On the ELEVENTH day of wellness my blogger gave to me... " a tip about staying healthy"
Today's Tip (Day 11):
"Staying healthy can be as easy ABC!"
Over the last 10 days, we hope that we have provided you with useful information to assist in facilitating a state of optimum wellness during the holiday season. As we embark on our final two installments of the 12 days of wellness we want to leave you with a quick and easy summary to improve your health and quality of life. Did you know...
5-7% of weight loss can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes
physicial inactivity accounts for 22% colon cancer cases, 18% fractures from osteoporosis, and 12% of diabtes and hypertension
after 1 year of quitting smoking the risk of heart disease is reduced by 50%, after 10 years the death rate from lung cancer is about half and after 15 years an ex-smokers risk for heart disase is about the same as that as a lifelong non smoker
one-third of potential life lost before age 65 is due to chronic diseases that may have been prevented
approximately 70% of all deaths in the U.S. are attributed to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke and COPDS (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease syndrome).
Source: (2003) Centers for Disease Control: The Power of Prevention
Learn the ABC's to Wellness
Annual physical exams are important to your wellbeing. Schedule appointments around your birthday as a reminder.
Blood Pressure control can reduce your risk of stroke, kidney disease, heart failure and heart attack.
Early detection with preventive screenings can offer better treatment outcomes.
Fresh fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber that really can keep the doctor away! Get involved in your community. It reduces stress and promotes emotional wellbeing. Heart healthy purchases limits food with hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, white flour and salt in the top five ingredients.Include at leat eight (8 ounces) of water a day.
Jump into bed and get at least 7 hours of sleep. During sleep, your body releases a hormone called melatonin, which has positive effects on your skin and your immune system.
Know your numbers! Make sure you keep track of blood pressure, cholesterol (HDL, LDL and ratio), Triglycerides, blood sugar, height, weight, body composition.
Let go of stress. Stresses can negatively impacting health. One affect of continuous stress is decreasing the immune system.
Massage helps to reduce blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and helps relieve stress and aids relaxation.
Nutritious eating is not a diet but a way of life! Take small stept towards making healthy behavior changes
One step at a time is best. Change is hard, so choose one habit to change each month.
Physical activity 30 minutes a day everyday.
Questions are important. Ask about treatment options, test or medications prescribed.
Relax, rest and rejuvenate. Take time out for you.
Shop wisely - read food labels, buy only what is on your list and don’t shop when you are hungry.
Take a technology time out. Turn off your cell phone, blackberry, or other device for at least one hour a day and enjoy uninterrupted time alone or with your family.
Understand the ABC’s of Wellness.
Vary you vegetables, eating 3 to 5 servings a day helps increase vitamins, minerals, fiber and helps you not feel as hungry.
Walking is best exercise and helps reduce stress
X marks the spot to remind you to "x" out cigarettes or other tobacco products you use.
You are what you eat. Better food habits can help you be healthier.
Zero is the amount of high fructose corn syrup, hydrogentated or partially hydrogentated oils you should have listed on the food labels of anything you purchase.
Categories: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits, Prevention and Wellness, Health Conditions
Learning how to destress might be one of the most important things you can do for your health. I like that you mentioned that a few times in your list. It effects every aspect of your health.
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