Dr. Timothy Mick, DC, DACBR, Associate Professor in Radiology and Director of Radiological Consultation Services
What does wellness mean to you?
To me, wellness means being healthy over all: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
What do you do to stay well?
To stay well spiritually, I meet with God and his people everyday. For my mental health, I run, which also benefits my physical health. When I’m not feeling well emotionally, I listen to music and sing. As for my diet, I stay away from fat and consume high-carbohydrate meals with a decent amount of protein – basically a runner’s diet. I also take vitamins, minerals, and supplements.
How do you work wellness into your day?
I generally work wellness into my day as best as I can. When I feel stressed out, I know that I need to go for a run. When I’m feeling down I go meet with God, read the Bible, and pray.
What are your biggest struggles for maintaining wellness?
Time. I also tend to have an inconsistent personality – because of that I don’t have a strict schedule for exercising.
How do you find time to workout?
I look at my schedule and fill in the holes. Lately I’ve been willing to take what I get with regards to my schedule. I’ve also become more realistic. I’d like to get in 11-to-13 mile runs, but if I can only get in six miles that’s fine. That’s not so great for marathons, but I’m doing what I can do for now.
Why is being well important to you?
Being well is important to me for lots of reasons. In order to be a happy, productive individual who is friendly and has friends, you have to be well.
Do you have any recommended resources for wellness?
My advice is to ask smart people about nutrition, particularly Joel Pins, PhD. Norman Horns, MD, is also a great person for running advice. I believe that asking people for advice is much more efficient – you can read volumes of books and only come away with a little bit of information. You should also experiment with your body to see what works and what doesn’t, and conduct research on the Internet. The best advice is to look at people who are well and ask them how they maintain their wellness.
