– 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)

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

• Omega oils keep your brain healthy
• A carrot a day to keep the doctor away
• Spinach can give your heart extra strength
• Afternoon naps can help lower your blood pressure
• Fasting once a month could help stave off a heart attack

— Menopause:

• Your supplements A to Z

— Hunger breakthrough:

• How to beat cravings and lose weight for good

— Is your diet giving your bones what they need?

— How to repair the festive damage:

• Clearing out those toxins

—Quick Tip: Cutting down on salt when you’re eating out

— The true power of good nutrition — Case study, December 2008

• Boosting your immune system

— Boosting your Fertility:

• Protect yourself from environmental and occupational hazards

— Quick Tip: Computer Protection Tips

— Less salt, more taste:

• The sensible use of salt in your diet

— Hypericum:

• A closer look at St John’s Wort

— Time for tea

• New research is proving that it can positively benefit your health

— Eat to sleep better

• What to avoid and what may help

– Ask Marilyn:

• Is my love of chocolate giving me spots?
• Natural therapies for Migraines?

— Monthly Meal Idea:

Tasty carrots and parsnips

— Coming Next Month (January 2008)

–Letter from Marilyn — December 2007

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

• Brushing and flossing your teeth could save you from a heart attack
• Lack of sleep linked to an increased risk of heart disease
• Nuts and oily fish cut risk of childhood diabetes
• Pesticides can double the risk of asthma
• Diet linked to bad behaviour
• Grain and able

— Alternative treatments for menopause symptoms

— Eating for Immunity

— Quick Tip: Brain booster

— What you should or should not be eating at 40+

• Specific nutrients through different stages of life

— Five easy steps to better bone health

— Beat the boxing day bloat

• Smart ways to beat it

— The true power of good nutrition — Case study, December 2007

• Trying to lose weight

— Fat-proof festive eating

• How to keep weight off and be healthy

— Quick tip: don’t eat the decorations

— Your winter energy make over

• Add some zest back into your life

— Banish dry skin

• Help your skin over the winter

— Quick Tip: DIY avocado facial

– Ask Marilyn:

• Star Question: the blood type diet?
• Fish oils for a heart attack?
• Do we really need to take supplements every day?

— Ingredient spotlight:

• Tofu — carries with it a number of health benefits

— Monthly Meal Idea:

• Tofu bake

— Coming Next Month (January 2008)