National Women's Health and Fitness Day

September 29, 2010 sets the stage for one of the nations largest yearly health promotion event for women of any age to participate. This event is always held on the last Wednesday of September each year. The day is Women's Fitness Day.

The purpose of this day is to rally women throughout the nation and get their attention so they can take charge of their health. Across America organizations will be concentrating on spreading the word of why it is vital to get exercise and be health conscious. Over 1,400 groups spanned throughout the country will be hosting events of health and fitness. These events can be found at senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, local parks and recreations, retirement communities, service organizations, schools, places of worship and many more community locations throughout the nation.

Due to the fact this a type of grass root organizations it is a perfect time for any health related organizations and businesses to participate by getting the word out about what type of health benefits they provide for women's health.

The events in which you can expect to find being held are things such as walking events, exercise demonstrations, health screening and information workshops.

More and more lately it has been pointed out in many medical articles that women not only endure chronic pain more but are also more likely to end up with conditions and diseases like fibromyalgia.

A lot of women turn to alternative treatments to help with the conditions. Certain exercises have been listed on alternative medicine treatment lists for CAM.

So let us take a look at women's health and alternatives to see how they can aide us now before it becomes too late. Also, how they can help in certain conditions and diseases. Below are some of the things that can aide women in being health smart and/or help any current medical issues.

Tia Chi

As we have recently heard, Tia Chi is making a big splash in the world of alternative medicine. General health benefits included increase flexibility, reduces stress, increases balance and coordination and helps heighten your bodies immune system. It aides in many conditions such as allergies and asthma, slowing down aging, arthritis, back pain, cardiovascular benefits and fibromyalgia. Tia Chi is often referred to as the "medicine in motion". The truth of the matter is it does help in the treatment of many conditions. It is slow, graceful movements which is just a great exercise practice in general.

Yoga

Yoga aides in health and overall quality ones self. Yoga increases body awareness, flexibility, posture and brings a calmness. It is also on alternative medicine listings. Yoga has many attributes that helps with a lot of women's issues, one being menopause. Just by simply doing the stretches it provides benefits to you mind and body, gives you energy and balance. Due to the fact hormone levels are out of sync at this time it helps provide relaxations, blood circulation improves and oxygenation to the cells and tissues. Yoga is a great exercise to find peace and tranquility and reduce those stress levels women endure on a daily basis.

Strength Training

As we get older we are prone to the possibility of getting osteoporosis. When women are post menopausal we are especially susceptible to osteoporosis due to lack of estrogen. Among taking calcium supplements and other nutrients are bodies will require they also need to be strengthened.

Strength training enables us to increase bone mass especially in the area of the spine. It helps provide more muscle strength, better balance and actually helps us in living longer full filled lives.

Cardio

Carido exercises use the large muscle group. This causes your heart and lungs to constantly send oxygen from your lungs to your blood and working muscles. If you enjoy fast paced work out this could just be the thing to help your blood flowing.

Nutrition

Women need to eat healthy. We obtain this by keeping the food we consume in check that will make our bodies strong, give us energy and have the proper nourishment we require. We need to choose healthy snacks in between our regular meals if we feel hungry or just need an energy boost. We need to cover all of the food groups but remember to consume healthy fat foods. Other things we can do is to stir fry instead of grilling. Use more dried herbs on our foods instead of butter. Always trim the fat off of meat this holds true for most all persons. Quick diets are never the answer. Diets can be done just by eating the proper foods and elimination of a lot of things our bodies do not need extra amounts of.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help reduce stress in our bodies. Acupuncture has been useful in many conditions women face such as PMS, menopause symptoms, thyroid conditions, hormone induced headaches, chronic yeast infections and infertility.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care concentrates on the disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Along with the effects of the disorders on our general health. Chiropractic is the number one alternative treatment currently. Chiropractic care treats a number of women's conditions including infertility, menopause symptoms, endometriosis, arthritis and back pain during pregnancy.

Massage

Massage is more than just for a woman to be pampered. It improves the bloods circulation, helps alleviate any pain, reduces stress levels and provides an overall wellness.

Some events being held on Women's Fitness Day:

St. Luke"s Women's Fitness Celebration in Boise, Idaho is a three day event starting September 23 through the 25th. Such events include a Women's Show at the Boise Center where there will be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and special deals from local retailers. They also will be having a 5K Run, Walk and Stroll which is one of the biggest walk/run events in the nation.

The Ridgefield Playhouse will present an onstage Zumba dance/workout. It is fitness for women of any age. They are located in Ridgefield Connecticut.

Make sure to check your local newspapers and community pages for events being held in your area.