The medical community has been no stranger to buzzwords or phrases over the years, more specifically when it comes to personal health. Every year there seems to be a new diet or proven way to stay healthier for longer, a new way to “cure” certain conditions or other special something that has amazing health benefits.
A full physical exam from a doctor should be your first step in the path to wellness.
A word you may hear a lot this year is “wellness.” True to its name, wellness is not about flashy science, techniques or products, but rather common sense and using the medical resources available to you. It is about total health for your body and mind to help you and your loved ones live a higher quality of life. And yes, it does involve going to the doctor regularly.
The first step in wellness is to schedule a physical exam with your doctor for yourself and your other family members. This will help to “set a baseline” or get an overall picture of your health to see what conditions you may already have or be at risk for. Since wellness is about prevention, your doctor can help you by suggesting simple lifestyle changes. These can be anything from a change in diet to getting more exercise to stimulating your mind every day by doing a crossword or Sudoku puzzle.
You can also take charge of your own health by using other medical resources provided to you and your community. Many local clinics put on various health-oriented events that are free or low cost, but can help give you a better picture of you or a your loved ones’ health. Be sure to take advantage of these.
The best part about the wellness approach to health is that it applies to anyone at any age. You have practically an entire year ahead of you, so join Hammer Medical in making the healthiest year you have had yet. If you need any mobility, respiratory or home modification products or services to make this happen, we will proudly help any way we can.
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