Hot Flash Helper!

Are the symptoms of menopause causing you distress?

If so, I'm sure you can relate to mood swings, hot flashes, inability to sleep, fatigue, weight gain, changes in your skin and body, and the list goes on....

There are many options out there for you in pharmaceuticals, but most come with a multitude of risks and side effects. Natural options are very effective and safe. I personally have found significant hormone balancing benefits from using Maca as part of my wellness routine.

So what would I recommend to help you? Here are some suggestions:

1. Be patient. Give any new supplement some time to work. Choose one supplement at a time to add to your routine. Often I find a combination of supplements is beneficial, but do so slowly. Add one new supplement your interested in trying each month. This can help you avoid taking things you may not need or supplements that do not work with your particular set of symptoms.

2. Exercise. Quite simply, you will feel more energy and stamina, keep your weight in check, and sleep better. All very important aspects of our health as we get into our 40's and beyond.

3. Healthy eating. Yes I know. You have heard this before. Processed foods and meats have steroids, antibiotics. Packaged foods have all kinds of chemicals and GMO's that can interfere with our hormone levels. Eat healthy. Try organic.

4. Talk with other women who are going through it. It's nice to not feel alone.

5.Consider Maca(hot flashes, mood, better sleep, increased libido, more energy), Evening Primrose Oil (hormone support), Black Cohosh (hot flashes), Flaxseed (night sweats), Wild Yam (natural hormone therapy), Ginseng (mood and sleep), St. John's Wort (mood swings).

6. Homeopathics in combination with other therapies have been quite helpful. leave a comment below if you would like more information on this therapy.

7. Don't put your faith into one miracle. What tends to be most effective is tackling this and any other issue from a multi-faceted approach. This can include a variety of the options as listed or anything you feel is helpful. That is the difference between "wholistic medicine" and "one-istic medicine". OK, I made that up, but you get the point, right?

7. Please include your healthcare provider in your choices. The way we balance anything we do is crucial and supplements and pharmaceuticals do not always play nice together.

As always, I wish you health and happiness. I would love to hear your questions as well as about what has been helpful to you. Please leave me your comments below.

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Sincerely,
Renee Bosi, ND

Why choose natural skincare?

I love skincare products. I turn into a complete girly girl when I see a new product and try one for the first time. Sometimes I feel like I have serum running through my veins. Which brings me to the point of this post, which is organic skincare. If there is going to be serum running through my veins, I'm pulling for the organic type.
Organic and nature based skincare is designed for the consumer who believes in the healing potential of nature. And nature has given us so many options that are amazingly effective. There seems to be a large demand for this type of product in the beauty industry, and for good reason. A well developed organic skincare product is a balanced blend of natural and/or organic element, that when combined properly, deliver strong results and a true experience. Natural products are often less irritating and have fewer chemical derived ingredients that can be harmful to you. As an example, read some of your skincare ingredients and see how often alcohol is listed. This is not something I recommend putting on your skin. alcohol is drying and harsh. your skin will look older and isn't that what most of use are trying to avoid by purchasing these often expensive anti-agers?
There are some top shelf organic and natural skincare products out there. Give them a try.

In wellness,
Rene Bosi, ND

Add apple cider vinegar to your skincare routine

You may have heard that many people talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar for your health. It has endless health applications. I have used it successfully in my practice to replace prescription meds for GERD as well as other digestive issues. I have used it in cleansing programs. And I use it as a part of my skincare every day.

Apple cider vinegar is a powerful yet gentle antiseptic which aids in killing surface bacteria on the skin. it also balances PH, and gently cleanses. Yes. This is truly an amazing tool in managing acne and other blemishes and can help with rosacea as well. You will likely see an increase in skincare products using this as a major ingredient because of this. It is a safe way to manage those teenage breakouts as well as body acne.

Derma'vention PH toner contains apple cider vinegar, which is blended to perfection with tea tree oil and other botanicals. I love toner, but I don't like the sticky feeling that most toners leave on the skin. Derma'vention PH toner leaves skin feeling amazing clean and supple.

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