Dear Reader,

It has been exciting reading your comments and feedback and I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying the information and nutrition news.

Do let me know if you have any burning questions on nutrition or your health and especially if you read something in the news that seems to contradict the previous advice that the scientists have published. This is always frustrating and can leave people confused as to what to eat or drink particularly when even the researchers can’t agree amongst themselves.

If you have a favourite recipe that you think other women would enjoy, then do send it in, of course you will be mentioned, and I will do the Spotlight on one of the ingredients.

I wanted to publish Natural News because it means you can get nutrition and health information every month and also to highlight what is the latest research and news. Books are wonderful but by the time I do the research, then the writing, then the manuscript goes to the publisher and gets printed we are talking between one and two years before it gets published. So research and information which can be really exciting can take so long to get to reach the people who need to hear about it.

In December 2006, I had an article published in Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynaecology called ‘Nutritional Supplements in Pregnancy – commercial push or evidence based?’ and the article shows that taking certain vitamins, minerals and fatty acids in pregnancy can have a staggering effect on the health of  the mother and baby including prevention of pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, preterm birth, low birthweight, gestational diabetes, cleft palate and lip, post-natal depression and the long term health of the baby including intellectual development. But unfortunately, information like this can sometimes end up stuck in the academic world and not get to the women who need to know. Natural News is a way of remedying that.

Kind regards,

Marilyn Glenville PhD

Dear Reader,

It was wonderful to get so much positive feedback from the sample issue of Natural News for Women and I am really pleased that you found it enjoyable and informative. One woman emailed to say that she had enjoyed it so much she had passed it on to her daughter and wanted to order another copy for herself!

I received over one thousand suggestions for topics to be included and have decided that each issue will contain articles relevant to the menopause, fertility, weight, diet and supplements.

Also coming up will be articles on all your other suggestions including breast health, thyroid function, digestive problems, children’s health and diet, liver function, cancer, immune boosting, healthy toiletries and cosmetics and much more.

This is very much your Natural News so do send in your letters to go on a Letters page. Any humorous stories or cartoons that you see are welcomed, as it is important to have a lighter side to life too.

Over time there will also a ‘What Works’ section for you to send in your success stories on topics that you think will interest other women and books that you have found valuable.

I am very excited about Natural News and being able to share with you nutritional and health information that can make such a difference in your life and those around you.

Kind regards,

Marilyn Glenville PhD

P.S. Special thanks this month to Kerry Ingham for her original cartoons (kmji@btopenworld.com)

Dear Reader,

Welcome to this special Christmas edition of Natural News for Women.

At the clinic we get thousands of emails with requests for information and advice and I thought this would be a good way to keep you up to date with what is happening in the world of nutrition.

Natural News is for you, to send in your questions, tell me what you want help with, what articles you found most useful and what has worked for you. Your feedback is valuable as it helps other women who may have a similar health concern to know that they are not alone and to hear that there are answers to their problems.

Each issue will have a main feature, questions and answers, a case study showing the power of nutrition, a Monthly Meal Idea, In The News and Quick Tips. We’re also working on a Readers’ Tips section, Reader Reviews and much more.

Warm regards,

Marilyn Glenville PhD