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Surviving Menopause
Surviving Menopause
With Vitality Power & Wisdom!
With Vitality Power & Wisdom!
At first I was afraid I was Petrified
At first I was afraid I was Petrified
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself while sweating!
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself while sweating!
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Perimenopause & MenopauseThe Transitional Changes Begin
Perimenopause & MenopauseThe Transitional Changes Begin
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What Happens To Signal This Transition?
What Happens To Signal This Transition?
Ovaries stop producing estrogen
Fertility ends Signaled by not having a
period for 1 year Usually occurs between the
ages of 45-55 What is our first indication?
Ovaries stop producing estrogen
Fertility ends Signaled by not having a
period for 1 year Usually occurs between the
ages of 45-55 What is our first indication?
Hot Flashes!If you’ve had one you know what it
is:
Hot Flashes!If you’ve had one you know what it
is:
Sudden intense heat on your face & upper body.
Sometimes accompanied by: Nausea,dizziness,anxiety, headache weakness and a sense
of suffocation
Sudden intense heat on your face & upper body.
Sometimes accompanied by: Nausea,dizziness,anxiety, headache weakness and a sense
of suffocation
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Who Gets Them & Why?Who Gets Them & Why?
85% of women have hot flashes They are worse if you have had
breast cancer or surgical menopause
10-15% of woman are so severe they seek medical treatment
Usually effect thin woman more severely
Muscular woman are less effected
85% of women have hot flashes They are worse if you have had
breast cancer or surgical menopause
10-15% of woman are so severe they seek medical treatment
Usually effect thin woman more severely
Muscular woman are less effected
Avoid TriggersAvoid Triggers
Alcohol, especially for night sweats
Caffeine, spicy foods, stimulants
Stress, try adaptogens High fat foods that tax your
system, liver & gall bladder Anything Hot e.g..
tubs,showers, rooms, beds etc Dress in layers
Alcohol, especially for night sweats
Caffeine, spicy foods, stimulants
Stress, try adaptogens High fat foods that tax your
system, liver & gall bladder Anything Hot e.g..
tubs,showers, rooms, beds etc Dress in layers
We also tend to experience:
We also tend to experience:
Accelerated weight gain Mood swings Fatigue Elevated stress Do not seem to handle
stress as well
Accelerated weight gain Mood swings Fatigue Elevated stress Do not seem to handle
stress as well
Is medication helpful?Is medication helpful?
Studies show that medication is not always helpful plus estrogen therapy is not known to be safe especially for women with a history of breast cancer
Studies show that medication is not always helpful plus estrogen therapy is not known to be safe especially for women with a history of breast cancer
Million Women Study United Kingdom
Million Women Study United Kingdom
948,576 postmenopausal women.
Half of the women took HRT/5 years.
Followed 5.3 years
ovarian cancer
6.9 mortality
948,576 postmenopausal women.
Half of the women took HRT/5 years.
Followed 5.3 years
ovarian cancer
6.9 mortality
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The Million Women Study Lancet, April 10 2007
The Million Women Study Lancet, April 10 2007
Those using HRT were 23% more likely to die of ovarian cancer.
When adding breast and endometrial cancer the risk? 63%
Those using HRT were 23% more likely to die of ovarian cancer.
When adding breast and endometrial cancer the risk? 63%
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Are Bioidentical Hormones Safer?
Are Bioidentical Hormones Safer?
“No, they aren't. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several medical specialty groups, bioidentical hormones may be riskier than standard hormone therapy, and there's no evidence they're any more effective.”
Mayo Clinic gynecologist and obstetrician Mary Gallenberg,M.D.
“No, they aren't. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several medical specialty groups, bioidentical hormones may be riskier than standard hormone therapy, and there's no evidence they're any more effective.”
Mayo Clinic gynecologist and obstetrician Mary Gallenberg,M.D.
So What is so empowering, wise and energetic about all
this?
So What is so empowering, wise and energetic about all
this? It’s empowering because you
can take control It’s energizing because you
no longer have to worry about your cycle, birth control and pregnancy
And we are wise because we’ve lived a life! We have our stories, we have our lessons.
It’s empowering because you can take control
It’s energizing because you no longer have to worry about your cycle, birth control and pregnancy
And we are wise because we’ve lived a life! We have our stories, we have our lessons.
The Key to surviving menopause with Vitality Power & Wisdom lies in
empowering yourself with information, then using
that information to create the life of your dreams!
The Key to surviving menopause with Vitality Power & Wisdom lies in
empowering yourself with information, then using
that information to create the life of your dreams!
First You Must Be Healthy, Then:
First You Must Be Healthy, Then:
You will lose weight
You will have energy
You will seek to create happiness
You will seek to create balance internally & externally
You will lose weight
You will have energy
You will seek to create happiness
You will seek to create balance internally & externally
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The Perfect StormThe Perfect Storm
• Lifestyle Choices
• Biochemical Toxicity: Environment Food supply Processed
Foods Prescription
Drugs
• Trauma
• Lifestyle Choices
• Biochemical Toxicity: Environment Food supply Processed
Foods Prescription
Drugs
• Trauma
Reproductive , Adrenal, Blood Sugar, Thyroid and Liver stress will create a different
physical expression of weight gain and loss of
health
Reproductive , Adrenal, Blood Sugar, Thyroid and Liver stress will create a different
physical expression of weight gain and loss of
health
It is in this already compromised state that we usually enter menopause
To Be Healthy We Must Quiet The Storm
To Be Healthy We Must Quiet The Storm
Decongest Your Liver: performs more than 500 function vital to metabolism, detoxification and blood sugar balance
Exercise that causes profuse sweating
Cleanse & balance your large intestine; 70% of your immune system lives here.
Up-regulate your musculoskeletal & nervous system.
Decongest Your Liver: performs more than 500 function vital to metabolism, detoxification and blood sugar balance
Exercise that causes profuse sweating
Cleanse & balance your large intestine; 70% of your immune system lives here.
Up-regulate your musculoskeletal & nervous system.
Incorporate Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
Incorporate Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
Recommended by: National Institutes
of Health American Heart
Association American Cancer
Society American
Diabetes Association
Arthritis Foundation
North American Menopause Society
Recommended by: National Institutes
of Health American Heart
Association American Cancer
Society American
Diabetes Association
Arthritis Foundation
North American Menopause Society
Conditions High Cholesterol High Blood
Pressure High Blood Sugar
and/or Diabetes Heart Disease Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Metabolic
Syndrome Menopausal
symptoms Many others
Conditions High Cholesterol High Blood
Pressure High Blood Sugar
and/or Diabetes Heart Disease Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Metabolic
Syndrome Menopausal
symptoms Many others
*Consider beginning with the least aggressive approach when addressing any health issues
The Whole Foods Mediterranean Diet
The Whole Foods Mediterranean Diet
Eat food the way God made it Eat Low Glycemic foods Eat high fiber foods Eat high quality organic proteins Avoid fried & high fat foods Eat fresh & local when possible Eat organic when possible Let a treat be a treat
Eat food the way God made it Eat Low Glycemic foods Eat high fiber foods Eat high quality organic proteins Avoid fried & high fat foods Eat fresh & local when possible Eat organic when possible Let a treat be a treat
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Exercise to lighten the menopausal load
Exercise to lighten the menopausal load
Improve: Energy Self image Insomnia Libido Heart health Muscle
health
Improve: Energy Self image Insomnia Libido Heart health Muscle
health
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Relaxation & Stress Reduction
Relaxation & Stress Reduction
Prayer Meditation Relaxation Music Relaxation Visualization recordings Journaling
Prayer Meditation Relaxation Music Relaxation Visualization recordings Journaling
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Consider alternative therapies
Consider alternative therapies Acupunctur
e to balance the energies of the reproductive and supportive meridians
Acupuncture to balance the energies of the reproductive and supportive meridians
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Incorporate ChiropracticIncorporate Chiropractic
Headaches Neck Pain Back Pain Joint Pain Enhanced
Movement Enhanced
Proprioception (balance)
Enhanced function
Headaches Neck Pain Back Pain Joint Pain Enhanced
Movement Enhanced
Proprioception (balance)
Enhanced function
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Herbal & plant based remedies
Herbal & plant based remedies Should be
overseen by a licensed practitioner
Very effective natural remedies; homeopathy, supplements, flower remedies
Should be overseen by a licensed practitioner
Very effective natural remedies; homeopathy, supplements, flower remedies
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Targeted nutrients for hormonal balance
Targeted nutrients for hormonal balance
Estrium is a powdered medical food that provides a combination of macro- and micronutrients specially selected for their ability to promote optimal hormone balance.
Estrium is a powdered medical food that provides a combination of macro- and micronutrients specially selected for their ability to promote optimal hormone balance.
Healthy Hormone BalanceHealthy Hormone Balance
EstroFactors promotes healthy hormone balance in women of all ages through targeted nutrients that support healthy estrogen metabolism and detoxification.
EstroFactors promotes healthy hormone balance in women of all ages through targeted nutrients that support healthy estrogen metabolism and detoxification.
Essential Fatty Acid Balance
Essential Fatty Acid Balance
EPA-DHA Extra Strength provides a high concentration of the cold water fish oil. It features high levels of purified (mercury free) omega-3 essential fatty acids
EPA-DHA Extra Strength provides a high concentration of the cold water fish oil. It features high levels of purified (mercury free) omega-3 essential fatty acids
Your Basic Four + Targeted Nutrients
Your Basic Four + Targeted Nutrients
1. Multiple Vitamin
2. EPA/DHA3. Whole Bone
Support4. Antioxidants
Hormone Balance
Vitamin D3
1. Multiple Vitamin
2. EPA/DHA3. Whole Bone
Support4. Antioxidants
Hormone Balance
Vitamin D3
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Average Improvement of 12-Week Trial using Soy and
Phytosterol Based Medical Food
Average Improvement of 12-Week Trial using Soy and
Phytosterol Based Medical Food Indicators % ChangeTriglycerides -45%Total Cholesterol -16%LDL-C -15%HDL-C +6%tChol/HDL-C -21%TG/HDL-C -48%hs-CRP -34 %Fasting insulin 25%Blood Pressure 5%/-8%Weight 15 lbs 8%% lean body mass 5 lbs +3%
Indicators % ChangeTriglycerides -45%Total Cholesterol -16%LDL-C -15%HDL-C +6%tChol/HDL-C -21%TG/HDL-C -48%hs-CRP -34 %Fasting insulin 25%Blood Pressure 5%/-8%Weight 15 lbs 8%% lean body mass 5 lbs +3%
Balancing The Pyramid Of HealthBalancing The Pyramid Of Health
Biochemical Emotional Bioenergetic Neurological Spiritual
Biochemical Emotional Bioenergetic Neurological Spiritual
Now…It’s Time To Reclaim Your Health!Now…It’s Time To Reclaim Your Health!
Menopause is a normal natural transition in life
Aging is also a normal natural occurrence
Pain and disease are not A healthy body can do both
with little to no suffering Therefore you can be Fit Fun
& Fabulous at any age!
Menopause is a normal natural transition in life
Aging is also a normal natural occurrence
Pain and disease are not A healthy body can do both
with little to no suffering Therefore you can be Fit Fun
& Fabulous at any age!
Fit Fun & Fabulous at any age!
Fit Fun & Fabulous at any age!
Stop accelerated aging
Balance Hormones
Increase your muscle mass
Jump start your energy
Rejuvenate your mind body & Spirit!
Stop accelerated aging
Balance Hormones
Increase your muscle mass
Jump start your energy
Rejuvenate your mind body & Spirit!
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Remember Your Life Is a Sum of Your Choices!
Remember Your Life Is a Sum of Your Choices!
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You Will Survive!You Will Survive!
as long as you know how to love I know you’ll stay alive
You‘ve got all your life to live & all your love to give!
as long as you know how to love I know you’ll stay alive
You‘ve got all your life to live & all your love to give!
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Do More Than Survive LadiesDo More Than Survive Ladies
Thrive! With Vitality
Power & Wisdom
And Be Fit Fun & Fabulous at any age!
Thrive! With Vitality
Power & Wisdom
And Be Fit Fun & Fabulous at any age!
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Opportunities For You To Thrive!
Opportunities For You To Thrive!
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Surviving MenopauseSurviving Menopause
With Vitality Power & Wisdom!
With Vitality Power & Wisdom!