BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – While National Women’s Health and Fitness Awareness Day is only once a year, it still serves as a reminder that we should prioritize our health every day.
A nurse practitioner at She-ology, Desiree Hughes, says health and fitness are the cornerstones of everything that we have going on in our lives.
“If we can get those things optimal, then everything else is just simply going to improve,” explains Hughes.
She was previously a nurse practitioner in a traditional healthcare setting and has seen firsthand the lack of time providers have to spend with their patients.
Providers want to spend time with the patient, but they don’t have the time to give. And so, what ends up happening is that health concerns aren’t addressed. Women feel like they’re not being heard, and then we’re back to square one,” Hughes said.
Common health concerns she currently sees women face include, increased stress, decreased sleep, hormonal imbalances, among other challenges.
Hughes says it can sometimes be overwhelming and overbearing to make a plan to fix health issues, but making a game plan is an important first step.
“I think one thing at a time, finding a provider that’s willing to build a relationship with you and walk through that journey with you to help you achieve your goals,” she said.
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