5 Habits to Optimize Women’s Health by Dr. Cynthia Mercer

In episode 5, OBGYN, Dr. Mercer, encourages us with practical application tips for taking care of our health as women. Caroline and Cindy dive into the importance of embracing the journey and staying present in each moment of our lives. By trusting the path that God has laid out for us, we can let go of comparisons with others and focus on our unique journey. It's a reminder to develop a deep, unwavering faith in God, recognizing that every step of our path has purpose and meaning. By surrendering to this truth, we can find peace and fulfillment in our individual journeys, knowing that God's plan for each of us is beautifully distinct and purposeful.

 

 

Cindy’s prescription for preventing weight gain:

• Limit liquid calories - soda, alcohol, sugar-based drinks
• Eat the rainbow - eliminate processed foods and incorporate fresh, whole foods 
• Stay active - set the standard of 30 minute workouts, 5 times a day
• Remember to drink water
• Increase protein intake

 

 

Cindy’s tips for optimizing our health: 

• Prioritize sleep
• Healthy diet
• Regular exercise
• Quiet time or meditation to center thoughts
• Age-appropriate screening
• Limit alcohol intake
• Remember health needs will change with lifestyle

 

 

Cindy’s reminders for spiritual and mental health:

• Choose a verse to rehearse/memorize
• Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 54:3, Psalm 46:10, James 1:19
• Have an attitude of gratitude
• What we fill our brains with is what will come out in our hearts
• Show love, feel love, be surrounded by love

 

 

Psalm 40: 1-3, 11: 

“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God…Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.” 

 

 

Jeremiah 29:11:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

 

 

Psalm 46:10:

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”

 

 

Cindy would love for you to reach out with any questions you have on women’s healthcare: cmercerrogers@gmail.com 

 

 

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