HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
Patients have reported several health
benefits including:
• Improved sleep
• More energy
• Better mood
• Reduced need for medication
• Relief from pain
Some general ways to keep your
back and neck healthy are regular
exercise, stress management, proper
posture, healthy weight, nutrition for
strong bones, wearing appropriate
shoes, and not smoking.
Foot Health
It is important to stay healthy
from head to toe, including your feet.
There are 26 bones and 33 joints
in your foot and ankle, making the
possibility for issues very high. From
sprains and fractures to ingrown
toenails, bunions, corns, and athlete’s
foot, we may find ourselves hiding
our foot problems in a pair of shoes.
But overlooking foot health can lead
to greater problems if left untreated.
Taking a few simple steps to ensure
foot health is easy to do:
• Keep feet clean and dry.
• Make sure to trim toenails
regularly and straight across.
• Wear shoes that fit properly.
• Don’t ignore discolored or
cracking toenails.
• Wear shoes in public places to
avoid fungal infections.
Overall Health
Overall health and well-being starts
from the inside out. Begin by providing
your body with the nutrients it needs
to work properly. You will have more
energy and feel better every single day
that you eat healthy, nutritious foods,
drink plenty of water, and get in some
exercise. While physical wellness is
crucial for a healthy life, it is important
not to overlook mental wellness. This
includes emotional, psychological,
and social well-being. Mental health is
important throughout all stages of life,
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from childhood to adulthood. While
good physical health directly affects
mental health, you should care for your
mental health in different ways.
• Love yourself and treat yourself with
kindness and respect.
• Surround yourself with people who
make you happy.
• Meditate and/or pray to provide
yourself with time to silently reflect on
all of the positive aspects of life.
• Try something new to break away from
the daily grind.
• Get help when you feel like you cannot
help yourself. ■