Health Talk

May 2014

Welcome to May; this month we celebrate Mothers. Let’s wander through the different stages and ages of Motherhood and perhaps look at ways to enhance our lives.

I am actually going to get personal and tell you a little about myself and maybe the routine I follow will make your life healthier! I am a 62 year old mother of two children and grandmother to four grandchildren. I also deal with a brain disease (microangiopathy) which was the cause of me selling my business and retiring early. However my life is full and busy and I take care of myself so I can keep up! I walk daily and do yoga which keeps me fit and most importantly stress free. I highly recommend it! I take a multivitamin for women (I prefer a gummy); I also take a natural phytoestrogen; calcium; essential fatty acids for women and B-12! I feel really good and I am often guessed to be 10 years younger than I am. I am blessed; but I do take care of myself.

Mother’s dealing with a new baby has special needs. Supplement with Calcium; and a good multivitamin; after checking with your doctor of course! Try to nap when baby naps; (I know that is easier said than done) the housework will wait; your health will not.

Mothers of school age children need to keep their energy up; while keeping their stress levels down. I recommend continuing a good multivitamin; natural energizers such as ginseng; b vitamins; iron if deficient and vitamin D-3. Yes all these nutrients can be found in foods; but be honest do you really eat enough of the nutrient rich foods your body needs while following a hectic schedule! Yikes! Stress relievers include lavender tea (my favorite); chamomile tea and lemon grass tea. Also formulas like “Bach flower remedies” are so effective. Delegate Moms! Don’t try to do or be everything to your kids; remember the saying “it takes a village”; utilize your village! Breathe deep Moms and “Enter the Silence” for only 5 minutes a day. Close your eyes, clear your mind and Breathe; just 5 minutes I promise will do wonders for you! Please come in and allow our friendly staff to introduce you to our assortment of health enhancing supplements.

Mothers truly are the warriors of our families. Honor and celebrate your Mothers this month and always!

Happy Mothers’ Day to all of you from Complete Health Store

Take Good Care

Barbara