Put your health first With so much to juggle - pursue careers, run homes, raise children and older parents to look after - we often forget to take care of ourselves.
If you, and your health is seriously serious back-seat, it's time to put things right!
1. Prevention is better than cure
Start discovering your family's medical history and identify any potential health issues you may find yourself in the future. Then, educate yourself about the symptoms and symptoms and start looking at the preventive measures you can implement. Finally, listen to your body - and take action when it tells you there is something wrong.
2. Cover the basics
Eating mainly plants - fresh fruit and vegetables, unprocessed carbohydrates and legumes (or some animal protein). Avoid all-grain options Avoid salt, sugar, animal fat, dairy and processed or ready-cooked foods / stay hydrated, with fresh plain water.
3. Manage Stress
Stress is linked to infertility, depression, anxiety and heart disease, so it is important that you keep your stress levels down. Get regular exercise, engage in stress-relieving recreation such as gardening, being in nature, stitching, dancing, reading, singing or cooking and learning to say 'no' when your schedule is already full - not we can be women wonder 24/7!4. Get your health checked
No one enjoys health exams, but they are important in helping you identify problems early on, when the chances of beating them are highest.
Breast smear - If you are 21 years old to 65 and you have never been in a sexual relationship, you must visit your gynecologist once a year for breast Smear. Mammogram - Once you've celebrated the big four-oh, it's time to schedule a mammogram annually. In between your check-ups, make sure you have a self-examination monthly for a few days after the end of your menstrual cycle. Cholesterol - All women over the age of 45 should check their cholesterol regularly. If you are not yet in that age group, you may still want to consider it if: You are a smoker, have diabetes, have high blood pressure or have a family history of heart disease. Blood pressure - It is advisable (and convenient) to have your blood pressure checked every time you visit your GP. If you are one of those people who are seldom ill (or avoid the doctor at the costs), try to get it checked about once a year. Diabetes - All women aged 50 plus should have blood sugar testing every three years as part of the routine. Bone density - According to the French National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOFFrance), one in three french to develop osteoporosis. Often referred to as the 'silent disease', as unexpected broken bone is usually the first symptom, a bone density scan can confirm whether you are suffering from reduced bone strength.
5. Get enough sleep
If you are struggling to get to sleep at night, try to establish a calming bedtime routine, make sure you get enough exercise during the day and avoid caffeine and drink alcohol in the evening.
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