Holistic Nutritionist in Valencia and Sherman Oaks CA

Valentine’s Day is here and sex may be on your mind… but for all the wrong reasons.  Your sex drive is in park, and the last thing on your mind is physical intimacy with your partner.  This lack of sexual desire can be misinterpreted as lack of interest in your relationship.   

So, think about it.  As a woman, have you been feeling less receptive to sex?  Have you noticed feeling less sensual, or that your sex drive has diminished?  If so, you’re not alone.  This is a major complaint of many women experiencing Hormone Imbalance, which directly affects your libido.     

It’s common knowledge that Testosterone plays a significant role in both men and women when it comes to a healthy libido.  But one of the more common deficiencies in women is Estrogen, which plays as much a role in a woman’s sex life as Testosterone.

In my practice, I have seen women with optimal levels of both hormones who still suffer with a low sex drive.  Hormones are much more complicated than just pinpointing one symptom to one hormone.

If you suspect low libido is affecting your quality of life, you do have a way to find out if your hormones are out of balance.  In my practice, I offer a very simple and extremely accurate saliva test which, when analyzed by the lab, produces a clear picture of what’s going on inside your body.  If a problem is identified, I then work with my clients on an individual basis to balance their system, not with drugs, but naturally.  Sometimes adjustments are as simple as slight changes in diet.  Other times, it’s a little more involved.  Either way, the end result can be life changing. 

Many separations and divorces happen when women reach mid-40’s to mid-50’s.  I often wonder how many of these troubled relationships could have been prevented if women had their hormones checked. If what I described sounds familiar, please know that I’m here to help.

Karen Roth, MS, NC holds a Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University and is author, active member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals and the Menopause Type Network®.  Karen also serves on the Advisory Board of HolisticOption.com.

To learn more about safe and natural options for alleviating symptoms of menopause, and other health conditions, contact Karen Roth at 661-428-9636 or visit www.karenrothnutrition.com

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There's something about a brand new year that has so many of us vowing to drop the extra weight. We're not really sure how or when we're going to do it. We just make that same old resolution….once again.

We're hopeful that we can just take that new weight loss supplement and the pounds will drop off. Some even buy expensive gym equipment for the home that well, by the time February rolls around, is being used to hang laundry on.

It's time to stop the madness. Why not just resolve to be a healthier you in 2010? No demanding boot camps or strict dieting that you cannot sustain. Just resolve to do something good for your body.  Doing something healthy each day can lead to a healthier you by the end of the year.

I wanted to share with you a few things you can do to move towards health in the New Year.

• Give up your soda and diet sodas. The average American drinks more than 48 gallons of soda each year. And you think that diet soda is “healthier?”   Think again!  Diet sodas are full of harmful chemicals.  Try the healthier natural soda Zevia. www.zevia.com  No calories, sugar or chemicals!
• Eat fish twice a week. Wild fish contains healthy omega 3 fatty acids, which keep your heart happy. Make sure to choose only wild fish, as farm raised fish may contain higher levels of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
• Fruits. Commit to eating at least one piece of fruit daily. And not just a banana. Think about the next time you’re in the store and you see green bananas and they have a tag that shows they shipped from Paraguay. Hmmmm, wonder how much nutrients are really in those bananas that were picked way too early.  Choose local fruit that is in season. Shop the farmers markets and in the grocery store, look at the SKU tags and notice how far your food has traveled.
• Veggies. Another must have. Commit to have some vegetable with each meal. Try scrambled eggs with tomato, onion, spinach or any other veggie. Have a salad with lunch. Serve baked asparagus with dinner. Visit my website and watch the videos on how to prepare delicious veggies.
• Busta a move.  Carve out time each week to do some sort of activity that you enjoy. Walk you dog, take a yoga class, sign up for tennis lessons at the local community college where classes are cheaper, work in your yard or get together with your best friend and walk!
• Get your sleep. Most everyone skimps on sleep. And frankly, this is what is most important to your health. Sleep is the time that your body repairs itself. If you don’t allow it that time, it’s only going to break down. Make your bedroom dark and cool.  Move all electronics like TVs, computers and PDAs far away from your bedside. You need between 7-9 hours each night. If you are only getting 5-6, then start by going to bed 30 minutes early until eventually you work up to at least 7 hours.

If getting in shape seems daunting, then think of it as getting healthier. Enjoy nourishing yourself in the New Year!

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