By now most people have given up on their New Year’s resolution to lose weight and the gyms are almost empty again. If weight loss were as simple as reducing calories and running on the treadmill we would all be thin. There are many factors contributing to our expanding waist line and that is why diets generally don’t work. Most dieters gain all the weight they have lost and more within 60 days of halting a calorie reduced diet.

Weight loss can be effortless when we add a couple of Health Canada licensed, research-backed, nutritional supple-ments that super-charge weight loss and bust fat.

CLA Plus Super Star Fat BurnerConjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a fatty acid

what’s inside

You may have noticed lately that your skin is showing more wear and tear. Maybe you see tiny lines crossing the delicate skin around your eyes and mouth. Or your skin may lack that youthful glow or be sagging.

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fibers that lock in moisture and make the skin smooth and firm. As we age, however, collagen production naturally declines and to make matters worse, women in menopause are especially susceptible to collagen loss. Research shows that women lose as much as 30 percent of collagen in the first few years following

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Bust Belly Fat FASTsupplement that literally melts fat. CLA Plus has also been found to help with weight loss even when we don’t change our diet. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported on 45 postmenopausal women who were obese and who had type 2 diabetes. They took 8,000mg of CLA per day with food for 16 weeks. The women lost on average 7 pounds – and they were told not to exercise or change their diet.

Green Tea Enhances Fat Loss CLA Plus contains green tea extract which is licensed by Health Canada for enhanced fat burning. A 2010 study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition involved 35 obese subjects with blood

Elevated

insulin

promotes

weight

gain,

diabetes

and excess

belly fat.

menopause. It is the loss of collagen that causes sagging skin and wrinkles.

Reduce Deep Wrinkles in 28 Days European women have been using a marine collagen and elastin supplement to successfully build collagen. And research shows it works. In a study of 43 women between the ages of 40 and 55 with deep crow’s feet wrinkles, taking 2000mg of Active Collagen was found to decrease lines and wrinkles as well as increase moisture content. Subjects were either given Active Collagen or a fake pill for 84 days during the harsh winter months. By day 28, seventy-eight percent of the women had an over 20% reduction of their deep wrinkles. By day 84 there was a dramatic increase in skin moisture and protection from the dry winter weather. No other nutrient or skin topical has been found to

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Are you tired? Find out what mineral could be causing extreme fatigue

Discover how to stop acne in 60 days

Can’t sleep, anxiety, stress – could be your adrenal glands

26% of Canadians have low thyroid – learn what’s wrong with the thyroid test

Are your supplements gluten-free? Discover what makes a great nutritional supplement.

Find out which omega 3 does not cause ‘fishy burps’

Learn which estrogen is safe

Discover what leg cramps, twitchy eyelids, high blood pressure and headaches have in common

Super nutrients to boost memory

Probiotics more than just a digestive aid

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sugar problems. At the end of eight weeks, the green tea group experienced significant decreases in body weight compared to the control group.

Glucosmart Busts Belly FatBelly fat is a stubborn problem. No end of sit ups and crunches make it disappear. The main hormone contributing to belly fat is insulin. Elevated insulin promotes weight gain, skin tags, diabetes and excess belly fat. Skin tags are an early warning sign of diabetes. Thankfully the secret to busting belly fat and normalizing insulin and blood sugar just got easier. A nutrient called Chirositol, found in Glucosmart, has been shown in 30 studies at the Virginia Medical School, to bust belly fat and normalize blood sugar and insulin. Glucosmart also reduces appetite and improves our ‘happy’ hormone serotonin.

By enhancing serotonin Glucosmart works to reduce sugar cravings. Glucosmart is so effective because it mimics insulin activity, thereby helping

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NO MORE DRY EYES I read about a study in Experimental Opthamology where they used the essential fatty acids GLA and DHA for dry eye syndrome. My eyes were always dry and gritty.

I started taking your GLA SKIN OIL and Cala-Q Plus because it was rich in GLA and DHA and after 3 weeks my dry eyes are gone. I don’t have to use artificial eye drops anymore. – CS, ON

to control blood sugar. But where Glucosmart really shines is in helping to fight belly fat in both men and women.

Fat Burning DietEat protein at every meal and eat only protein for breakfast – an egg, a chicken breast, a protein shake or protein powder in yogurt for example.

Stop eating all white foods – white bread, white pasta, white sugar, white flour and white potatoes. Don’t drink fruit juice. Fruit juice disrupts blood sugar.

Eat lots of dark colored vegetables throughout the day to reduce cravings. Drink SLIM-T tea throughout the day containing Garcinia to boost metabolism.

Combine the fat burning diet, CLA Plus and Glucosmart and weight loss will be effortless.

Get a FREE copy of Lorna Vanderhaeghe’s Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss when you purchase CLA Plus and Glucosmart. ª

One in four women has low iron, or iron deficiency anemia, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, peeling fingernails, poor concentration, heart palpitations, pale skin and dark under-eye circles. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron.

Iron is not only involved in energy production in the body but also in other functions including manu-facturing estrogen and progesterone and serotonin, your “happy” hormone. For all these reasons, persis-tently low iron – even if you are not considered anemic – is a serious concern.

Who Needs Iron?• Women of childbearing age • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding • Newborns, tots, teens • Vegetarians and vegans (it is difficult to get iron

from vegetables)• Seniors • Athletes and regular exercisers

Women are more susceptible than men to iron deficiency due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from the diet. New research shows men, children and the elderly are deficient in iron because we are not getting enough iron from our diet. We all require up to 20 milligrams of iron daily,

but most get less than 8 milligrams per day from food so deficiency is common.

Normal Iron Test RangesFor hemoglobin, the test range is 117–160g/L for women and 131-180g/L for men. Best if at 140g/L. A ferritin test will be 15–160ug/L for women and 15–410ug/L for men. If below 70ug/L hair loss will occur.

Ironsmart Non-constipating Iron Works Fast Not all iron supplements are equal. Make sure the iron you are taking states the amount of ‘elemental’ iron which should be 10 to 30mg per day. Liposomal iron is the best choice. Iron delivered in a liposome (picture iron in a protective bubble) improves iron absorption because the iron is able to travel to the receptor in the small intestine. As a result hemoglobin and ferritin increase quickly and the iron does not cause stomach upset and constipation. Liposomal iron is so safe that everyone, including children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, should use it. Ironsmart contains liposomal iron and will never turn your teeth black like other liquid irons. Ironsmart has a delicious caramel flavour.

There is no need to drag through your days feeling tired or suffering from other iron deficiency symptoms. Reclaim your “get up and go.” ª

IS YOUR “Get Up and Go”gone?

STOP HORMONAL

ACNE In women hormonal acne occurs mid

cycle and clears for a few days only to

reappear again. Women with hormonal

acne secrete testosterone in excessively

high amounts during ovulation causing

acne on the face, hair line, chin, chest

and the back. Hormonal acne is not

just a teenage problem. Hormonal

acne is very common during the

perimenopause years when incompetent

ovulation occurs as you head towards

menopause. Estrosmart solves hormonal

acne by balancing hormones naturally.

Four capsules daily of Estrosmart will

eliminate hormonal acne within 2 full

menstrual cycles. Estrosmart not only

clears acne but makes periods effortless

and controls endometriosis, PCOS, breast

and ovarian cysts and so much more.

Estrosmart is a girl’s best friend.

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reduce the depth of deep wrinkles. There are many types of collagen supplements on the market from pig and cow parts but none has the research to back up the effectiveness like the hydrolyzed collagen and elastin polypeptides found in Active Collagen.

The Silicon/Collagen ConnectionWe can also get the body making collagen. Silicon is a trace mineral required by the body to make collagen. Silicon is converted into silicic acid which the body uses to manufacture collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, silicon from food, herbs and colloidal silica supplements is poorly absorbed, resulting in a lack of the building blocks required to make collagen. Collagen Plus contains silicic acid, which is directly used to make collagen. Within two to three months, you will notice an improvement in the smoothness of your skin and in the strength of your hair and nails.

The “Plus” in Collagen Plus is BiotinLike silicic acid, biotin is important for healthy hair, skin, nails and bones. Topical biotin, often added to hair care products, is not as effective as biotin in an oral form. Taking biotin has been found to increase nail thickness and reduce splitting. Collagen Plus contains 50 micrograms of biotin per recommended daily dose.

Make Your Skin GlowYour skin needs a very special essential fatty acid called GLA. GLA is called “essential” because we have to get it from the food we eat. Sadly the North American diet is made up predominantly of bad fats and devoid of “good” fats. And even if you eat well, an enzyme that makes GLA from our food is often impaired which means you can’t make GLA from the foods you eat. The only way to get this important fatty acid is from a bottle. GLA is not found in fish or flaxseed oil so those oils don’t have the same skin benefit as GLA.

The main source of GLA is found in borage oil (24%). Consuming GLA SKIN OIL is the fastest way to gorgeous skin.

GLA, Menopause and SkinThe reason we wrinkle and develop dry, dull skin after menopause is that we can no longer make GLA from our food. To return your skin to its youthful glow after menopause you must supplement with GLA SKIN OIL. GLA also reduces inflammation in the skin associated with rashes and rosacea which are also common in menopausal women. GLA also treats eczema, psoriasis and acne. Take 2 to 4 tsp per day of GLA SKIN OIL to quickly restore glowing skin. ª

uTake 10 drops of Collagen Plus.

uDrink 2 to 4 tsp of GLA SKIN OIL.

uTake 2000mg of Active Collagen.

uApply 10% Celadrin Super Rich Skin Therapy Cream containing hyaluronic acid and squalene.

Lorna’s Beautiful Skin Program

Can’t Sleep, Anxiety, Stress –

EXHAUSTED ADRENALS? hronic stress negatively affects the adrenal glands causing adrenal exhaustion. In women the adrenals are the back-up hormone system making estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone. Women who have good functioning adrenals have virtually no menopause symptoms. And if your adrenals are tired you just can’t handle stress, you develop belly fat and gain weight, you fall asleep fine but wake up several hours later and can’t fall back to sleep until 4 am and you need coffee to keep you going. Adrenasmart helps reverse adrenal exhaustion fast. Adrenasmart keeps you calm and helps you deal with life’s stressors. In men with tired adrenals they develop a beer belly and breasts. Adrenasmart can be taken daily to ease the effects of stress.

HOW DID YOU SCORE?15 or less: THE HANDLER • You are handling stress but need to find more balance in your life.

16 to 29: TIME FOR A CHANGE • You know you have to make some changes fast. You are at risk of exhaustion.

30 or more: THE STRESS CASE • You are highly stressed. You need to adopt strategies to reduce your risk of stress-related disease immediately.

1. I am worried about paying my bills this month. n NO n YES

2. I look at myself in the mirror and think negative thoughts. n NO n YES

3. I am not content with my body. n NO n YES

4. I am lonely. n NO n YES 5. I dislike my job. n NO n YES 6. I like my job but have too much work to do. n NO n YES

7. I like my job, but my boss is too demanding. n NO n YES

8. I am always trying to please everyone. n NO n YES

9. I am exhausted but keep going. n NO n YES

10. Sometimes my stomach feels like it has butterflies. n NO n YES

11. I have feelings of guilt or anger. n NO n YES

12. I have feelings of inadequacy (not feeling good enough). n NO n YES

13. I am afraid of failure. n NO n YES 14. I have feelings of anxiety or low moods. n NO n YES

15. I feel trapped or that I can’t cope sometimes. n NO n YES

16. I crave sugar. n NO n YES 17. I am a single mother/father. n NO n YES

18. I am a university student. n NO n YES

19. I am in an unhappy marriage. n NO n YES

20. I live with an alcoholic or drug abuser. n NO n YES

21. I work shift work. n NO n YES 22. I get angry with myself. n NO n YES 23. I hold resentment toward my partner. n NO n YES

24. I cannot discuss my sexual desires with my partner. n NO n YES

25. I don’t eat regularly (I wait more than 4 or 5 hours between meals). n NO n YES

26. I am sick more than three times a year. n NO n YES

27. I lack sexual desire. n NO n YES 28. I smoke. n NO n YES 29. I drink alcohol more than twice a week. n NO n YES

30. I drink too much caffeine. n NO n YES

31. My family and friends are not supportive of the things I do. n NO n YES

32. I am tired all the time. n NO n YES 33. I have friends who take but never give. n NO n YES

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Over 26% of the populationhas low thyroid and is currently taking thyroid medication. Another 30% of people are walking around with low thyroid that have yet to be diagnosed due to our blood test inadequacy. Symptoms of low thyroid include hair loss, low mood, depression, weight gain, dry skin, excessive wrinkling of the skin, stubborn weight loss, constipation, no energy, no sex drive, feeling cold, heavy periods, recurring miscarriage, and in menopausal women raging hot flashes, night sweats and the never-ending menopause. Low thyroid is very common in Canada. And for women if you are on the PILL or HRT containing estrogen, the estrogen blocks the uptake of thyroid hormone which can lead to low thyroid.

Thyroid Test is a Problem Getting a proper diagnosis of low thyroid can be a challenge. Our TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test range of normal is 0.5 to 5.5. To be diagnosed with low thyroid you would have to be over 5.5. The higher the number the lower your thyroid. But research has shown that a TSH above 2.0 can cause the symptoms of low thyroid. We call a TSH above 2.0 subclinical low thyroid. Your doctor won’t give you medication until it is over 5.5. You have to ask for your TSH number and if it is above 2.0 you need to take thyroid support nutrients in Thyrosmart. Remember to get a copy

of your TSH blood test to keep in your medical file at home.

When Thyroid Drugs Don’t Work Even those individuals taking thyroid medication like Synthroid or Levothyroxine (T4 thyroid hormone), may have noticed that initially when they started taking the drug they felt better, but over time their symptoms returned. The doctor often increases the dose of thyroid medication but generally it does not help. When we take Synthroid or Levothyroxine these contain T4 thyroid hormone and over time we can stop converting our T4 thyroid hormone to the more potent T3 thyroid hormone. So giving you more T4 in the form of Synthroid doesn’t get rid of your thyroid symptoms. And we don’t want to keep taking higher and higher doses of T4 thyroid hormone because this can lead to osteoporosis.

My suggestion for both those with low thyroid that the doctor won’t treat with medication and for those people already on Synthroid or Levothyroxine medication is to include

Thyrosmart daily with food at breakfast. It is never recommended that you go off your thyroid medication. In the case of those with subclinical low thyroid supporting the thyroid early with Thyrosmart can often help you avoid taking thyroid medications.

Thyrosmart Supports Optimal Thyroid HealthThyrosmart contains Sensoril ashwagandha and guggals. These two herbs when used together enhance T4 thyroid hormone and improve the conversion of T4 to the more potent T3 hormone. Ninety-five percent of all cases of low thyroid are due to impaired conversion of T4 into T3 in the tissues of the thyroid gland. Tyrosine and potassium iodide, both found in Thyrosmart, are essential for healthy thyroid hormone levels. These nutrients and co-factors are found in combination in Thyrosmart which is licensed by Health Canada for the support of thyroid health.

Make sure you eat a breakfast that contains protein (an egg, a chicken breast, a protein shake or protein powder in oatmeal or yogurt). Get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night. If you can’t sleep take Sleepsmart or sublingual Melatonin Plus. If you are stressed be aware that stress can exhaust your adrenal glands and the adrenals and the thyroid are directly linked. Once the adrenals are exhausted the thyroid gland suffers and thyroid hormone production declines. So stress reduction is key. Read about stress and the adrenals on page 3. Stress reduction is key to a healthy thyroid. For those on thyroid medications, take Thyrosmart at breakfast and take your thyroid medication first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. For those with subclinical low thyroid take two Thyrosmart with breakfast. Within weeks you will start to feel fabulous. ª

LOSING YOUR HAIR?

GAINING WEIGHT?

Could beLOW thyroid

THYROSMART MAKES A DIFFERENCE I have been on thyroid medication for 10 years but started to feel the low thyroid symptoms again – most notably extreme fatigue and hair loss. The doctor checked my thyroid levels and they came back in the normal range. I decided to try Thyrosmart and what a difference. After a couple of weeks I am feeling good again. – LW, ON

Multismart Recipes Energy Packed Drink

In a shaker cup, shake well with Multismart: • With 8 oz (250 mL) of water or orange/ mango juice or coconut water or Rice Dream

Add more juice or water for desired flavour.

Children and teenagers love Multismart too!

Fruit Smoothie

In a blender, add: • 4 oz (125 mL) citrus juice or water or coconut water

• 1 packet of Multismart

• 1 banana, a few frozen mango cubes, raspberries or any seasonal fruit

Optional: Add one scoop of your favourite protein powder or organic yogurt

Mango Yogurt

Mix together: • 125 mL of organic French vanilla yogurt or coconut yogurt

• 1 packet of Multismart powder

• Chia seeds or nuts and blueberries to top

Gluten-Free Nutrients Made with

You have probably asked, “Why should I take vitamins and minerals? I have heard we can get all our nutrients from our food.” The answer is simple. We are not getting all the nutrients we need from the food we eat. Over 50 percent of Canadians do not eat breakfast. None of us eat seven to ten half cup servings of vegetables per day which is the minimum amount we need to get adequate nutrients. Foods are harvested before they are ripe; foods are grown on soils that are exhausted of their essential elements; we eat refined or highly processed foods devoid of nutrients. If you are like most people you may be too busy to eat, on a weight loss diet or a fitness program, or you are under stress, making it very difficult to get all your nutrients from food. If you are on the birth control pill, taking antacids or on other medications you may also suffer from nutrient depletion.

Half of all Canadians are vitamin D deficient, even in the summer. Zinc and magnesium, both important minerals,

are needed for over 300 reactions in the body. Without B vitamins our hair turns grey earlier, our skin sags and we get depressed. One in 3 women and one in 5 men suffer from osteoporosis. These are just a few of the nutrients essential for good health. Multivitamins and minerals are really your insurance policy for health.

Lorna Vanderhaeghe SMART nutrients are produced with care – her supplements are gluten-free and soy-free. We do third-party independent testing. Every item has a Natural Health Product Number ensuring the safety, quality and effectiveness of the supplements. Look for Multismart in capsules and powder containing 30 essential nutrients in the most absorbable forms. Multismart contains the right type of calcium along with vitamin D3 and magnesium. Add Multismart powder to your protein shake, smoothie, yogurt or any food or shake well in water. Or take the capsules daily to ensure you have optimal nutrition. ª

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Imagine trying to squeeze dishwashing liquid through a bottle head that has become caked and blocked with solidified soap. You have to press harder to get any out, and when it does, it blasts out the hole. This happens everyday in those that have high blood pressure, called hypertension. The heart muscle contracts too forcefully and sends blood driving through the body with excess strength. Clogged arteries can create additional resistance that causes damage to the inner layers of the arteries. This “wear and tear” promotes the plaque buildup that leads to heart

disease and heart attacks. People with high blood pressure are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to people with normal blood pressure. Optimal blood pressure is 120 over 80.

Cala-Q Plus Super Star Omega 3 Fish oils are well known for their heart-health effects. Containing the fatty acids EPA and DHA, fish oils are vital for the heart. Calamari oil is a much better alternative to fish oil because it contains much more DHA which is important for our eyes, heart and brain. Calamari oil is more stable

than traditional fish oils, making it less prone to rancidity. Also, calamari oil does not cause the fishy burping that is common with fish oil supplements. DHA is superior for lowering high blood pressure and it is more potent at supporting circulation for anyone with leg pain. DHA is also the key to raising “good” HDL cholesterol. Also, DHA has been found to support your brain and is the best fatty acid for eye health. If you care about the environment calamari oil is also your best choice as it comes from deep-water, spawns quickly, multiplies fast and because of this calamari does not have the same issues with heavy metals like mercury that fish do. Cala-Q Plus contains this omega 3 calamari oil, coenzyme Q10, B vitamins and carnitine making it the best heart supplement.

Get Your 30 Day Heart Smart Solution FREE with Cala-Q Plus. ª

Omega 3 Super Star Lowers High Blood Pressure

Blood Optimal Normal High Hypertension Pressure Normal

Systolic Less than Less than 130-139 140 or 120 130 higher

Diastolic Less than Less than 85-89 90 or 80 85 higher

SEX DRIVE BACK AGAIN Sexsmart has bumped up my sex life once again. As a woman suffering from years of hormonal acne, I’ve been taking Yasmine birth control for years. This has decreased my sex drive completely. And while I’m still on birth control pills, taken in conjunction with Estrosmart (I take 8 a day), Sexsmart has made me feel normal once again. Someone once told me you don’t even need a boyfriend if you’re taking Sexsmart! It’s a great product and I highly recommend it to everyone, men included (but don’t take too many!) – ET, AB

Vaginal Dryness, Painful Intercourse, Thinning of the Vaginal Wall?

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n Stop the formation of kidney stones n Control the pain and inflammation of

fibromyalgia when given with 1500mg of malic acid (found in Magsmart)

n Alleviate migraine headaches and headaches due to muscle tension

n Stop muscle cramps, tics, restless leg syndrome, night time leg cramps

n Reduces brain fog and depression associated with menopause

n Eliminate constipation n For PMS and PMDD n The PILL and HRT and many other

medications deplete the body of magnesium so you must supplement

Not All Magnesium is Created Equal But you have to take the right type of magnesium. Most magnesium supplements are poorly absorbed and cause diarrhea when taken in optimal doses. The best forms of magnesium are bound to amino acids particularly glycine. Magnesium bis-glycinate, also called magnesium glycinate found in Magsmart, crosses the blood brain barrier aiding sleep, anxiety and headaches and it provides the highest level of absorption and bioavailability. You would have to take up to 4 times the amount of magnesium citrate to get the same effect as glycinate. Magsmart also contains taurine, needed to lower high blood pressure and stop edema (especially those puffy, bags under the eyes). Magsmart also contains B vitamins, malic acid and other nutrients to ensure proper muscle function. Magsmart is a delicious lemon-lime powder you can add to water, juice or your smoothie for a great tasting drink that works fast. For kids, the elderly, athletes – everyone! ª

Headaches, high blood pressure, leg cramps and muscle pain all have one thing in common and that is magnesium. Magnesium controls over 300 reactions in the body. A deficiency of magnesium has been implicated in irregular heartbeat, depression, brain fog in menopause, migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and more. Since the 1950s magnesium in food and water has been so depleted that 82% of the population is deficient in this important mineral. Before the introduction of blood pressure medications magnesium was recognized as a very effective treatment. Blood pressure medications of today do not work that well in women and men don’t like them because they cause impotence or erectile dysfunction. Magnesium has been extensively researched for the following: n Reduce the frequency of heart attacks and deaths due

to cardiovascular disease n Reduce high blood pressure quickly n Improve behaviour and concentration in children

with ADHD n Help diabetics improve insulin response

Are You in Menopause? Restless legs,

twitching eyelids, not sleeping, heart palpitations, kidney stones

LOVE personal lubricant is a soothing, natural lubricant that feels just like your normal secretions. It is free of parabens and alcohol and is safe for those trying to get pregnant. Don’t use Vagifem, Estradiol cream or Premarin cream as they are all forms of estradiol and they are reported to cause abnormal cell growth of the breast and endometrial lining. Read the warnings on the drug websites. You want Estriol, the only safe form of estrogen that does not cause abnormal cell growth. Estriol is so safe that they have done studies using it for the reduction of wrinkles and to stop male facial hair growth in women. Use LOVE personal lubricant along with vaginal Estriol.

The only safe estrogen – ESTRIOLThe recommended dosage for intra-vaginal estriol is 0.5 mg to 1 mg once daily for three weeks, with 0.5 mg to 1 mg once weekly for six months. You should be examined to determine if vaginal atrophy is improving. If it has improved, you can discontinue use of estriol or use it 0.5 mg to 1 mg once every other week for another six months.

Hot Flashes and Mood Swings Gone I have been using Menosmart Plus for a few months now and have had such great success with this formula that I am recommending it to everyone I know. My hot flashes have stopped, my mood has leveled out and I am sleeping so much better. Thank you, Lorna, for such a wonderful product. – DR, MB

Have not had a period in 12 months or longer

Intercourse is painful

Memory problems and brain fog occur

My skin is dry and wrinkling

I am not sleeping well

I am feeling anxious, irritable and tire easily

I don’t have a desire for sex

I have vaginal dryness

I am leaking urine

I have gained weight

I have hot flashes and/ or night sweats

Menopause is not a disease, but a natural milestone in every woman’s life.

Menosmart Plus contains sage in the right dose along with other herbs to quickly halt menopause symptoms. Menosmart Plus works fast to stop hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.

The human brain contains over 100 billion neurons producing our every thought, action, memory, feeling and experience. Until recently it was thought that if those neurons were damaged that they could not be repaired but we now know that the brain has a remarkable capacity to regenerate with the super brain nutrients acetyl-l-carnitine, lipoic acid, blueberry extract and curcumin found in Brainsmart. Brainsmart Memory BoosterAcetyl-l-carnitine in Brainsmart has extensive research showing it can protect brain cells, restore flagging energy, and stimulate brain cells prompting them to grow new connections to other neurons and much more. But where acetyl-l-carnitine is most important is in combating brain aging and the prevention of dementia.

Studies of Alzheimer’s sufferers have reported improvements in memory. One study showed that when acetyl-l-carnitine was added to the typical drugs for Alzheimer’s (acetylcholinesterase inhibitors) a 50% improvement occurred in a variety of functional and behavioral parameters compared to the drugs alone. Stanford University researchers stated that acetyl-l-carnitine slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Other studies showed acetyl-l-carnitine improved hearing, increased energy, improved age-related macular degeneration (vision loss) of the eyes and reduced fatigue.

Brainsmart for Recovery After StrokeThe benefits of acetyl-l-carnitine’s ability to regenerate lost brain function extends far beyond Alzheimer’s disease. It is an important nutrient in the treatment of stroke victims improving memory, task performance and cog-nition during recovery especially when combined with blueberry extract.

Brainsmart a Smart NutrientWe know acetyl-l-carnitine works to improve age-related memory decline, Alzheimer’s, and recovery from stroke but what about boosting brain power in anyone? Acetyl-l-carnitine is

They found that those who ate curry foods performed better on standard cognitive tests than those who never or rarely ate curry. The process that Alzheimer’s disease degrades the nerve cells in the brain is through inflammation in glial cells in the brain, the formation of beta-amyloid plaques and metal toxicity. Several

studies have found that curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory in the brain, that it can break down plaques, improves memory and memory decline and it is a powerful antioxidant.

We are living longer but dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are common. Fifteen percent of Canadians at age 65 suffer dementia and by the age of 80 fifty percent will be affected. Start taking Brainsmart today to boost memory and energy. ª

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used for energy. Take Brainsmart with break-fast in the morning to ‘jump start’ the brain and improve mental clarity, spatial learning, and energy.

Brainsmart for Anti-aging Found in every cell in the body, lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off infection and disease, protect organs from damage and prevent premature aging. Lipoic acid also helps turn glucose into energy making it a treatment for diabetes and pre-diabetes. It is also the only recognized natural treatment to relieve painful diabetic neuropathy. Lipoic acid has also been studied for post-stroke treatment. Diabetes type 3 is a newly discovered form of brain diabetes causing increased brain aging. But it is the combination of acetyl-l-carnitine and lipoic acid found in Brainsmart that improve overall brain function thereby reducing memory decline.

Memory Enhancement with BrainsmartBlueberries became news when old rats who were fed a diet of blueberries could run the maze better than young rats. Now scientists have found that blueberry extract improves memory in humans. Research showed that the group taking blueberry extract had a significant improvement on learning and memory tests. Brainsmart also contains blueberry extract.

Brainsmart Brain ProtectorNo brain formula would be complete without curcumin, the yellow pigment in the curry spice turmeric. Curcumin was originally researched for Alzheimer’s disease and studies found there is a much lower incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s in India than in North America. Researchers investigated the association between the curry consumption and cognitive level in those between 60 and 93 years of age.

Damaged brain neurons can be regenerated with super brain nutrients.

AND STOPBOOST

MEMORY

Lorna Vanderhaeghe is the author of 11 books. Visit www.hormonehelp.com for more information and to read some of her

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Probiotics are beneficial organisms normally found in the healthy human gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics regulate the immune system and suppress excessive inflammation. They also protect us from dangerous organisms and chemicals that we eat.

When things go wrong in the balance of intestinal organisms chronic disease can occur. The good news is that probiotics can help restore balance in the digestive tract and probiotic therapy has been used to prevent or treat lactose intolerance, intestinal infections and diarrhea and gastritis and ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. And now research shows that probiotics can help prevent colon cancer.

There are many strains of beneficial bifidobacteria but one challenge in developing effective supplements has been to keep cultures stable, and to deliver them alive to the colon after surviving the extreme conditions of the stomach and small intestine. Probiotic Plus contains a strain of bifidobacteria,

called BB536 that has been clinically shown to increase the numbers of bifidobacteria living in the colon. That increase allows BB536 probiotic to produce amazing health benefits.

BB536 has over 83 research studies. It works to reduce allergic symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. In older adults, BB536 reduced the incidence of influenza infection. Flu symptoms and death from the flu are largely caused by excessive inflammatory responses. Pneumonia is an example of excess inflammation. BB536 was shown to prevent infection with the pneumonia organism in those with weakened immune systems. New research shows BB536 may also reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol in women with elevated lipid levels. Where BB536 makes a difference is in the colon by improving intestinal health and making healthy bowel movements. Look at your tongue in the mirror; if it is coated with a thick white substance you need Probiotic Plus containing BB536 to improve the health of your intestinal tract. ª

Learn Why 83 Studies Say You Should Take Probiotic Plus

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