Issue Date: November 21, 2006
Publisher: Mellanie True Hills, The Health & Productivity Revitalizer®

Here's a Special Update because there is new information that may help as you start into the holidays.

Heading off holiday colds and flu

As we head into the holidays, it's worth a reminder that this is a risky time of year for our health, especially if you are a heart patient or have factors that could put you at risk.

A new study out of Poland confirmed that flu vaccine reduces the risk of death, heart attack, and the need for procedures to unclog arteries, so consider whether you should get a flu shot, or perhaps the new inhalable vaccine. It's a good idea to make sure that the flu vaccine you receive this year is "mercury-free".

Of course, the most important thing we can do is practice good hygiene, such as washing hands before handling food to prevent the spread of colds and flu germs.

If you feel a cold or flu coming on, zinc-based products, such as Zicam®, may head off your illness or diminish your symptoms. This can be especially important if you're flying this holiday season.

Do you have migraines?

If you get migraines from time to time, be aware that a new study found that men with migraines have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). This follows recent findings of the same in women, especially those that are accompanied by visual disturbances, known as "migraine aura."

Women taking hormones (the pill or HRT) often have migraines accompanied by these visual disturbances, which we now know can increase your risk. If you're experiencing migraines due to hormones, please discuss this with your doctor to see what changes you can make to decrease your risk.

And for men and women, if you have migraines, try to minimize your other risk factors.

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Did you receive last week's newsletter? It contained information about the impact of red meats, healthy fats, and carbs in your diet along with new information about vitamins, exercise, anger, and diabetes. Read last week's newsletter

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travels if you're taking to the road or skies.

All the best,

Mellanie

Mellanie True Hills

The Health & Productivity Revitalizer®...improving lives & productivity
Speaker and Author of A Woman's Guide to Saving Her Own Life
Read the first two chapters

PS. If you are responsible for a Go Red for Women event or a women's health event, please e-mail or call for more information about Mellanie's heart health topics and to receive a special gift.

PPS . Mellanie's story is featured in the new book "Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty" - see it in USA TODAY

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