Women's Wellness
It actually takes very little time per day to do the top 10 things all women should do to stay healthy:

1.	Get a full night's sleep. Most women in America are walking around and as well, driving sleep deprived.
2.	Brush and floss your teeth routinely. Good oral hygiene protects your overall health, not just your teeth.
3.	Eat a balanced diet that includes 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and don't skip the protein. If you want to cut calories, focus on the carbs. This will give you more energy as well. Don't skip breakfast! (Coffee and a muffin on the run doesn't count.)
4.	Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. This is good for many of your bodily functions and may reduce your risk of colon cancer by 40%.
5.	Think about what vitamins and supplements you should be taking and take them! Most women ages 20-40 can benefit from a daily multi-vitamin and calcium supplementation as well.
6.	If you have a membership to a gym or a part of a fitness group, you know how important exercise is. But if you can't get to the gym or do your regular workout, do a brisk 20-minute walk before or after work. Such as parking your car far from work or taking the time during your lunch break and get your blood moving.
7.	If you are taking any prescription medicines--including birth control pills--be sure to take them AS DIRECTED. This can save you a tremendous amount of time, energy, and aggravation from not having to deal with unwanted consequences, also be aware of side effects.
8.	If you haven't had your annual physical yet, take the time TODAY to schedule it. If you are 35 or older, keep track of when you're due for your next mammogram. All women over 18 should have routine PAP smears as well.
9.	Don't waste time obsessing about every aspect of your health, especially your weight. If there's a problem, identify it and take the steps you need to take to deal with it.
10.	Today's society pushes the modern women to be a go-getter. Women become caught up in their every day lives, they forget to de-stress, to rest. Physically and mentally. Don't forget to take some time out - a minute here and there - give yourself time to clear and refocus your thoughts. Also giving your mind, body and spirit a chance to rejuvenate. Be sure to "hug yourself" at least once a day and ideally, hug someone else as well.

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You may get more information at http://www.4woman.gov/ and http://www.womenshealthnetwork.org/ and here are the links below to learn more about your health.

•	General Health
•	Contraceptive Options
•	Menopause
•	Crisis Control
•	Reproductive Health
•	Pregnancy and Childbirth
•	Mental Health

 

 

 

 

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