Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy:
1.Staying
fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight
for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and
follow your eating discipline routines. If you are trying to lose some weight,
foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Food with high
fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your grocery list instead of
red meat, sugars and fats.
2.Drink
plenty of water. Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday. This
cleanses the body from impurities. It is also advised for lactating women to
increase water intake to keep the body hydrated.
3.Take
Vitamins and Supplements. Do not forget your Calcium supplement. Sufficient Calcium intake is beneficial for
women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent having cramps and
Pre-Menstrual Period (PMS) Symptoms. It also prevents Osteoporosis especially
for menopausal women. Vitamin E boosts strong immune system. Women who undergo
menopausal period should take Vitamin E-400 as it stops night sweats and hot
flashes. Also, Vitamin E is said to be best in avoiding wrinkles when aging.
4.Quit
smoking. If you are smoking, stop. It is also a big “NO” for pregnant women, as
this will affect the health of the baby. Pregnant women who smoke may pass the
harmful content of cigarettes to babies through the bloodstream. Recent studies
have shown that women smokers are more prone to diseases than men smokers.
Women who smoke have a high risk of getting breast cancer. Also limit your
alcohol intake.
5.Incorporate
exercises in your daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of
elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home exercises are also
effective especially when you do not have time to go to the gym and would like
to lose some weight. Yoga and Pilates are only a few of the many effective
exercises you can do at home. Exercises help in limiting the risk of
cardiovascular diseases.
6.Avoid
stress. Many women are prone to too much stress. Stress has been known as cause
to many sicknesses. As much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book,
hang out with friends and engage into sports. Pamper yourself by going to
parlors or you can do some shopping. And do not forget to get enough sleep to
revive your energy.
7.Use
sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Wear hats when
under the sun to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin
is prone to cancer when exposed to too much sunlight. It also speeds up the
aging of skin cells, which causes wrinkles to women.
8.Make sure
to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always have it cleaned to
prevent cavities and bad breath.
9.Visit
your Gynecologist. Women who are eighteen and above should have their Physical
Examination annually especially for the Pap Smear test. Women who are forty and
up should have their mammograms and the Breast self-exam is encouraged once
puberty has been reached and should be a habit as they mature
10.Safe sex
is strongly recommended. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
