Your Health Is Your Wealth

By Donna Stark

Have you ever heard the saying, "your health is your wealth?" And if you have heard it before, did you pay much attention to it? If there is one thing you need to know to make it through life, it's that poor health does not discriminate. No matter who you are or where you live or what your age is, poor health can always track you down if you aren't being careful. Fortunately, there are many things that can be done to keep it from finding you and the best thing to start with is chiropractic care at The Joint Chiropractic.

Staying Healthy

You can't expect good health if you don't put in the effort. There's a whole lot of planning, preparing, and executing that is involved, but don't let that scare you. You can work toward a healthier you simply by changing a few of your daily habits. Here are a few suggestions that your local chiropractors want you to consider.

• Get adjusted regularly - Routine chiropractic care can make an incredible difference with how you feel and how healthy you will be in the future. It helps to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of serious medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint dysfunction. On top of that, chiropractic care can eliminate the need for many prescription medications.
• Consume lots of colors - Adding plenty of deeply-hued fruits and vegetables to your daily diet will help to improve your overall health and wellness. From optimal brain function to a stronger immunity to a healthier heart, it's easy to see how a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods can make a difference in your life.
• Rest up - Prioritizing your rest and getting the recommended amount of sleep every night is critical for good health. Quality sleep can help in the reduction of stress and disease, but not only that, it can also increase your productivity and sharpen your cognitive skills.
• Exercise daily - You have to move if you want to improve your health and fortunately, you don't have to spend hours at a time doing so. If you participate in daily physical activity and take plenty of breaks throughout your workday, you will begin to notice how much better you feel sooner than you think.

Staying Wealthy

Your health is your wealth, so don't make the mistake of ignoring it for too long. By making some simple changes to your daily lifestyle and seeing your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic on a regular basis, you can expect to stay wealthy (and healthy!) for a very long time!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Portland, Ore.