Introduction

These are the formative years of independent adulthood, when many attitudes and behaviour patterns are established, both physically and emotionally. The maintenance of good health is not merely the absence of poor health but a time when positive nutritional foundations need to be laid for future years; a time of growing dietary independence and a time of special nutritional needs. The choices made during this time of life profoundly influence an individual’s health profile for years to come.

There are significant peer-group pressures with regard to weight, skin and hair condition, which can be directly related to dietary intake. During these years, we have more control over our weight than in subsequent years, and we need to be aware of those factors that directly contribute to even mild obesity.

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Dietary factors influence many common skin complaints. Surveys have shown that over 80% of people between the ages of 12 and 18 are affected in some way by acne, and this is more common among young men than young women. It is notable that this skin condition is far more prevalent amongst individuals consuming a western diet than amongst those who live on a more natural diet.

Much has been written regarding the adverse health factors associated with fast foods. While these can be enjoyable, they do not usually enhance optimum health. It is good to consider fast foods as one would a bank account, in that it is fine to indulge when our immune system is sufficiently in credit.

Some of the fats and other additives used in fast foods can contribute to skin eruptions. High consumption of milk beverages is associated with poor skin condition and even forms of dermatitis including eczema.

Most commercial hair shampoos and other hair preparations contain chemicals that are not only associated with poor hair growth, but that can also contribute to skin allergies, and are known to have detrimental effects on the eyes. Ninety percent of commercial shampoos contain undesirable chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulphate and propylene glycol which are associated with skin allergies and dermatitis, and dry skin has also been related to some of the detergent additives.

Many toothpastes and mouthwashes also contain chemicals that can contribute to poor skin and also allergies.
Some girls can experience painful menstruation and cramps, which can be associated with low levels of magnesium and iron.

Before you start

We recommend that you undertake our Detox Formula which will cleanse your body and aide your guts ability to absorb the nutrients within the Disease formula. It will also help replienish the intestinal tract with healthy flora and enhance your overall health and wellbeing.

It is of particular benefit in today’s environment with our increased exposure to harmful toxins from so many sources. It is our recommendation to pre-empt any dietary/nutritional program with a cleanse, and to repeat it twice per year.

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	Age Teenage years female. Save 10% when you buy the complete formula. This includes 1 of each product listed below. You save £3.85 VAT Free Price: £34.65
	Essential Fatty Acids These are beneficial fats that can help improve the visual appearance of skin. They also help rid the body of toxic wastes, which can adversely affect the pores of the skin. It is also worth noting that EFAs can help reduce the discomfort associated with PMS. They are also involved with the production of energy within the body, and are known to help with athletic performance. VAT Free Price: £9.50
	Iron & Molybdenum The body loses iron during the menstrual cycle. Iron deficiency is known to be a causal factor in the unfortunate experience of menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding) among girls. This supplement could be taken in addition to the multi-vitamin when heavy bleeding is experienced. Molybdenum is classed as an essential micro-mineral that has specific anti-oxidant properties, and it can enhance the body’s uptake of iron. It also enhances the function of the kidneys, which helps regulate the body’s water balance. VAT Free Price: £8.00
	Multi-Vitamin & Mineral formula Many foods today do not have the same nutritional range that they had sixty years ago before many nutrients were removed from the soil by fertilisers and other chemicals. The Multi-Vitamin & Mineral formula provides comprehensive vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutritional factors that help provide important nutrients often in short supply. This formula also contains beneficial nutrients called Anti-oxidants that are known to help rid the body of built-up waste. These waste materials can reduce energy and contribute to spots, pimples and other skin blemishes. Therefore in part, the benefits of a better nutrient intake can be seen in improved hair and skin condition. This formula contains both iron and magnesium that are known to help alleviate menstrual discomfort. The formula also contains a mineral known as GTF Chromium (Glucose Tolerance Factor), which helps balance blood sugar levels. VAT Free Price: £10.50
	Magnesium is a mineral often in short supply in foods today. It is important for proper bone formation: in fact over 60% of the body’s magnesium is in the bones. Furthermore, menstruation can result in a depletion of magnesium. Magnesium is known to help alleviate muscle cramps associated with the monthly cycle, painful menstruation and menstrual cramps. Many women take this supplement to help with PMS. VAT Free Price: £10.50

Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements

This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances known to help with women’s health between the ages of 18-45. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.

	Formula	Daily Intake	Initial Period	Ongoing Intake	Ongoing
FIRST CHOICE SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamins	Multivitamin-Mineral	1 twice daily	2 weeks	1 daily	1 daily
Minerals	Magnesium	1 twice daily	4 weeks	1-2 daily for 3 months	1 daily
Beneficial Fats	Essential Fatty Acid Complex	1 twice daily	2 weeks	1 daily	1 daily
Minerals	Iron & MolybdenumVitamin D	1 daily	1 daily	1 daily if required	1 daily if required

Detox program is recommended first

Dietary Recommendations

Positive Foods

Cereal grains whole brown rice, barley, rye, buckwheat, oats, oatmeal
Vegetables sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, miso, soya bean tofu, beetroot, celery, parsnip, carrot, cucumber, turnip
Fruits freshly squeezed & diluted lemon juice, apples, dried figs, apricots, ripe bananas, avocado, blueberries, raisins, dates, olives
Legumes dried peas, soybeans, haricot beans, chick peas, butter beans, lentils, black beans, green peas
Teas, Herbs & Spices sarsaparilla, ginger, parsley, basil, green tea, turmeric, camomile, peppermint
Nuts & Seeds sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio and pine nuts
Fungi Reishi mushrooms
Fish oily fish (except mackerel), tuna, haddock, anchovy, and prawns
Dairy three to four modest portions of organic live yoghurt per week
Meats organic chicken, lamb
Additional Foods molasses

Negative Foods

Cereal grains refined cereals, refined flour products
Vegetables excess garlic
Fruits orange, orange juice, grapefruit & grapefruit juice
Legumes soya milk
Teas, Herbs & Spices
Nuts & Seeds old Brazil nuts and high intake of peanuts
Fungi
Fish mackerel
Poultry battery chicken, hens’ eggs
Meats pork & pork products, reduce intake of proteins from red meat, salami
Dairy cow’s milk, reducing dairy to a minimum, reduce non-organic cheese
Fats hydrogenated fats, refined cooking oils, fennel oil, trans-fatty acids, low fat foods
Food Additives tartrazine, artificial sweeteners, sulphates (preservative)
Beverages avoid excess caffeine & alcohol; avoid artificially sweetened drinks. See Additional Comments below.
Avoid low fat foods, refined carbohydrates, white sugar (sucrose), high additive processed foods, artificial sweeteners, chocolate, pickled foods
Cooking methods fried foods, barbequed foods

Additional Comment

• As part of a healthy lifestyle, it is well understood that smoking is deleterious to good health.
• Being aware of appropriate weight management is also well understood. 
• Less well discussed in relation to good health, however, is the importance of our feelings and emotions. Lack of self-esteem is so often associated with poor eating and lifestyle habits. All of us have positive aspects to our life, and focusing on these will improve our well-being. 
• It is important that attention is paid to the balance between acid-forming and alkali-forming foods. The optimum balance is around 60% alkali-forming and 40% acid-forming. [See Acid-Forming and Alkali-Forming Food Charts and Guidelines on this site].] 
• Adopt a diet based on organic wholefoods, vegetables, fruits and grains.
• Raw foods such as salads and fruits should be about 20% of the daily food intake for optimum health benefits.
• There is benefit in eating in a specific order: fresh ’live’ foods first such as salads to prepare the digestive system. Next follow cooked vegetables, then proteins. Anything starchy should be last. Eating in this order ensures food enters the digestive system in order of digestion time. 
• Chew foods slowly and thoroughly, as this increases their nutritional benefits, particularly as we get older. 
• Research has shown that reducing intake of dairy products in later life is beneficial. 
• It is best to reduce red meat within the diet to occasional intake. As a general guide, the best meat sources are lamb, and with regard to poultry, properly-fed and organically-reared chicken. 
• White fish are generally the better option. Coastal fish such as mackerel are best reduced, as they tend to contain more of the undesirable toxic pollutants. 
• As the years progress it is sensible to reduce the total intake of refined sugars.
• Avoid dehydration - take plenty of fresh water. Good quality still mineral water from a glass container is the superior form; though a good tap filter is also satisfactory.
  During exercise, the body loses up to 3 litres and it is good to remember that muscles are composed of 70% to 75% water.
  Adequate water intake is known to help reduce the feeling of tiredness and fatigue.
  Increased intake of water can help to reduce weight.
• Foods cooked in aluminium cookware reduce water’s ability to be used by the body.
• Avoid high intake of beverages containing caffeine, e.g. excess coffee, artificially sweetened fizzy (carbonated) and still drinks, and soft drinks high in sugars ending in ’-ose’ such as ’sucrose’, ’glucose’ and ’fructose’.
• Take alcohol only in moderation as it can aggravate negative symptoms. Good quality organic wines can contribute to good health, spirits, beers and lagers less so. Organic red or white wine can be taken, but no more than 1 glass a day is suggested. Spirits should be avoided for a period of at least four months after dietary reform, and beer kept to an absolute minimum. 
• Take exercise as much as possible out of doors in clean air. Prolonged exercise in air conditioning with artificial lighting should be no more than an hour at one time.
  Isotonic exercise has been found beneficial in reducing muscle weakness. 
• Sunlight has a beneficial effect on the whole person, and is also known to alleviate the experience of fatigue that can also occur with extended periods of exposure to artificial lighting.
  Wearing sunglasses can reduce energy levels, as they block out some beneficial rays that can actually enhance energy. Men should try to avoid pink tinted glasses.
• Try to obtain cosmetics that are not full of chemicals. There is a saying: "If you can’t eat the ingredient safely, then it may be best not to put it on your skin."
• Avoid shampoos and soaps containing Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.
• Antiperspirants are usually applied to help reduce body odour. However, these preparations contain aluminium, which actually gets absorbed into the body. This metal is known to produce many undesirable toxic side effects.
  

Additional Help & Support

A health review with a medical homeopath is also an additional positive health step.

It is not commonly talked about, but adequate water and hydration help regulate weight.

An adequate intake of magnesium and selenium as in the Multi-Vitamin & Mineral formula can help remove some waste materials from the body that are known to contribute to body odour.