– Letter from Marilyn – February 2008

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

• Can chemicals found in lipstick and nail varnish trigger breast cancer?
• A diet rich in fish, seeds and nuts can cut blood pressure risk
• Sleep – not dieting – is the secret of weight loss for new mothers
• Blueberries and black rasp berries join the fight against cancer

– Menopause:

• Herbs that can ease the transition

– Portion control secrets for weight control

• Reduce your portion size and lose weight

– Bone Health

• Don’t let age destroy your bones

– Ease arthritis naturally

• the self-help guide

– The True Power of Good Nutrition – February 2008

• Increasing your libido

– Fertility

• Are you getting enough zinc?

–  Quick Tip: A chili a day

– Detox in a weekend

• Feel lighter on Monday with a weekend detox

– Probiotics in a pot

• The low down on yogurt

– Quick Tip: Garlic cuts cancer risk

– Feel good aromatherapy

• Soothe and relieve with aromatherpy oils and we outline the to 5 aromatherapy essentials

– Ask Marilyn:

• Star question: Coming off HRT?
• Is there a link between milk and weight loss?
• Are raw foods better for you?
• Supplements for Candidiasis?

– Ingredient Spotlight:

• Cauliflower – the health benefits

– Monthly Meal Idea:

• Millet and Cauliflower Mash

– Coming Next Month (March 2008)

Look out for more answers from Marilyn, the latest news, case studies from the Clinic, Monthly Meal Ideas and also:

– How to lose belly fat

– Calcium supplements: the best way to protect your bone health?

– Natural ways to treat menopause digestive upsets

– Essential fatty acids and your fertility

– Discovering herbs: Passion flower

– Your hay fever/allergy prevention plan

And, as always, much, much more …

Dear Reader,

This issue of Natural News has some very interesting articles including one on how to have a short but healthy detox day. Something we can all do with now and again when we give our bodies and digestive systems a rest from too much food in general and of the wrong type. Also included is an item on cosmetics particularly lipstick and the chemicals that they contain which may increase the risk of breast cancer.

It is estimated that over a lifetime women can ingest more than four pounds of lipstick. Some of it is swallowed but it can also be absorbed through the lining of the mouth. With the newer longer lasting lipsticks, even more ‘nasties’ have had to be added including plastics and nylon in order to glue the colour to the lips. So when you are looking after yourself by eating well, organic food etc. think also about the cosmetics that you are using and choose more natural alternatives.

By the time you receive this issue my latest book will have been published called ‘Getting Pregnant — Faster’. This book came about from the women and couples coming into the clinic who wanted to find out why it was taking them so long to get pregnant and what they could do about it. The book also covers help for women who have had recurrent miscarriages and also for couples who are going for IVF treatment and want to improve the success rate which is only about 25% per cycle in the UK.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Natural News and do send in any health questions especially if you feel you have slipped a bit in some of your New Year’s resolutions and need some tips and motivation. Also do let me know if there is a topic you would like covered in a future issue because the content can be quite flexible.

Kind regards,

Marilyn Glenville