Quick Questions for a Wellness Self-Check

These days we’re all busy....

But it’s important to take the time to keep your health in check.

Exercise and eating healthy aren’t the only things on the list either—

Check out the below few topics that wellness experts say are key items to stay on top of in order to stay ahead of your personal health game. Stay healthy! And have a happy monday! J

1. What’s your blood pressure?

Did you know that high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for strokes in women? A healthy blood pressure number for women is around 120/80. Check your blood pressure to see where you stand, and visit your primary care physician if you notice any changes or have a number drastically outside of the range.

2. Are you managing your stress?

Stress is bad for health. Duh! Stress is not just bad for your daily health, but it can lead to other health issues down the line. A recent study shows that women who experience high levels in stress in their middle ages (think 30s, 40s, and 50s) are more likely to develop dementia in the future. Time to get stress in check! If you haven’t tried meditating, exercising, yoga or deep breathing exercises, now’s a perfect time. If these methods aren’t doing the trick, a lot of women have found success with acupuncture and other non-conventional techniques. The important part is that you learn to create and manage a balance and don’t let stress get the best of you.

3. Breath Clean Air!

More than 20,000 US citizens are hospitalized a year from inhaling Carbon Monoxide! Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless, and extremely toxic. Make sure your home is equipped with a Carbon Monoxide detector so that you’re aware if levels increase and you become in danger of breathing this harmful gas.

4. Soak up that sun-- or get your Vitamin D elsewhere!

It only takes 10-15 minutes of sunshine exposure 3 times a week to meet your Vitamin D requirements. Vitamin D is so important! Your body needs enough Vitamin D to absorb calcium, to promote bone growth, and a ton of other important body functions. Check with your Doctor during your next yearly physical to make sure you’re taking in enough of this crucial nutrient. And if you’re not, ask the Doc to prescribe you a vacation in the sun!