Better Women's Health

In this busy world, it’s really hard for you as a woman to take time to perform the self-care necessary in one’s life. Here are some tips that will help you get a grip on increasing health, reducing stress, and gaining for yourself and for your loved ones better quality of life.

Eat better

This isn’t as simple as eating less. Starving ourselves to lose weight over the short term can result in long term weight gain. Instead, eating a reasonable, regular meal three times daily that can be prepared at home then grabbed on the go can result in higher energy, better health and lower stress.

Specifically for women, vitamins and gynecological health are huge issues. Intake of vitamins have direct impacts on gynecological health – the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have extensive guidelines for prenatal health, while the National Osteoporosis Foundation strongly urges women  to take in 1,000 mg calcium daily before age 50 to maintain bone health. Smoking and alcohol intake can increase this needed amount. Low carb meals, fruits and vegetables and other healthy eating choices can make it easier to meet these needs, as well as vitamin supplements.

Get sleep

A recent Webmd article cites that lack of sleep more adversely affects women than it does men, increasing risk for heart disease, diabetes and depression. Getting 8 hours of sleep a day increases energy levels and overall health.

Reasonable exercise

Even simple steps to increase physical activity can reap great benefits, and it’s never too late to start. The Illinois Department of Health gives good starting steps for women both younger and older than the age of 50. Regular exercise helps maintain bone and joint strength.

Stop smoking

Not only are the obvious health benefits of quitting smoking apparent and well documented, but there are several discrete benefits for women. Women who cease smoking are at a lower risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cataracts, and Gum Disease.

Get a better mind

Learning techniques for stress reduction, guided visualization, mindfulness and breathing can help you to reduce stress, and implement the other techniques on this list.

By implementing these simple steps, you can increase your health and quality of life for both yourself and your family.