– Letter from Marilyn – December 2008

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

• Organic milk is better for you
• The happiness herb
• Child asthma linked to ‘stressed out’ mothers
• Weekend weight gain?
• Five steps to a longer life
• Eating eggs could cut your cholesterol

–  Case Study

• This month’s case study is 30 year old ‘Amy’ who came to the Clinic for help with constipation and bloating 

– Ask Marilyn:

• How do I get rid of bad breath?
• I’m menopausal, how can I make the party season easier?
• Star Question: How can I increase my bone density?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Sweet Potatoes

– Monthly meal idea:

• Sweet Potato Cakes

– Have a healthy Christmas

• Simple ways to avoid winter weight gain

– Natural indigestion cures

• Natural treatments

– Boosting immunity

• with Lifestyle Choices 

– Easing the transition

• Natural ways to treat menopause-related mood swings and irritability 

– Discovering Herbs

• Aloe Vera

– Christmas Party

• Healthy eating tips

– Quick Tip: Pool your resources

• Check out the whereaboutsof your local pool. Swimming builds endurance, boosts muscle strength and doesn’t hammer your joints.

– Quick Tip: Power talk

• 10 minutes talking a day boosts brainpower.

– Quick Tip: Star of Bethlehem

• If the stress of Christmas is all getting too much try this star of Bethlehem meditation for seasonal stress.

– Coming Next Month (January 2009)

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

–  Case Study

• This month’s case study is 40 year old ‘Nicola’ who came to the Clinic for help with her skin

– Don’t Let Your Diet Fail

• Ten Common Mistakes Women Make

– Breast discomfort

• Natural treatments

– Ask Marilyn:

• What can I do about worse PMS symptoms in the winter?
• How can I subtly help my husband lose weight?
• How do I get my kids to eat their vegetables?
• Star Question: are there any herbs can you take to get your periods back if you’ve been diagnosed with an early menopause?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• tomatoes

– Monthly Meal Idea:

• Vegetable Casserole

– Menopause diet spotlight

• Essential fatty acids

– Immunity

– Fertility

• Eliminate toxins and boost your fertility

– Outwitting osteoporosis

• Boron and zinc

– Discovering herbs

• Oat straw

– Quick Tip: Sniff a lemon

• Sniff a ripe lemon as the scent of citrus fruits can increase alertness

– Quick Tip: Stand on your head

• Turning yourself upside down can boost memory and alertness

– Coming Next Month (December 2008)