Health and Wellness Blog

Women using hormone replacement should be aware of a recent study that found several risks.

Recent studies on female hormone replacement therapy have revealed that the risks outweigh the benefits. Find out about safe, natural alternatives to estrogen and progesterone replacement

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association published the principal results from the Women's Health Initiative ¹. The study involved 16,608 women who took estrogen plus progesterone or a placebo to determine whether postmenopausal- estrogen replacement would help prevent heart disease and hip fractures. This study was also designed to determine whether there were risks associated with hormone-replacement therapy. The study was stopped after five years because the risks of therapy far outweighed the hope for benefits.

The conclusions of this landmark study are that women should not be using hormone replacement to prevent cardiovascular disease. The good news is that there are natural alternatives that successfully relieve these symptoms without the risks associated with prescription estrogen replacement.

Check our Women's Solutions and Heart Health products in the Product Brochure for even more information about how to achieve good health and overall well-being.

1. Writing Group for the Women's Health Initiative Investigators. Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Woman's Health Initiative Randomized, Controlled Trial JAMA 2002;288:321-333.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Posted by Herbalade at 01:10 PM | Permalink

Soy-based products are on the rise for very healthy reasons.

Promote heart health and overall wellness with the super power of soy protein. Learn how to get your recommended daily dose of this super bean.

The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. In 1999, the FDA approved a dietary health claim for soy foods, recommending an average daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein, with soy isoflavones, in addition to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, to reduce the risk of heart disease. This final rule is based on the FDA's conclusion that foods containing soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiac-heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels.

One of the ways that soy seems to promote heart health is thanks to its high content of isoflavones.

• Soy protein and soy isoflavones have been shown to promote healthy cholesterol that is already within normal range.
• Soy isoflavones help the body regulate estrogen levels, which may help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with menopause and PMS.
• Soy protein enhances the body's ability to retain and better absorb calcium into the bones. Soy isoflavones help by slowing bone loss and inhibiting bone breakdown.

Posted by Herbalade at 06:36 AM | Permalink

There’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the causes of osteoporosis. Here are some tips for building healthy bone mass from childhood to adulthood.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the effects of hormone changes and general dietary and lifestyle factors—leaving both men and women with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects over 25 million Americans each year. Almost 80% of osteoporosis is found in women, although a growing number of older men are also at risk.

Healthy bones begin with childhood
Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age. Children should eat three to four servings of calcium-enriched foods every day to build healthy bones. As an adult, it’s best to add a calcium supplement to your diet. Xtra-Cal® is packed with calcium, in addition to vitamin C and D, which helps absorb essential calcium.*

Soy also appears to benefit bones, replacing calcium-depleting animal protein in the diet and providing a great source of bone-building isoflavones. Our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, Protein Bars, Soup Mix, Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder, and Soy Nuts with Cardia® Salt are great sources of soy protein–making soy both “heart smart” and “bone smart!”

Making bone health a priority
Take control of your diet, increase your activity and curb such lifestyle habits as alcohol or smoking. With regular effort, you’ll give yourself the very best chance of having healthy bones–no bones about it!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Posted by Herbalade at 06:07 AM | Permalink

Getting older isn’t what it used to be.

How can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Here are 7 steps to healthy aging.

Remember what your parents looked like when they were your age? Looking back, they seemed so much older. And in many ways, they were. Average life expectancy is currently on the rise, which means that men and women approaching age 50 don’t look and feel like the stereotyped middle-age person of the 1950s.

So how can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Use the following Herbalife products to help you improve your overall health and well-being while making you feel younger as you get older.

7 Steps to Healthy Aging

1. Build a solid foundation for good health with our Cellular Nutrition® products, including Formulas 1, 2 and 3.

2. Use Cardio ToconOx®, fortified with powerful antioxidants, to help support a healthy cardiovascular system.*

3. Activate your skin’s youthfulness with  Daily Replenishing Cream, which can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Slow the effects of joint aging and help reduce discomfort and swelling with Joint Support-Glucosamine with Herbs.*

5. Keep your eyes in good shape with our antioxidant-rich Ocular Defense.*

6. Formulated with saw palmetto, Prostate Formula can help make a man’s mid-life transition a little easier, in addition to supporting prostate health.*

7. Heart Health keeps blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Posted by Herbalade at 09:34 AM | Permalink

Beauty is more than skin deep.

No matter what your age, you can look healthier and younger with good nutrition from the inside out.

Research has shown that by taking positive steps toward improving what you eat and how you look and think, you can help your body look younger for a longer period of time. While wellness begins on the inside by nourishing your cells with the proper balance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, it’s also essential on the outside of the body. A glowing, radiant face and silky, smooth skin are all representations of total wellness. That’s why the products you put on the outside of your body should be as nourishing as the ones you take internally.

Skin care for men and women
Whether you’re a man or woman, Daily Replenishing Cream can help give your skin a more youthful appearance and help you reduce the visible signs of aging before it begins or after it’s well underway. They’ve used this advanced face cream to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to help give their skin a more youthful appearance. Independent clinical studies of the glucosamine complex in Skin Activator™ have shown that when used regularly for 12 weeks, you’ll experience:

• 57% reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 12 weeks
• 55% improvement in skin firmness after 12 weeks
• Improvement in the appearance of skin-surface texture of 45% in 12 weeks

Posted by Herbalade at 07:00 AM | Permalink

Nourish your skin from the outside in.

Don’t leave your skin exposed to the elements and defenseless.  Read how to preserve youthful skin in even the harshest winter conditions.

To weather the storm of winter, nourish your skin.

 Independent clinical studies on the glucosamine complex in Skin Activator™ have shown visible results in four weeks of regular use:

• reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• improved skin firmness
• improved appearance in skin texture and moisture content

Vitamin C, one of the key ingredients, helps the skin defend itself, but is susceptible to being diminished from pollution and sun exposure. By replenishing vitamin C, promotes collagen production, giving elasticity to the skin.

Posted by Herbalade at 11:36 AM | Permalink

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 The purpose of this blog is to keep our customers informed about our products, news and articles that we feel may be benificial for our readers.

 In time, I hope that we can help you build muscle, tone your body or help with your weight loss goals.

Our Number 1 goal is your total customer satisfaction.

Thank you,

The Herbalade Team 

Posted by Herbalade at 11:11 AM | Permalink