My Mind, My Body, My Journey™
Women's Health & Wellness
Category: My Body
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Nutrition Tips for Heart Health
I wanted to share some heart healthy nutrition tips to incorporate in your lifestyle. For some these tips can be incorporated in your everyday life. For others you may need the support of a medical provider. Those who need medical support should consult with their doctors or other specialists such as dietitians or other health
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Incorporate Heart Healthy Tips in Your Lifestyle
The month of February is dedicated to heart health and the first week of February is dedicated to women’s heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States across all age ranges1. In 2021, heart disease was responsible for 1 in every 5 women deaths1. Coronary artery disease
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The Results Are in Americans Are Walking Less
According to cell phone GPS data Americans have been walking less since 2019. There are many theories as to why people are walking less, such as the pandemic, increased remote work, and the increased flexibility of online shopping and/or curbside pickup services being offered. Walking has many benefits such as: Safety is important to consider
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Women in the Military Series: Highlighting Health Disparities and Advocating for Improved Policies and Interventions to Promote Change
Health disparities among women in military has been researched by the Department of Defense (DOD), but progress in improving the health needs of women in the armed services has been limited1. In 1994, the DOD created a Defense Women’s Health Research Program, it identified that knowledge disparities existed among musculoskeletal injuries, reproductive hazards, and gynecological
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Knowledge, Breast Self-Awareness, and Monthly Self-Breast Examinations
September was National Self-Care Awareness Month, so I decided to take some time away to engage in more self-care. During this time, I completed a mini digital detox by avoiding non work relating internet exposure. I took time off from work, spent time with family, and worked on some personal goals. There were also several
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When Policy & Practice Don’t Align: The Breastfeeding Dilemma in America
August has been declared National Breastfeeding Month since 2011 by the US Breastfeeding Committee. Every August the US Breastfeeding Committee convenes sessions on social media that encourage advocacy through providing education and allowing for discussions around policy and practice changes. In the US it is recommended that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6
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Essential Vitamins and Minerals Women Should Include in Their Diets
Vitamins and minerals are essential substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Ideally, we should aim to meet our nutrient requirements through a healthy eating pattern that includes nutrient-dense food choices. Many people consume dietary supplements such as multivitamins; however, it is possible to get recommended vitamins and minerals through healthy eating
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What Women Should Know About Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own tissues and organs. Lupus causes inflammation which can affect your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Genetic factors often contribute to the development of Lupus; along with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light, infections, use of
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Black Women and the Reproductive Health Crisis
Reproductive health is a trending topic, due to constant political conflict regarding women’s access to reproductive health care. Reproductive health includes a variety of concerns and is important for a woman’s overall wellness and for maternal health. Reproductive health includes the health factors that relate to pregnancy, childbirth, and factors such as access to birth
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