Surviving Menopause

Surviving Menopause

Surviving Menopause

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



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



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



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%



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



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



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





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





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



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



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



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!



Remember Your Life Is a Sum of Your Choices!

Remember Your Life Is a Sum of Your Choices!









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!





Do More Than Survive LadiesDo More Than Survive Ladies

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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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