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FEBRUARY, 2007 NEWSLETTER
3430-D Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 ~ 804-598-5352
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HEALTH WORKSHOPS at Apothecarian Herbals PLAN AHEAD! Pre-register by calling 598-5352 (Must have 5 pre-registered attendees to hold a class.) MENOPAUSE: ALTERNATIVES TO HORMONES March 22 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00 Debbie Markel, CH, CNHP NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND MOOD DISORDERS April 19 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00 Debbie Markel, CH, CNHP & Janice Goldstein, RN, MH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAVORITE HEALTH QUOTE "So many come to the sickroom thinking of themselves as men of science fighting disease and not as healers with a little knowledge helping nature to get a sick man well." - Sir Auckland Geddes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BUY YOUR VALENTINE A MASSAGE Gift Certificates from DOLCE MASSAGE & BODY WORKS Call Abbey Merritt (234-1055) OR Jessica Hutt (357-3027) for information. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IN STOCK NOW!
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FERTILITY February
makes me think about Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day makes me think
about romance, and romance makes me think about love, marriage, and
kids. I recently read that when couples wait longer to have children,
their risk of having fertility problems increases. With that in mind,
there are certain things a couple can do to increase their chances of
becoming pregnant.
Being
healthy before giving birth is extremely important. The healthier a
woman is before getting pregnant, the easier her pregnancy will be and
the healthier her baby will be. All of the nutritional guidelines that
apply during pregnancy also apply before. Eat whole, fresh, unprocessed
foods with emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, wild
caught fish, and “good” fats. Quitting smoking, exercising and
abstaining from alcohol are also great ways to get ready to conceive.
Often, a woman will become pregnant and not find out for a month or two.
If she smokes, drinks or eats junk, she could be harming her unborn baby
without even knowing it! Oh, and guys – you have to do your part, too.
Taking some proactive steps can make your odds of having a baby even
higher. Following are a few tips. FEMALE
FERTILITY BOOSTERS 2. Give
up all alcoholic beverages 3. Take
the following every day:
a. One multi-vitamin
supplement with extra antioxidants b. Take the herbs vitex & dong quai, both of which help with fertility. Follow
labeling
doses since products vary. c. 50 mg of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid – it stimulates the pituitary
gland) d. 100 mg of zinc – DO NOT EXCEED THIS DOSAGE DAILY. Take in two
50 mg
doses.
e. Selenium – 200
to 400 mcg daily f. Folic acid – 800 mcg daily. This vitamin is critical to the earliest development of the fetus, so if a woman takes it before conceiving, she’s
providing
a benefit to the embryo
at conception. 4. Sprinkle 2 T. wheat germ on your cereal or mix into your food at least twice
a day MALE
FERTILITY BOOSTERS 1. Give
up all alcoholic beverages 2. Take
the following every day: a. 100 mg of zinc – DO NOT EXCEED THIS DOSAGE DAILY. Take in two
50
mg
doses.
b. Coenzyme Q10 –
At least 30 mg daily.
c. Selenium – 200
to 400 mcg daily
d. Vitamin C – 2000
mg daily in four 500 mg doses
e. Vitamin E – 800
mg daily in two 400 mg doses
f.
Ginseng – Follow labeling for dosage since products vary.
g. Saw Palmetto –
Follow labeling for dosage since products vary. h. L-Arginine – Great for sperm motility. Take 4000mg daily in divided
doses. 3. Sprinkle 2 T. wheat germ on your cereal or mix into your food at least twice
a
day. function optimally. When you eat junk foods, sugar, lots of animal fats and fried foods, the body becomes sluggish and can’t maintain its natural balance and
functions.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! 2. REDUCE STRESS! Learn stress management techniques and RELAX. 3. Do not smoke marijuana or take any other drugs. These have been proved to
diminish
sperm counts,
as does alcohol. 4. Sometimes women develop antibodies to her partner’s sperm. Try using a condom for 30 days, then have intercourse without the condom during ovulation.
It may
help the woman’s body be more receptive to the sperm.
Hopefully, following a few common-sense guidelines and taking some helpful supplements will result in a problem-free pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy, happy addition to your family. What do you have to lose?
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! We have natural body care products and fragrances for your sweetheart. Gift baskets also available.
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CLASSES at POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL
PRACTICAL AND EASY NUTRITION Learn to read food labels, healthy recipe substitutions, and what vitamins may be right for you. Begins February 7 for 4 Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm $20.00 fee (free for qualifying seniors) DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME REMEDIES AND NATURAL HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Learn to use common household ingredients to make remedies for health and home care. One Night Only! Monday, March 5 6:30pm -8:00pm $5.00 fee (free for qualifying seniors)
NUTRITION FOR SENIORS
Explore the unique nutritional needs of seniors and how to meet those needs. We will cover nutrients for memory, digestion, and other topics. Bring you questions. One Night Only! Monday, March 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm Free for Seniors! To register for the above, call Sharon Faubert at PHS, 598-5710 Pre-registration is required! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VIRGINIA-MADE PRODUCTS
Roses of Sharown Shea Butter, Incense, and pure, natural soaps (a Powhatan-owned business)
Amelia Soap & Herb Pure, natural soaps and lotions (Made in Virginia) Apothecarian Herbals Medicinal Tinctures
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