I recently made a trip to the library and checked out numerous books regarding Menopause. I really went to pickup up some books I needed for a health fair I was participating in. The next thing you know I am adding all of these books from various authors dealing with using natural alternatives. One of the books that caught my attention was Kathy Smith’s book Moving Through Menopause.  Another good thing about this book is that there is a dvd included.  The topic of “Menopause”, or “The Change”, this subject was never brought up in many households.  Today in the 21^st century we are sharing the latest information and learning from one another.

In the dvd Kathy shares with us conversations she was having with other women.  She also shares her wisdom and her personal experiences, and what she has learned going through her perimenopause journey. In her book she touches on a whole lot of information regarding how to maintain a healthy life.   There is no way I can cover everything but I can share some very useful healthy tips with you.  In order to maintain our health we need to have a cardiovascular program and strength training workout that helps us slim down our waistline and build strong muscles and bones.  She also recommended keeping a journal, something I have been doing and I encourage my clients to do the same.

Kathy said, “Understand what you are going through”.  This is something I like to tell my customers; that we all are unique individuals and what may work for me will not work for you. So we need to take control and be in charge of our lives and enjoy our stages in life as we go through them.  She also has a dvd in her program called “Body Boomers Workout.” It offers you the perfect  mind and body regime for all body fitness levels. In the book” Moving Through Menopause”,  she offers you low-impact cardio workout, yoga and strength training designed to burn calories, protect your heart, increase mental focus, better sleep while improving balance posture and maintaining bone-density.   It was a good book to read and I felt that she was targeting things that I was able to relate too.  I do feel like the dvd is a complete set and overall was balanced talking about a complex topic. I would highly recommend that you give her book a read and try the dvd’s.

Tally Green, Certified Herbalist/HotFlashCoach says if you are interested or looking for a healthy program please contact me. Phone #678-919-9963, email is: tallygrn@yahoo.com

Tally and I go back almost 20 years and I have nothing but love and respect for her. So when she suggested that I take calcium/magnesium supplements for my bone and muscle loss from a knee injury, I did just that. Within a week I could really tell the difference. She also put together a health plan for me last year prior to my knee injury and to this day I wonder if I had followed her plan, I may not have injured my knee playing softball!! I recently tried the Nature’s Sunshine 14 day cleanse she recommended and when I tell you I felt like a new women… So bottom line Tally really knows her stuff and is dedicated to promoting Women’s Health. Love you Tally and don’t give up on me!! )  Regina Cook

Winter is here and we are more than likely to catch a cold or the flu. You can prepare yourself and your family with herbs and home remedies to avoid infection and to build up a good strong immune system. Menopause can and does change your life. What did our grandmothers give us? They made up these good herbal remedies.. I still remember cod liver oil as a very good home remedy to take care of colds.

A strong immune system is essential for our body so it can fight and eliminate cancerous cells. It is difficult to ignore, it is almost impossible not to, we are scared about epidemics and the Swine flu.
We know that exercise will help our immune system, but we need to know that not all exercise will strengthen the immune system. If you work out too hard or over do your training, you will cause havoc on your body and it will create toxins that may produce to much of a hormone that will burden and may temporarily lower the immune system.

Dr. Zasloff says, while slathering yourself with sunscreen helps protect against skin cancer, it may deprive your immune system from vitamin D, a nutrient that research now links to immune function. In winter months the sun exposure will lessen and the vitamin D will be at a low level. Add to your regime plenty of vitamins and minerals to promote a strong immune system. I cannot say enough about the things that will help: nutrition, exercise, sleep,reduce stress, improve mood, get sunlight, and work on your environment. Nothing like being with good friends (women) and hanging out. You cannot have enough laughter or tears because it releases good chemicals that help rid the body of toxins that will take down the immune system.
Please see below a link that maybe useful and beneficial for you.

Nature Sunshine Products-
Silver Shield (liquid and gel) around your body! Have on hand for the cold and flu season