Wellness Tips and Risk Factors

The following wellness tips and risk factors relate to disease conditions that have their origins in inflammation of the tissues. Please click on the disease condition that applies to you to learn about risk factors and how you can help keep yourself well.

GENERAL WELLNESS TIPS

Staying as well as you can now will help you to take advantage of future advancements in medicine and anti-aging science. Here are some general wellness suggestions that everyone can benefit from in their quest for a healthier, longer life:

EXERCISE

When it comes to staying youthful and healthy, nothing is of more value than exercise. A well thought-out exercise program can:

help slow the aging process
improve flexibility
firm sagging muscles
guard against osteoporosis
help you lose weight or maintain your ideal weight
reduce the risk of injury from a fall
lower your risk of diabetes
alleviate stress
ease arthritis
stop depression
make you feel that you have achieved something

Three kinds of exercise contribute to a well-rounded exercise program that fully benefits your body. These are aerobic activity, strength training and flexibility exercises. You don't have to run a marathon every week to keep fit; most fitness experts agree that moderate, regular exercise is enough to keep your body in shape and your mind invigorated. Recent studies have indicated that the good effects of smaller amounts of activity/exercise undertaken throughout the day are cumulative.

Physical activity not only improves muscle tone and flexibility it also:

increases blood circulation, improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
enhances the drainage of lymphatic tissue waste, thereby helping to remove toxins from the system, and
helps the digestive system to process food better, reducing bloating and constipation.

Please consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner if you plan to significantly change your exercise routine.

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