Simple Things You Can Do To Take Control of Your Health

Simple Things You Can Do To Take Control of Your Health

If you want to be more in control of your health consider the following (this is the best that science has to offer us at this point):

If you smoke – stop; if you don’t smoke, don’t start!
Stop eating when you are 80% full (a Japanese cultural custom) – not at 150% (an American custom).
If you are getting stiff, it will only get worse unless you stretch. If you are limber, you will only get stiff over time unless you try to stay limber.
If you are inactive you will become more inactive and weak and getting anywhere (including your own toilet) will become difficult. Anyone can become more active – so get moving and do something!
Know your family history and think about what you’re doing to prevent the same thing from happening to you.
Waking up happy is much better than waking up anxious or fearful. Going to bed thankful is much better than going to bed angry or depressed.
Being in a boat on a journey is good. Being in a boat on a journey with others is better. Being in a boat on a journey with others you like is comforting. Being in a boat on a journey and helping others – whether you like them or not at the start – is the real trick.
Lastly, if you need help with any of the above – get it!

Author: Kevin McCarthy, DC, M.Ed.