{"id":334,"date":"2016-07-05T16:45:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T23:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/?p=334"},"modified":"2019-05-10T16:50:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T23:50:03","slug":"how-to-boost-womens-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/how-to-boost-womens-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boost Women\u2019s Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-31\" src=\"\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"overactive bladder, fullerton\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-624x415.jpg 624w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We all want to look and feel our best at every age, which is why it\u2019s important that we make smart lifestyle and health choices. There are many simple things women can do every day to help ensure good health throughout their lifetime:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat a healthy diet.<\/strong> You want to eat as close to natural foods as possible. That means including fresh fruits and vegetables and less processed foods. \u00a0Eat whole grains and high-fiber foods, also choose leaner meat and fish. Be sure to also include low-fat dairy products in your diet too. Eating healthy can help maintain a proper weight for your height, which is important because obesity can lead to a variety of illnesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise. <\/strong>Heart disease is one of leading causes of death among women in the United States. Exercise can help keep your heart healthy and in good working condition. To ensure good heart health, work out for 30 minutes, five days a week or every day. Walking, jogging, swimming biking and dancing are all good for women\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manage stress. <\/strong>No matter the stage in life, a women often deals with a lot of pressure and stress. Professionals encourage women to take a few minutes from her day to take a step back and relax. Mental health is very important to women\u2019s health. Women can also manage stress with exercise, relaxation techniques and meditation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid harmful habits. <\/strong>Women should stay away from tobacco products and people who smoke. Don\u2019t use any drugs. If you do drink alcohol, drink it in moderation. According to some women\u2019s health studies most women can consume one alcoholic beverage a day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunbathe safely. <\/strong>Too much exposure to the sun\u2019s rays can cause skin cancer, which can be deadly. To help protect yourself from the harmful rays, wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPH) of at least 15 if you are going to be outdoors for a little bit. You should still check for signs of skin cancer, even if you do wear sunscreen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check for breast cancer. <\/strong>While the <em>American Cancer Society<\/em> no longer recommends monthly breast self-exams, it still suggests them as an option for women. You should keep an eye out for changes in your breasts and report your concerns to your doctors. Women 40 years of age of and over should get yearly mammograms. Mammograms are the most effective way to check for breast cancer in its earliest stages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As you can see there are simple things you can to do boost women\u2019s health. If you would like to learn more about how you can ensure your health,<\/strong> <strong>contact Dr. Gordon C. Gunn MD in Fullerton, CA at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"tel:714-912-2211\"><strong>714-912-2211<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0or visit our website at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"\/\/www.gordongunnm.com\/\"><strong>www.gordongunnm.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0for more information regarding women\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Gordon Gunn proudly serves Buena Park, La Mirada, Yorba Linda, Diamond Bar, Walnut and all surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to look and feel our best at every age, which is why it\u2019s important that we make smart lifestyle and health choices. There are many simple things women can do every day to help ensure good health throughout their lifetime: Eat a healthy diet. 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