Women’s Health – Straight to the Heart

01310574216_250x155womenfitness.jpgIf you think men are more vulnerable to coronary disease than women, think again. Don’t wait for a warning sign – start looking after your heart today.

Statistics show one in three Australian women is at risk of heart attack, angina, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Worse still, two thirds of women who die from a sudden heart attack have had no previous symptoms, according to The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health. Age, smoking, a lack of exercise, weight gain, diabetes and a poor diet all increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, as can family history.

The good news is that simple lifestyle changes can lower your chances of having a stroke or heart attack, says Professor Susan Davis, chair of Women’s Health at Monash University in Melbourne.

Regular exercise
Regular exercise is an extremely important factor in women’s health. Daily exercise can help control your weight and sugar levels, strengthen your heart, lower blood pressure, raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. “Women need to do moderate, endurance-type exercise for at least 40 minutes, three times a week, and include more activity in their everyday lives,” says Professor Davis.

Healthy heart diet
Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables that are high in antioxidants and vitamins such as folate is also crucial for heart health. There is evidence that replacing unhealthy fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids found in oily fish, leafy plants, canola and linseed oil can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Give Up Smoking
Giving up smoking will also improve your heart health. Nearly 40 per cent of smoking related deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease, according to NSW Health. This is because smoking increases an artery-clogging process called atherosclerosis.

Treating Women’s Health Problems

11310574188_blackwomenandhealth.jpgWomen’s health is a growing concern. Whether you are a younger woman coping with menstrual problems or a woman experiencing issues related to menopause, there may be some convenient solution to help solve some of your problems. Shaklee has the best solutions for both problems in GLA Complex, Menopause Balance Complex and Menopause Balance Complex Cooling Lotion.
 

The two remaining points that we will look at in this article are Nei Guan (pericardium 6) and He Gu (large intestine 4). These two points gain importance as one gets older. Where the other two points are found in the legs, these two points are found in the arms.
 
Pericardium
While San Yin Jiao and Zu San Li are considered to be the two most important points for women’s health in TCM, we must not forget the others. Nei Guan is used to prevent BREAST CANCER. If you have this in your family history use this point now and use it often along with Zu San Li.
 
Nei Guan gains in importance as we start getting older. It is of great use for the heart/lung trachea system and prevention or treatment of coronary disease and if you are or were a smoker this has just become VERY important to you. Increase your time and frequency activating this point. It is another way of how you can use the 423 Meridian Qi Gong system to suit your particular situation. It is also very good for those women who suffer from arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat and palpitations. It regulates and normalizes the heartbeat and does so quite quickly. It is also good for a speedy recovery from a strenuous workout or hard run where you have an elevated heart rate.
 
Large Intestine
Now we have come to He Gu – large intestine 4. This is another point that we start paying more attention to, as we get older. Having made it past all the other health obstacles we now find ourselves happily and healthily on the far side of 50. If you have illness such as STROKE or PARKINSON’S’ disease in your family history you will need to step up your activation of this point. He Gu has a direct positive effect on the health of your brain and its potential problems. So to drastically lower the risk of a brain hemorrhage or STROKE give this point some extra attention. If you were or are a smoker you will definitely need this meridian point on your list of extra must do’s.
 
Menstrual Issues
Menstrual issues may be solved by using Shaklee’s GLA Complex, which is designed to promote menstrual health with a combination of Borage oil, Sunflower seed oil and Vitamin E to reduce inflammation and provide for healthy hormonal balance.
 
Menopausal Issues
Menopausal symptoms may be reduced with Shaklee Menopause Balance Complex supplement containing Black Cohosh, Flaxseed, Soy and a proprietary Blend of Dong Quai, Red Clover and Licorice extract all designed to replace waning hormone levels with natural phytosterols which may reduce some of the more troubling symptoms of menopause. Menopause Balance Complex Cooling Lotion may be applied to the skin to naturally protect against temperature fluctuations which contribute to night sweats, hot flashes and difficulty sleeping. The cooling lotion contains a blend of Black Cohosh, Evening Primrose, Flaxseed and Soy in a moisturizing base of highly absorbable Jojoba oil.
 
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The importance of a strong immune system to aid in the prevention and treatment of health problems of all kinds regardless of age cannot be ignored. If you have deficiencies in your immune system you can use 423 Meridian Qi Gong to treat them, or you can use 423 Meridian Qi Gong to improve your immune system in order to avoid these problems. Your immune system is a major part of your body’s defense system. UTILIZE IT, MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUR BENEFIT.
 
Make sure you catch the second half of this report on treating WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES so that you can learn where the other 2 pressure points fit in to the 423 Meridian Qi Gong system. It is safe to use this system even if you are on medication or receiving other treatment. The greater the challenge the greater the increase. If you are using the system primarily as a preventive measure, Congratulations! Prevention is better than cure! All you need to do is to follow the times and frequency as they are demonstrated in the DVD. Assess your own health risks – they ARE personal and unique to you. Only you know what they are, and it’s up to you to adjust your 423 Meridian Qi Gong routine to suit.

Women working Health Tips

21310574189_0105-three-women-eating-healthy-foods-at1.jpgYou worked lately? Love your job? Do you have difficulty seeing your work and family life? Need a break?
Research has shown that women who work are extra nutritional needs. Women who have a full time job and family are always under pressure to stay ahead of the game in a competitive environment to work and try to do at home and l ‘ motion and balance well on both.
Is your husband to give a hand here or household activitiesChild care? Helps.
Some diseases, such as anxiety, depression, osteoporosis is more common in women.
Health Tips:
# 1 You need a balanced diet with vitamins and minerals, as well enough. Improves mental performance and the immune system, helps fight disease.
# 2 drink lots of water. Fresh fruit juices (are) no added sugar well. Avoid fizzy drinks.
# 3 Exercise regularly. You can go jogging, cycling or just a walk.It helps ward off heart disease and reduce stress and anxiety.
# 4 Use the stairs instead of the elevator in the office or park the car a few meters away from your workplace.
# 5 always a pause. Can not be burdened with extra work. Take time to relax. Make a calendar.
# 6 Planning is essential. Plan your week with the priorities.
# 7 Go for regular health examinations. Make sure that your blood pressure and cholesterol levels are within normal limits.
Sleep well # 8Night. Least 8 hours of sleep is important. It will take fresh the next day.
The force, working women, is a miracle. However, you should know when to draw the border and take a break. You can travel on vacation or just relaxing, chatting with friends.

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