July 2011

Choose Natural Treatments For Menopause Symptoms

by Sheila McCormick on July 18th, 2011

Although menopause is a natural phase of life, it can bring with it some hormonal changes that cause unpleasant side effects for many women. Menopause marks the end of menstruation and fertility and is a natural biological process. While many people joke about the menopausal symptoms, they are not at all funny to the women who experience them. Common menopause symptoms include night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, fluctuations in sexual desire, forgetfulness, sleep disturbances, increased abdominal fat and fatigue. The age at which a woman begins menopause varies widely, with the average age being 51. However, it can occur

Proper Balance Is The Key To Vibrant Health

by Sheila McCormick on July 13th, 2011

For hundreds of years nutritionists have told us that “we are what we eat.” This ageless wisdom holds boundless benefits for those who heed it and adjust their diets accordingly. When we eat nutrient rich foods we enjoy abundant energy and radiant health. When we slip into a diet that contains too many junk foods we feel sluggish and may experience digestive problems as well as aches and pains. Because optimal health is all about balance, it is crucial that we maintain the proper pH balance in our bodies. We function best when we have the correct amounts of alkaline

Magnesium – Protect Your Health

by admin on July 11th, 2011

Magnesium is critical to the proper functioning of our bodies and the millions of people who have deficient levels of this mineral are at risk for a host of serious physical maladies. According to the National Institutes for Health, magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and it is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions that support good health. Approximately 50% of our body’s total magnesium is found in the bone and the other half is inside the cells of our tissues and organs.  Without the proper levels of magnesium our bodies rebel with a host

The Importance of Staying Hydrated

by Gillian Birch on July 8th, 2011

Dehydration is a common problem and many sufferers do not even realize that they are lacking fluid. Lack of hydration affects brain function and concentration, increases the effects of aging and is as essential as getting a good night’s sleep. However, many people are too busy during the day to provide themselves with regular drinks, particularly if bathroom breaks cause a further interruption. Symptoms of mild dehydration are feeling fatigued, lacking concentration or focus, headaches, sleepiness and urine may be dark in color. These symptoms of dehydration may occur before the sufferer even begins to feel thirsty. Even in cool

Boost Bone Density: Increase Your Calcium Intake

by Judy Hood on July 5th, 2011

One of the most tragic myths associated with aging is that osteoporosis is inevitable and there is nothing you can do to prevent bone mass from deteriorating. Although the chances of developing osteoporosis may increase as we age, there are many steps we can take to stop bone loss in its tracks and maintain an active lifestyle.  Natural supplements, a calcium rich diet, a daily dose of sunshine and regular exercise can help keep our bones strong so that we can actively embrace all of the joys our golden years have to offer. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the

Supplements To Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain

by Cindy Gray on July 4th, 2011

It’s easy to think osteoarthritis only affects the elderly, but while it rarely develops before the age of forty, it affects nearly everyone past the age of sixty.  Nearly three times as many women as men have it.  Osteoarthritis used to be called “degenerative joint disease,” but OA—the shortened version—is a painful malady, affecting over 20 million people in the U.S.  OA involves the deterioration of the cartilage that protects the ends of our bones.  It can be caused by injury or genetics, but more often than not, OA results from aging, diet and lifestyle—the “wear and tear” of daily