But I do have particular recommendations for women. Women have a much more complex reproductive system than men, and so are more vulnerable to those diseases. Women are also much more likely than men to develop autoimmune diseases as well as Alzheimer's and osteoporosis.
Women have distinct social burdens, being the primary caregivers while receiving lower pay than men.
They are also the main targets of pharmaceutical advertising for tranquilizers, stimulants and antidepressants. The fashion, cosmetics, plastic surgery and fitness industries also have great influence on women, pushing them toward ideals of leanness and glamour that are unrealizable. As a result, many women get caught up in diet and exercise regimens that do nothing to promote health. Make a commitment to try to love your body as it is, and to treat it well. You do have the advantage of being of the gender more likely to be knowledgeable about and willing to apply alternative therapies, more inclined to eat healthily, and more willing to seek professional help, including counseling when necessary.