This Cannot Be Ignored!
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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