurements to evaluate the percentage of body fat, but they cannot be done as quickly, or some cases, in an office setting. The hydrostatic body fat testing is the most accurate way to measure lean tissue and fat tissue, but it also requires the person to be fully submerged in a tank of water. Bottom line, if you know you are overweight, the BMI is an indicator of your health. No more no less. It should never stand alone as a test for the overall health of an individual. Menopause is a natural process and does not have to be a miserable time with horrible symptoms. Some women have hardly any symptoms during menopause, while others have several.
It usually occurs between the ages of forty eight and fifty two, but perimenopause can start in a woman's thirties. When a woman reaches this stage, the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstruation ceases. This may be a slow process where the cycles become further apart, or it may happen quicker. Some of the symptoms associated with menopause are: hot flashes, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, anxiety, depression, nervous, irritable, inability to sleep, increase in urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, memory loss or "fog", decreased libido. The symptoms are associated with the drop in production of hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone. This decrease in hormones and the symptoms associated with it can be nutritionally supported. The following are herbs that support a woman during menopause. Wild Yam is used for hot flashes. Shatavari is for anger and fatigue. Black Cohosh is for hot flashes, sweating, sleep and mood challenges. St. John's Wart is used not only for depression but for sleep issues and hot flashes. Korean Ginseng helps with mood, sleep, sexual health, and energy levels. Sage can help with sweating and memory issues. All of these herbs are included in the product that I use to support women through their menopausal phase of life. Feel free to contact me for a nutritional evaluation and get the support you need to help you through menopause. We have all heard the statistics of how many women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. More women are being daignosed than ever before. So what can you do to become healthier and help your body get the nutrition it needs to support your breasts? Here are just a few compounds that research has shown to benefit breast health.
1. Black Currant Seed Oil is a natural source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is one of two essential fatty acids responsible for the function and growth of cells, nerves, muscles, and organs. 2. Omega-3 Fats are found in oily fish, flax seeds and walnuts. Research has found that women with the highest omega-3 fats in breast fatty tissue were less likely to have breast cancer that women with the least omega-3 fats. (International Journal of Cancer, 2002 Mar 1;98(1):78-83) 3. Cruciferous Vegetables, such as Kale and Brussels sprouts, contain phytochemicals known as glucosinolates. These compounds have been shown to protect against colon, breast, prostate, thyroid, cervical, and other cancers. 4. Fiber helps reduce excess estrogen and remove it from the body. 5. Although not a food, a healthy weight is known to reduce risk of many diseases, including breast cancer. |
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