Come to this popular one day seminar where you will discover what choices are available to you at the menopause,
how you can take control of the changes you are going through without HRT, prevent osteoporosis and lose weight naturally.
The speaker, Dr. Marilyn Glenville, PhD, is one of UK's leading nutritional therapists, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine,
an international speaker and best selling author of "Natural Alternatives to HRT" and "Natural Alternatives to Dieting".
She is a regular contributor to TV, radio and the press in the UK and specialises in the natural approach to female
hormone problems. Women of all ages are inspired by Marilyn's unique presentation.
Her vitality and engaging style is both stimulating and informative.
She will be giving specific advice so that you will go away feeling you have practical ideas to use on a day to day basis.
There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THE DAY?
10:00 - 11:00
The menopause - not a deficiency disease (i.e. lack of hormones) but a NATURAL stage in our lives.
Mechanism of the menopause - when it's likely to occur, what happens to our hormones and when contraception is no longer needed.
HRT - what is it, how does it work and what are the side effects?
11:00 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30
Specific symptoms - discover what to take for hot flushes, vaginal dryness, lack of energy, mood swings, weight gain, etc..
Buying supplements - sorting out the confusion. How to know what supplements to buy and how much to take.
What supplements are a waste of money and why. Which vitamins and minerals are important at the menopause and how herbal
remedies can also be used. Analysis of your present condition and creating a personalised supplement programme to correct
any vitamin and mineral deficiencies found and get your body back into balance. What tests are available at the menopause
to assess your state of health.
12:30 -14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
What is osteoporosis? Natural prevention of osteoporosis - looking at effects of exercise on bone density, foods to eat and what
to avoid. Information on calcium - its role in bone health and how we can prevent calcium loss during the menopause.
The myth about dairy foods and a look at what other foods provide a higher level of calcium.
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 16:30
Looking at balancing blood sugar levels (to prevent cravings, binges, fatigue, irritability, etc..)
and what the detrimental effects of being out of balance can have on our bones. Why a good sugar balance is particularly necessary
at the menopause. Fats - what fats are necessary for our health and which to avoid.
The connection between fat and hormones. Going through a shopping list of foods that are enjoyable
and good for us at the menopause.
