HRT Update
For those of you in the Colorado area, there is still time to register for the Hot Flash! HRT and menopause seminar on July 19 at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs. For only $25, hear Elizabeth Plourde, a nationally known researcher and women’s health expert, discuss her personal experience with hysterectomy and HRT. Visit exhibitors, get an attractive tote bag packed with literature and product samples, receive a free spinal assessment and chair massage, and have your HRT questions answered…at last! Special bulletin: 20/20 will be filming Elizabeth speaking to our wonderful Rocky Mountain audience, and you’ll be treated to the comedy of "Menopause, Men in Tights," by Red Herring Productions. See our web site for more information and a registration form. Hurry! Space is limited. Early registration deadline is July 11.
Remember Sex?
Amino acids appear to play a role in male sexual dysfunction. Although the result may not be as dramatic as the effect of drugs, sexual pleasure and performance may be enhanced. Phenylalanine can increase levels of sexual interest and histidine, an amino acid metabolized into the neurotransmitter histamine, helps promote sexual arousal. The amino acid arginine also may be helpful in treating men with erectile dysfunction.
Healthy and Fit
Working workouts into your day isn’t so easy, as we all know. It’s even harder for many women who juggle jobs, kids, housework, errands, bills, and everything else on their to-do list. Ball State University’s Human Performance Lab suggests these tips for working exercise into one’s daily routine: Wake up 30 minutes earlier to walk the dog or walk with friends; use your coffee break at work to take a brisk, 15-minute walk; take the family on a walk before or after dinner; plan evening and weekend activities such as softball, hikes, or bike rides.
Pet Peeves
Parents often fear that their young children will need a pet-hair free environment to spare them from allergies. According to a 10-year study by doctors at Ford Hospital in Detroit, kids who are regularly exposed to pets during their first year of life, when their immune systems are still developing, are less likely to be allergic to grass, dust, and mold, along with cats and dogs. The theory is that exposure to animals’ bacteria helps children lower their susceptibility to allergens.
Quote of the Month
"Action is the antidote to despair." - Joan Baez
|
|
Letters
Considerate and articulate
"A few days ago I spoke with Chris Strong and I just wanted to take a moment and compliment College Pharmacy for having such a knowledgeable and helpful pharmacist on board. I was very concerned about HRT and wanted information about biologically identical hormones and basically some further reassurance regarding side effects. Chris was extremely patient, considerate, low key, and articulate in his explanations. Thank you for providing this type of one-on-one customer service for your clients."
"J.B."
|
|
Q&A
Q: Is soy an effective remedy for menopausal symptoms?
A: Views are varied. Some researchers believe that Japanese women experience fewer hot flashes because of their high-fiber, high-soy, low-fat diets. According to a recent study in Fertility and Sterility, however, taking soy isoflavones does not relieve menopausal hot flashes any more than a placebo.
|
|
Join our mailing list
If you'd like to be on our mailing list and receive our free, quarterly
print newsletter, plus information about our free health seminars,
please email us at info@collegepharmacy.com.
|
|
For Men Only
Exercise increases testosterone levels in men. Weight lifting—especially squats, bench presses, and back rows—can increase a man’s testosterone level by as much as 40 percent. The heavier the weight, the greater the increase in testosterone. Extreme exercise, however, can cause testosterone to drop by as much as 15 to 40 percent.
|
|
|
