Resolutions: Maintaining Actual Health
Being healthier is one of the most common New Year Resolutions. But what that actually means has a huge range depending on whom you are speaking with. From weight loss and ‘clean eating’ restriction diets to hyper-focusing on building muscle mass, most ‘health’ goals actually have very little to do with our real health and wellbeing.
So instead of focusing on the trends, we’ve broken down the most important elements for healthcare and fitness that will keep you healthy and strong, without the fad diets or complicated (and often expensive) lifestyle hacks.
MAINTAINING BRAIN POWER
Your brain is your body’s central processing unit and just like your computer, needs a little attention from time to time. Mental health issues aside, ensuring that your brain functions optimally is easier than you think. A diet rich in Omega-3 and the right kind of fatty acids can go a long way to ensuring sharp thinking and enhanced overall brain function. You can find some fabulous brain-healthy diets, here.
YOUR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
This is an area of overall healthcare that we don’t think about until it starts to have a direct impact on our functional ability. Yet, optimizing your nerve supply is an essential element of our healthcare. It involves restoring and maintaining the proper function of the nervous system through spinal correction, and you can speak to your local Chiropractor about what this could mean for you.
QUALITY NUTRITION
This should go without saying, but it’s well worth reminding you of it. We can all dream about running marathons or climbing Mount Everest, but none of that is going to be remotely possible without a solid, balanced, and consistent nutrition plan. There are so many illnesses and diseases that can be prevented by simply eating well, and if you have a history of cancer or other hereditary illnesses in your family, then this is of particular importance to you.
OXYGEN & LEAN MUSCLE FOCUS
The damaging effects of aging can be greatly reduced by maximizing oxygen intake and focusing on lean muscle mass. Studies have shown that learning how to exercise the right way through short, energy bursts can induce a “good” hormone response.
Just walking 30-minutes every day, can have dramatic results.
LEARN BASIC LIFE SAVING AND FIRST AID SKILLS
Supporting your body’s healing during injury or illness can yield many positive long-term results. Not only is it a good idea anyway to know how to stop bleeding or administer effective CPR in difficult circumstances, knowing basic first aid and life-saving skills can save lives.
MyCPR Now certifications offer fantastic and easy-to-learn courses.
Managing your overall healthcare is critical to ensuring a balanced lifestyle. But a healthy body and mind go further than that too. A solid, strong routine will also support your body’s responses to illness and keep your immune system robust.
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