The arrival of warmer weather is not just a timefor moms to plan fun activities to keep children busy outdoors, it is also a good time to pamper ourselves. The warmerseasons are perfect times to follow up on heath care matters that you may havebeen neglecting. Postponing doctors’visits, these can have a long-term impact on your health. You and yourphysician may miss early signs of cancer and other illnesses. Make a list of heath care related task (dental, OB-GYN,Family Doctor, Podiatrist, etc) that you have postponed during the wintermonths and check them off as each is completed. If stress is one of your concerns, call your favorite masseuse to schedule a needed massage. It is well known that annual trips to the OB-GYNfor well-woman examinations are no picnics in the park given the cold tables, stirrups,and paper gowns that open in the back. However, skipping your OB-GYNappointment could mean missing early signs of cervical or uterine cancers. Ifpossible, discuss with your physician when you will need a mammogram and how toperform breast self-examinations to check for any lumps. If you think you may have found a lumpin your breasts, you need to seek medical care as soon as possible.
If you have postponed seeing your family phycianfor so long that you may not recognize him if he introduced himself, then you needto make an appointment for a routine check-up. Seeing your family physician may save you from debilitating effects of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. For example, a woman suffering from headaches while readingmay buy a pair of reading glasses and take some Ibuprofen to relieve theheadache. The ibuprofen may relieve that headache; however, she should see her family physician to find out if other diagnosis such as hypertensionand elevated triglycerides are not contributing to her headaches. Both diagnosescan lead to strokes or heart attacks. This is a good time to work on your diet andexercise routines. Start by addingmore fruits and vegetables to your daily diet and reduce the amount of caffeinatedand sugary drinks from your daily intake. Avoid fries and other high fat processed foods. If you hibernated during the wintermonths, see your doctor before starting a workout plan. You may have to start slowly by walkinga mile a day at the local park. Talk with your health care provider about yourhealth, diet, and exercise before you start your plan. You and your physician will be able to create adiet and exercise plan tailored to your needs. Disclaimer: The information in this article is notintended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or healthcare provider.Please consult a health care provider for advice regarding any specific medicalcondition.
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