teeth can be signs of infection and should not be ignored. Toothaches and pains require immediate attention and should not be allowed to spread to the jaw or beyond.
9. Bloating or Gas
Bloating and gas are common signs of menstruation or a change in diet. While this is a natural occurrence, if symptoms persist, you might be at risk of ovarian cancer. It is important to talk to your ob-gyn about these symptoms.
10. Numbness in Wrists
Numbness or tingling in your thumb, index and middle fingers can often be symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. If left untreated, this can lead to permanent nerve or muscle damage.
Don’t Ignore These 4 Pillars Of Your Health, Ladies
It’s important for all women to be empowered to make healthy choices. What are the things that we should focus on to ensure that we have the proper tools to get on track? What better gift to yourself than improving your quality of life with healthy routines?
This month, take the opportunity to take care of yourself and find the time to sit down with your doctor or health care provider to discuss ways to take control of your health. Some of the changes in routine that can help create healthy long-term effects include eating right, exercising, quitting smoking and getting the care necessary to stay healthy. Fortunately, there are many websites, apps and people to help you track and manage your health.
Diet
The journey to a healthier lifestyle begins with finding healthy food options.
With all the hustle and bustle, calories can easily rack up to more than you expected. As the rate of hypertension and diabetes continues to increase in the African American community, we must find healthier options that help decrease sugar and salt in foods. Another way to help create a healthy eating environment is to watch the portion sizes of meals and find an app that can help cut back on caloric intake.
With these small modifications, you will find that