WIN – Women’s Health Week Prize Pack #NWHW #ColgateTotal

Disclaimer: I have teamed up with Colgate Total in support of this campaign. We received compensation for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it might be a little interesting to do something different this year!

Did you know that Mother’s Day also kicks off the 16th Annual National Women’s Health Week? Often, between work, children, and friends and family, women push back their own health needs. This year, Colgate Total is supporting National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) by helping getting the word out and reminding women to put their health first. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.

Here are 7 simple things you can do this NWHW to improve your health:

1. One of the most overlooked small steps women can take to improve their overall health is better oral care habits. After all, a healthy mouth, is key to a healthy body. Please remind your readers that even a small change like switching to a Colgate Total regimen with Colgate Total’s New Gum Health Mouthwash can provide advanced gum protection for 45% stronger, healthier gums. Visit http://www.colgatetotal.com/home to learn more.

2. Visit a doctor or nurse to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings. Your doctor or nurse can help you stay healthy. Ask your doctor or nurse how often you need to be seen for a routine checkup. Use this time to bring up any health concerns or questions you have.

3. Get active. You have probably heard by now that physical activity is good for you, it can lower your risk of early death from a variety of causes. Regular activity can help prevent unhealthy weight gain and also help with weight loss. It can also improve your cardiorespiratory (heart, lungs, and blood vessels) and muscular fitness. For older adults, activity can improve mental function. Activity is important for everyone!

4. Eat healthy. You’ve probably seen many articles in the media telling you what to eat and not eat. All this information can be confusing. You may be left wondering how much of different types of foods you should eat to stay healthy. Eating in a healthy manner isn’t hard at all. To help you choose foods wisely, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture have developed several tools, including: Healthy eating plans, Nutrition Facts labels on food packages, and a Nutrient Database.

5. Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress. Good mental health is an important part of a woman’s overall health. Here you will find information about mental health issues that affect women and links to the best organizations and publications on mental health.

6. Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, texting while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

7. Learn what steps you should take for good health based on your age. Every age has its own set of health challenges. Find out what steps you should be taking for good health by visiting http://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/by-age/

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WIN – 24/7 MOMS and Colgate Total are giving away a National Women’s Health Week prize pack ($60 value) including the following:

• Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste, Gum Health Mouthwash, and 360 Total Advanced Floss-Tip Bristles Toothbrush
• A sleep mask to help with better rest and overall health
•  A stainless steel water bottle for fitness and hydration
• 356 Days of Health Eating from the American Dietetic Ass.

Enter for a chance to win using the Rafflecopter entry form below. For every entry you do it’s an extra entry to win.

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US entries only and one entry per person. Winner will be chosen on May 23, 2015.