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THE BIG NEWS FROM RESEARCHERS ON
DIET
Every year the International Association for the Study of
Obesity (IASO)has a conference that includes 5000 medical
and health professional members through affiliated National
Associations in 30 countries. At this years conference, the
big news was the importance of calcium in the diet for weight
loss. Two well performed studies pointed to calcium as one
very important element for women and managing weight. Taking
1,200 milligrams of calcium (be sure to take with magnesium
for absorption) increased the use of fat as fuel during the
entire day -- whether at rest or exercising.
Other better known points were confirmed like low-carbohydrate
diets seem best for losing weight. (we didn't say NO carbohydrates)
If you work out a lot, increase your carbohydrate consumption
as it is important fuel for muscular work. One other point
worth mentioning was to use foods high in fiber but low in
calorie like apples, pears, edamame and low-fat yogurt to
snack on.
PERSONAL ON-LINE HEART HEALTH EVALUATION
While there is no substitute for a good relationship with
your doctor, it certainly doesn't hurt to know more about
your own heart condition -- especially if you consider that
heart disease is the number one killer of women. We discovered
this on-line interactive tool that looks like a good place
to evaluate and or re-evaluate your own situation. Being informed
makes for a better discussion with your doctor. The tool is
called "Heart Profilers" and the provider is the
American Heart Association. The only down side is that it
can be a little time consuming and may take some patience.
For more information go to:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3000416
IN OUR NEWS
This month we will be attending the annual meeting of National
Foundation of Women Legislators that includes all the women
legislators in the U.S. One of the issues of concern is our
nation's health. Women legislators are very interested in
alternative health care and we will be there to make sure
that they have the proper understanding when it comes to herbal
remedies. If you have any input, we'd be happy to pass it
along.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
My doctor gave me a box a Oöna and I really liked
it. When I ran out I went to the health food store and the
sales person there gave me another black cohosh product and
said it the same thing. I tried it for a week but it didn't
work, it certainly is not the same at all. Please send me
some Oöna right away so I can sleep! Cathy, Milford,
MI
That's it for this month! As always,
check out our website for lots more information at www.oonahealth.com. In Good Health,
The Oöna Team
Questions or comments? Write valerie@oonahealth.com
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