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Throughout a woman’s lifecycle, good
overall health depends more and more on a planned health program with
several key components.
A planned program of regular exercise
is probably the most important commitment a woman can make to her present
and future health. With such a program, every other component of one's
health plan seems to become easier and more effective.
Regular checkups and testing is a
must, even when one has "no health problems." This includes annual mammograms
and a lipid profile of all cholesterol fractions with follow-up as indicated.
By age fifty, a DEXA scan of spine and hips to assess one's status relative
to osteoporosis is an excellent idea.
Good nutrition is essential for health
and well-being. We recommend foods high in phyto-nutrients and fiber
and low in toxins and harmful fats and proteins.
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You can get Women's Health Supplements
online at stores below:
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Physician's Choice
An educational site dedicated to providing you with the latest in nutritional news and addresses today's health issues in a way that is
reliable, informative and fascinating. Dr. Teplisky has not only developed all of the nutritional formulas on this site, but he and his
patients have been using them for years with astounding results!
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 MotherNature.com
Great selections of quality, all-natural products for a healthy lifestyle, including vitamins and minerals, supplements, herbs, and more.
Visit their 'health concerns' department for Women's Health products.
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Puritan's Pride
Puritan's Pride
manufactures over 1,000 high quality vitamins, minerals, herbs and other
nutritional supplements in their own state-of-the-art facilities and produces
supplements in every available form, including tablets, two-piece capsules,
softgels, powders and liquids.
Click Here for Women's Health supplements & information.
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Nutrition Online
Find dozens of antioxidants, herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals and other nutritional and specialty products
from this online nutrition superstore, with online health information and advice
on a variety of subjects.
 Click
Here for Menopause Health product.
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Great American Product
The source for high quality and most effective nutritional supplements. Whether you are trying to lose weight, suffer from aches and pains, or seek to improve your overall health, Great American Products has an all-natural solution for you.
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General Vitamin
Offers high quality vitamins, supplements, and minerals for men, women, and children to
help you maintain good health and prevent a vast number of ailments.
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BotanicChoice.com
Indiana Botanic Gardens providing the largest selection of herbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, aromatherapy, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, and everything you need to boost your health. Their low prices and high quality keep your body and your budget healthy.
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Because the foods
we eat could never provide all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients
we now know are necessary for the best health during pregnancy, pre-menopause
and beyond, nutritional supplements are vital. While phyto-estrogens are the
most important nutritional supplements for women, especially when ovarian
estrogens are lost, the following other supplements are also vital: vitamins
and minerals, essential fatty acids, herbs, probiotics and digestive enzymes.
Proper maintenance
of estrogen levels can promote healthy cholesterol, heart function, bone metabolism
and even emotional well-being. Phyto-estrogens, that is, plant estrogens should
be able to provide many of the actions of natural estrogens. The miracle of
these phytoestrogens is that even though they act physiologically like the
natural estrogens produced in the body, they accomplish nature's purpose with
absolute safety.
Supplementing your
diet with essential vitamins and minerals will have positive effects on a
woman’s health overall. The following nutrients are especially beneficial:
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Calcium
- a preventive measure in the treatment of osteoporosis. Taken with
Vitamin D
to increase absorption, 800 to 1200 mg daily is an effective supplemental
dose. Calcium should not be taken by patients with kidney stones. (Calcium
may reduce the body’s absorption of
Magnesium
and
Zinc.
Since both of these nutrients are also important in the prevention of osteoporosis,
supplementation may be necessary. Magnesium should not be taken by patients
with liver disease.)
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B vitamins
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Folic Acid,
B6,
and
B12
- reduce blood levels of homocystene. Since high homocystene levels appear
to contribute to osteoporosis, taking these B vitamins may be an effective
preventative measure.
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Fat-Soluble
Vitamins (A,
D,
E)
and the
Water-Soluble Vitamins
(C,
B1 or Thiamine,
B2 or Riboflavin,
B3 or Niacin,
B5 or Pantothenic Acid,
B6 or Pyridoxine,
B12,
Folic Acid,
and
Biotin).
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Carotenoids
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lycopene
or
beta-carotene
perform some of the various anti-oxidant functions of
Vitamin A
itself. Unlike Vitamin A, supplementation with very high doses of the carotenes
does not produce any significant toxicity.
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Zinc
- essential to health. Zinc supplementation in pregnancy has been remarkably
beneficial. Zinc deficiency is probably a factor in the development of Alzheimer's
disease.
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Selenium
- a very important anti-oxidant. Chronically low selenium levels in the
diet are associated with an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and
immune disorders.
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Chromium
- a deficiency of chromium is related to glucose intolerance with high blood
sugars and high insulin levels. Chromium can increase lean muscle mass,
which means greater fat-burning potential.
(This article provided by VitaCost.com)
Wellness Plan for Women's
Health
- Regular exercise and weight control
- Well balance diet: low fat, high fiber, with added soy protein
- Regular medical checkups and testing
- Avoid smoking, especially if taking the pill, and moderate alcohol intake
Recommended Supplements for Women's
Health (Click links above to purchase individual supplements from online
stores)
(Essential in
bold)
Read Related Links on Women's
Health
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Women's Health (General) - a great resource links related to women's
health provided by the American Library of Medicine
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Breast Diseases - a great resource links related to breast health provided
by the American Library of Medicine
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Frequently
Asked Questions about Women's Health - publish by National Women's Health
Information Center
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Women
and Nutrition - published
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Countdown
for a Healthier Life
- guide by the National Women’s Health Information Center
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Staying Healthy at All Ages
- publish by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Women’s Health and the Environment
- statement by the National Institute of Environmental Sciences
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