Everyday we are surrounded by information pertaining to health. We hear about health on the radio, in commercials and even on the Internet. But, unfortunately most people do not have a real understanding of what it means to be healthy. If you look in a medical dictionary it says that health means that “an organism functions optimally without disease or abnormality.” Most understand the absence of disease as being a part of health, but what about functioning at our optimum. This is the part of health most people skip. Most people figure that if I am not hurt, or if I don’t feel pain then I must be healthy, but health is not only about an absence of pain. Especially since pain is our bodies’ way of telling us that there is already something wrong.
If you look up wellness on the Internet you will notice that health seems to entail much more than just an absence of disease and pain. Wellness websites cover such things as mental health, physical health, spiritual health, and even career or financial health. Most people believe that this may sound a little crazy, but in reality your health is affected by everything you do as well as everyone you know.
So you may ask, “What can you I do to stay healthy?” First off, take part in your health care. Be proactive. Keep all scheduled doctors appointments. Visit your chiropractor regularly to ensure your spine is functioning at its optimum. Follow your doctor and/or chiropractor’s advice. If your doctor tells you that you need to take a supplemental vitamin or you need to exercise more, realize they are telling you this to improve your health. Ask questions concerning your health. Stay optimistic. A positive outlook can be just as important as the treatment itself.
Other options to help you stay healthy include using correct posture, increase your flexibility, reduce stress, and continue to learn. One last thing that can be very beneficial to your health is receiving sufficient rest. This means six to eight hours of sleep per night using a supportive pillow and mattress, and avoiding sleeping on your stomach. Life is only as good as you make it!
For more information, contact Dr. Kelly Herta, DC at 661-295-5200. Aligned Health Chiropractic & Wellness is located at 27875 Smyth Drive, Suite 100 in Valencia.