Milwaukee, WI (PressExposure) May 07, 2010 -- The bioidentical hormones (http://www.bodylogicmd.com/bioidentical-hormone-therapy) experts at BodyLogicMD are gearing up for National Women's Health Week - a week-long campaign coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, aimed at empowering women to take proactive steps towards a longer, healthier and happier life. BodyLogicMD physicians are encouraging all women to put health as the number one priority.
Today, women have to be prepared to take on many different roles and responsibilities. There was a time when women were thought of solely as nurturers and care-givers. However, in the past few decades, we've seen more and more women taking on multiple roles, in the workplace and at home. Imagine June Cleaver taking care of the kids, while juggling a full-time job and dealing with menopause - it wouldn't exactly be the Leave it to Beaver you remember.
"As a woman, many different people may depend on you. Above all else - husband, kids, work, etc., your health should be your number one priority," shares Milwaukee bioidentical hormones expert (http://www.bodylogicmd.com/physicians/dr-kenneth-raskin), Dr. Kenneth Raskin, BodyLogicMD of Milwaukee. "You owe it to yourself and to your family, to be the best mom you can be - and that means putting your health on a pedestal."
Women face a multitude of health challenges as they age, the majority of which are associated with hormonal imbalances such as menopause and perimenopause. In addition to a long laundry list of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, low libido, and fatigue, hormonal imbalances can also increase a woman's risk of inflammatory-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer.
"Many of my female patients work full-time and have families to take care of," shares Dr. Raskin. "It's important that they find healthy ways to relieve stress and take time out of their busy lives to make important appointments and check-ups. If women stay on top of their health now, they'll save themselves a lot of trouble later in life, with age-related health challenges."
"The better women take care of themselves, the better job they can do, taking care of their family and loved ones," shares Dr. Raskin. "When a mother makes it a point to eat the right foods and exercise regularly, she sets a great example for her children to follow. Our kids learn by example - if they see us eating whatever we want and leading a sedentary lifestyle, they'll likely take on the same bad habits, and suffer in the long-run because of it."
This Mother's Day, give you and your family some peace of mind with the gift that keeps on giving - the gift of health.