National Women's Health Week

Did you know it is National Women’s Health Week?

 

It is observed on the second week of May. Usually starting on Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. This year marks the 17th Annual National Women’s Health Week.

Many women ask what steps they can take to become healthier. I was in this place in September and am currently revisiting this place. It’s easy to overlook our health and constantly put it on the backburner with families, jobs and other extracurricular activities on the forefront. Ladies, let’s change this and truly move ourselves forward and become better, healthier versions of ourselves. I recall a quote I read before that said, “We can’t pour into others if we are empty.” I believe this can apply to our health as well.

Here are some things we can start with:

Preventative Screenings
Eating healthier
Exercising at least 30 minutes per day
Getting enough sleep
Avoiding unhealthy habits like smoking

Since my diagnosis with ovarian cancer I have been in the doctor’s office, which includes my gynecologist, oncologist, primary care physician and even my dentist more than I would ever like to, but this is a part of preventative measures. I am fully invested and focused on taking care of me. In addition to this, I have taken a different approach than I ever have in my life on being more disciplined with my eating. I will discuss my weight issues and eating on the next blog. Stay tuned.