Investing financially makes sense but what about your health?

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin

As a doctor, it always strikes me as funny that people will spend their lives saving money, contributing to their 401k, buying stocks etc.  They call this investing in their future.

Yet, when it comes to their health, people don’t pay nearly enough time investing.  Going to the gym is investing in your health.  Eating properly is investing in your health.  Getting yearly physicals are investing in your health. 

Why do we put more of a priority in investing our money, in taking our cars to get oil changes than taking care of our health? 

We have already established that stress is the silent killer, yet the majority of us don’t do anything to counteract our stress.

It doesn’t take THAT much effort.   I hear this all the time: “I didn’t realize how bad I felt until I felt good!” 

Most people don’t even realize what stress is doing to their bodies.  Most people simply think this is a part of aging.  WELL, IT ISN’T! 

It doesn’t matter as much what you do.  Just do something! 

Research suggests that exercise is the best way to prevent mental stress from manifesting itself into physical stress.

BUT, the best advice is:  DO SOMETHING!  

You must do something to take your mind off whatever it is that causes you stress, to give your body a release. Go for a walk, hit the gym, go hiking, attend a yoga class!     

Simply choose an activity you enjoy doing, or if you hate physical activity whatever it is that you are willing to do! 

If exercise isn’t an option, massage is a great tool to utilize.

****Did you know that your insurance can pay for your massage at our office?  Co-pays as little as $5!  One of our staff members can even check your insurance for you! 

Other stress reduction options include a warm bath, reading, meditation, go out to eat with some friends, play with a pet, get a pedicure.  Something, anything for yourself!