Top Five Health Concerns for Women - Part 1

As we start to wind down National Women’s Health Week 2013(May 12-18), I want to congratulate you for taking steps to improve yourhealth. Today can be the beginning of a new healthy life. Yes it is possible tobe living without sickness to slow you down! Science has proven that you have70-90% control over your health, so why not start your road to health TODAY?

As women take on more challenges and responsibilities,expanding their roles in today’s hectic world, it’s important to remember thatself-care should not be put on the back burner. Self-care includes watching outfor your health. With so many health issues facing women at all stages of life,I’m going to focus on the top five health concerns for women. Over thenext four days, I’ll share information and insight with you regarding these fivemain women’s health topics. Today, we’ll start with #1 – Heart disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US(this includes men, too). Almost 30% of deaths are due to a form of heartdisease or related condition. As bad as this statistic appears, the realtragedy is that heart disease not only causes premature death; it is also thecause of life-altering disability. More and more women are having heart attacksand strokes at younger ages.

What can you do for a healthy heart lifestyle?

Taking a proactive approach to your health and diet are key.Understanding and paying attention to your body and health is the mostimportant health assessment you have. Educate yourself on natural and safetechniques to keep you heart healthy. Have regular check-ups and don’t ignoresigns of illness.

· Stop smoking or using tobacco products... smoke.

· Start eating a Mediterranean diet. Lots ofvegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods and lean sources of protein,such as fish.

· Take control of chronic conditions. If you havechronic conditions (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes,osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, etc.) start taking charge of your health.

· Exercise five (5) times per week for at least 20minutes.  Always choose something youenjoy. This is for a lifetime!

· Maintain a healthy weight.

· Limit alcohol consumption to just one glass ofwine per day.

· Manage your stress.

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Edward J. Noa, DC, CCN, CHM,FLT
Dr. Noa's 21st Century Health
Napa & Fairfield, CA - USA

At Dr. Noa's 21st Century Health, we are committed to helping patients achievemaximum wellness without the use of harmful drugs, using an all-natural,holistic approach to health care.