International Women's Day - How To Take Care Of Your Health?

Take time on International Women's Day to think about the extraordinary women in our everyday lives. This is a day that pays homage to the strength and contributions made by women. And what better way to celebrate womanhood and make sure that you continue to be the pillars of the society than to pledge to take care of your health?

A few pointers to looking after your health:

Some disorders that women are prone to may bring untold anxiety and worry to both them and their loved ones. Taking care of your health means adopting some measures that may prevent the onset of these diseases.

• Screening for breast cancer: Once you reach your forties, the chances of you getting breast cancer go up. This is why you should go in for yearly mammography- x-rays of your breast tissues that can reveal if any unnatural tissue-clusters are developing in your breasts.

• Screening for cervical cancer: Cervical cancer can happen to you at any point in your life. Undergo a pap smear on a regular basis. During these procedures, your doctor will swap your cervix and the sample will be sent to a lab where they will check for cell mutation.

• Osteoporosis prevention: Many women have weak bones owing to a deficit of calcium in their diet. This can lead to osteoporosis- a condition of brittle bones and bone loss. So, you must increase your calcium intake. Consume plenty of cheese, yoghurt, milk, beans, lentils, almonds and leafy vegetables.

• Anaemia prevention: A study reveals that a staggering 51% of women in India are anaemic. Insufficient iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12 can trigger it. Heavy menstrual bleeding is another cause of it. If you are losing a lot of blood, make an appointment with a doctor. Some foods that will raise your iron, vitamin and folic acid levels are green leafy vegetables, meat, eggs, liver, beans sea fish etc.

• Combat Depression: This is still a taboo subject in India. Yet around 40% of urban women are in the grips of this deadly disorder, which sometimes drive them to take their own lives. This Women’s Day, take a decision to book an appointment with a therapist.

• Eliminate Heart Diseases: Lifestyle choices like sedentary work and reliance on junk food has upped heart disease risks. This Women’s Day as a token of gratitude towards your heart, schedule a cholesterol test.

Your health is your key to happiness. No better way to usher in Women’s Day than to safeguard your wellbeing with a few preventive health care measures.