HEALTH TOPICS
Women’s Biggest Health Concerns
Posted by: Mariana Rosa
And Actions you Can Take
March marks Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day so, naturally, we are here to make your month as healthy as possible!
There are a lot of health concerns that relate to women specifically and a lot of questions surrounding them. Today, we unveil the biggest issues and what steps you can take to enhance your wellbeing and continue to protect and prevent your wellness.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women. Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath and weakness in arms. Women are also likely to experience shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting. However, women may not recognize their symptoms as a heart attack, and dismiss it as working out too hard or having heartburn. And while menopause does not cause heart disease, certain risk factors are more common after menopause, such as higher blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower estrogen.
What Can You Do
Eating healthy helps prevent, delay, and manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. A balanced, healthy dietary pattern includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products and limits added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
What Supplements and Vitamins do We Recommend:
Melrose Fish Oil (Health & Heart) 500ml
Melrose Origins Women’s Replenish (Grass Fed Beef Organs 1000mg: Liver + Cartilage + Heart) 120c
Cancer
Cancer and, most importantly breast cancer, is a major health concern for women. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst women in Australia. Approximately 57 Australians are diagnosed each and every day. That equates to over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer each year. 1 in 7 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The exact cause of most breast cancers isn’t known. Researchers have found things that increase the risk of breast cancer. These include hormones, lifestyle choices and things in the environment. But it’s not clear why some people who don’t have any factors get cancer, yet others with risk factors never do.
What Can You Do
Be physically active. Choose not to drink alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation. If you are taking, or have been told to take, hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives (birth control pills), ask your doctor about the risks and find out if it is right for you.
What Supplements and Vitamins do We Recommend:
Metagenics Vitamin D3 1000IU 90 Capsules
Nature’s Help Curcumin Plus 60T
Herbs of Gold Fish Oil 1000 200c
Menopause
Menopause is when you have your final period. You have reached menopause if you haven’t had a period or spotting for 12 months. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. In Australia, the average age to reach menopause is 51 to 52. Menopause can happen naturally at the expected age or early.
Changing hormone levels can cause different symptoms. Menopause is different for everyone. Some women have no symptoms at all, while others have symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. Your experience can also be affected by what is happening in your life, and your general health and wellbeing.
What Can You Do
To lower the symptoms of menopause, you can try to reduce stress in your everyday life, avoid or reduce potential triggers, such as spicy food, caffeine, hot drinks, smoking and alcohol, be physically active and maintain a healthy diet.
What Supplements and Vitamins do We Recommend:
Herbs of Gold Menopause Relief 60 tabs
Obesity
Australia had the 9th highest proportion of overweight or obese people aged 15+ among 21 OECD member countries in 2021. 60% of men and 66% of women in 2017–18 had a waist circumference that indicated a high risk of metabolic complications.
Weight concerns are not just a cosmetic issue – it is a health concern that can lead to more than just appearances – heart disease, blood pressure, pain – these are all common conditions associated with obesity.
What Can You Do
Improving eating habits and increasing physical activity play a vital role in preventing obesity. Recommendations for adults include: Keep a food diary of what you eat, where you were and how you were feeling before and after you ate. Eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
What Supplements and Vitamins do We Recommend:
Cabot Health Metabocel Weight Control w Garcinia 90T
NATURE’S HELP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR WITH MOTHER 60CAP
MACRO MIKE The Macro Shake Meal Replacement PB Vanilla Ice Cream 560g
Mental Health
It seems like more than ever mental health illnesses are a problem for women of all ages. The stresses of everyday life combined with the anxiety of uncertainty can result in depression, high anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. Women are more likely to experience a mental health problem than men, and suicide has become a leading cause of death in women under 60.
If you begin feeling any signs of anxiety or depression, it’s important that you seek the help you need. Reducing the stress in your life will help, but you may require counseling to repair your mental health and well-being completely.
What Can You Do
Sometimes, just talking things through with a person we trust can help and feel like a relief. Use your own words. It’ll make you feel safer and less alone, and that will help protect your mental health and prevent problems. Talking may also change how you see and feel about the situation in ways you find helpful. In other cases, seek professional help and always remember – you are not alone.
What Supplements and Vitamins do We Recommend:
PPC HERBS Stress-Plex Herbal Remedy 200ml
Goodspace Anxiety Aid Chewing Gum Menthol Lift 10pc Sleeve
Blackmores Omega Brain High DHA Fish Oil 60C
Remember, these concerns don’t fade away with the end of March; they persist, requiring our collective effort, education, and compassion. Let’s stand united in championing women’s health, ensuring that every woman feels supported, heard, and empowered every day.
REFERENCES
https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/9-health-issues-every-woman-should-understand
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/menopause
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/overweight-obesity/overweight-and-obesity/contents/about
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