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Health
National Women’s Health Week:
May 9-15, 2004
National Women’s Check-Up Day is a nationwide effort led by the
Health and Human Services. The purpose of the
National Women’s Check-Up Day
is to emphasize the importance of getting regular check-ups and
screenings for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and HIV
sexually transmitted diseases.
Many hospitals and clinics will be having health screenings and you
can check with your local hospital for times and
dates. If you need further information you can log onto the Health
and Human services
web site.
Estronaut
[10-16-03]
 This
is also a good site to visit. There is plenty of information on it that
might be of use for women who need information on many different health
issues. Here are just a few things that you will find on this site.
Information on Cholesterol Levels, Why Girls With Attention Deficit
Disorder’s Go Undiagnosed, Breast Cancer, Pre-menopausal for Women,
Sex, Pregnancy and how to care for your Body. There is a page on
Mid-life Eating, and a page on the Mind. The Mind page has good
information on Depression, PMS, Women and Substance Abuse, and Women and Grief.
 Peripheral
Vascular Disease (PVD):
[May 7]
According to the
health.com most people don’t know they have this
problem. They say that signs of the disease often don’t show up until
an artery has narrowed by 50 percent or more. The first signs are
painful cramps, aching, or muscle fatigue-symptoms called claudicating.
They occur most often in the calves, thighs, hips, and buttocks during
activity. Log onto this web site to learn more about this disease.
There are also informational tips on blood pressure, blood cholesterol,
and tips on using your medicines safely and smartly as well as helping
your doctor help you, so check it out!
Eating Light:
[May
7]
Do you need some light recipes to lose weight? Log onto
www.health.com
and click on the food page to get tips on weight loss by eating light.
Try these recipe’s featured on this great web site.
 Cinnamon
Atole:
3 l/2 cups warm water
2/3 cup masa harina
3 l/2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
l (3-inch cinnamon stick, plus additional for garnish)
Instructions:
Place the water and masa harina in a blender, and process until smooth.
Strain the masa mixture through a sieve into a large saucepan; discard
the solids, add milk, sugar, and a cinnamon stick, stirring mixture with
a whisk. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, or until mixture is slightly
thick, stirring frequently. This comforting drink is delicious served
with a garnish of cinnamon sticks. The mentioned recipe was adapted from
Rick Bayless Mexico: “One Plate at a Time”.
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