Wellness

Wellness is the exact opposite of illness.  Unfortunately, our healthcare system does not promote preventative medicine nor alternative treatments that can be effective in preventing illness and disease states.  Therefore, we must take responsibility for our own lives and health in order to prevent diseases from occurring later in life.

In the United States, the average weight of a person has increased every decade, and with it the incident of diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease and Alzheimer's disease have escalated.  Children are more overweight and sedentary than in prior decades.  The logical conclusion is that if something is not drastically changed, the next generation will be more prone to an ever-increasing array of medical illnesses.

Practicing "wellness," incorporates living a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining an optimal weight, and understanding diet and nutrition.

An understanding of proper nutrition and exercise is often lacking.  Scientific research has demonstrated that a variety of diseases can be controlled or cured with proper diet and nutrition.  Exercise can be done in a variety of forms and is an important part of preventative medicine.

There are many key ways to circumvent illness and disease.  Motivation and working with a knowledgeable physician is just one key.  If you only have one life, is it not worth living it to the fullest?