Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to women's health.

Do: Do not smoke. Eat properly. Exercise, if you can, everyday.

Good: Good diet, regular exercise, calcium and vitamin d. Time for self and to distress, be happy.

DO: Do care for your self as well as others. Don't forget about your own needs when tending to others.

Don't: Don't give all of your "self" away. Women take care of the world, and neglect themselves.

Don't: Don't wait to tell your md if you think you have a bladder infection again. You're probably right!

Exercise: Exercise early in the day, not late! more benefit and time. You are tired at days end!

Don't: Don't have sex with a full bladder... It can lead to a bladder infection.

Don't: Don't try to treat a vaginal infection by yourself. See your doctor.

Don't: Don't use douches! they promote development of vaginitis (bacterial vaginitis).

Do: Do follow a diet, don't overindulge in carbs or alcohol.

Take: Take care of yourself so you can care for your family. First remember you are the caregiver.

Choose: Choose a good quality otc vitamin by looking for labels: nsf, USP or gmp-which ensure quality/safety.

Fibroid: Fibroid tumors of the uterus are benign and found in up to 25% of reproductive age women.

Gardasil: Gardasil vaccine (when given to sexually naive women) decreases risk of cervical cancer by 95%.

Don't: Don't hold your urine if you feel you need to go. It could lead to a bladder infection.

Cruciferous: Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussels sprouts, bok choy, etc) help estrogen metabolism.

Women: Women over 21 should get a pap smear at least every 3 years.

Most: Most women only need to get pap smears every 3 years, not every year.

Prevent: Prevent recurring yeast infections by taking probiotics or acidophilus supplements.

Sexually: Sexually transmitted disease may increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy.

Don't: Don't forget if you are in a category that doesn't need paps, you still need a physical exam each year.

If: If you have many yeast infections, stay away from starches in your diet. Have your blood sugar checked.

Stop: Stop nicotine, slow down on alcohol, take your vitamins, eat smart and exercise smart.

Mammogram: Mammogram annually after age 40, colonoscopy after age 50, check in with your primary doc frequently.

Treat: Treat noncyclic breast pain with wearing a professionally-fitted bra or sports bra & progesterone.

The: The best antibiotic for most bladder infections is nitrofurantoin.

Exercise,: Exercise, maintaining a normal weight, and not smoking will go a long way towards lifelong health!

Exercise,: Exercise, a good balanced diet, no smoking, not being overweight, and a healthy mouth.

Eat: Eat whole foods, not fast food. Don't drink soda except selzer. Walk 30 minutes daily. Sleep 7-8hrs.

Do: Do eat healthy and drink lots of fluids. Avoid soda, smoking and drink moderately.

Preventive: Preventive care: dental, vision, paps, mammograms, bone density, labwork.

Period: Period pain with fever, vomiting, dizziness or rash? Think toxic shock syndrom! go to er immediately!

Don't: Don't take estrogen if you have high triglycerides. It can raise them to very dangerous levels.

There: There are some new treatments for very heavy periods! ask about endometrial ablation & Mirena (levonorgestrel) iuds.

Eat: Eat well & exercise, keep to an ideal body weight. Get tested with regular paps and mammograms.

Exercise: Exercise regularly with a concrete goal in mind. Might be running a 5k or even getting around block.

Eat: Eat plenty of low-fat dairy products to maintain healthy weight and keep bones strong.

If: If you don't want to be pregnant then use condoms or birth control.

Don't: Don't hook up. Potential danger (stds) and emotionally damaging!

Post: Post menopausal women are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Calcium supplements are advised.

Women: Women after menopause should get evaluated for osteoporosis with DEXA scan.

Post: Post-menopausal women are at higher risk for developing heart disease. Get a check up.

Female: Female pelvic joints flexible; chronic injury from birthing happens. Yoga, toned muscles help.

Wear: Wear sunscreen almost all the time. 30 min in sun without sunscreen boosts vit. D for strong bones.

Weight: Weight loss and correcting metabolic syndrome are the main line of treatment for patients with pcos.

Sleeping: Sleeping well, exercise, and not smoking are the three most important factors to a long healthy life.

A: A happy woman is a healthy woman. It all starts with your smile. Think on beautiful things in life.

Mothers: Mothers who breastfeed have lower risks of breast & ovarian cancers.

You: You can avoid serious conditions by paying attention to physical symptoms. Get them checked out.

Breast-fed: Breast-fed babies are less likely to become overweight. Please breast feed!

Breastfed: Breastfed babies have lower risks of ear & gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, and obesity.

Mothers: Mothers who breastfeed have lower risks of breast and ovarian cancers. Please breast feed!

Do: Do get yearly mammograms after age 40. A family history of breast cancer may require earlier start.

A: A strong family history of breast cancer should prompt consultation with a genetic counselor.

When: When asking questions please include as much information and description as possible.

Avoid: Avoid harmful habits - smoking, drinking, drugs. Get screenings regularly. Drive carefully.

Do: Do get regular check ups (annual physicals). Don't drink, smoke, do drugs & drive recklessly.

Maintain: Maintain healthy diet, physical and spiritual shape, avoid harmful habits & drive carefully.

Avoid: Avoid harmful habits - drinking, smoking, drugs & reckless driving. Do recommended screenings.

Don't: Don't ever use acetone or bleach in the genital area !

Eat: Eat a moderate, balanced diet, and exercise daily.

Eating: Eating enough iron in your diet helps prevent anemia.

Use: Use sunscreen for more than 15 minutes of sun exposure.

Do: Do get some exercise every day, even a short work out at home.

If: If you are not pregnant, and your clothes are too small, it is time to start exercising and dieting.

Effective: Effective treatment for uterine or vaginal prolapse does not have to mean surgery. See a specialist.

The: The best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections is to always use a condom.

Many: Many women are deficient in zinc, magnesium, vitamin d, and iodine.

Do: Do take calcium but with magnesium in 1:1 or 2:1 ratio.

Exercise,: Exercise, perform monthly breast self exams and keep a proper diet.

Eat: Eat healthy . Drink plenty of water. Exercise - sing , dance walk, run. Put on a happy face. Be +.

Keep: Keep ur appointments w ur doctor.Don't forget ur mammograms, blood tests, pap smears, colonoscopies.

Take: Take your vitamin each day. Most women will benefit from a daily vitamin supplement.

Have: Have your annual exam, and your annual mammogram after age 40.

Don't: Don't listen to your friends advice on medications, listen to your doctor.

Meditation: Ever feel stress? Keep it away by meditating daily.

Annual: Annual mammography starting at age 40. http://mammographysaveslives.org/.

Listen: Listen inside yourself; hear what you need; find a way to honor your needs while honoring others.

Women: Myth: women can "do it all". Fact: we can do "all that we can do" but somehow that is different.

Basic: Basic body maintenance: sleep, nutritious food, bathe, laugh, movement, nature, be alone/with others.

DO: Do take a little time every day to ensure you prevening illness.Remember "a stitch in time saves 9".

Get: Get annual physical exam, vaccination, screening test.

Avoid: Avoid stress, eat healthy, excercise regularly and have at least 8 hours of sleep.

When: When evaluating a thyroid, often "a test" is much less important than an experienced opinion.

No: No one can go back and make a new start, but anyone can start from here, and make a brand new end!

...LET: ...Let go of what cannot be. Look beyond what you can see, and love that which is dear to thee...

Listen: Listen only to the message of your anger! anger means something important to you doesn't feel good!

Ignore: Avoid heel heights of greater than 2 inches for comfortable feet and good posture.

Ignore: Avoid unnecessary calories suck as sugared drinks!

Ignore: Brush twice a day and floss daily!this will help maintain good oral health.

Ignore: Get routine recommended screenings avoid smoking, drinking, drugs seek medical care if not well.

Ignore: Get routine recommended screenings. Avoid bad habits, such as smoking, drinking, drugs.

Ignore: A regular walking program helps strengthen bones.

Ignore: Drink lots of water ..Excercise daily and eat healthy!

Ignore: Make sure to have your blood pressure checks and mammograms!

Ignore: Do keep smiling..Stay happy and stress free..And eat healthy as much as you can!

Secret: Secret 2 wellbeing= one constant truth: tune into your inner voice. Honor it while honoring others.

No: No need for pap smear if you have had a hysterectomy for a benign reason..Ie no cancer or pre-cancer.

Most: Most women patients that develop the habit of walking three miles per day are in excellent health.

Ignore: Move your bowels, exercise, decrease fat and fast carbohydrates, take vitamins, smile. Be well.

Be: Be well. Get bad/abscessed teeth pulled. Get restoration when it's convenient.

Ignore: Eat 4 half cup servings of fruits and 5 half cup servings of veggies each day to stay healthy.

Ignore: Consume balanced diet, exercise often and get hormone levels tested to ensure best health!

Ignore: Explore vitamin injections ; bioidentical hormone treatment. Both work to keep your body at its best.

Ignore: Become aware of the food you are consuming! eat healthy and reduce calorie intake to enhance health.

When: When facing a lumpectomy, ask your surgeon about oncoplastic surgery to improve results after xrt.

Ignore: Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Have fun activities out of home or work.

Ignore: Do ask your doc all your ? And don't be shy about it!

When: When something abnormal is going on, write notes: describe symptoms, how you feel, etc. For your dr.

Ignore: Shaving your genital area can increase risk of infection. Try to trim the area without shaving.

Ignore: Don't ignore your health for caring for others, for if you are not healthy, you cannot help anyone.

Ignore: Do:exercise, take additional calcium and vitamin D,remain sexual and relax/meditate. Don't stress.

Ignore: Get your Pap Smears, Mammograms, Colonoscopies, Skin Exams and Labs done as per your Doctors wishes.

Ignore: Drink Water. Less salt, lots of exercise, safe sex, pap,mammo, vaccines, meditation, rest/ relax.