IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research that demonstrates how much or how little estrogen you secrete may be linked to your risk of depression.

MAKING CHANGES: Few changes you can make today - except one very important one.

FACT OR FICTION: You’ll love these natural laws you were never taught in school.

In The News

Researchers from the North American Menopause Society found some women have a much easier time going through hormonal fluctuations associated with post-pregnancy and menopause - while others appear to have great difficulty.

Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, executive director of the North American Menopause Society commented on the results of the study, saying in Science Daily:

"Women are more vulnerable to depressive symptoms during and after the menopause transition because of fluctuating hormone changes. This study additionally found a higher risk for depression in those with earlier menopause, fewer menstrual cycles over lifespan, or more frequent hot flashes. Women and their providers need to recognize symptoms of depression such as mood changes, loss of pleasure, changes in weight or sleep, fatigue, feeling worthless, being unable to make decisions, or feeling persistently sad and take appropriate action."

SOURCE: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170719084710.htm

Daily Health Tip

It’s important to have as many menstrual cycles as your body needs throughout your life to reduce your risk of both depression and osteoporosis.

Making Changes

Steer clear of menstrual pills that reduce the number of time you have a menstrual cycle for convenience.

Daily Affirmation

Today, I let go of the past by making amends. Changing my behavior is a powerful way to heal relationships and build my character.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Why is it important to do more than apologize?
2. What is one thing I want to make amends for today?
3. How do I feel after I make amends?

Fact or Fiction?

Law of Mechanical Repair

After your hands become coated with grease, your

 nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.

 Law of Gravity

Any tool when dropped will roll to the least accessible corner

 Law of Probability

The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

 Law of Random Numbers

If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

 Law of the Alibi

If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

 Variation Law

If you change traffic lanes, the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

 Law of the Bath

When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

 Law of Close Encounters

 The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

 Law of the Result

When you try to prove to someone that a machine

 won't work, it will.

 Law of Biomechanics

The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

 Law of the Theatre

At any event, the people whose seats are furthest

 from the aisle arrive last.

 The Starbucks Law

As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss

 will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

 Murphy's Law of Lockers

If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

 Law of Physical Surfaces

 The chances of an open-faced jam sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

Brown's Law of Physical Appearance

If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

 Wilson 's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy

 As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

 Doctors' Law

If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.

 Law of Logical Argument

 Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Have a wonderful day!

Your Healthy Life America Team