Archive | August, 2009

A True Detox: There is a Difference

A true detox is not a starvation diet, nor is it an all-liquid diet. The body needs amino acids derived from proteins to detoxify, and without sufficient protein, the body will go to the lean muscle mass as a source of the needed amino acids. This result in a false sense of weight loss that has actually [...]

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Healthy Mom, Happy Baby

It is estimated the 20-30 percent of women who’s bodies genetically do not properly convert folic acid. When the body does not convert enough folic acid, we put our developing baby at risk of neural tube defects and put ourselves in danger of developing a number of age-related illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. This is [...]

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Osteoporosis

Finally, we are at the age where we can stop worrying about hormones! Right? Wrong again. Just because menopause is over for some of us, does not mean we get a break. Now is the time to think about maintaining our health and happiness. Many women at this age have concerns about osteoporosis. Bone pain [...]

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a health problem affecting one in every ten women of childbearing age. It is the leading cause of infertility and affects a woman’s hormones, heart, blood vessels and appearance.PCOS involves high levels of androgens and many small ovarian cysts. Many women experience symptoms involving irregular periods, acne, weight gain and excessive hair growth. The cause [...]

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Menopause

Often called the change of life, Menopause represents a major transition in the lives of most women. Women experience a decreased production of sex hormones, and oftentimes symptoms representative of estrogen deficiency and withdrawal are present. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 50, but it may occur anywhere between 40 and 55. [...]

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