Women’s Health 102-Women’s Key Health Issues

Your body, your health

The old phrase “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” refers to smart people being proactive about their health in order to try to prevent serious illness. The first steps are to know what to look out for. As a woman, there are a range of health issues that either affect us only due to our gender, or which are more common in relation to women than to men.

The second step is to listen to your body. You know yourself better than any doctor. Therefore, you are the best person to determine what is ‘normal’ for you. It will also help if you check your family health tree to see if any particular conditions run in the family. By knowing your risk factors, you can take better care of your health.

The body sends signals to us regarding its needs and potential issues. Some of these signals simply guide bodily functions like eating, eliminating (going to the bathroom), and perspiring. Other signals tell us when an action, something in our environment, or something we consumed may cause us harm. Pain, swelling, itching, stomach ache, and headaches let us know when something is wrong with our body.

Women’s bodies experience an additional barrage of signals each month as part of their monthly cycle. Some menstruating women experience significant cramping, fatigue or moodiness in relation to the rise and fall of hormones during their cycle. Typically, these symptoms signal an imbalance in the woman’s hormones which if corrected should alleviate her symptoms.

Women would benefit from learning to interpret their bodies’ signals. By doing so, they can correct health issues by addressing their source.

Unfortunately, our society teaches people to power through discomfort and sometimes even pain or use pharmaceuticals to mask their symptoms. In this course, we will be reviewing some of the main health issues related to women, and how to handle them safely. We will also discuss when it is time to seek additional help.

Let’s get started by meeting the instructors and getting your downloads for the course.

Carolyn Stone is the author of more than 100 health and wellness-related titles.

Ashleen and Alanna Stone are part of a new generation of health writers and bloggers. They are the authors of more than half a dozen health titles.

DISCLAIMER

This course is designed for general advice only. It is not a substitute for medical advice given by a qualified physician with respect to your own individual circumstances. You should never delay in seeking medical attention if you believe you are ill because of anything you might have read in this or any other health-related guide, website and so on.