Let's face it ladies: doctor visits are short. And they are getting shorter. What if your doctor had more time? You may be told the same things that OB / GYN Alyssa Dweck, MD, co-author of V Is for Vagina, wants you to know. Consider Dweck's advice as her recipe for a life of wellness.




 

1. Eliminate your stress

" The biggest problem I see in most of my patients is that they have too much on their plate and they want to wake up everything. Stress can have major health consequences, from infertility to increased risks for depression, anxiety and heart disease. Method stress reduction that works for you and stick with it. "

 

2. Stop dieting

The key of Healthy diet is moderation. Eat a mix of lean protein, healthy fats, smart carbohydrates and fiber."

 

3. No "OD" with calcium

" Excessive calcium absorption increases the risk of heart attacks and stones in your kidney. If you are under 50 years old, take 1,000 milligrams per day, while women over 50 should get 1,200 milligrams per day mainly at through diet: about three servings of foods rich in calcium such as milk, salmon and almonds ".

 

4. Do more than cardio

" If you are more then 30 prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, women need to attend cardio, prevention, or weight training three to five times a week. Exercise also promotes good self-image themselves, which is really important for women. Mental health. "

 

5. Think about fertility

" Try to get a baby in 30 because fertility begins to decline by the age of 32. So if you want to have children, talk to your doctor about options, like freezing her eggs. "

 

7. Appreciate birth control

"Pregnancy gets a bad wrap, but studies show that it not only prevents you from getting pregnant before you are ready, but also helps reduce the risk of cervical and ovarian cancer and control the contraceptive cycle."

 

8. Visit your doctor every year

Be sure to have a Pap test for cervical cancer every 3 years if you are 21 or older. If you are between the ages of 30 and 65, you can have a Pap test and an HPV test every 5 years. Older than that, you may be able to stop the test if your doctor says you are at low risk. If you are sexually active and have a higher risk for STDs, get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis annually. Get tested for HIV once in a year, more often if you are at risk. Don't skip your annual checkup. Her doctor must evaluate many other problems annually, such as possible infection, her need for contraception, and sexual complaints. "

 

9. Have great sex

"Sex reduces stress and can lower your risk of chronic diseases, but only if you enjoy it. If something is preventing you from having sexual fulfillment, such as dryness or pain, talk to your doctor to find a solution."

 

10. Get more sleep

" Everyone sleeps need is different, if you are getting problem to get up from bed it proves you are not satisfied with your sleep. Recent studies suggest this can increase your risk of heart disease and problems. psychological ".