Many married women with children have a tendency to put the needs of their family members ahead of their own. In fact, there are lots of women who care for their aging parents as well as their spouses and children. Some women neglect their own health as they take care of the needs of family members.
Consider some of the simple ways that women are working to maintain their good health while taking care of family members.
Scheduling Important Tests Each Year
There are several tests that a woman should get each year in order to stay healthy.
One of those tests is a mammogram.
A mammogram checks a woman for breast cancer. Most doctors recommend that a woman gets a mammogram once a year after she turns 40. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer may have to get a yearly mammogram starting at the age of 35.
Another important test is a basic gynecological exam.
During this test, a woman receives a pelvic exam and cell samples are taken to determine whether there is any disease present. Getting a basic gynecological exam once a year allows a woman to be aware of her reproductive health.
A woman should also make an appointment for a physical and have her cholesterol checked. These are just a few of the tests that women can use to monitor their health.
Seeing the Doctor Right Away to Address Chronic Pain
If a woman is dealing with chronic pain, she owes it to herself and her family to see the doctor right away. A doctor is able to run tests to get to the reasons behind a woman’s chronic pain. Some women are prescribed prescription pain killers for conditions such as arthritis or chronic back pain. It’s important for a woman to take these pain killers as directed by a doctor. If she feels she is becoming addicted to a prescription drug, it’s best to seek help from professionals.
A womens drug rehab program has trained counselors and doctors who can provide a woman with individualized treatment. A person who goes to womens drug rehab Fort Lauderdale is more likely to recover than someone who tries to wean herself off a prescription drug.
Finally, many women have discovered the health benefits of scheduling some free time for themselves each day. They take some time to participate in an activity that interests them. Not surprisingly, taking advantage of some free time reduces stress and contributes to the overall physical and emotional health of a woman.
What are you doing to take care of your health?
How are you working to maintain good health while taking care of family members?
Share your suggestions, thoughts and comments with us.
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Great tips! I try to stay on top of these, but it’s hard sometimes (I don’t think I’ve had a physical in 3 years…). Thanks for sharing Deborah!
As a mom it is hard to remember to take care of yourself. I am drinking my ACV ever day and making green smoothies and trying to get a workout in as often as possible!
Yes, I have the same challenges. I drink lemon water in the morning, and eat healthy foods and smoothies too. How do you prepare your ACV? I have read many different suggestions.