29/9/10
So when did it happen? Suddenly the Cop that pulled me over for speeding looked about 12 years old and had the cheek to tell me off!
The person at the counter discussing cosmetics looked a year or two younger, and was telling what was best for my “look” and that teeth
grinding favorite expression (not) “for my age”. I then thought of getting a fitness coach. But after discussing diet and exercise with a slim,
over enthusiastic evangelist of about 14 – I decided against it. Who the hell do they think they are!
So something’s shifted in my
perspective of those around me. Everyone at about my age looks a bit younger
than me. All the others who are really younger, look like children but with that
irritating air of precocious confidence. Is it a touch of arrogance or a
condescending attitude, or is it just me? I nearly told that Cop to just naff
off and go home to mummy! Even my GP looks like he is barely out of the sandpit!
So when did all these babies start guiding and directing the action in and
around my life!
After thinking about it, I realized it was a slow insidious process that started
in my late 40’s. The first inkling came when I was waiting to be served at a bar
in a hotel. I never waited for anything in my youth. Barmen fell over themselves
and waiters continuously asked, “are you being served?” Long gone are those
hazy, wild and lazy days of perpetual perfection.
Now I patiently wait, desperately hoping someone will notice me. Surrounded by
sweet young things, I am now ignored, banished to he confines of the flotsam and
jettisoned into the too hard and be dammed basket. Shuffling forward to get
direct eye contact with the frenzied barman made no difference – I remained in
the shadows. Some how I had become invisible, ghost walking in my own skin.
Faded, sagging and older skin…hairs where there shouldn’t be and none where
there should!
I get it – getting older than 40, and worse, older than 50 begins that slippery
slop to sidelined hell. I am the eldest of four children so I am an expert at
attention seeking behaviours. I’ll show them!!
Banishing carbs to once a day and sugars to the margins of my existence – I’ve
started jogging and walking. Well I did start some years ago with a plan that
the jogging would eventually overtake the walking and I would be able to last
the distance. So am still in the starter’s blocks for that. Life really seems
back to front. As you get older you need to eat less and exercise more. Is this
the gradual dissention into purgatory my new reality? By the time I’m 90 I’ll be
living on half a glass of water and jogging 24 hours a day! What about chocolate
and the sofa? So I TRY to get regular exercise and TRY to eat a nutritious
balanced diet and I take the supplements we designed – rich in minerals and
anti-aging antioxidants to ensure we preserve our good health for a lot longer.
Just need a pill now to make the Cop and the barman look older!
www.healthscript.co.nz
23/9/10
I woke up this morning with that dull pain behind the eyes, a headache, aching
joints, slight nausea, and knew I had gone way too far with my evil indulgence
last night. So while I absolutely believe in good nutrition and health
supplements to get the best out of your body and mind – I am also only human. So
I try to be good …but I always slide back into my life long addiction to sugar.
Even the word sounds enticing – shhhhhoooogaaaaaah!
I reckon sugar's as addictive as tobacco – I tried that in my youth and kicked
the habit easily. But my addiction to sugary sweets and lollies is every
present. I went through a phase of trying to go cold turkey and NOT buy any
fruit jellies, marshmallows, toffee, liquorice, chocolates – well, you name it –
anything sweet. Did it work? NO. I resorted to melting butter, brown sugar and
golden syrup together – adding a dash of vinegar and making my own toffee.
Craving the taste, enhanced by the delightful smell of the ingredients bubbling
away. By the time it was ready, I was so desperate to eat it, I consumed the
whole lot! Back to the sugar hangover! The last time I did this – was about a
year ago – and I resolved to always keep sweets in the house.
The thing is - I'll working, watching TV or doing something around the house
and I can hear those sweets. They are constantly calling out to me “hey Nicky,
come on…just one – no one will know!” Once I have one I usually finish off the
packet – yeah seriously addictive behaviours! But I have the symptoms – is there
any rehab centre for people like me? I know the lollies are in the pantry and
even if I hide them (yes I confess – I keep a secret stash away from my
husband’s greedy kids)! I have a friend who keeps chocolate biscuits hidden in
her nicker drawers (pardon Le Pun), so her kids won’t find them. I knew someone
who used to hide chocolate bars in the vegetable bin in the fridge and got
caught red-handed. “Mum what are you doing?” Mum said some garble resembling the
word “nothing” but her mouth was choka full….so the child responded, “I can
smell chocolate,” this from an eight year old! So I know I am not the only one
out there….but have finally decided to come clean.
Someone said to me I would loose the sweet tooth (what? Only one tooth???? –
yeah right) when I get older. Well how much older do I have to get!
My name is Nicky and I am an addict.
I have been an addict for at least 50 years so it is a fully ingrained
obsession. I have tried everything. Someone said to me that a craving for sweet
things means your body lacks protein. But I eat meat! Maybe not enough – I don’t
eat meat every day, so I fried a thick piece of lean fillet and ate it with a
lovely salad and baked potato. About 30 minutes later I ate half a packet of
fruit jellies – washed down with a cup of tea. No I don’t take sugar in my tea
(and for some years I told myself that this was why I needed sugar in sweets).
Yeah – rationalization goes with the addictive personality too!
Of course like all addicts I blame my mother. Why not? Isn’t that the reason
mother’s are on the planet! It was a treat on a Friday night while growing up,
to munch through chocolates and bags full of sweets while we watched TV.
Sometimes the sugary leftovers would be finished off on a rainy Sunday afternoon
in front of an old black and white cowboy rerun.
One of my Uncles is a dentist and he said it is far better to binge on sweets
and get it over with, than eat a couple a day, every day, and have the sugar
against your teeth. Naturally, I agree with him.
My middle son was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic when he is was 17. I knew it
must’ve come from my over indulgence in pregnancy! I haven’t told him that. He’s
now 29 and I don’t want him blaming his mother! I do remember trying to control
what I ate when pregnant but mostly I just hoovered up any food put in front of
me!
I have modified my hit rate recently by only buying those sweets made from real
fruit juices and all natural – I love them…but I KNOW they are not good for me
but at least I have reduced the levels of bad colourants, preservatives and
additives running around my system. I also know that sugar makes your body’s
cells “gluey” and is just not good for you in every sense of the meaning. Not to
mention increasing my risk of diabetes, but I reckon my pancreas is all muscled
up from its huge insulin generating workouts over the years that it can tough
out anything I throw at it……so far so good! My body weight remains thin and
steady, but somehow I just can’t kick the sugar habit!
Right starting to feel a bit better – after my second mug of warm lemon water –
flushing out all the evilness! I won’t be eating any sweets ever again! ….well
for a day or two. If I remember to take my mineral rich supplements I manage to
reduce my sugar cravings – so clearly something is missing! I need to take my
own medicine!
Check out our customized combination of health supplements we designed to
deliver the best results – Chromium helps even out blood sugar levels and see
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16/9/10
So you want to feel alive, fitter and more
energized but most things you try don’t make much difference? The problem could
be your starting point. Think of each new day as a renewal – starting again.
Apart from psychological benefits – how about thinking of your body and physical
health in that way too. Block out the wayward chocolate bar or extra spoon of
caramel sauce of yesterday and start with a clean slate. Today is a NEW day – so
how can you start it off in a way that is going to allow your body to get the
best out of the health supplements and food you eat?
Here’s what I do – and it makes a HUGE difference
As soon as I wake up I drink a mug of warm
water (not hot and not cold), half boiled with just a squeeze of lemon juice –
you don’t need much. It has an alkaline effect on your digestive system and
helps trigger your metabolism. I sometimes drink two mugs before I eat anything.
Why?
Think of your body like a machine – you put
all kinds of things in it at the top end and it extracts what it needs and waste
is eliminated. You flush out other mechanical systems before loading up more
things in the works, so why not do the same for your body? The warm water and
lemon flush through your digestive tract, after your body has spent all night
processing yesterday’s meals! And drink! It flushes through your kidneys and
digestive system ready for the new day’s onslaught. This stimulates your
metabolism, clears out your system and kick starts your digestion.
So when you’re ready for breakfast – drink
cold pressed, virgin organic olive oil (so there’s been no chemicals or heating
to damage nutrients, during processing). Now this is the tough part. You need
about a tablespoonful or a small shot glass for those with an iron constitution.
It’s a bit like your mother or grandmother used to do with cod liver oil but
these days with conflicting evidence, fish allergies and mercury in the food
chain, olive oil is making a come back! Have breakfast or a hot drink ready to
help the oil go down!!
Why take Olive Oil? It’s relatively easy and
cheap to buy and while some of you may cook with it or put it on your salad
(which helps), it isn’t really working its magic in this clean uninhibited way.
One of the most obvious benefits is elimination – clearing the bowl in a gentle
and non-chemical way. Easy and not gut wrenching or unpredictable!!
But more importantly, and not many people
realize this, Olive Oil is an anti-inflammatory. Olive leaf has great bacteria
fighting properties and raises your immunity, but it’s the oil itself, where
real magic starts to happen! It’s just so freely available that the really good
news about Olive Oil is often over looked. Just in case you don’t believe me I
am going to quote the research links (below) too – so you can see the background
to this marvelous food!
Ref: It’s Eat Smart, Stay Well by Susannah
Lyle (Bateman)
Olive Oil is very rich in monounsaturated oleic acid, which naturally promotes
cardiovascular health. The fruit and oil contain many phenolic compounds plus
Squalene – most of these compounds are more concentrated within extra virgin
olive oil for the obvious reasons stated above. Olive Oil promotes HDL (good
cholesterol) production and reduces LDLS (the bad kind). However, you do need
both to function – it’s the levels of each and the ratio between them that can
cause concern. The fruit is rich is anticacinogenic properties and rich in Vit E
and carotenoids too. Of course cholesterol is your body’s response to
inflammation in your circulatory system and this is where Olive Oil comes into
its own.
Olive Oil is also rich in hydroxtyrosols
which has anti-inflammatory activities and has been compared to those of
Ibuprofen (a NSAID) in their efficacy. As antioxidants, they have been reported
to be more powerful than quercetin and epicatechins. They also have
antibacterial activities against several intestinal and respiratory bacteria,
and are anti-virals. The quantity of hydroxytyrosols is greatest in virgin olive
oil, and it is better if not heated. They give the oil its peppery aroma and
flavor.
Long-term, regular consumption of Olive Oil
can lead to significant cardiovascular protection. Oleic acid may inhibit a
gene, particularly prevalent in breast cancer, that otherwise can increase the
growth of cancer cells, It also gives up to 50-fold increase in efficacy of
Herceptin, and >1000 fold sensitization to cells that have acquired resistance
to Herceptin. There is a strong synergistic interaction between oleuropein and
Herceptin. Although olive oil is mostly monounsaturated, it canincrease
incorporation of omega 3 oils into membranes (compared to Omega 6 linoleic) thus
helping restore the omega 3 : omega 6 balance.
But wait – there’s more…..
Several studies and ongoing research listed below provide more details around
the protecting benefits of Olive Oil.
By Stephen Daniells, 03-Aug-2010
An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from
the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study.
Hydroxytyrosol was found to protect brain cells from the detrimental effects of
oxidative stress when exposed to ferrous ion, and may offer a neuroprotective
ingredient to slow the decline in cognitive performance that occurs naturally
with age, according to findings published in Pharmacological Research.
Hydroxytyrosol is thought to be the main antioxidant compound in olives, and
believed to play a significant role in the many health benefits attributed to
olive oil. Previous research has linked the compound to cardiovascular benefits,
with reductions in LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol. Data has also suggested the
compound may boost eye health and reduce the risk of against macular
degeneration.
Researchers from the University of Frankfurt used Genosa I+D’s Hytolive
ingredient, and the findings were welcomed by the Spanish company. In an email
with NutraIngredients-USA, Genosa’s Carlos Peña said: “This is the second study
that confirms the neuro-protection activity of Hytolive, by protecting and
preventing neurons and brain from deterioration associated to degenerative
diseases.
“In a previous study it was demonstrated that Hytolive protected dissociated
brain cells (in vitro and ex-vivo) after subchronic oral administration. This
second study has confirmed that the active principle is natural hydroxytyrosol.
This means that cytoprotective effects in PC12 cells (a commonly used
neuronal-like cell culture model) are likely due to hydroxytyrosol present in
Hytolive and not a combination of compounds,” added Peña.
The Frankfurt-based scientists tested the efficacy of the hydroxytyrosol-rich
extract in vitro on cells exposed to both oxidative or nitrosative stress. Cells
were exposed to the hydroxytyrosol-rich ingredient and then subjected to the
stress.
Results showed that the olive oil compound reduced the cell damaging effects of
the oxidative and nitrosative stress in a dose-dependent manner, with higher
doses providing increased protection.
Furthermore, the effects appeared to be related to the hydroxytyrosol-content of
the extract, said the researchers.
“With respect to hydroxytyrosol, its incorporation into LDL which are
transported into the brain, might provide a physiological route for
hydroxytyrosol to enter brain cells,” added the researchers.
Source: Pharmacological Research
Published online ahead of print, doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2010.06.004
“Cytoprotective effects of olive mill waste water extract and its main
constituent hydroxytyrosol in PC12 cells”
Authors: S. Schaffer, W.E. Muller, G.P. Ecker
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health-condition-categories/Cardiovascular-health/Olive-oil-s-anti-inflammatory-benefits-linked-to-gene-expression
Phenolic compounds in olive oil could help
repress genes linked to inflammation, thereby providing a molecular basis for
the reduction of heart disease risk already linked to the consumption of olive
oil.
The study, published in Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics, tested the impact of
consuming an olive-oil rich breakfast in people suffering from metabolic
syndrome, which is a cluster of conditions linked to heart disease and diabetes.
“This study shows that intake of virgin olive oil based breakfast, which is rich
in phenol compounds is able to repress in vivo expression of several
pro-inflammatory genes, thereby switching activity of peripheral blood
mononuclear cells to a less deleterious inflammatory profile,” wrote the
researchers.
“These results provide at least a partial molecular basis for reduced risk of
cardiovascular disease observed in Mediterranean countries, where virgin olive
oil represents a main source of dietary fat.”
Previous studies had shown that the consumption of olive oil with a high
phenolic content could help reduce pro-inflammatory, pro-oxidant and
pro-thrombotic markers compared with the consumption of low phenols virgin olive
oil.
The researchers of the current study set out to investigate whether the
beneficial effects of olive oil could be linked to gene activity. Their approach
was to identify expression changes in genes which could be mediated by olive oil
phenol compounds.
The study, which followed a double-blinded, randomized, crossover design,
involved 20 patients suffering from metabolic syndrome. After an initial
six-week wash-out period during which participants did not take supplements,
vitamins or drugs, they were fed two virgin olive oil-based breakfasts with high
(398 ppm) and low (70 ppm) content of phenolic compounds.
All participants consumed a similar low-fat, carbohydrate rich diet during the
study period to eliminate potential impacts resulting from their usual dietary
habits.
After tracking the expression of over 15,000 human genes in blood cells during
the after-meal period, the researchers identified 79 genes that were
underexpressed (or turned down) by the high phenol olive oil, and 19 genes that
were overexpressed (or turned up).
“Many of those genes have been linked to obesity, high blood-fat levels, type 2
diabetes and heart disease. Importantly, several of the turned-down genes are
known promoters of inflammation, so those genes may be involved in ‘cooling off’
inflammation that often accompanies metabolic syndrome,” writes the US
Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS), which was
involved in the study.
The researchers concluded that their findings strengthen the relationship
between inflammation, obesity and diet, and provide evidence at transcription
level of control of healthy effects derived from virgin olive oil consumption in
humans.
However, they added that “it would be interesting to evaluate whether these
beneficial effects are maintained after prolonged feeding and if these effects
are carried out by one or several olive oil phenolic compounds, or if they are
consequence of a synergic effect of the total phenolic fraction.”
Source: Gene expression changes in
mononuclear cells in patients with metabolic syndrome after acute intake of
phenol-rich virgin olive oil
BMC Genomics 2010, 11:253; doi:10.1186/1471-2164-11-253
Authors: Antonio Camargo, Juan Ruano, Juan M Fernandez, Laurence D Parnell,
Anabel Jimenez, Monica Santos-Gonzalez, Carmen Marin, Pablo Perez-Martinez,
Marino Uceda, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Francisco Perez-Jimenez
Link:
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/25.
OK so now you can eat breakfast knowing you
are starting the day right and your body will get the best out of the nutrients
and health supplements you eat!
Enjoy and Feel Alive!
10/9/10
Sleep – it’s such a simple word and just
sounds so easy to do. But with our frenetic lives and busy minds the act of
sleeping seems to evade nearly every second person I talk to.
So here are 8 tips to help ease you into a
good night’s rest:
(1) Don’t accept the old adage of 8+ hours sleep a night is “normal”.
Everyone is different and listening to your own body and its needs is a good
starting point. New research says that this is simply not true and certainly as
we get older, we are able to function very well on far less – usually around 5
or 6 hours. Changes in lifestyle and fluctuations in a hormones tend to shorten
the hours of deep sleep we get to enjoy. As we start hitting our 40’s some
people start to notice sleep becoming problematic. But don’t fret and add
additional stress to your so-called inability to sleep. Go with it and adjust
yourself to less sleep – that in itself takes the pressure off.
(2) Some people find short “power naps” during the day make a huge
difference. I say bring back the Spanish Siesta and make it a world-wide policy!
But there is reality and of course work! So often siesta’s are impossible – but
use your lunch break or afternoon tea break to sit in a meeting room (book it
first!), where you can close your eyes, slow your breathing and relax all the
muscles in your face, shoulders, arms and body – work your way through your body
to completely unwind. Focus on your breathing. Just 15 mins will rejuvenate you
to face the afternoon – especially if you’ve had a disrupted night’s sleep.
(3) Avoid drinking any stimulants after about 4pm. No more alcohol,
coffee or tea. I know its nice to unwind with a beer or vino when you get home
at night. Usually one drink wouldn’t do any harm, but if you are trying to
‘train” your body to sleep better, it is wise to give alcohol (and cigarettes) a
miss in the later afternoons and evenings too. Avoid sugar snacks as well – ummm
I can hear you saying, the evenings are going to be pretty bleak. But it’s not
forever, recalibrating your sleeping patterns may take some effort. Having said
that, I also refer back to point (1) – so it depends how your levels of
exhaustion are. If you are sleeping shorter but wake up feeling alive – then
just go with it. But if you are having constantly disturbed sleep and struggling
through the day – then you may need to look at taking on some of these healthy
sleeping tips.
(4) I hate to say it – and I know most of you are going to roll your
eyes, but exercise. Just a brisk walk for 20-30 mins will make all the
difference. Just don’t do it at night – again the increased heart rate and
oxygen levels will stimulate your body and mind and you will again struggle to
sleep. But if you can do it in the morning – before work or over the lunch break
(if you aren’t power napping!), then you will again, contribute to relaxing and
unwinding in the evenings. Our bodies are for activity most of the time. Think
of cavemen – they hardly sat still – nomadic wandering, hunting and food
gathering so their bodies were in constant movement. With most of us glued
to computers (not to mention the mesmerizing screen that tires your eyes – and
some research says changes the chemical make-up of your brain, contributing to
lower serotonin levels (that’s the hormone that acts as an anti-depressant) – no
wonder many of us are overwhelmed and stressed! So yes – get out in the sunlight
(valuable Vitamin D – critical for good health), and fresh air. Stretch your
body and clear your mind – you’ll be amazed how much better you’ll cope with a
busy day. And how much better you’ll sleep by just a minimal amount of regular
exercise. Mix it up too – cycle, walk, jog, swim – arrange to meet a friend and
walk and talk – it is over before you know it. But whichever way you do it –
move it and after a few weeks you will feel better, be fitter and sleep better.
(5) This is so simple but is often overlooked in much of the advice I
have read about sleep. Just put a notepad and pen beside your bed. When you wake
up and have that swirling of all the “must do’s” and “must remembers” -
just write them down. If you can't turn a light on as your partner is
sleeping…..just write! It will ease your busy mind and enable your brain to
switch off and let you sleep. Having done this most of my life, I sometimes
can’t make out what I’ve written and I realize it just doesn’t matter. Remember
don’t sweat the small stuff – if you can’t remember it – well it can't be
something that critical and no one is going to die if you forget this. I have at
times written 2 pages of notes – all numbered (that’s when I’ve managed to have
the light on, at 3am of course), and later in the cold light of day I have
looked down the list. Some have been things I already have in my diary or to-do
list. Others are complete cobblers! What the hell was I thinking? The answer?
Well we are in a kind of wakeful sleep – or somewhere between the two. Our
worries are exaggerated, our thoughts converge with other extraneous things –
more often than not – the lists are useless. But here is the rub. Write it. This
allows you to let those amazing and insightful thoughts and worries go. Your
head will hit the pillow in the full confidence that your gems of wisdom are
safely written on that notebook. Believe me – this really does allow you to fall
asleep again if you are still tired.
(6) Someone once said to me “use the magic hours” – yeah right! But
seriously if you really feel wide awake and can’t sleep. Then don’t – again
refer to point (1). Get up – write those emails, lists, cook tonight’s dinner,
bake bread, do your internet Google thing. Start writing a blog or a book – plan
out something you can do. They really are magic hours. There is no phone, no
kids, no noise and no interruptions. If you are creative – and I mean this in
the broadest way – most of us are – utilize this precious time to create and
develop plans and thinking. Plan a project you’ve always wanted to do. Use this
wonderful, silent early morning hours to plan trips, creative projects, paint,
sculpt or sought out all those bills and papers for the taxman (now that’s
something I would avoid!) In these few extra early morning hours you can be
highly productive. Sometimes (when on a real roll), you can be more productive
than an entire day. Some people I know use this time to write reports for work
or catchup with reading etc. Invariably – their minds are clear after sleep
(albeit shorter than the so-called 8+hour requirement), and with uninterrupted
focus they’re able to whip up a summary or business case in 20% of the time it
would take during a normal working day. I believe we should be able to negotiate
time in lieu from the day job as compensation for being so bloody brilliant –
but then that’s up to your conversations with your boss! It’s handy if you are
the boss – give yourself a longer walk over lunchtime! Whatever works – make
your work life balance more about you and less about the platitudes bandied
around by big business!
(7) Don’t go to bed hungry. If you have children you tend to eat dinner
around 6pm so by 10.30pm bedtime, you’re starving as dinner is fully digested.
Hunger can keep you awake as easily as feeling cold will. Again, it’s all about
moderation. Don’t sit down to another whole plateful of food – going to sleep on
full stomach is very bad for your body and digestion. But have some light snack,
healthy nut bars, fruit, or a slice of whole grain toast with Marmite. Try and
do this an hour or two before bedtime – enough to take the edge off so you sleep
more soundly. Some people swear by warm milk (or hot chocolate) and some early
studies do say there “seems” to be some evidence that people tend to relax and
sleep better. Personally I dislike milk – and the thought of drinking a warm mug
full before bedtime makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up – but that’s
just me. Give it a go if you enjoy milk – I believe in trying anything if it has
a chance of helping improve your sleep patterns. Or course, remember you will
have to get up and pee in the night – yeah that old chestnut! So pace yourself
and your volumes and with testing and trialing you can work out what’s best for
you.
(8) Of course many people with serious disrupted sleep take sleeping
pills. In some cases this is necessary but they are chemical and they are
addictive so please follow your doctors orders and the instructions on the
bottles. Also look to the root causes of your inability to sleep. Address the
stresses in your life – get help if necessary. If you are a menopausal female –
disrupted sleep goes with the territory and can add to the stress at this time
of your life. Following these tips, and also taking a sleep supplement can be a
godsend. I tried out various herbal and vitamin sleep supplements before
designing our own PM Relax & Sleep formula. Our Naturopath- Bio Chemist
consultant who checked and verified our formulas says; “I believe there are many things at work with
the PM formula – Valerian helps get you to sleep and switch off the mind. The
5HTP helps keep you asleep, especially if you wake 2-3 hours after going to bed.
The B6 Pyridoxine helps keep you asleep if you are waking at 5am (adrenal
exhaustion) and the Magnesium is an all-round relaxant. I am a great believer in
simplicity in a formula – but careful combining too”. You can read more about our ingredients and
their effect by visiting the
Vitamin Guide on our website
www.healthscript.co.nz
Sweet Dreams!
5/9/10
We love hearing from our customers and here
is another positive message, (unedited), sent to us on Sunday - we look forward
to hearing more from you all!
"In this age of mass consumerism and
advertisers bombarding us & promising we will look younger/ thinner/fitter etc
etc, it it so refreshing to come across a product that delivers exactly what it
promises, and is not some strange combination of ingredients, all natural and
even better made in New Zealand
Your AM really does give the energy needed to
face every day life, and PM gives a brilliant quality nights sleep. It is so
great to get out of bed each day refreshed and ready to face the day ahead. - a
winning combination.
To me the ultimate test was when i forgot to
take my PM tablets for 2 evenings in a row, and woke up the next day without
that boost that your brilliant PM products gives (now if you could just design
something to remind me to take my PM tablets!! - perhaps a text at night
Guys you have a winning combo, well done,
looking forward to see what is next to roll out from the Health Script brand
Cheers
S. Martin, North Shore, Auckland"
4/9/10
The LA Times (USA) has just written an
interesting piece about women struggling with menopausal symptoms. Not just hot
flushes, and forgetfulness but a whole gamut of issues including mental
cloudiness and feeling down.
Read more by copying this link into your
browser:
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-the-md-menopause-20100906,0,7930963.story?track=rss
You are not alone - good nutrition, regular
exercise and supplementing with quality vitamins will help. The good news is, as
King Solomon once said: " this will also pass" but of course nothing remains the
same! But the support of good friendships makes all the difference - make sure
you nurture them and care for one another. Keep involved with life and
everything around you so you enjoy everyday and Feel Alive!