Women’s Health

Women’s Health

Published May 11, 2012

Gentlemen please do not dismiss this post as it has information to help you understand and be able to help the lady in your life,  spouse, parent, friend, family or neighbor.

Staying healthy should be a priority for everyone. Healthy eating and  lifestyle choices,  drinking the recommended eight glasses of water daily,  supplementation and exercise, should be on our everyday agenda. Women should schedule a Pap test as part of their wellness exam. The best time to get a Pap test is between ten and twenty days after the first day of your last period. Also, get to know your breasts. Check your breasts for changes. If you find a change, it is important to schedule a visit with your doctor and get it checked out.

Another challenge that women face is menopause, also called the ” change of life”. This is not an illness but a  natural event that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles and her ability to have children. Perimenopause  is the time period when a woman’s body is preparing for menopause. Many women experience few if any symptoms during this time, but others may suffer from some or all of the following: anxiety, dry skin, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, hot flashes, insomnia, decreased interest in sex, mood swings, night sweats, urinary incontinence, weight gain, hair loss and cold hands and feet. Many years before a woman stops ovulating, her ovaries slow their production of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.  These hormones are needed for more than reproduction. For example estrogen is needed for proper bone formation. This may be a reason why osteoporosis is a major problem for women after menopause. Although estrogen levels drop sharply after menopause, the hormone does not go away all together. Other organs take over from the ovaries and continue to produce a less potent form of estrogen. The body needs proper nutritional support and exercise to make the change smoothly. Don’t wait for the symptoms, make steps towards good health today!

With proper diet, nutritional supplements and exercise most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause can be minimized if not eliminated.

Phyllis Lewis
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