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Checklist to Help Women of every age Stay Healthy!

Here is an interesting article I came across the other day that I wanted to share with everyone!

Checklist to Help Women of every age Stay Healthy!

 

As women age, we realize that staying healthy takes some work on our part. Good nutrition, regular activity, sound sleep and less stress are all important factors in maintaining good health, no matter what your age.

Whether you're burning the midnight oil at your first job, sending your last child to college or enjoying retirement, make your health a priority. Here's a checklist to help you stay on top of your game at every age.

 

Your 20s and 30s

Get moving: Exercise six times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time, but whatever you can fit in is better than nothing. The activity should include a mix of cardio workouts and strength training.

 

Eat right: Aim for five to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Along with fruit, other good, nutrient-dense carbs include whole grains such as whole-wheat pasta, breads and cereals.

Cut back on refined carbs and limit your intake of high-fat foods. For healthy teeth and bones, be sure to get 1,000 mg of calcium a day, along with 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D to ensure
calcium absorption.

 

Ace your exams: Now is the time to start getting Pap tests, clinical breast exams (CBEs) and pelvic exams.

 

Do some pregnancy planning: Talk with your doctor about your options. If you're starting to think about pregnancy, take a daily multivitamin that contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid, which reduces the risk of spina bifida, a neural tube defect.

Help your heart: Monitor your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides beginning around the age of 20, and if your blood levels are acceptable, continue every five years after that. If your levels are high, talk to your doctor about ways to reduce them, which may include making lifestyle changes or taking
medications.

 

Scrutinize your skin: See a dermatologist for a thorough head-to-toe checkup. Skin screening schedules vary; check with your doctor to determine a schedule that's right for you.

 

Your 40s and Beyond

Get heart smart: To help detect heart problems early, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly. It's also important to maintain your weight, eat a healthy diet and exercise.

If you're still smoking, do whatever you can to quit. I Finally did!

Beat weight gain: Help prevent weight gain with regular exercise, which also maintains muscle mass and helps sustain metabolism. Exercise will even help you sleep better, which new findings suggest may help you keep off pounds as well.

 

Manage menopause: If hot flashes are keeping you from sleeping, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

 

Schedule screenings: Detecting breast or colon cancer early can help improve your chances for survival.

 

Stave off stress: Practice yoga. Find ways to laugh and play.

Spend time with friends: Learn to express gratitude - such as by meditating or writing in a journal - for what you do have.

 

Your 60s and Beyond

Boost your bones: Start having bone density tests. To keep bones strong, increase your daily intake of calcium to 1,200 mg and vitamin D to 600 international units (IU). If recommended by your doctor, take medications to strengthen bones.

Continue doing weight-bearing exercises and strength training. Add balance exercises to minimize your risk for falling. Your doctor can recommend an exercise program that's right for you.

Keep moving: Try yoga, which can maintain mobility, help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and, as a weight-bearing exercise, maintain bones.

Stay sharp: Lower your risk for Alzheimer's by staying socially connected and mentally stimulated. To challenge the mind, try doing crossword puzzles, playing games or taking a class.

Go by the numbers: Have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly. High levels of either can raise your risk for heart disease and stroke, and you'll need to discuss treatment options with your Doctor.

Get vital vitamins: It's common to become deficient in B12 because the ability to absorb it frequently diminishes with age. Good sources include meat, poultry, eggs and low-fat dairy foods. Check with your doctor for more information.

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What would you do if you had a weekend all to yourself?

Life gets so hectic sometimes that we never make free time to so some of the simple things in life.

Granted I have the luxury from working at home. Well some call it a luxury, but it is honestly not that easy. Working from homes you can never escape the laundry overflowing in the hamper, layers of dust piling up on the coffee table and wooden floor, soggy vegetables in the fridge you were going to cut up and have quick access for a snack.  To do lists written on the whiteboard getting longer and longer and the list goes on. 

Starting this weekend I am going to do one thing for myself.  Something as simple as getting a pedicure, or taking a bath and deep conditioning my hair and slathering on a masque for my dry itchy skin that winter has created.  Or maybe a long walk with the dogs in the woods and take some pictures that I can print and frame for the Living Room.  Whatever it is I know I will enjoy overlooking the dirt, laundry, dust and dirty dishes and counter tops for at least an hour. 

Once I get the hang of putting myself first, I may even venture out for a full day of Antiquing! 

Whatever it ends up being, I know it will be for me and make me a better person. When you work 7 days a week behind a computer you forget what the real world is like.  Let me know what you have done for yourself lately, maybe we can meet somewhere for coffee and enjoy the day together!

Now, I have to go do that laundry, dust and make dinner.  After I pack orders of course. Then I can start my adventure tomorrow without feeling guilty! 

Here is wishing you adventure this weekend!

My Beauty Horoscope - What's Yours?

Cancer
2015 means that Cancer will be heading back to work in a big way. "Jupiter is in your sign, so there's new change and new opportunity to get into a routine," Edut says. "Plus, Saturn is in your healthy living and work house for three years, so you're going to be at the gym a lot more."

But, what's an off-duty Cancer to do? "You'll want to make your home a sanctuary, and a beautiful space to entertain," Edut adds, suggesting warm colors in earthy tones, pale pinks, and neutrals.

Noto interpreted this with a bit of bronzer on the face for a warmer complexion. As for the eyes, "I wanted to play on the shell concept," she explains. "So, I emulated the ocean by using a loose orange pigment on the eyelid, creating an oval shape and rimming the top and bottom lids with a small, round shadow brush. Then, I added a little bit of pale-green powder right where the eyelid meets the browbone, taking it down the center and straight to the lashline."

Check out your beauty scope!

Wake Up Those Tired Eyes!

 

Start with a neutral matte or sheen eyeshadow

Brush a sheer or light shadow across your eyelids and at the inner corners, then sweep a little right under your lower lashes. Try Malted, Sand Dollar, Copper Shimmer or sweep on Cherub or Diamond Dust Finishing Silk Powder as a shadow

Line your upper lids

I like to use navy liner—it makes the whites of your eyes look brighter. Work the pencil tip into your lash line, then sketch it back and forth just along the outer lashes. Penciling the entire length of your lid can actually make eyes look smaller. You can also use Denim, Smoke or Stainless Steel to line your eyes instead of a pencil. To create a great liner just take a brush like our Brown Silk Thin Liner wet brush and dip in shadow of choice. Work into lash line like a pencil and draw a thin line at the end of outer lash line.

..And a bit underneath

Line the lower lids from the outside corner to about halfway across. Again, penciling all the way in or using the liquid liner and brush.  Smudge both lines with a Q-tip.

Curl, then brush on mascara

Curl your top lashes before swiping on two coats of mascara. The best curlers have only a slight curve: It'll hit every lash on the first try.

Don't forget your bottom lashes!

Fringe all around the eye makes it look nice and wide. Press the mascara wand horizontally against your lower lashes and shimmy it downward. Personally I have smaller eyes and always have a issue with racoon eyes eyes at the end of the night so I never put mascara on my bottom lashes.

TaDA!

With groomed brows and a little lip gloss, look polished—and very doe-eyed.