Download Newsletter August 2010 Hi everyone, Hope you are all keeping well

Newsletter August 2010
Hi everyone,
Hope you are all keeping well this winter.
In this newsletter we will cover off the normal housekeeping items like
the launch of our Home Support Pack on the internet, updates on the
current marketing promotions and an article from Inga (Naturopath) on
Menopause with some useful tips to alleviate symptoms.
I’ve just finished a stint in our Combining Right Programme which
terrified me before even starting. Why? Because how would someone
like me go on Combining Right when I don’t eat fruit well not exactly I
do eat crisp apples. So first fear for me was eating fruit and only fruit in
the morning till lunchtime, how would I cope surely I would feel weak
from exhaustion!! Hehe
Well I’m pleased to say it was a breeze, I felt fantastic energised and
definitely cleansed (with increased bowel movements). I loved the soup
options for lunch they kept me warm and feeling full.
So why am I telling you this? Because I decided how can I explain the
principles of the programme to anyone unless until I have truly done
the programme, even if just for a week? As having to plan my own
meals and choose the right combinations has ensured I know what it
feels like for my clients.
So I urge you ALL to try all three of the programmes so you can
recommend them with confidence and are able to see the benefits of
each programme, even if it is just for a week.
Chat soon
Sarah
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz
Spring Promotions
1. Who is going to win a trip to the Gold Coast? Consultant Incentive started July; all clinics have
their packs now and your completed marketing plan
should be returned to Sarah on 03 477 0014 by the
16th of August. I’m looking forward to seeing what
plans you all have to make a winning campaign.
Results for July show Dunedin North, Fenwicks &
Gisborne had increases on 2009 figures.
Congratulations!!
2. Refer A Friend – campaign started July; we have
created a letter that you could send to clients
explaining the promotion. If you would like a copy of
this letter please email me on
[email protected].
3. Advertising – Many clinics have been advertising
over winter this is such a fantastic idea! Help your
clients lose weight NOW and be ready for Summer.
Don’t wait till your competitors are advertising Beat
Them to It!
4. Windows – POS should be to you by now call if not.
The theme is spring so go crazy with spring flowers
or spring fruit & veges and lots of colour! Book
windows for every spare week and make the most of
the new POS.
5. Advertising Templates these will be available on
the internet site and full files direct from
[email protected].
6. You have the most important role in making this a
successful spring promotion, so get behind it!
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz
www.systemslim.co.nz
By now you probably have all had a chance to take a look at the
new system:slim site and are enjoying the extra tools for you and
your clients. Have you checked out the clinic log on yet?
Log In: systemslim
Password: ss42clinic
Is there anything else you would like to see added to your tool
page?
NEW - Home Support Pack
We realise that our clinic’s cannot reach and support everyone that
would like try system:slim so we have developed a Home Support
Pack, for those clients who do not have a clinic closeby. This pack
is available through the internet shop only and clients will be
supported by phone or email by Jean Rooney & Jill Owens. The
pack includes Programme Booklet, Lifestyle Booklet, WM Boxed,
Cleanse+ Boxed, Nutrient and consultations.
Price change – Nutrient Plus
Unfortunately due to price increases over the last couple of
months for the ingredients in Nutrient Plus we have had no option
but to pass on the increase to the W/Sale and RRP. This change
will take effect from the 16th of August and are as follows; W/Sale
$21.70 exc gst and RRP $44.90 inc gst.
Winning Ideas
UFS Invercargill is having great success with radio advertising.
Rhonda their new system:slim consultant has recently completed
her training to help support Cherie their main consultant. Also they
needed to offer longer clinic hours and can now cover 5 full days.
Congratulations Lynette, Cherie & Rhonda on your new clients and
all the best with your growing clinic.
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz
Menopause - Inga von Benzon
This month is all about menopause – what is it and what can be done to alleviate
symptoms naturally? Strictly speaking, the menopause is the very last period. What
is generally referred to as the menopause is the transition period that might span 1520 years and is also called ‘change of life, or ‘climacteric’. These years divide into 3
phases:
1. Pre-menopause: periods are still regular but the first symptoms, such as hot
flushes and mood changes, may appear.
2. Peri-menopause: the function of the ovaries declines, periods can become
irregular and symptoms may be more severe.
3. Post-menopause: final period and beyond.
How is Oestrogen produced and when?
Oestrogen: 3-in-one hormone
Oestradiol is secreted by the ovaries. Very active during adolescence, decline as
menopause approaches. It is 80 times stronger than oestriol.
Oestrone is produced by the adrenals and oestrogen manufacturing fat cells.
Continued to be released after menopause. It is 12 times stronger than oestriol.
Oestriol is the weakest form of oestrogen. It is formed by the liver, which converts
oestradiol and oestrone.
Menopausal symptoms
Some women have no symptoms at all (lucky!) – the only thing they notice is that
their periods have stopped. Many so-called menopausal symptoms are just a natural
part of the aging process and affect middle-aged men as much as women (eg.
irritability, declining libido, weight gain, aging skin & hair, depression, anxiety).
However not everything can be blamed on menopause! Many symptoms are similar
to PMT symptoms. The main reason that women start HRT is the very unpleasant
symptom of hot flushes, as this can severely disturb sleep and can lead to tiredness,
depression and irritability. Interestingly, symptoms such as dry skin, lifeless hair,
cracked nails, fatigue, depression, dry eyes, lack of motivation, aching joints,
forgetfulness, breast pain and even difficulty in losing weight, could be blamed on
menopause, can equally be the signs of an EFA deficiency! Dryness of mucus
membranes, especially in the vagina and the bladder, can make the body prone to
bacterial infections like cystitis.
Osteoporosis
There is some evidence that this condition could be a modern phenomenon,
triggered by diet and lifestyle and not merely by the drop of hormones at menopause.
Factors include ethnic origin, eating disorders, irregular periods, smoking (bone
density can be reduced by 25% in smokers!), medication (eg. steroids, thyroid drugs,
Heparin, laxatives and diuretics), not enough/too much exercise, low hydrochloric
acid level in the stomach.
Food and drinks to avoid /reduce for prevention of osteoporosis:
 Soft, fizzy drinks - contain high level of phosphorus that upsets the 1:2 ratio of
phosphorus/calcium. The body takes calcium from bones and teeth to balance
the ratio. Coca Cola is particularly high in phosphorus.
 High intake of animal protein
 Caffeine, alcohol, sugar – has an acidic reaction that leeches calcium out of
bones, also causes extreme changes in blood glucose levels which stimulates
the release of adrenalin.
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz
 Salt – increases calcium loss via urine.
 Bran – contains phytates that attract minerals and binds them. They are then
excreted from the digestive tract.
 Spinach/Rhubarb – contain oxalic acid that reacts with calcium in the digestive
system, stopping it from being absorbed.
Diet in Menopause
Good nutrition in menopause helps the body to adjust to the changes automatically
and keeps the hormones in balance. This allows the hormones to work efficiently
using oestrogen available from the adrenal glands and fat cells. Foods that achieve
specific health benefits before and during menopause contain phytoestrogens that is
found in:
legumes – soya, lentils, chickpeas, beans, kidney beans, garlic, celery
seeds – linseeds, sesame, pumpkin, poppy, caraway, sunflower
grains – rice, oats, wheat, barley, rye
fruit – apples, plums, cherries
vegetables – broccoli, carrots, potatoes
sprouts – alfalfa, mung bean sprouts
herbs and spices – cinnamon, sage, red clover, hops, fennel, parsley
Animal products and high protein diets
High protein intake is not recommended because it can leech calcium from the
bones, especially in menopause. Protein in high quantities can cause an acidic
reaction that needs calcium to neutralise it. Calcium is then taken from bones and
teeth to correct the imbalance and excreted via urine which eventually can damage
the bones. An investigation by scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health
showed that women who ate vegetables rather than protein had no increased risk of
fractures, no matter how much protein they ate. In fact, studies have shown that
vegetarians have greater bone density in later life. It seems that vegetarians lose
bone much more slowly than meat eaters as they age and have a lower risk of
osteoporosis.
The role of fibre in menopause
Soluble fibre (eg oats, rice, fruit, vegetables, beans) are especially important to
women because it locks onto oestrogen, which makes excretion more efficient. It
stops ‘old’ oestrogen from entering the blood stream again thus preventing any
excess built up of oestrogen. Excess oestrogen increases the risk of breast cancer,
fibroids and endometriosis. Women on HRT should eat enough soluble fibre to
ensure effective elimination of oestrogen. Fibre also slows down the absorption of
sugars and maintains blood glucose balance. Due to its bulking action, it prevents the
tendency to over-eat. Use system:slim Psyllium for supplementation.
Antioxidants
They are perhaps the most important nutrients of all because of the protection
against free radicals. Foods rich in antioxidants are
Vitamin A – Orange and yellow fruits and veges, oily fish
Vitamin C – Fruits, green leafy veges, cauliflower, berries, potatoes
Vitamin E - Nuts and seeds, avocados, vegetable oils, oily fish
Selenium – Brazil nuts, tuna, cabbage
Zinc – Pumpkin and sunflower seeds, fish, almonds
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
High in Omega 3 and 6, they are important for calcium absorption and bone density
and are found in nuts, seeds, oily fish, flax oil, linseed oil, extra virgin olive oil.
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz
Exercise and menopause
Weight bearing exercises increase bone density, flexibility, and improve heart,
muscles and lungs. Brisk walking or jogging, re-bounding, racket sports, swimming,
dancing, yoga, T’ai Chi, cycling, and yes, sex, are beneficial exercises. Regular sex
releases endorphins (happy hormones), releases tension, boosts the immune
system, relieves headaches, and keeps the vaginal area oxygenated and moist
(which makes the body less prone to infections, eg cystitis)!
Supplementation in Menopause
Multi-C
Stress/Less
Stress/Lite
Cal-Mag
Flaxseed Oil
Evening
Primrose
Woman’s
Balancer
CraveLess
Manufactures collagen, the ‘glue’ that holds the bone structure together.
Important for prevention of osteoporosis. Cannot be made or stored by the
body. Also helps lower cholesterol (LDL) and is involved in the conversion of
glucose to energy in the cells.
B-complex is important for bone protection, reduces stress levels (important to
avoid excessive adrenalin output). Zinc helps Vit D to absorb calcium and
builds bone. It is an important mineral in appetite control and works with Vit B6
to produce food digesting enzymes.
Magnesium helps to process calcium and Vit C and converts Vit D for efficient
calcium absorption. Ensures normal bone growth. Calcium citrate is a highly
absorbable form of calcium.
EFA, Omega 3+6 in particular, improves calcium absorption and bone density.
Balances hormone levels and increases sense of well-being
For all menopausal symptoms, especially hot flushes, dry mucus membranes,
mood swings, and period irregularities (excessive or infrequent bleeding)
Chromium is important for the metabolism of blood sugar
Did You Know?
Deep breathing exercises, such as inhaling slowly through your nose and down to
your diaphragm, have been shown to reduce hot flushes by 50%! Yoga classes are
great to learn some proper breathing techniques.
Inga von Benzon, ND
Sarah Buckley| General Manager | System Slim NZ Ltd | m. +64 21 901 823| www.systemslim.co.nz