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Okay, No Hormones, But What Instead?
Now that we know that routinely giving hormone therapy (HT) to women in order to prevent diseases that increase in the post-menopausal years is not a good idea, many women and their doctors are wondering what we can do to reduce the risk of these diseases.
In the post-HT world, we find ourselves back to basics. You guessed it. Exercise and diet (especially exercise) are proving amazingly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis in menopausal women, as well as in controlling the most bothersome symptoms of menopause: Hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia.
It is far easier and quicker to pop a pill than to go for a walk. And far easier and quicker for a doctor to write a prescription than to counsel patients about diet and exercise. But the simple approaches are by far the safest, and are proving to be the most beneficial ways to take care of ourselves throughout our lives, but especially as we age.
Getting the word out about the enormous benefits of a good diet and regular exercise is complicated by the fact that there is not much new to say about it. There are only so many creative ways to write newspaper and magazine articles about eating whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and taking a brisk walk every day. So editors want something else, something new. That tends to give us the impression that there is something new to say.
Of course, there are plenty of new ideas about good things to eat and fun ways to get more movement in your life. But the basic message hasn’t changed, and isn’t likely to. The single best thing you can do to protect your health as you age–well, you already know, don’t you? I’ll spare you the repetition (for now!).
Readers: What creative things are you doing to stay healthy and avoid using hormone therapy? Use the comment field below to share your tips.
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add your comment »Along with a balanced diet and exercise, Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine has been shown to do wonders in keeping a woman's hormones in balance, while minimizing menopausal symptoms, too. They provide natural ways to bring your body back into homeostasis so that you don't have to experience the hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, etc! Also, each woman experiences menopause uniquely, right? So alternative therapies such as these are important because the treatments and herbal formulas can be tailored exactly to your specific needs. Lastly, most women also don't realize that getting acupuncture and/or taking Chinese herbs before approaching menopause helps to prevent menopausal symptoms.
Great article - thanks! But don't forget about acupuncture and Chinese herbs
http://acupuncture-n-herbs.com/menopause-acupuncture-n-herbs/
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Along with a balanced diet and exercise, Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine has been shown to do wonders in keeping a woman's hormones in balance, while minimizing menopausal symptoms, too. They provide natural ways to bring your body back into homeostasis so that you don't have to experience the hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, etc! Most women also don't realize that getting acupuncture and/or taking Chinese herbs before approaching menopause helps to prevent menopausal symptoms.
Great article - thanks! But don't forget about acupuncture and Chinese herbs!
http://acupuncture-n-herbs.com/menopause-acupuncture-n-herbs/
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WHEN MY HOLISTIC DR. TOOK ME OFF HARMONE PILLS SHE IMMEDIETELY PLACED ME ON SUPPLEMENTS LIKE BLACK CURRANT OIL 500MG WHICH SINCE 5 YRS LATER I AM DOING GREAT AND BEING I DO NOT LOOK AT AGE AS ANY FACTOR OTHER THAN A FIGMENT OF THE IMAGINATION 65 IS DOING ME JUST RIGHT I AM INTO MY HEALTH I DO NOT GET THE FLU/COLDS/ETC I KNOW I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH THE COMMON SENCE TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF MYSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE OF HOLISTIC DORTORING
HARMONES WILL DESTROY YOUR LIFE..LET YOUR INNER INTUITION GUIDE YOU THE WAY TO A HAPPIER LIFE
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wow,after reading this, i was a candle fanatic., now i need to ask what candle is good to burn, soy? I can not live with out my candles. Now what. this did not make my day, however i am worried about my familys health.
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Candle lovers...read before you light! Burning paraffin candles in your home creates the same air quality as sitting behind a diesel truck inhaling exhaust fumes.
According to David Krause, air quality engineer and former employee of the Florida Dept. of Health, there is a similar potential for adverse health effects. A few chemicals found in paraffin candles include formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, ethanol, and acetone. Add petroleum-based fragrances and you dramatically increase the toxic chemicals in your home. (Paraffin candles and natural essential oils simply do not blend). High levels of indoor pollutants are a major problem considering that airborne soot can penetrate the deepest areas of the lungs and the lower respiratory tract. Emissions in the home can remain for up to 10 hours after extinguishing.
Many candle lovers have no idea that paraffin is a byproduct of refining crude oil. It has become the leading wax for use in cosmetics, food and candle manufacturing because it’s cheap and readily available. The oil industry makes a healthy profit from its use. From a safety perspective, paraffin burns much hotter than soy waxes creating more concern for fire hazards. From an economical perspective, paraffin burns much more quickly than soy wax, so although the jar may be larger, you will get fewer hours of burn time. From an environmental perspective, paraffin is a non-renewable resource. Soy can be grown easily by US farmers, and can be rinsed from its contai
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