"The greatest wealth is health." - Virgil
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn
"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha
These are just a sampling of the practically endless supply of quotes about health. While the exact wording of each quote varies, the underlying message is the same: health is one of the most important and valuable things in life. With it, we can achieve practically anything. Without it, we can achieve very little.
Our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping our clients achieve optimum health and (in turn) happier, more productive lifestyles. We serve both male and female clients, but since the majority of our clients are women, we are dedicating this week's blog to further educating our clients about women's health. Below are a few interesting facts that you may not have known.
9 Facts About Women's Health
1. Resistance training (any type of strength training, such as lifting weights) is a valuable way to prevent osteoporosis. Because fewer women participate in resistance training (and other bone-strengthening exercises), however, the National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that women make up 80% of Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis.
2. Women are less likely than men to develop an addiction to nicotine. However, once the addiction has been established, women often have a harder time breaking it than men do.
4. Women's bodies cannot process and break down alcohol as well as men's bodies do. As a result, women often have higher blood-alcohol content than men after drinking the same amount and experience stronger symptoms of intoxication.
5. The three most common causes of death for women in the United States are heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
6. Women are far more likely than men to develop an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, only 5-15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are men. Anorexia is a mental illness, not a physical one. However, it can cause serious health problems. According to the Eating Recovery Center, anorexia has a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness.
7. Female hormones impact countless different arenas. Women's hormones affect weight, skin tone, complexion, menstrual cycle, libido, metabolism, pain intensity, and even dental health.
8. Women are more likely than men to ignore symptoms that may help them identify health challenges early on.
9. Emotions are closely linked to health. Women who are stressed are much more likely to develop health problems than women who are relaxed.
Your Women's Health Experts At The Lake
As a compounding pharmacy in mid-Missouri, we are dedicated to helping women across the Lake Area (and beyond) lead happier, healthier lives. Our staff is well-educated on the intricacies of women's health and well-equipped to answer any questions you may have. To learn more about our women's health services at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website at www.LimeInTheCoconutRx.com.
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!
111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 964-6786
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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