The Productive Woman Getting and Staying Healthy – TPW503
May 7, 2025
A health emergency sparked a transformative journey toward better well-being. The speaker shares effective strategies for integrating healthy habits, focusing on diet and exercise. Listen for practical meal prep tips tailored for small households, including portioning soups and staying hydrated with creative lemon water. Motivations for personal change and the importance of personalized healthcare advice round out this inspiring and insightful discussion.
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Stroke Wake-Up Call
- Laura McClellan experienced multiple small strokes in November 2024, which served as a major wake-up call about her neglected health.
- She was fortunate to have no residual physical or neurological deficits after the event.
Stroke Risk Factors Insight
- Key factors increasing stroke risk include weight gain, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high stress.
- Laura's busy lifestyle and poor eating habits contributed to these risk factors, highlighting their collective impact.
Medications and Lifestyle Changes
- Doctors prescribed blood thinners, blood pressure, and cholesterol meds to reduce stroke risk alongside lifestyle changes.
- Laura's neurologist recommended 45 minutes of daily walking and adopting the Mediterranean diet to improve health.