Welcome to the CMA Womens Health Zone!

This section covers those particular aspects of health and healthy living that are directly applicable to women and their unique set of health and wellness concerns.

Eat Yourself Fit!

Knowing what to eat (and how much and when) is crucial for getting the most out of your workouts. Get it right and you'll perform better, feel terrific and achieve a great-looking body.  Get it wrong and the consequences can be dire.  It is estimated that over half of all cancers could be prevented by following  . . .

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Osteoporosis - The Silent Killer

Osteoporosis means "porous" bones and is the single most important health hazard for women past the menopause – it is more common than breast cancer, heart disease, stroke or diabetes.

Healthy bones have a thick outer shell, a strong inner mesh filled with collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals and blood vessels. The inside looks like honeycomb, with the blood vessels and bone marrow in the spaces. Osteoporotic bone has a thinner, weaker outer bone layer and a weak porous core with reduced calcium and fewer blood vessels.

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Getting through the Menopause can seem daunting but not if you follow the guidelines we outline.  We look at a selection of complementary medical approaches that can really help, ranging from lifestyle changes to dietary and herbal supplements that have been scientifically proven to work. 

The Menopause is NOT a disease and complementary medical approaches offer real solutions which are safe, healthy and above all free from harmful side effects. 

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