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Menopause – What Health Issues Accompany this Life Change?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Every day we are reminded that we are getting older. Whether it’s your doctor suddenly ordering tests after the age of 35 that you had deemed for, “old people” or your body itself suddenly not acting the way it did just a couple of years ago.

It’s a fact of life that we all age and it should be accepted. What I believe shouldn’t be accepted is that there is nothing to be done about it and we should get used to being in pain or discomfort.

One common theme I consistently see when reading client feedback about my program concerns menopause. This is the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ends.

While at one time in our history, this did mark the beginning of the end of the lifecycle of women, this is no longer true today. With advancements in diet, medicine and technology, women now spend over a third of their life in the post-menopausal stage.

Common health ailments actually tend to start in the perimenopausal stage which can last between 5-10 years before menopause (defined by not having a menstrual cycle in over a year).

During this time and into menopause, women typically experience the following symptoms at least temporarily: Hormone changes affecting mood, hot flashes, fatigue, headache, and anxiety and depression, although women in this age group are no more likely to suffer long term depression than young adult women.

For some, though, other more serious medical conditions can arise. Migraine headache is one example of typical menopausal symptoms gone awry.

Studies have shown that migraines can start during the perimenopausal phase and are usually worse if the sufferer has experienced migraines in the past. Taking hormone replacements like estrogen has proven to be a migraine trigger.

Vertigo is another disorder reported in some perimenopausal and menopausal women. Sudden dizziness or feeling like you or objects in the room are spinning when they are in fact not.

Occasionally, women suffer from a combination of these two conditions known as migraine associated vertigo (MAV). This is dizziness which accompanies the migraine.

Another health concern for women at this stage in life is weight gain. While yes, our metabolism and physical activity tend to decline as we age, studies have shown that it is during menopause that many women gain weight when they never did before.

Given that weight gain can affect one’s health in so many ways, this is important. Overweight people tend to have more fat in the throat and neck area which compresses the airways and can lead to snoring and sleep apnea. Left untreated, this can lead to an enlarged heart, high blood pressure and other heart diseases which one is already at risk for if she is overweight.

Smoking and drinking to excess are two other bad habits that tend to increase during menopause. These on their own can lead to heart disease and stroke, let alone when combined with weight gain.

No matter what the reason if you find yourself suffering from headache or migraine headache, vertigo, MAV, weight gain, snoring, mild sleep apnea or high blood pressure, I highly encourage you to try one or more of my all natural programs. You can find links to each of them on the right hand side of my blog.
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White Coat Syndrome – Is my Doctor Causing my High Blood Pressure?

Monday, March 16th, 2009

A client recently wrote to me telling me that her husband’s blood pressure is always measured as high when he goes to his doctor but when he measures it at home, it’s of a normal reading.

She wanted to know if this could be caused by her husband being nervous about seeing her doctor (even though he could not recall feeling nervous so it would have had to have been at an unconscious level) and if so, can this be as dangerous as chronic high blood pressure.

High blood pressure only when you see your doctor? How ironic! What my client describes, however, is a phenomenon known as white coat syndrome, or white coat hypertension.

White coat syndrome is a situation where a person’s blood pressure is raised when in a doctor’s office (and sometimes in an office setting) but normal in his or her home life. Studies suggest this condition affects between 10% – 20 % of the population.

Diagnosing this is tricky, though, as one tends to measure one’s blood pressure only when at the doctor. Experts suggest purchasing a blood pressure monitor which one wears for a twenty four hour period and blood pressure is measured at different intervals.

Also keep in mind that errors occasionally occur when measuring blood pressure at the doctor’s office. The most commonly reported error is medical personnel using a blood pressure cuff that is too small – this commonly leads to an inaccurately high reading.

Is white coat syndrome dangerous to one’s overall health? Experts place the risk much lower than with chronic high blood pressure but somewhat higher than normal.

It’s important to recognize how often your blood pressure spikes and for how long it remains high. If you experience this condition only at the doctor’s office, it’s likely not going to be a concern. If, however, you experience high blood pressure only at work but for eight or more hours a day, this could lead to chronic high blood pressure.

What commonly happens is that patients will “self-diagnose” and decide themselves that they are suffering not from hypertension, but from white coat syndrome.

This is common because almost no one WANTS to have a disease. It’s easier to just dismiss the condition. Or, as many of my clients have told me, they absolutely dread having to take medications – all of which can have serious side effects.

I encourage you to see your doctor and determine together whether or not you have white coat syndrome. Regardless of whether or not this is the case or you do indeed have hypertension, I highly recommend my High Blood Pressure program. It’s all natural, no medication and most importantly, it works … and no office visit needed :-)

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Noise Pollution – More than Just an Annoyance

Monday, March 9th, 2009

One thing that makes me good at my profession is my passion (or curse, at times) for knowledge and learning. I’ll start with an idea and then go from there – research, interviews, research, testing, research, research, research.

My friends and family have lovingly referred to me as “Mr. Fix It” (or “Mr. Know-it-all” when they don’t like my conclusions) due to my need to take a problem and find a solution – all naturally if possible.

One friend likes to play a game with me where she will “nutshell” a problem and ask me to find the cause with very little to go on. For example, she recently told me that her friend who lives by an airport suffers from high blood pressure.

I am then to tell her why this is so. I must also assume that since she has given no information about her friend’s health history, age, and lifestyle choices (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) that these have been checked out and are not a major contributing factor.

As the title of this article has exposed, airports are noisy. So? Why would this be important? In order to answer that I applied my research techniques and found an amazing amount of information on noise pollution and its effects on one’s health.

Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise is unwanted or unpleasant noise created by both people and animals and machines.

When noise is at 45 decibels, we are unable to sleep. When it reaches 85 decibels, hearing begins to become damaged, causing tinnitus (ringing in the ear) and hearing loss. At 120 decibels, ear pain can be felt.

Sometimes the noise is simply annoying, for example, loud people, barking dog or loud stereo system registering at a decibel level low enough not to cause damage but to still produce symptoms such as irritability, or frustration.

Commons sources of noise include cars, trains, airplanes, factory machinery and construction machinery.

Even when exposed short term to loud noise, people can experience high blood pressure, lack of sleep, indigestion, confusion and forgetfulness.

If exposure becomes chronic (i.e., working or living near high noise areas such as an airport), the effects can be devastating to one’s health. These effects include: heart disease, ulcers, permanent hearing loss and can even lead to mental illness.

While the U.S. does have laws governing noise pollution, they vary from state to state, city to city, with some having no laws at all because many still view the problem as a nuisance and not a health issue.

The best solution of course is to avoid the source of the noise but when that’s not possible for say working in or living near high noise areas, take steps to mitigate the risk of damage by following proper hearing safety protocols at work and insulating ones home to noise as much as possible.

While I can’t offer these tools, I can offer my program for regulating blood pressure with my High Blood Pressure program. This program includes exercises which reverse the stress caused by the high noise - therefore lowering your blood pressure even if you have to stay around the noise.

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Stress – Can it be Good for You?

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Practically everyone over the age of 30 who has seen a doctor knows what stress can do to the body. It can trigger high blood pressure which can, over time, contribute to several health issues. So then, what does the term “good stress” imply?

Let’s start with a definition of stress. No problem, right? Wrong. Even though every one of us has experienced stress, the condition itself is subjective and difficult to pin down. Everyone experiences stress in different ways so how do we define it if it’s different for everyone?

The term “stress” was first used in the 1930s by the endocrinologist Hans Selye to identify physiological responses in test subjects. He defined stress as a “nonspecific response of the body to a demand.”

He then broadened the term to humans. Stress referred to the reaction of the individual to the “stressor,” or threat, whether real or perceived in dealing with challenges of everyday life.

Today, we use the term as a catch-all to point out a non-specific problem - “I’m stressed out!”

During a stressful situation, one’s brain releases stress hormones which trigger a series of responses which cause blood-sugar levels rise, allowing glucose to be redirected to the muscles for fighting or fleeing dangerous situations (fight or flight response), the heartbeat speeds up and blood pressure increases. Blood is redirected from the stomach to the extremities to keep up with the demand for energy.

This worked well for humans historically but today we rarely need to physically flee or fight a dangerous situation. Overall, today’s stressors tend to be emotional. It is not realistic to think that we can “flee” conflicts at work or with family.

Stressors need not be great to cause the body to react and typically, if the stressor is small the physical response will be small but over time, when we are not able to respond and adapt to stressful situations, a physical toll on the body is the result.

This can lead to many health issues including, ulcers, diabetes, migraines, allergies, asthma, and even heart disease. But what about “good” stress?

Positive, or good stress tends to be physical (i.e., subjecting the body to an exercise workout and the result is positive for the body) but can also be mental. Some of us don’t view a deadline at work as a challenge but rather an opportunity to succeed. Others of us dread it and can expect typical stress reactions.

Fortunately, there are several natural methods of dealing with negative stress. These include: Deep breathing and relaxation exercises, physical exercise, talking with a therapist about your problems, allowing yourself to cry when you need to, and even avoiding situations where there is a pattern of stress you can’t deal with.

If high blood pressure is the result of your long term stress, I encourage you to try my all natural High Blood Pressure program. I recommend my Headache and Migraine program if headaches are the result of your stress. My programs have helped thousands help lead more stress-free healthy lives!

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Fishing for Health - the Value of Omega Fatty Acids

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

I’m from Iceland and as a child I was made to drink the most horrible thing called lysi, which is pure fat from the liver of fish. It tasted horrible but was very beneficial for my health. Fortunately, it now comes in pill form that don’t taste at all.

Growing up, I wasn’t always told exactly how I ate and drank benefited my health – only that it did. As an adult, I became curious as to why what I eat and drink is important to my health. One of these nagging curiosities was of course, the fish fat.

What are Omega Fatty Acids? Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids and considered essential fatty acids. This means that they are essential to human health but that the body can’t produce them. We must, therefore, ingest fatty acids from food.

The best source for omega fatty acids is fish (salmon, tuna, herring and sardines); however, certain fish contains toxins (such as mercury) and should be taken in quantities no more than two servings per week.

Another source for omega fatty acids is in nuts (walnuts, flaxseed, soybeans or their oils). Some foods are now being manufactured by adding the fatty acids to certain foods (margarines, certain cereals, orange juice, snack foods, and baby food and formula).

While it is suggested that the best way to get omega fatty acids is through diet, even experts agree that it’s difficult to tell how much is enough, although many recommend 3 grams per week. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist to know exactly how much you should be getting in your diet.

If you aren’t getting enough fatty acids in your diet, there are fish oil supplements available on the market. Studies have shown that they have proven beneficial results; however, they are not regulated so you should research individual brands first.

Now that we know where to get the omega fatty acids, why do we want to take them? Research has shown that developing babies need these fatty acids in order for proper neurological development to take place.

Studies have shown that omega fatty acids can reduce cardiovascular events (death, heart attacks, strokes), can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis, lower triglycerides, and can lower blood pressure.

There have been other reported benefits in the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, depression and anxiety disorders. Recent research shows promise even in cancer treatments, specifically, breast cancer, prostate and colon cancer.

As always, I recommend a well balanced, nutritious diet for your overall health. But if weight control or weight loss is your goal, my Weight Loss Breeze Program has had amazing results. It is all natural, and does not include special dietary restrictions.

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Work Stress and Your Health

Monday, January 12th, 2009

I grew up on a farm with lots of animals. One thing I always liked about animals was that they never lie. They’re always 100% authentic. If they’re angry, they act angry. If they’re sad (like the mother that has lost her lamb), they scream at the top of their lungs.

They never act differently from what they feel - like we humans often do.

You know what else I’ve noticed? Most animals don’t have those stress related conditions that humans have. They very seldom have high blood pressure, have heart attacks or strokes. If they do it’s because they’re surrounded by humans that put too many demands on them.

So I’m left to ponder some of the things we as humans do to ourselves to create so many physical problems.

One thing that people mention to me often is work stress. “I sit in front of a computer all day and I feel horribly fatigued at the end of the day.” Or “I’m sure my blood pressure problems are job related.”

There are occupational hazards in the most common places, like your cubicle or office. It’s estimated that over 1 million people are absent from their jobs DAILY due to stress related issues.

There are entire conferences, numerous books and corporate training programs devoted to just this problem.

How do we combat this?

Quit your job?

That might work in the short term, but most people cannot survive financially without it.

Most stress management tips people actually know, and just forget or at least forget when they need them the most.

Sometimes we have to say ‘no’ or at least ‘not yet.’

Some personalities are inclined to take on more and more work, favors, and coverage for others who “really need a break.” If this is you, ask yourself, how much is too much?

What happens if I politely (but firmly) turn down this particular request?

Or, ask for help when you need it. Some people just can’t get past the idea that this denotes weakness or incompetence. But remember, people are asking you for help too…including your boss and co-workers.

Take a time out. Walk slowly and without purpose. Don’t worry about walking “to get somewhere and fast.” It doesn’t have to take long – but get away from the environment for a few minutes every hour or two if possible.

As always, watch your diet. Try to eat sensibly and stay away from the over processed foods that do nothing to help the body.

Use good posture. Slouching catches up with the back and the rest of the body in painful ways.

Practice deep breathing. The body needs this oxygen. This can be done anywhere and can become a great habit after awhile.

Give your fingers a break too. Stop typing – and stretch your fingers for a few seconds. Breathe in deeply, and imagine the stress leaving your body through your finger tips as you exhale.

Feeling better already?

And finally, leave work at work. Trust me, it’ll be there tomorrow and nothing productive will come from reliving the entire work day on your drive home. Meditate to some peaceful music instead.

And if you need some help with this or other physical problems, I offer several all natural programs that have helped thousands of others.

Currently available are: The High Blood Pressure Program, Migraine and Headache Relief Program, Fibromyalgia Program, Stop Snoring Program, Weight Loss Breeze and the Dizziness and Vertigo Program.

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Technique to Control High Blood Pressure

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

"How can your program help me in controlling my blood pressure?"

This is the most common question that I’m consistently asked through emails by people who suffer from hypertension and have been on allopathic medications for long, but have failed to control their blood pressure.

The sheer frequency of the above question has convinced me that it is best that I answer the question on this blog. And this is exactly what I intend to do today.

Most of us understand that genes, bad eating habits, and poor lifestyle choices are the factors responsible for hypertension. We often forget to include another factor that plays a very big role in the development of high blood pressure. This other factor is emotions and thinking patterns.

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Vicious Circle of Health

Friday, April 13th, 2007

Everybody knows that one health issue may affect more than one vital organ, and that one health problem may lead to another. So, how do people ensure they have completely recovered from an illness or health complication?

There may be traces of another health issue left behind, all of which could be triggered as the result of the main health issue. It is important for you to know the possible side effects caused by a health problem. This should help you diagnose the links to another health problem triggered inside the body.

Another possibility is that one health problem triggers the second one, and it is more important to first treat the second complication. Without the effective treatment of the second problem, one can’t achieve success in treating the first one. In such cases, it is important to understand that the second problem becomes the underlying cause of worsening the first health issue.

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