Sunday

Physical Wellness

Take time from your hectic schedule to nurture your physical wellness! A recent study at The Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois found that:

  • An active lifestyle has been shown to improve cognitive and brain function
  • Age-related mental decline can be reversed with regular exercise

Research studies have also shown that regular exercise can help improve your mood.

  • First, exercise burns cortisol in the body which is a by-product of stress and can be damaging to organs.
  • Secondly, exercise stimulates the release of endorphins which are the feel-good hormones in the pituitary gland.

Steps to improving your physical well-being may include:

  • Regular check-ups with your doctor and dentist
  • Routine sleep patterns (8 or 9 hours a night!)
  • Eating well-balanced meals throughout the day
  • Drinking water
  • Minimizing caffeine, alcohol and sugar
  • Practicing meditation or yoga
  • Regular Exercise - walking, swimming, weight-lifting, etc...

Choose Wellness!