Health matters!!!!!

Health Matters

Nutrition

Ensure that there is sufficient calcium and iron in your diet.

Dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli and fish are a rich source of calcium while fortified cereals, liver and spinach are rich in iron.

Clothes

Wear supportive inner wear to be able to run without discomfort.

Injuries

Studies suggest that women runners are more susceptible than men to running injuries like ankle sprains, shin splints, stress fractures and hip problems.

Engage in cross training activities such as cycling, swimming and weight training to reduce the risk of these injuries.

Myth

The uterus does not drop in a woman just because she runs.

Reduced risk

Active women produce a less potent form of estrogen compared to sedentary.

So running reduces their risk of developing breast and uterine cancer and a certain types of diabetes.

Detox

Running can help clear your skin and give a healthy complexion. Running stimulates circulation, transports nutrients and flushes out the toxins.