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Menopause Symptoms, Diet, Exercises, Weight Gain: Tips to Sail

Monday, February 27th, 2006

through Menopause with Ease!

Menopause literally means the last menstrual period. It
generally occurs in mid-life, that is around the age of 40. It
is characterized by hormonal changes. Menstrual cycle stops and
so does the production of some hormones like estrogen.
Menopausal women often experiences weight gain along with
weakening of bones.

Post menopause, women have have higher risk of osteoporosis and
cardiovascular diseases because of the inherent hormonal
changes. Hot flushes with sudden bouts of sweating are commonly
felt by women. Other Symptoms being failing eyesight, hair loss,
weak bones, dry skin and erratic sleep patterns. The key to
staying youthful and active even after menopause is to follow
regular exercise routine and a nutritious diet.

Regular Exercise Routine:

Going in for an exercise program which addresses the entire body
is always beneficial. Even exercises like walking, swimming,
jogging, dancing are useful. To get a complete cardio workout,
involve yourself in some aerobic exercise. You can also hit a
gym for some weight training which will increase your strength.
Training with dumbbells at home, but under guidance, can serve
the purpose for you. It is important to stretch and relax too.
Relaxation helps you overcome depression related to menopause.
Exercise will also combat weight gain which a women generally
experiences during menopause. Yoga is the most effective way to
work out. it not only keeps your body active but also keeps your
mind stress-free.

Balanced Diet:

Other important issue to handle the most difficult stage for
women is to eat a balanced diet with little add-ons. Diet should
be particularly high in Calcium and Phytoestrogens.
Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds, similar to
estrogens, found in plants. Phytoestrogens can be easily found
in soya and tofu. Diet high in phytoestrogens reduces the hot
flush by 40%. This is the reason why Japanese women face less
severe menopausal symptoms than their western counterparts.
Recommended amount: 10-15g of tofu or 2 cups of soya milk. Dairy
products, which are high in Calcium, also reduces bone loss to
great extent. Recommended amount: 1000gm. Since Vitamin D
promotes the consumption of calcium, it is essential to provide
enough amount of vitamin D to body. Normal exposure to sun
should provide the body with right amount of vitamin D.

–> Learn more about balanced diet here at
http://www.weightloss-health.com/balanced_diet.htm

Since drop in estrogen can lead to weight gain, it is wise to
undertake some weight loss program to avoid complexities later
in life such as diabetes, joint pains, heart-related diseases.

It is also believed that some vitamins are beneficial, specially
during perimenopause. For eg Vitamin E relieves hot flushes,
Vitamin B2 alleviates perimenopausal headaches, Vitamin B6 and
Vitamin B12 help fight depression.

Tip: If you find having sex uncomfortable due to thinning and
drying of vaginal lining, use a water based lubricant.

About the author:
About the Author

Ashley Green: for http://www.weightloss-health.com ,your
complete and most comprehensive family guide on Health.

To learn how to combat menopause weight gain and a chance to go
through other informative articles targetting various health
issues at http://weightloss-health.com/weight.htm

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Top Ten Excuse-busters for taking Exercise

Monday, February 27th, 2006

1. Exercise is boring

Not all exercise is created equal. You don’t have to get fit by
spending hours on soul-less machines down at the gym. Somewhere
out there is an activity you’ll love and it’s just a case of
looking around until you find it. Is there something you loved
to do as a child which you’ve stopped doing now you’re an adult?
Take it up again! Is there something you’d love to do but just
haven’t got around to? Try it out! How about taking up tennis or
golf, salsa-dancing or skiing? Find something that sparks your
enthusiasm and you’ll never look back.

2. I don’t have time

This is the excuse people give most of all for not exercising.
Yet everyone has the same number of hours in the day. We just
choose to spend them differently. What are you giving a higher
priority to than your health? Chatting on the phone? Watching
TV? Working too many hours? Even if your time is largely tied up
in caring for others, how much good will you be to them without
your health? And can you really not squeeze in three 20 minute
sessions a week? What are you doing that is so important?

3. I don’t have the energy

Your energy may be low because you are mentally rather than
physically tired and in that case exercise will actually give
you a boost. You’ll usually find if you just get up and get
moving you’ll feel more energetic than ever. So, provided you’re
not tired after a hard physical day of work, just get moving to
start to feel more lively. In any case, with regular exercise
you’ll find your general energy levels will soar and you’ll be
able to do far more without feeling tired.

4. I feel too embarrassed

If you’re embarrassed about being seen exercising or wearing
exercise gear then try walking. It’s the ultimate non-exercise
exercise. You can do it anywhere and you don’t need to wear any
special clothes other than normal comfortable shoes.
Alternatively get some exercise videos and exercise in the
comfort of your own home.

5. I’m too fat

Now there’s a difference between being embarrassed about your
size and being physically incapable of moving. If you really are
unable to take normal exercise because of your size and
associated problems then speak to your doctor about getting some
help to find exercises you CAN do. Also there is some
information around to help. Look up the organisation called
Active at any Size on the web. They promote fitness for
everyone. Anything you can do will help you and as you lose
weight you’ll gradually find you’re able to do more.

6. I’ve got two left feet

I swear some aerobics classes are designed to put people off
exercise for life. You just get used to one part of the routine
after spending your time bumping into people when the movement
changes to something else equally as complicated and you find
you’ve gone left when you should go right again. It does get
better if you keep going to the same class but if you hate that
feeling of always getting it wrong why not find an activity for
the less choreographically challenged. How about the
easy-to-learn repetitive movements of rebounding, swimming or
cycling?

7. There’s nowhere near here to exercise

Sometimes that trip to the gym or swimming pool is a journey too
far. It just eats up too much time from your day. If this puts
you off getting fit, you can look for somewhere to exercise
that’s more convenient for your home or workplace. Or follow the
advice for the embarrassed exercisers above and take up walking
or exercising with videos or equipment at home. Jogging might
suit you too.

8. Exercise doesn’t work

Exercise is proven to help prevent heart attacks, stroke and
diabetes. It burns calories, increases your energy levels and
makes you feel good about yourself. It really depends what you
expect. It won’t turn you into a slim sylph-like figure
overnight but it will help you lose weight. It won’t give you a
super-toned body after one session in the gym but you will firm
and shape up over a few months. It’s not an instant cure for a
lifetime of overeating and neglecting your body but it does give
you enormous benefits. These will only come if you do it
regularly.

9. I’ve no one to go with

You might be surprised at who would be a willing exercise buddy
if you asked. But if you don’t think there’s anyone, don’t let
it put you off. There’s really nothing to be afraid of in
turning up to an activity on your own. Most instructors are good
at making you feel welcome. Even joining a gym on your own is
not so bad. Once you have had your orientation session you’ll
feel a lot more confident that you know what to do and can just
get on and do it without being distracted by anyone else.

10. Exercise hurts

Exercise should NEVER hurt if you go at the right pace for you.
If an activity or movement doesn’t feel good, then don’t do it.
Slow down and listen to your body. If it’s too much for you,
choose another activity or another class. Injuries can result if
you do too much too soon. You have to work up to fitness gently
to get the most benefit.

Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small

About the author:
Janice Elizabeth is a weight loss coach and author of “The Diet
Exit Plan”. Request her FREE 15 page report “How to lose weight
without dieting – 7 secrets the diet industry doesn’t want you
to know” at http://www.SimplySlimming.com TODAY!

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WHAT MOST DOCTORS DON’T TELL YOU!

Monday, February 27th, 2006

WHAT MOST DOCTORS DON’T TELL YOU! * * * * * The following
information may challenge your beliefs about health and disease,
therefore read it through, keeping an open mind before you
decide on a course of action. – Introducing Viny – a member of
the Natural Health Council and a former chronically ill patient
who eventually decided to take control of his recovery. Now a
stress consultant and alternative health journalist – he has
written many books and articles in order to pass on the benefits
of his experience and the results of leading-edge scientific
research in the field of natural healing – If you have tried and
failed to recover your health – either by conventional or
alternative methods, then the root cause and remedy for your
ailments may have been overlooked. Both conventional and
alternative medicine is dominated by practitioners who treat the
symptoms, but rarely the root cause. By learning how your body
works you can take control of your recovery and escape the
‘Sickness Treadmill’. – Very often people have the right
MOTIVATION but the wrong INFORMATION. A lot of busy people want
better health, more time and energy, but they don’t have the
right information that will enable them to get quick and long
lasting results. – There are three basic steps to achieving your
goals, whether it is: – Better health – Financial independence -
More leisure time or anything else – 1 Get the right information
- 2 Make the right plan – 3 Take the right action – The right
information will enable you to: – - Resolve acne, eczema and
psoriasis – colitis and shingles – Conquer food allergies by
normalising your immune system – Beat candida, thrush,
haemorrhoids and bowel infections – Resolve ME (chronic
fatigue), osteoporosis and arthritis….. – Avoid and heal many
common ailments naturally – Prevent indigestion, heartburn and
hot flushes – Prevent bloating, constipation, colds and flu -
Better manage stress and anger – Overcome anxiety and depression
- Improve your self-confidence – If this sounds too good to be
true then read on! – * * * * * Because of the misinformation put
about by clever advertising, we are going to tell it like it is.
There are many overlooked facts that you need to know if you
want to be well and avoid the ‘Sickness Treadmill’. – The myth
about disease: It appears that most people believe that illness
can strike anyone at any time and there is nothing they can do
about it. It has been proved that disease can only take hold
when the conditions are right and most of those conditions are
under your control. – Most doctors are trained to intervene by
declaring war on germs and viruses using expensive high-tech
radiation machines and drugs to vanquish the enemy. This is as
futile as trying to kill all the rats in a trash-infested city
like London or New York. Surely the best solution would be to
remove the trash. – It is this backwards teaching about health
and disease that creates the confusion in people’s minds. The
only reason why those germs and viruses ever invade our body is
because we have unwittingly created the conditions that allow
them to thrive. – Initially, most health seekers are concerned
with overcoming a specific health problem, using a quick fix
remedy. However, in the long-run and as we get older, more
health problems arise and become increasingly difficult to
overcome by just using a ‘magic potion’. This then makes the
idea of ‘alternative’ forms of healing more attractive, because
they give us a much better chance of becoming and remaining
healthy into old age. – “Energy flows where attention goes” – So
if you move your attention away from the symptoms and back to
caring for your whole body, then you can begin to heal your
ailments naturally. This process allows you to interact and have
more fun, which is the ultimate reason for doing anything. -
Although there are no easy answers, there are solutions that
will empower, not mystify the individual who sincerely wants to
be well. Reliable information is the most effective tool for
those seeking to improve the quality of their life. – This
information is presented for the educational and free exchange
of ideas and information in relation to health and wellness. It
is not intended to diagnose any physical or mental condition, or
to prescribe any medicines. There is no copywrite on the
published articles so you can copy and paste on to a word
document for your own purposes. – * * * * * Why doctors don’t
tell: Although there are many medical research reports published
in eminent medical journals about the benefits of nutritional
therapies – most doctors specialise in intervention medicine and
are too busy to learn about the rudiments of Holistic methods of
healing. – However when a pharmaceutical company produces a new
drug or vaccine, they invest heavily in promotional advertising,
combined with financial incentives that help persuade doctors to
prescribe them to their long-suffering patients. Sadly, many of
these drugs react with other medications or chemicals in the
body to produce mild to severe side-effects – see separate
article – Why is my Doctor against Alternative Therapies? – What
doctors don’t tell: According to the American Medical
Association, many operations are unnecessary and reactions to
prescription and over-the-counter drugs kill more than 100,000
Americans and seriously injure 2.1 million each year. This does
not include prescribing errors – doctor and hospital mistakes or
drug abuse. – Conventional medical practitioners specialise in
intervention medicine and surgery, which can be dangerous and
expensive. However ‘Alternative Holistic Healthcare’ is
relatively harmless and inexpensive. Medication and surgery only
treats the symptoms not the root cause of the ailment, which is
rarely cured. Surgeons are usually paid hansomely for each
operation they perform. Therefore it would be wise to get a
second opinion before you agree to surgery! – * * * * * The
Pharmaceutical industry is slow to change, even under pressure,
and will continue to use the cheapest ingredients if you let
them. It was recently reported in the Irish Independent
newspaper that an 11-year-old girls experiment went tragically
wrong, when she died after sniffing her mother’s deodorant while
playing in the bedroom. – It is a well-known fact that some
odours can cause respiratory asphyxiation, however it is not
generally known that antiperspirant deodorants contain aluminium
sulphate, which can progressively poison the body’s lymphatic
system and increase the risk of breast cancer – see toxic
toiletries article. – Pain killers: If you’re like many people
who suffer with chronic pain – from arthritis, an injury, or
other causes – you might be continuously taking a pain
medication commonly referred to as NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs) a type of medication
such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin. – While these
medications are effective in helping relieve chronic pain,
clinical studies have shown that continuous use of certain types
of prescription and over-the-counter pain medications can raise
your risk for stomach ulcers, by weakening the stomach lining
and allowing stomach acid to cause an ulcer. – You could be at
greater risk for developing a stomach ulcer if you’re over 60,
or have a history of stomach ulcers, and you are taking
ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin for chronic pain. Not all ulcers
cause symptoms, and only your doctor can tell if you are at risk
for this problem. – As a consumer, you have the power to force
change. Remember, “All truth goes through three stages. First it
is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is
accepted as self-evident” (Schoepenhouer) – see related article.
- Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute of Optimum
Nutrition, says that doctors often prescribe drugs that bring
short-term relief, but worsen the condition in the long run -
many diseases can be prevented or reversed without recourse to
drugs or surgery. – * * * * * Parasites: Although parasites are
present in every living thing and do perform a necessary
function in the scheme of things – all wild animals have various
ways of controlling their parasite population – birds dust and
preen their feathers – mammals eat herbs and clay etc. this
condition is often overlooked by most doctors. – * * * * *
WOMEN’S HEALTH We are often consulted by women about menstrual
and menopausal problems. “The latest research by Australian
scientists suggests that Hysterectomies only serve one useful
purpose: enriching surgeons. Heavy, painful, clot-filled periods
are easily explained: Junk in, Junk out.’ In other words, when
women eat and drink junk, the uterus, which nature designed to
be an organ of reproduction, becomes an organ of elimination.
Putrid wastes that have collected through the previous month are
suddenly released in a torrent of blood. What should be a
normal, scant flow can become a haemorrhage, as poisons are
eliminated.” – Heart disease: Vitamin E supplementation is an
effective preventive measure against coronary heart disease and
heart attacks. Several studies have shown that men and women who
supplement with vitamin E for two or more years reduce their
risk of coronary disease and non-fatal heart attacks by 40 per
cent. – Folic acid prevents breast cancer: A recent clinical
study has discovered that folic acid (folate) is highly
effective in preventing breast cancer in both pre and
postmenopausal women. Their investigation involved 1321 women
with breast cancer and 1382 healthy controls. The women were
between the ages of 25 and 64 years when they enrolled. – * * *
* * MEN’S HEALTH We are often contacted via the internet, by men
who are reluctant to consult their GP. Dr Michael Colghlan has
encouraging information for men. ” …benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH) eventually leads to prostate cancer in most
men. But they never know. The prostate cancer remains localized
lifelong, without symptoms. The majority of men with prostate
cancer die from other causes.” At least they did before the
prostatic specific antigen test (PSA). It ferrets out cancers so
tiny they can barely be seen. The operation can make men
impotent, or make sex too painful to bear.” – “Since this test
was developed it has frightened so many men, that prostatectomy
operations went up 600% in the US! This wouldn’t be so bad if
cures increased but, according to the American Medical
Association (JAMA), radical prostatectomy fails to prolong life
by even one month.”… – “Since most of the surgeons who perform
these operations are men, it seems unconscionable that they
would inflict such misery on their fellow males. But then, their
fees of US$37,000 per operation, in the US, tend to blunt
conscience.” – * * * * * As a young boy, I had my share of
illness (measles, tonsillitis, appendicitis and gout). Then
later on I developed osteo-arthritis, chronic fatigue and
sciatica. My doctor could not resolve these conditions, so I
decided to investigate the alternatives. One of the many things
I discovered was that the pH (acid/ alkaline) balance of my
blood was over-acid, So I began to improve my diet and exercise
routine. – * * * * * Drugs or cosmetics may ease your condition
for a while, but they are not a cure and should not be relied
upon in the long term. Any Holistic health recovery program
should get to the root of your problem, which may be the result
of unresolved stress, toxins, allergies, dehydration and/ or
parasites, that may be upsetting the digestion and absorption of
vitamin and minerals. – Heal the ROOT problem: According to Dr.
Ronald Drucker, “If you suffer from chronic poor health, your
choices of action are essentially limited to just two”: – 1. You
may take steps to heal the problem naturally after detecting the
root cause and in turn receive an array of health benefits
stemming from proper digestion, assimilation and the essential
fuelling of every cell, tissue and organ in your body…or… -
2. You may follow the ‘gilded-path’ laid by the pharmaceutical
industry and supported by conventional medics who would have you
believe that these symptoms can only be treated with drugs to
mask or hide the problem for the rest of your life. The
pharmaceutical industries motto is: “A patient cured is a
customer lost”. – * * * * * By reading the full report you will
learn why: – Synthetic progesterone’s must be shunned -
Widely-prescribed synthetic thyroid drugs cause bone loss – -
Prostatic specific antigen (PSA) tests can be hazardous -
Widely-advertised menopausal ‘aids’ can be harmful. – -
Mammograms contribute to cancer – Sodium fluoride in many water
supplies, leads to brittle bones and teeth, and aluminium to
Alzheimer’s disease – - Polyunsaturated oils contribute to heart
disease – Osteoporosis drugs are dangerous and ineffective. – -
Cholesterol hysteria is a myth – Drinking milk is not the best
way to promote strong bones and can cause serious health
problems – - Some Soya bean products, especially TVP, leach
calcium from bones, depress the thyroid gland and create havoc
in the body. –

By reading the full report you will learn how to: – Determine
which foods and which minerals build bone mass. Prevent/reverse
osteoporosis. Substitute safe remedies for dangerous HRT. – -
Avoid food and beverages that cause bones to dissolve
Avoid/reverse all male and female complaints without drugs. – -
- Banish constipation – Rejuvenate your skin naturally and
Prevent cancer. – - Sail through the menopause naturally – Avoid
a commonly prescribed drug that causes severe spinal
degeneration, even in the young. – - Discover a mineral that
halts 40-50% of calcium loss. Discover a Peruvian root vegetable
that has been used for 10,000 years to promote bone density and
make menopause easy. – * * * * * Conventional medical
practitioners specialise in intervention medicine and surgery,
which can be dangerous and expensive. However ‘Alternative
Holistic Healthcare’ is relatively harmless and inexpensive. – I
welcome your questions and comments. – Viny, C/o The Natural
Health Council – Email: vincent@easihealth.com – * * * * *
Further reading: Overcoming Depression – Improve Self-confidence
- Laughter Medicine – Environmental Care – Why is my Doctor
against Alternative Therapies? – Stress Facts – A Good Nights
Sleep – Allergies – Candida and Thrush – A Healthy House -
Infertility and Impotence – Supplements for Adults and Children
- Asthma – Diabetes – High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol -
Natural Weight Loss – Chronic Pain & Fatigue – Managing Anger –

About the author:
Introducing Viny – a member of the Natural Health Council and a
former chronically ill patient who eventually decided to take
control of his recovery. Now a stress consultant and alternative
health journalist – he has written many books and articles in
order to pass on the benefits of his experience and the results
of leading-edge scientific research in the field of natural
healing

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