Herbal Menopause Remedies

There are several traditional herbal remedies that have been historically used for treatment of the symptoms of menopause. They have been reported to provide relief from symptoms such as depression, headaches, hot flashes, and night sweats. Many menopausal women swear by them. They also have been used by those wishing to cope with post pre-menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms.


Common herbs that have been used to minimize menopause effects include:

• black cohosh
• chaste tree or chaste berry
• red clover
• ginseng

More about these wonderful herbs will be revealed in upcoming blog posts.... Stay tuned to learn more about herbal traditions and menopause.



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Colon Health and Vitamin Nutrition

Your colon contains billions of bacteria. However, these bacteria in the colon are important for your holistic health. The normal bacterial flora in the colon can synthesize some vitamins such as Vitamin K, Niacin, Vitamin B-12, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid. However, the body cannot absorb other vitamins which cannot be absorbed and are excreted from the body. Therefore, you should pay attention to how quickly your vitamins are broken down before they move into the colon and in what form you receive your vitamins.




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Anti-Vitamins and Nutrition

In the last blog, we talked about pro-vitamins. Well, there is a counter-part, anti-vitamins. Anti-vitamins are found in natural and synthetic forms. They are similar to true vitamins and can take the place of true vitamins in the body. However, they do not function in the same way and the body does not necessarily recognize them. Anti-vitamins, therefore, are highly toxic and should be avoided to maintain optimal holistic health and wellness. Make sure that the nutritional supplements that you consume contain all-natural true vitamins, minerals and herbs.


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Pro-Vitamins for Health - Nutrition Facts

What are Pro-vitamins? While not actual vitamins themselves, they are vitamin precursors that are converted into vitamins after consumed by our bodies. Beta-carotene is a pro-vitamin of Vitamin A.




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Holistic Benefits of Fiber - Nutrition Facts

Dietary fiber may help prevent colon cancer, reduce blood cholesterol, and help maintain a healthy weight. Fiber is a nutritional powerhouse and benefits holistic health and wellness.

Dietary fiber is a member of the carbohydrate family and consists of fruits, vegetables, and the outer linings of seeds, grains, nuts, and beans. Dietary fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble fiber. The human body needs both types to be healthy.

Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol because it blocks fat absorption in the blood stream. Insoluble fiber helps with weight loss because it fills you up without adding all the extra calories. It also adds bulk to your diet and sweeps away toxins and undigested foods from the colon.

Boost your nutrition. Include dietary fiber in your daily nutrition plan to maintain a healthy, holistic lifestyle.


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Nutrition Facts: Eat Breakfast and Lose Weight

If you want to lose weight and control blood sugar peaks and valleys, breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day. By just including a good source of protein at the start of your day as your morning meal, you can stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce sugar cravings. Minimize carbohydrates and focus on proteins and you will have an excellent start to any day or holistic weight loss program. My favorite: 2 hard-boiled eggs with fresh fruit juice.

Here's a quick idea for a healthy, nutrition-filled breakfast shake:

• 1/2 cup fruit juice
• 2 cups of soy or oat milk
• 2 tablespoons of protein powder
• 2 tablespoons of old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon flaxseed or flaxseed oil
  

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for about a minute. This makes a single serving. Enjoy.




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Holistic Energy Formula with an Herbal Kick

Want boundless energy and the return of control to your day? Here's a winning combination that utilizes both basic naturopathic principles and healing adaptogenic herbs. Incorporate this simple formula into your daily life to restore holistic balance and needed energy.


Sufficient Daily ENERGY =

( a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night

+ a minimum of 20 minutes of aerobic exercise per day
+ 3 nutrient rich meals per day devoid of simple carbohydrates
+ 200 mg Ginseng herb daily
+ 200 mg Schisandra herb daily
+ 80 mg Ginkgo - 3 times per day )

Complete this routine by 6 or 7 pm per day and your body will thank you for the energy boost!

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Nutrition Facts : 6 Quick Tips for Staying Healthy

Most health experts generally agree that poor nutrition and lifestyle choices negatively impact health. However, there are several things you can do stay healthy and be lead your best holistic life. Listed below are the top six.

1. EAT FRESH FOODS, ORGANIC WHENEVER IF POSSIBLE. Incorporate a variety of fresh, minimally processed, enzyme rich foods into your daily diet.


2. AVOID SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES. White bread, sugar and sweets are high in calories and low in nutritional value.


3. AVOID HIGHLY PROCESSED AND PREPACKAGED FOODS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Not only do these foods contain toxins, they are also generally low in vitamins, minerals, and proteins.


4. TAKE DAILY NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS. Unless your dietary routine is constant consistent and perfect, you should include at the very least a high-potency multi-vitamin / multi-mineral nutritional supplement without iron unless you suffer from an iron deficiency like anemia.


5. EXERCISE! Engage in regular physical activity.
   


6. MINIMIZE STRESS. Learn ways to actively reduce stress. Incorporate relaxation into your daily routine.

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