January 10, 2010
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Get the Skinny on Weight Loss
If, as the spring sunshine brings the first hints of the warmer weather to come, the mere thought of getting into your bathing suit fills you with dread, read on for some helpful weight management tips... read more

Estrogen Overload
By: Sherry Torkos, B.Sc.Phm.
femMED Advisory Team

Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body's endocrine system. They work together in harmony to regulate many body processes, from body temperature and blood pressure to governing sexual desire and fertility. Having proper hormonal balance is something that we often don’t think about yet it is essential for good health.... read more

What Really Makes People Live Longer?
Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association has shown that healthy changes associated with longer life have been shown to be slightly different for different genders.... read more

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What people are saying about...LIBIDO

Ever since I hit menopause my sex drive has been virtually non-existent. It was really becoming an issue with my husband…and I really felt my marriage was in jeopardy. I just didn’t feel in the mood…ever. Then a friend of mine suggested I try Libido. Her doctor has suggested it for her and she swore by it. So last month I bought some and I can’t believe the difference it has made. It took awhile before I saw a difference but now I feel like my old self and my husband is thrilled. Thanks femMED for a great product.

(Joan, Brantford, ON)

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Quick Tips
Tips for Maintaining Hormonal Balance

• Eat a diet low in saturated fat and high in fibre
• Boost your intake of broccoli and cruciferous vegetables
• Minimize sugar and refined carbs
• High caffeine intake can trigger mood swings and irritability
• Acupuncture and massage help relieve stress

Training Tips
Trina Lambe
femMED Advisory Team

Exercises for the Deck and Dock
Want a good total body workout when you are up at the cottage this summer? If so, try the exercises below when you are out on your dock at the cottage this year... read more

Healthnotes

Have a health concern? From abnormal pap smear through to zinc malabsorption and everything in between, you'll find the answers here.






www.thechefupstairs.com


The Chef Upstairs is a private cooking and dining studio in Toronto, Ontario that prides itself on supporting local agriculture and bringing the freshest, local ingredients into their studio. They educate their clients about the health benefits of eating foods that are at their nutritional peak – and at their tastiest. This month’s “Spotlight On” features Chef Carmen Applegath and provides us with tips, tricks and recipes for Quinoa Salad and Curried Tilapia. ...

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