Sunday, October 30, 2011

hormonal imbalance, oh boy, here we go

Your profile vs. women your age

(based on over one million profiles to date)

Your health assessment

  • Your symptoms rank in the moderate category, (altho i ranked all mild).
  • The demands you place on your body are moderate.
  • By comparison, the support that you give yourself is substantial (thank you).

What your assessment means

Moderate symptoms mean you are in the throes of hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance can affect women of any age, although it is most common in women over 35 as they enter perimenopause or transition through menopause. Depending on the woman, this can mean months or several years of symptoms. Moderate symptoms in younger women are usually predictive of a more difficult perimenopause further down the road. It's important to listen to your body now and respond with the support it needs.

Women with moderate symptoms who do nothing to restore their hormonal balance usually progress to more frequent and severe symptoms. You can take back your health and restore your hormonal balance naturally and without drugs, alleviating your symptoms. (To learn how, see your personalized recommendations below).

Moderate demands mean that the burden on your body is about the same as what most women experience — more than it was designed to handle! In today's fast-paced world, women are mothers, caretakers, professionals, volunteers and more, at the same time our bodies are bombarded by chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and environmental toxins. Some of the demands you experience are not within your control, but it's important to minimize those that are. In the meantime, you need to give your body extra support to counter these demands. Minimizing demands and increasing support play a key role in achieving and maintaining hormonal balance.
Substantial support confirms that you are giving your body a lot of the support it needs to be balanced and healthy. Congratulations on the high level of support you are giving yourself! Unfortunately even women who try their hardest to make healthy choices can sometimes suffer from hormonal imbalance. If you're experiencing symptoms, you may need to take a closer look at the demands you are placing on your body. If you've done everything you can to reduce those demands, you may benefit from a consultation with one of our Nurse Educators to discuss further steps you can take to promote your hormonal health.

What you can do today

  • Enjoy the benefits of the Personal Program, risk-free.
    Women with symptoms just like yours have found real relief and peace of mind from our Personal Program for Hormonal Imbalance. We offer targeted nutritional support that promotes hormonal balance, detailed lifestyle and diet guidance that fits you and the way you live, along with access to individualized support from our team of Wellness Coaches.
  • Discover more about what causes your symptoms and find effective, natural solutions.
    Our website is a wealth of information collected over 25 years experiences at our clinic and our ongoing research. Explore our knowledge and uncover the underlying causes of your specific symptoms now.
  • Talk with our advisors in Portland, Maine.
    Call us toll-free at 1-800-914-2049. Speak to a caring woman who understands your concerns about hormonal health, and who understands what you’re going through. We have answers to all the questions running through your mind and have helped thousands of women find relief. Our Advisors are available to listen and help — seven days a week, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm EST.

Our assessment of your profile

Most likely you've been feeling ''not yourself'' for awhile. The good news is you can turn it around, naturally and without drugs. We recommend you do a few simple things to balance your hormones and keep them in balance. To start, you should be taking a medical-grade multivitamin designed for women every day, as well as additional calcium/magnesium and essential fatty acid supplement. You may also benefit from phytotherapy, the therapeutic use of plants and herbs, to naturally coax your body into hormonal balance.

We also recommend some basic dietary changes such as minimizing simple carbohydrates, sugar and processed foods, and increasing your consumption of vegetables, fruit, and healthy sources of fats and protein. In addition, try to find an exercise program you enjoy and consider learning some basic stress reduction techniques. The women that we see in the clinic see steady improvements in the way that they feel when they follow these suggestions. These simple steps can make a world of difference in improving your physical and emotional well-being now - and keep you from having more serious problems in the future.

If these changes seem like a lot, remember that we're here to help! It's okay if you don't make every change at once. Try to focus on a few that seem most accessible to you, and as you start to feel a difference you will have the motivation to continue making improvements. We're confident that with a little guidance and determination you can feel better than you thought possible.

We're here for you.

Every woman is unique. That's why we help you personalize your Program to your needs. And every woman deserves answers that work for her. We are available by phone or e-mail whenever you have a question or problem. That's how we're changing women's health – one woman at a time.
Yours in health,
Marcelle and Dixie

Sunday, October 09, 2011

september comes along, and all is fine

seriously, it doesnt cool off in Georgia til late september. why do you think i waited so long to come out from day one? i've always hated the heat and no matter where i've lived or how much time i've 'acclimatized' here in Georgia...it doesnt stick. i still hate it. i'm talkin oppressed, lethargic, grumpy. ick. no use for it at all. i'll do anything to leave the state in july / august and find a way to every year.
but enough of all that, its october now and the outdoors is delicious. birthday week began with a shout out to buck and then consisted of a quick visit from dear friend Rena from DC/Philly, followed by spa day with mom and connie, dining out, and girly stuff. next a beer & film festival under the stars with 5 great ole friends, a gig at chateau elan, party on ponce and serenades by shawn mullins and the indigo girls. we continued with a drive to the mountains w/alex and charlie brown to cheer jeff on at a triathlon, pick up some apples, peach cider and cherry jam at a farm in ellijay. oh, and pumpkins too!
just like i planned it, ahhh, i love september. don't you?