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4. Quit smoking. If you are
smoking, stop. It is also a
big “NO” for pregnant women, as
this will affect the health of
the baby. Pregnant women who
smoke may pass the harmful
content of cigarettes to babies
through the bloodstream. Recent
studies have shown that women
smokers are more prone to
diseases than men smokers. Women
who smoke have a high risk of
getting breast cancer. Also
limit your alcohol intake.
5. Incorporate exercises in
your daily routine. Take a
walk after work, use stairs
instead of elevator or play with
your kids when you are at home.
Home exercises are also
effective especially when you do
not have time to go to the gym
and would like to lose some
weight.
Yoga and Pilates are
only a few of the many effective
exercises you can do at home.
Exercises help in limiting the
risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Avoid stress.
Many women are prone to too much
stress. Stress has been known as
cause to many sicknesses. As
much as possible take time to
relax. Read a good book, hang
out with friends and engage into
sports. Pamper yourself by going
to parlors or you can do some
shopping. And do not forget to
get enough sleep to revive your
energy.
7. Use sunscreen to protect
your skin from the harmful rays
of the sun. Wear hats when
under the sun to protect your
skin. Too much sun is bad for
your skin. The skin is prone to
cancer when exposed to too much
sunlight. It also speeds up the
aging of skin cells, which
causes wrinkles to women.
8. Make sure to visit your
dentist to keep that beautiful
smile. Always have it
cleaned to prevent cavities and
bad breath.
9. Visit your Gynecologist.
Women who are eighteen and above
should have their Physical
Examination annually especially
for the Pap Smear test. Women
who are forty and up should have
their mammograms and the Breast
self-exam is encouraged once
puberty has been reached and
should be a habit as they mature
10. Safe sex is strongly
recommended. Use condoms to
prevent sexually transmitted
diseases.
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