– Letter from Marilyn – August 2008

– In the News: recent progress in the world of health

• Bone of contention
• Nature’s sun blocker
• Stress during pregnancy doubles risk of stillbirths
• Drinking unfiltered wter may pose a threat to unborn babies
• Playing golf can set you on course for an extra five years of life
• Marilyn’s thoughts on the HRT confusion

– Menopause supplement spotlight

• Vitamin C

– Summer fat burners

• Summertime eating and exercise

– Quick Tip: Know your onions

• Reduce your risk of heart disease

– Deep breathing

• Improve your health simply by learning to breathe properly

– Reflexology

• The benefits for fertility

– Quick Tip: Ease period pain …

• … with Chinese herbs

– Indulge yourself with Summer Fruits

• Make the most of the fruits over summer

– Case Study – August 2008

• Hayfever

– Raspberry leaf

• Discovering herbs: Raspberry leaf

– 24 hour summer detox

• Marilyn’s 24 hour summer detox

– Quick Tip: steam your veg

• 21% – the amount of vitamin C lost when you cook broccoli

– Housework

• Grab a duster and whistle while you work

– Cholesterol

• Get to know your cholesterol

– Quick Tip: Chill out

• Reduce stress and learn to relax

– Ask Marilyn:

• How much water should I be drinking?
• A natural solution to excessive sweating?
• What to eat to beat osteoporosis?
• Star Question: Sore gums?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Beetroot – the health benefits

– Monthly Meal Idea:

• Beetroot Salad

– Coming Next Month (September 2008)

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