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APRIL 2009 ISSUE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE. THE COVER FEATURES ELISHA CUTHBERT. ARTICLES INCLUDE “SLIM DOWN SECRETS”, “CHEAT PROOF HIS LOVE”, “GET A TIGHT BUTT IN 10 MINUTES” AND MORE…. More >>

ELISHA CUTHBERT WOMENS HEALTH APRIL 2009 SPECIAL SPRING BEAUTY BLOWOUT!

This awareness has particularly become very common among women of all ages probably because it is a woman’s nature to look beautiful and attractive, and these health issues can cause a hindrance in this objective. It has been commonly observed that the overall health of women declines more rapidly than men as they become older. They may also have many associated problems which have a higher chance of occurrence among women than men of the same age, for example arthritis.

These days’ women pay a lot of attention to their health and join many fitness programs to maintain their health and overall body fitness. There are many reasons besides age factor which may cause health problems and hormonal imbalance among women. However, there are a few tricks by which they can delay this downfall in health.

Diet plays a very important part in the overall fitness and strength of women. There are many women who do not pay much attention to their diet, and though they may look fine in their youth, they would have to suffer dire consequences as they get older. Lack of general strength and losing the toned shape of the body are two of the most prominent problems faced by women these days.

Some women are very cautious about their diet but they do not even overdo dieting, nor do they consume excessive calories. Such women are always successful in maintaining a well balanced and healthy life. The key to success is balance in everything you do, and excess of anything is dangerous for everyone. If you consume too many calories and keep on eating junk food, then fat starts to accumulate in the body and may cause diseases like heart and liver problems, not to mention the destruction of a toned body as well.

On the other hand, if you limit the food and calorie intake too much, then there is a chance of developing general weakness which will create problems in old age in the form of weak bones, aching joints, and hormonal problems. Hormonal problems are also caused by fat accumulation in the body. The fatty acids produced cause a hormonal imbalance, and thus make it hard to get rid of all the extra fat.

Non-organic dairy products are very dangerous for health because these products are made from the milk of cows which are treated with hormonal medicines and steroids which are in turn present in the milk. They have adverse effects on the female hormonal system, and thus an imbalance may be created which might even trigger hormonal changes to occur at an earlier stage than they would have under normal conditions.

Products like coffee, cold drinks, sugar, black tea, etc are also very dangerous for the hormonal system. They have a negative impact on the hormonal system, and thus create an imbalance in the hormones. Proper exercise would also benefit the body and burn extra fats in the body thus ensuring a longer healthier life.

Over the past decades, a women’s work time has increased while time spent doing housework has declined. Modern conveniences such as washing machines, dryers and housekeepers have all helped lessen the housework burden. While liberty from such everyday jobs may appear to be a good thing, it has progressively mechanized a stress-filled society. Today, about 22 percent of adult Americans are active at a level suggested for any significant health benefits, but fewer than 10 percent of adults exercise at an intensity that is adequate to improve cardiovascular fitness. This is where housework can help?

Physical activity is the single most important activity you can do to improve your health.. Even if you don’t have the time or the money to spend on a fitness club, you can still improve your fitness by engaging in daily activities such as housework. Engaging in any regular activity at all can provide considerable health benefits for those who have deskbound jobs which involve sitting for a large part of the day and who do not partake in any regular physical activity or sports in their spare time time.

Recent research recommends spending at least 60 minutes each day in a “on your feet” activity. This type of activity uses the large muscle groups of the legs in walking, stair climbing, gardening or housework. Housework combined with walking the dog, yard work and using stairs can help form a foundation upon which you can build your fitness program. Mopping that floor and scrubbing the tub suddenly takes on a whole new meaning when you consider the benefits of this type of housework.