Health Tips For Moms

Being a woman was, as it is, never easy, but being a mom is downright demanding! Right from packing lunch boxes to running after the little ones to feed them to taking them to doctor for daily checkups, a mom’s schedule is always jam-packed, with little or almost no time to spare for her own self. Mums are often so busy catering to their children’s needs that at times, they forget to attend to their own needs. Sooner or later, they realize that they don’t even have enough time to fall sick and it becomes a habit to shoo off stomach pains as just gas or menstrual cramp. However, at times, things can be just a little more serious than a regular cramp or stress. After having a baby, you go through physical and emotional changes that can trigger - or mask - certain health problems. The biggest favor that you can do yourself, as a mother, is to take care of your own health. Take out a little time from your hectic schedule to care for your mind and body. A brisk walk, reading your favorite novel or even catching up on that extra bit of sleep will ensure that you stay happy and healthy. Here are some more health tips for moms that you can include in your everyday life and ensure that you keep kicking always.

 

Ageing is never a delight for women, especially when it comes tagged with a host of unwarranted health issues. Thus, you need to take care of your body from a very early age. A 20 minutes brisk walk everyday is all it will take you to stay in shape, be fit, and keep joint- and bone-issues at bay. Indulging in gentle energy-boosting exercises like tai chi and yoga, apart from adding to your healthy lifestyle, is likely to cut down on ageing too, ensuring that you stays healthy and beautiful for days to come.

 

Water has more benefits than we can ever count. It helps eliminate harmful toxins from the body and maintain blood osmotic levels. Scientists unanimously vote for the benefits of water. So, gulp at least eight glasses of water every day, to stay healthy for long. Women are prone to diseases like urinary tract infection, thrush and more. Drinking adequate water ensures that you excuse yourself from such ailments for long.

 

Tea indeed makes up as one of the favorite drinks worldwide. So why wait! Treat yourself to the benefits of tea. Tea, apart from being refreshing, is low-calorie beverage that is known to possess free-radical inhibiting properties. It helps prevent atherosclerosis or hardening of arteries. It is also replete with polyphenols, a kind of active antioxidants that help the body against the threat of cancer and diabetes. Get some herbal tea for yourself and get sipping!

 

As mum, you are constantly after your child to force him/her to eat greens. Now it’s your turn for a bite of health. Greens are known to be life-extending, anti-aging foods. Give your mum a healthy dose of soy; leafy green vegetables like spinach, mustard greens, parsley and seaweed; yams and sweet potatoes; nuts and seeds; and deep-sea fish, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel. They are known to help in the battle against breast cancer, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalance, heart diseases, and ageing too.

 

With too many things to take care of, as a mum, it is likely that you get stressed easily. Laughter is known to be a great health booster that enhances immunity. It is also known to release endorphins - a hormone that kicks good feelings, making you more peppy and cheery. So, grab your favorite comic flick or your child’s comic books and get rolling with mirth. After all, your happiness is priceless! So get indulging.