HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
It is important to ensure proper
health and nutrition for bones to stay
strong throughout your life. Adequate
calcium intake and physical activity can
help keep bones healthy.
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.
Back and Neck Care
Back pain is one of Americans’
most common medical ailments.
Chiropractic and other specialized care
centers can be a resource for patients
suffering from a variety of conditions
such as lower back pain, neck pain,
headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, spinal
stenosis, ear infections, neurological
conditions, or scoliosis. The nervous
system controls all of the cells
and organs in your body, which is why
chiropractors focus on the health and
proper alignment of the spine.
Patients with the types of issues
above often seek professional
chiropractic therapy to relieve the pain
they are experiencing rather than taking
medication. Chiropractic care can
start by addressing general wellness or
looking directly at disease prevention.
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,
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,
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. ■
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