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

–  Case Study

• This month’s case study is 32 year old ‘Katy’ who came to the clinic with painful periods

– Ask Marilyn:

• My hair and nails are dry and brittle. My skin also looks dull and creased. Are there any foods I can eat to make me look healthier and younger?
• Since the menopause started, when I sneeze, cough, laugh or run I can’t stop leaking a little urine. Are there any natural ways to stop this happening?
• Star Question: My daughter is keen to start a family but suffers from Polycystic Ovaries, is there any advice you would give her to increase her chances of conveiving?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Kale – the health benefits

– Monthly meal idea:

• Kale Colcannon

– Your 40s, 50s and 60s

• Control common problems the natural way

– Boosting immunity

• Continued!

– Bowel caner

• Protect yourself

– Menopause

• Treating menopause–related skin problems naturally

– Eating for energy

• Do you feel tired all the time?

– Healthy foods

• That can cause weight gain 

Quick tips:

– Eat smaller fish in pregnancy

• If you want clever kids

– Smile every day

• Smiling and laughing has been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

– Immune-boosting smoothie

• Packed with vitamin C

– Coming Next Month (April 2009)

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

–  Case Study

– Ask Marilyn:

• My vagina feels dry. I’m approaching the menopause. Are there any natural remedies that you can recommend?
• I snack on sweet foods and am steadily putting on weight. What foods can help me feel full naturally?
• My bottom gets really itchy. Are there any natural remedies you can recommend?
• Star Question: Espom Salts or Magnesium Sulphate sound great for some skin problems. Are there any cases where it would not be recommended (such as during pregnancy?).

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Peas – the health benefits

– Monthly meal idea:

• No cook pea soup 

– How to shift stubborn fat

• Effective ways to lose the last pounds

– Boosting immunity

• Continued!

– Menopause

• Rekindle your libido naturally

– Discovering herbs

• Agnus castus

– Osteoporosis

• Your osteoporosis prevention exercise prescription

– Boosting fertility

• With vitamin E

Quick tips:

– 20%

• Is how much 20 minutes of housework a week can cut your risk of a low mood

– Eating for two

• Sensible and healthy weight management before and during pregnancy

– Honey Honey

• An aphrodisiac and nutritional

– Need viagra

• Try watermelon instead.

– Coming Next Month (March 2009)

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

–  Case Study

• This month’s case study is 40 year old ‘Suzanne’ who came to the Clinic for a New Year detox!

– Ask Marilyn:

• Please could you tell me if there’s a limit on the amount of time I should use Agnus castus for my irregular periods?
• Are there any foods and supplements and natural therapies you can recommend for fibroids?
• I have gone through the menopause. My skin is terribly dry and very sore. Is there anything I can do?
• Star Question: I thought oatcakes were a healthy snack, but the nutritional information shows them to be high in calories and fat. Should I avoid them and can you suggest any alternatives?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Pears – the health benefits

– Monthly meal idea:

• Stuffed pears in red wine

– Lose weight and get healthy

• find your body confidence in 2009

– Irregular periods

• Natural treatments

– Menopause

• Coping with aches and pains 

– Winter blues

• Foods that fight the winter blues

– Boosting immunity

• Continued!

– Stress

• Why stress is bad for your bones

– Discovering herbs

• Dong quai

– Boosting fertility

• wth selenium

Quick tips:

– Healthy resolution for 2009

• Get your 30 minutes of exercise a day.

– Healthy resolution for 2009

• Chew your food thoroughly.

– Healthy resolution for 2009

• Eat at least five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

– Healthy resolution for 2009

• Do what you can now to prevent osteoporosis.

– Healthy resolution for 2009

• Get a good night’s sleep.

– Coming Next Month (February 2009)