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Here are
9 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 |