Journal of Natural Health Jul 99 v5#3 6017.9

9	Whitewing Labs, Inc.	Journal of Natural Health, July, 1999
Simple Ways to Manage Menopause by Megan Shields, M.D.
"The number of women exploring alternative and complementary medicine is growing at an exponential rate,” says Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., C.N.S., editor-in-chief of Women’s Health Alternative Medicine Report. “Today, women expect—even demand their physicians to be knowledgeable about these therapies or they will look for physicians who understand these therapies and will integrate them into their personal health care regimen.” As a doctor who, indeed, embraces the best of both worlds, I know that women today need information on how they may use quality dietary supplements to bolster their own youth quest, particularly during menopause. This report will provide you with natural solutions to some of the most common difficulties women experience during this transitional period. Bleeding Irregularities During perimenopause, the body produces fluctuating and decreasing levels of estrogen and progesterone. As a result of these hormonal changes, many women experience abnormal periods. What to Do: Supplement your diet with the B complex, especially vitamins B-6 and folic acid which support healthy blood cell production for the reproductive tissues; magnesium to keep vessels relaxed and supple; all these nutrients may be found in OsteoSafe^Ž from Whitewing Labs. Eat foods rich in essential fatty acids such as cold water fish (e.g., salmon) or flaxseed. Hot Flashes During menopause, the pituitary gland overproduces luteinizing hormone, which is associated with hot flashes and elevated skin temperature. Changes also occur in the surface blood vessels, which dilate, increasing blood flow to the surface, raising the temperature of the body by as much as two degrees; also,	Menopause Health Solutions Package Many of my patients prefer to use natural herbs and nutrients to help them feel great—thirtysomething all over again! The Complete Women’s Health Package is your best chance to do exactly that. I and my patients are grateful to Whitewing Labs for creating this unique women’s health system. They have certainly made my job as a doctor much easier! Feeling young and vital is what I tell my patients to expect when they invest in the inexpensive specially priced Propause^Žand OsteoSafe^Ž formulas—together with ProTrans^™ Cream—all part of the Complete Women’s Health Package from Whitewing Labs. The other formulas that women will find useful—Vitamin and Mineral System^™, Power Mind^™ and SleepSafe^™—may also be ordered by using the order form in the center of this journal. These specialized formulas are not available in health food stores and may be purchased only from Whitewing Labs. —Megan Shields, M.D.
	the heart beats slightly faster and sweating occurs. Cold flashes with chills may also occur. What to Do: Avoid foods that tend to trigger hot flashes: caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, soft drinks, sugar and spicy foods tend to constrict or dilate blood vessels. Use black cohosh, an herb believed to help regulate hormones and that beneficially suppresses secretion of luteinizing hormone. Also, take vitamin E. Propause^Ž from Whitewing Labs combines these nutrients with red clover, magnesium, vitamin B₆ and folic acid. Use a transdermal cream with soy and natural progesterone (e.g., ProTrans^™ Cream from Whitewing Labs). Fatigue and Sleep Problems Fatigue can be caused by loss of sleep due to hormonal fluctuations that interrupt sleep patterns or cause nighttime hot flashes; and also by anxiety; mood swings, and physical changes such as anemia due to excessive bleeding. What to Do: To insure that you promote stable blood sugar levels and healthy insulin sensitivity is key; you will better utilize the fuel foods in your diet. Be sure to choose carbohydrates from	fruits and vegetables. Avoid high-glucose refined foods such as cookies, pasta and breads that can put you on a sugar-blues roller coaster. Try Siberian ginseng in Propause, which modifies the alarm phase of the adrenal glands’ fight-or-flight response and helps relieves stress. For better sleep, try Whitewing Labs’ SleepSafe^™. My patients have experimented with other sleep formulas, but this is the one they always come back to. It’s great with just the right blend of valerian root, melatonin, niacinamide, hops, passion flower and other nutrients that induce not only a deep but a rejuvenating sleep. Bone Loss During menopause, bone loss often accelerates, leaving women vulnerable to osteoporosis. *What to Do:* Take supplemental magnesium, calcium and vitamin D. I tell my patients to make it simple by using OsteoSafe from Whitewing Labs. See the box above for ordering information about Propause, ProTrans Cream, OsteoSafe and SleepSafe, including special prices when you order the Women’s Complete Health Package.