Showing posts with label reproductive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reproductive. Show all posts

Monday, June 21, 2010

What are EFA's and what do they do?

In the past few years, researchers have begun to understand the fundamental and crucial role that a certain class of fats, known as essential fatty acids (EFAs), plays in health and wellness. EFAs are called "essential" because the body needs them, however it is unable to produce them. Therefore, essential fatty acids must come from your diet.


There are only two essential fatty acids – alpha linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6).


EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products. A primary function of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as

Monday, May 17, 2010

Pumping up Your Vitality – Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health

Sexual and reproductive health has many implications on our overall satisfaction and enjoyment of life.  Reproductive health is influenced by many factors.  These include our age, lifestyle, habits, genetics, use of medicines and exposure to chemicals in the environment. Vibrant health in this area has wide ranging benefits.  Join us for this informative presentation to learn more on the following:-

  • falling pregnant when you want to
  • sailing through menopause
  • alleviating period pain
  • having healthy urinary flow at all ages
  • enjoying a healthy libido
  • guiding teenagers through puberty