Welcome to our Educational Resource (E-Source), an informative newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on current nutritional supplement information and gives you advice about use and effectiveness from a physician.

In this issue, we discuss the different life stages that women go through with regards to the reproductive system. As women enjoy and endure these rites of passage, they can rely on each other for emotional support and excellent nutritional supplements for physical support.

It happens every month, yet many women ask themselves over and over again, what’s wrong with me? Emotional ups and downs, irritability, crying at sappy commercials…PMS can be a real rollercoaster of feelings. Proper supplements can allay these inconvenient symptoms, regulating hormonal balance and enhancing your emotional well being, not to mention alleviate nasty headaches and painful cramps. A few such supplements include:

Fish Oil  helps relieve mild mood changes and cramps.
GLA is the active ingredient found in the oil of Borage Seeds and has been researched for its ability to relieve PMS by controlling hormones. It also aids in creating smooth, healthy skin.
Triple Mag supports mild mood swings and emotional well-being. Additionally, taking magnesium has been shown to reduce menstrual migraines.
B6 + B Complex has been reported to help cramping and excessive bleeding during menstruation.

Adopting good eating habits is essential when you are expecting. Proper nutrition can build blood iron levels, reduce fatigue, prevent nausea, help with constipation, and make labor easier. Taking the right supplements will keep mother and baby supplied with essential nutrients to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

PreNatal Herbal is a specially formulated supplement that is safe for women during pregnancy.

Prenatal Multi-Nutrients is a high potency multi-vitamin/mineral that provides the highest nutritional value for all body systems.
As always, visit with your doctor before taking any supplements to ensure healthy intake.

Menopause

Myths and misconceptions about menopause abound as women age and hormones fluctuate. One thing for sure, as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, each woman is affected differently. Symptoms can range from your period simply stopping to night sweats, hot flashes, and sleeplessness.

Menopause Support is a combination of herbs formulated specifically to support women during menopause. The combination of herbal extracts may help to alleviate hot flashes and common symptoms associated with menopause.