17 June 2008
Latest health issues for Australian women
The latest Jean Hailes national magazine edition is out, featuring a range of health
issues relevant to Australian women. This issue focuses on Making Time for You and
the importance of caring for our physical, psychological and emotional needs.
With input from the Foundation’s range of medical, allied health and health
educators, each article offers up to date information that is both fresh and evidence-
based.
Features in the latest edition include:
Great expectations – the pressure of living up to our own, and other people’s,
expectations
Why does it always seem that we’re the ones strugging, and that somewhere out
there are women who manage to do it all perfectly. Who are these ‘super’ women
who seem to have it all anyway? Most of us who are juggling work, family,
housework, relationships, friends, cooking etc, generally feel like we’re treading water
just to keep afloat. Psychologist Dr Mandy Deeks believes that having unrealistic
expectations is a big issue for many women, along with poor self-esteem and body
image and not enough time in the day for ‘me’. She also answers some of the most
freqently asked questions on this topic.
Reasons for eating – learning to identify why we eat, other than for hunger
What to eat – or not eat – is something that affects each of us every single day. We
don’t just eat because we’re hungry of course. Sometimes we eat for pleasure,
comfort, control or simply out of boredom or habit. Eating is much more than just a
physical need; there’s also the psychological urge that needs to be satisfied.
Psychologist Gillian Needleman explains that eating can temporarily relieve stress
and even create a sense of physical fullness that feels comforting. Learn about
mindful eating – using all your senses to be totally aware of what you’re doing and
the reason/s for it. In this way you become more in tune with what you’re eating, the
quality of the food and, importantly, the quantity.
Tired of being tired – with our busy lifestyles is it any wonder we’re all so run down?
GP Dr Vivienne Whitechurch sees women every day who are battling fatigue. They
feel tired, worn out, exhausted, drained, rundown, lethargic and lack energy. This
common ailment can have a huge effect on quality of life for many people and
there are a range of causes including lifestyle, psychological, work issues and even
medical conditions can affect how tired you feel. Naturopath Sally Mathrick runs
through her best fatigue fighting tips, including a range of physical and emotional
advice.
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To interview a Foundation expert
on these or any other women’s health issues call Aleeza
Zohar on (03) 9562 6771 or 0425 758 729.
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