Extracts from GNLD Newsletter article by
Anjana Srivastava, International Vice President Product, Science & Technology
Women are inherently different from men – the physical, physiological as well as hormonal differences result in distinct nutritional needs for men and women. As a result, certain health conditions disproportionately impact women.
For example:
– 75% of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and others occur in women.
– heart disease kills more women than men
– women under the age of 50 are twice as likely to have a fatal heart attack then men
– heart disease is six times more likely to kill women than breast cancer
– women also metabolize certain drugs differently
More Research and Insights
The latest scientific discoveries have reinforced some of the previously existing knowledge about women’s health, brought new insights and opened new doors to maximize optimal wellness for the body and mind. It is up to us to use this knowledge to enhance our health.
For most of us, nutrition is the single strongest tool for cardiovascular disease prevention. Minimizing exposure to “bad” food choices and maximizing the presence of “good” ones is a prudent strategy for women looking for cardio protection. For example, the benefits of omega-3s in cardiovascular health are well documented by many studies.
Most recently, results published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest
that increased levels of omega-3s could potentially reduce a woman’s risk of heart
failure. It found that even one portion of omega-3 rich fatty fish per week could reduce the risk of developing heart failure by almost 30% compared with women who ate no fatty fish.
On February 15, 2011, the American Heart Association presented new guidelines for
women’s heart disease risk. Scheduled for publication in the journal Circulation, these new guidelines are based on years of research that now clearly links a woman’s heart disease risk with pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension. These pregnancy-related events, added to the known risk factors of poor diet, lack of exercise, and being overweight or obese, point to a woman’s increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Whole foods and Their Bioactive Nutrients Are Keys to Heart Health
Newly published dietary recommendations from Dr. Louise Chang (Board Certified Internal Medicine, graduate of Stanford and New York Medical College) medical editor for WebMD, focuses on “24 Foods that can save your heart.” Particularly important to women, these guidelines focus on key food groups and highlight the specific nutrients or groups of nutrients that provide the benefit.
So, take charge! Take control of your and your family’s wellness; and spread the word about health and nutrition. We can all help create a healthier world for our selves and our families to thrive.
Additional Note: I have personally used GNLD whole food supplements for over 25 years and rely on them to fill the gaps in the nutrient deficient “fresh” foods available in supermarkets of today.
These foods are generally mass produced in soils that are known to be depleted and have been “enriched” with fertilizers that focus on what will make the food grow fast, look good and last on the supermarket shelves. The nutritional content of these foods is way below that grown on soils that are enriched with home made compost, devoid of any pesticides and herbicides.
Mass produced food has its pluses and minuses. The plus is we can feed more people more easily. The minus is the health of people eating this food is compromised by the reduced nutritional levels in the foods they eat daily. Bottom line is many people are way below their optimal health because their foods are below optimal nutrient composition in the first place.
I intend to stay fit and healthy till the day I drop. So that means I exercise, I choose what I eat with preference given to health rather than to loading up with sugars and such, and I ensure I address stresses in my life regularly.
I have seen people’s health turn around when they supply their body with quality food sourced supplements, balance their meridian energy and reduce their stress levels with Kinesiology. Contact me if you want to boost your energy and wellness with reliable food supplements, energy balancing, or both.
Further Note: I will run a Food and Supplement Testing Mini Workshop after Easter on Saturday 14th May. You will discover which foods your body is reacting to, which ones are creating bloating, or nausea, or inflammation in your intestinal tract, leading to aches and pains in joints and muscles.
Kinesiology muscle response testing indicates the foods that lift your energy, those that drops your energy, and the ones that maintain your energy.
This can also be applied to discover which foods are increasing or maintaining your excess body weight, and which foods will help promote muscle mass and reduce your fat stores.
Cheers
Anna