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Get
a full night's sleep. Most women in America are walking
around and as well, driving sleep deprived.
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Brush
and floss your teeth routinely. Good oral hygiene protects
your overall health, not just your teeth.
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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.)
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
