According to Dorlands Medical Dictionary, health is a state of optimum physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. What does that even mean? Well, the basic concept is that even when we feel good, it doesnt necessarily mean that we are healthy. Conversely, when we feel bad or sick, it doesnt necessarily mean that we are unhealthy either.
There are actually four aspects to achieving optimum health. These four topics are: a properly functioning nervous system, exercise, proper diet, and increased sleep and decreased stress. Of course, a properly functioning nervous system is what allows everything else function properly, but today, we are going to talk more about other aspects of your life that you can improve in order to achieve optimum health.
The second topic, exercise, is important for every man, woman, and child to have as a part of their lifestyle. Whether you are 1 or 120, it is never too early or too late to get up and move. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of continuous exercise five times a week in order to improve and sustain cardiovascular health. One of the leading causes of death in the United States is heart disease. If we each took the initiative to at least take a 30 minute walk five days a week, we would be doing ourselves a lot of good. The most important thing is to get up and MOVE!
The third topic is a proper diet. Food is the fuel for our bodies. We require it in order to function. Most of the time, unfortunately, we view food as a pleasure item as opposed to a requirement. Just like a car that takes in poor fuel and eventually breaks down over time, if we continuously feed our bodies poor fuel, it will break down as well. We should strive to make the right choices at the grocery store and not even allow the poor choices to enter our home. This way, we can avoid the temptation at home.
If its not there, then you cant eat it. We should try and buy natural, organic, and local products. This includes produce and animal products. Chicken should be free range and beef should be grass fed. Try to avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup and Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats). Try to minimize the amount of saturated fat you take in to less than 5 grams a day. All of these tasks do take effort and a little more time at the grocery store reading labels. A little extra time at the store can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Finally, decreased stress and increases sleep. If we can make sure that the first three are a part of our lives, we can help reduce the amount of physical and emotional stress in our lives greatly. Also, with less stress, it allows us to sleep better. Sleep is very important. During sleep, we regenerate cells and heal ourselves, so the right amount is imperative. We should be getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep a night. If we can consistently get this much sleep, our health can show great improvement.
Make the right choices on a daily basis and you will be doing yourself as well as your loved ones a huge favor. If you are looking to live a life of optimum health, call me, Dr. Kevin Kean, at Core Chiropractic and get your spinal function checked today! - 14130
There are actually four aspects to achieving optimum health. These four topics are: a properly functioning nervous system, exercise, proper diet, and increased sleep and decreased stress. Of course, a properly functioning nervous system is what allows everything else function properly, but today, we are going to talk more about other aspects of your life that you can improve in order to achieve optimum health.
The second topic, exercise, is important for every man, woman, and child to have as a part of their lifestyle. Whether you are 1 or 120, it is never too early or too late to get up and move. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of continuous exercise five times a week in order to improve and sustain cardiovascular health. One of the leading causes of death in the United States is heart disease. If we each took the initiative to at least take a 30 minute walk five days a week, we would be doing ourselves a lot of good. The most important thing is to get up and MOVE!
The third topic is a proper diet. Food is the fuel for our bodies. We require it in order to function. Most of the time, unfortunately, we view food as a pleasure item as opposed to a requirement. Just like a car that takes in poor fuel and eventually breaks down over time, if we continuously feed our bodies poor fuel, it will break down as well. We should strive to make the right choices at the grocery store and not even allow the poor choices to enter our home. This way, we can avoid the temptation at home.
If its not there, then you cant eat it. We should try and buy natural, organic, and local products. This includes produce and animal products. Chicken should be free range and beef should be grass fed. Try to avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup and Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats). Try to minimize the amount of saturated fat you take in to less than 5 grams a day. All of these tasks do take effort and a little more time at the grocery store reading labels. A little extra time at the store can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Finally, decreased stress and increases sleep. If we can make sure that the first three are a part of our lives, we can help reduce the amount of physical and emotional stress in our lives greatly. Also, with less stress, it allows us to sleep better. Sleep is very important. During sleep, we regenerate cells and heal ourselves, so the right amount is imperative. We should be getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep a night. If we can consistently get this much sleep, our health can show great improvement.
Make the right choices on a daily basis and you will be doing yourself as well as your loved ones a huge favor. If you are looking to live a life of optimum health, call me, Dr. Kevin Kean, at Core Chiropractic and get your spinal function checked today! - 14130
About the Author:
Dr. Kevin Kean is a Houston Chiropractor, practicing in the Galleria area. More information can be found on his website by visiting http://www.drkevinkean.com.
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