This Cannot Be Ignored! | International Day of Action for Women ‘s Health
COVID-19 has affected almost everyone across the world. There were concerns about its impact on women ‘s and girls’ reproductive health as well. This is because women’s health is the cornerstone of a healthy family and society, and it simply cannot be ignored.
Therefore, global health bodies issued guidance related to women’s health issues and took efforts to avert maternal and child mortality amid the ongoing pandemic. Everyone understands that it is crucial to take good care of the health and welfare of girls, women, and mothers.
Along with that, every woman should also understand that it is her primary responsibility to take care of her own physical and mental health. They should keep a balance in their domestic and professional responsibilities and should never forget their own body in the whole process. They must ensure adopting a healthy lifestyle for leading a happy life.
Further, a woman can stay holistically healthy, while fulfilling all the responsibilities, if she takes care of a few things in routine life.
Take Nutritious Food
It is paramount! Take a diet that includes all food groups including fruits and vegetables providing the recommended macro and micronutrients. Women of childbearing age should consume foods with folic acid as it plays a major role in preventing neural tube defects. So, eat more green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and folic acid enriched foods. Most importantly, women over 45 years age should increase the intake of Vitamin D and calcium from dietary sources for strong bones thru the lifecycle and to prevent bone ailments. If necessary, then do consider taking additional supplements of vitamin D3 and calcium.
Be Physically Activity
Stay physically active! Adults aged 18 to 64 years must include 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week. Try to include a variety of exercises like, running, walking, stretching, swimming and more. It is good for heart health, stress reduction and weight management.
Learn to Relax
There’s no doubt that today’s lifestyle can be stressful. Between family, professional, and other obligations, it can be hard to get time for relaxation. But it’s crucial to find the time for it. Relaxing keeps your body and mind awake helping you deal with stress that life may toss at you.
A stressful situation triggers the release of harmful hormones in the body, putting you at risk for critical health issues. Curtail this risk by learning and practicing relaxation techniques everyday.
Maintain Your Inner Energy
Women give life, sustain families, and fulfill responsibilities outside the home. They have a lot to do, but their energy level is often taken for granted. They also have to deal with hormonal changes and it can take a toll on their frame of mind and energy levels. It is important to keep the fatigue level under check for maintaining the energy level.
Moreover, women should also try to practice meditation. It helps in stress management and improved sleep. With meditation one can connect with the Universal energy and recognize their hidden potential within. So dear women, never take your health for granted. You deserve to live a healthy, contented and fulfilled life without running into any troubles with your mind and body. And do remember that the only person who can assist you in maintaining good health is ‘you’.
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