Article contributed by Dr. Daryl Gioffre, New York City
As nice as they are, the holidays are notoriously stressful. And now that they’re over, 2008 promises to be one fantastic year! You’ve made your resolutions and you’ve resolved to stick with them! Staying stress-free and young at heart is key to your year of success.
The US Census Bureau estimates there are more than 80,000 centenarians living in the United States today and statistics show that women usually live longer than men (there’s no correlation between this and the fact that women LOVE their SHOES, but it’d be an interesting study). One of the most important steps you can take to begin to live longer, age gracefully, and be stronger is to. . .
Stop Killing Yourself!
Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the three leading causes of death among women. Interestingly enough, they are also preventable by healthy lifestyle choices and routine check-ups. This January mark your calendar so you won’t forget mammograms, chiropractic visits, and other annual exams. Let your doc know what diseases and conditions are on your family tree. Being aware of this health history will help you build a plan to incorporate healthy habits in your life and those of your children.
Make Your Self-Care a Priority
You can’t take care of others unless you take care of yourself first, at least in matters of health. Today women are busier than ever. Demands are placed on them from every direction. More women are working and raising families, a dual role that invites incredible stress. These overbooked schedules tempt women to set aside self-care to handle other priorities such as families, careers, relatives, and communities.
Taking care of yourself will ensure that you will be strong enough to take care of others. Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and low fat foods along with a moderate exercise schedule will help you maintain your weight and keep your mind and your muscles strong. Schedule regular chiropractic visits, make time for massages, take hot baths (with the door locked and the phone turned off), and consider a vacation getaway with only yourself. Make time to be healthy.
Lifelong Learning is Key
Studies show that maintaining an active lifestyle increases health and quality of life. In fact, people in their seventies are earning college degrees, publishing books, and starting companies. It’s never too late to pick up a yoga mat, violin or paintbrush.
Starting today, make self-care and health-care choices that will ensure that each day will be your best, and encourage your family to do the same. After all, 100 years of healthy living is achieved one day at a time.
Read more about Dr. Daryl, and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, at GioffreChiropractic.com [1].