HEALTH NEWS

By LYNNE GULLY

 

 

January 2005

I hope you had an excellent Christmas break and I wish you good health and lots of happiness in 2005.

So did you over-indulge over Christmas? It’s so easy to eat too many chocolates, mince pies and slices of Christmas cake. Then there’s the alcohol. Does all this sound too familiar? Are your clothes feeling tight and your stomach suddenly much bigger than it was at the beginning of December? I went out on quite a few Christmas meals with friends during the couple of weeks before Christmas and suddenly these extra pounds have appeared. So, it’s time to shift that extra weight and get back into shape.

 

The mistake some people make is to go on a crash-course diet. This might work in the short-term but in the longer term you’ll put the weight back on – and more!  Also cutting out meals during the day doesn’t work, as you need to keep your metabolism stable.

 

So, what is the best plan of action to get into shape?

The first step is to start a detox programme, as it will help to shift a few pounds and give you more energy. I’ve already started taking the Chinese Tiao He Cleanse, which is a 10-day detox programme to help eliminate built-up waste in the intestinal system.

 

It’s important to eat lots of fresh unprocessed food, which contains nutrients essential for good health. When our natural food is altered by processing, removal of nutrients, chemical changes, artificial flavours and additives such as salt and sugar, our hunger receptors become confused and our eating can get out of proportion as we are eating empty calories. This can then result in obesity, as our bodies want us to eat more in the search for the essential vitamins and minerals.

 

Join an exercise class or take up yoga to burn off those extra calories. Do you know that you have to reduce your calorie intake by 3000 calories just to lose one pound?

 

Watch out for those daft diet plans that end up making you more unhealthy. Just start by reducing the size of your meals, as generally we all eat too much in one go. Small changes eventually add up to a big change in your weight and health.

 

Make good food choices

Wild animals eating natural foods don’t get fat. Humans who eat natural foods rich in nutrients are also unlikely to become obese.

The fast pace at which we live runs down our life battery and makes our life shorter. The better our nutrition, the longer we can stand up to this pace; the worse our nutrition, the sooner we fall apart. Degenerative diseases (cancer, heart disease, diabetes, strokes, arthritis, etc), all worsen under increased stress and poor food choices.

 

 

What is normal food?

Over Christmas my niece, Emily, asked me “Why don’t you eat normal food Auntie Lynne?” When I asked her for her definition of normal food, she said fish fingers and chips. This, of course, is the normal response from children, but unfortunately many adults live on processed food and don’t know the importance of eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day.  More and more people are living on ready meals, refined food such as white rice, white pasta, frozen or tinned vegetables all of which are badly lacking in essential nutrients and fibre.

Or as the shelf stocker in Sainsbury’s said to me recently when I was looking at the organic, chemical-free strawberries “The normal strawberries are on the other shelf”!!!

 

 

Tel: 01689 856581 email: lynne.gully@optimumhealth.co.uk www.optimumhealth.co.uk

 

Boost Your Immune System

This time of year many people pick up a ‘flu or cold virus. Interestingly sugar inhibits the functions of our immune system and increases diseases caused by poor immune function such as colds and flu.

 

What to do if you contract a ‘flu virus.

·         Stay at home!

·         Consume plenty of fluids, especially fresh juices, herbal teas, soups and quality water to prevent dehydration and flush out the body.

·         Sleep and rest as much as possible.

·         Antibiotics are useless against viral illnesses so make sure you have Dandelion & Purslane Combination (VS-C Liquid) in your Herbal Medicine cabinet, as this is very effective at fighting viral infections for both adults and children. Stock no 3167.

·         Colloidal Silver is excellent at eradicating sore throats and is anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Gargle with Colloidal Silver in warm water at the first sign of a sore throat or cold. Stock no 4074.

·         Strengthen your immune system with Immune Stimulator. Stock no 1839.

·         Consider taking the Anti-Oxidant Arsenal, which contains the vitamins A, C and E together with the minerals Zinc and Selenium, as these are powerful antioxidants and immune boosters. Stock no 4033.

·         Zinc lozenges are very useful to keep on hand and to take as soon as symptoms develop, such as a sore throat. Stock no 1596.

·         At the first sign of a cough, place 15-20 drops of Echinacea/Goldenseal herbal extract in your mouth and hold it there for 5 minutes. Repeat this every hour for 3 or 4 hours as it stops the virus from multiplying. (Do not take if pregnant). Stock no 3180.

·         Elderberry Defence is a combination of elderberry, echinacea, royal jelly and olive leaf designed to encourage a sense of wellness and to strengthen and maintain the immune system. Stock no 868.

 

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Some people become more depressed in the winter months, when the days are shorter and darker. This type of disorder is known as seasonal affective disorder. This is frequently linked to B vitamin deficiencies or poor eating habits.

If you feel a bit down try taking the Mood Elevator (stock no 1878) and a Vitamin B Complex (stock no 1773).

 

If you need more energy a daily glass of SynerProTein mixed with TNT will give you a real boost. Try adding the Liquid Colloidal Minerals to the drink to ensure you get a full range of energy promoting minerals.

Stock nos 2914, 4300, 4037.

 

Vitamin B Complex also helps increase your energy levels.  

 

THE HRT CONTROVERSY

For many years HRT has been promoted as the Menopausal drug that reduces the risk of Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, Depression and Osteoporosis. This time last year the media highlighted major studies that exposed HRT as a drug that has been proven to increase the risk of certain cancers and disease.

 

Just last week the results of a new UK study revealed that HRT could increase your chances of a stroke by one third. I know many women sing the praises of HRT as it makes them feel better during this difficult period in their life. You have to make up your own mind whether to take the chance of developing a life threatening disease. Taking any drug is a risk as all drugs have side effects and are damaging to the liver.

 

I had a full hysterectomy 6 years ago when my ovaries were also removed resulting in an immediate clinical menopause. Very soon I started having the most awful hot flushes and mood swings and generally felt extremely unwell. I had read of the dangers of synthetic HRT so I refused to take the hormone therapy, much to the disgust of my consultant. At that time I discovered the company, Nature’s Sunshine, and started taking the products designed to alleviate the symptoms of the menopause. I took the herbal combination C-X together with Wild Yam, Vitamin E and Nutri Calm.  Within two days I was feeling so much better. The hot flushes had virtually gone and I was no longer feeling depressed. I am very glad that I made that choice and I still feel extremely well taking only natural products.

 

Nature’s Sunshine has since developed a Natural Changes Pack specially designed to naturally alleviate the symptoms of the menopause. Stock no 4055.

The individual items in the pack can be purchased separately, if required.

 

The pack contains the following:

·          C-X and Wild Yam and Chaste Tree, which help to balance the hormones and alleviate hot flushes.

·          Nutri Calm, which is a combination of all the B vitamins together with calming herbs such as valerian, hops flowers and passion flowers. These help to reduce stress and strengthen the nervous system.

·          SKL that is a combination of calcium, magnesium, boron, potassium, zinc, horsetail herb and many other nutrients all designed to strengthen the bones.

·          Flax Seed Oil to protect the heart, helps to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and lowers the risk of strokes. Also helps to break down saturated fats and aids in weight loss.

 

 

Please contact me if you want more information or a detailed fact sheet on any of these products or order a copy of the “Guide to Natural Health” from Nature’s Sunshine by calling 08458 40 50 60. The guide also contains information on Young Women’s Health, Men’s Health and Children’s Health.

 

To order Nature’s Sunshine Products – call the Order Hot Line on 08458 40 50 60.

 

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