BODY: Physical Wellness
A foundation of everyday wellness is physical well-being. How we treat our bodies and how we feel physically impacts everything we do, including our emotional well-being and the overall quality of our lives. If we are tired and run down, out of breath carrying groceries into the house or walking up stairs, it is difficult to participate fully at work, with our families and live full lives. Making an investment in your physical health pays off.
Everyday wellness in Ventura County begins with treating your body with respect and being in tune with the messages it sends us. When we follow a balanced diet, integrate exercise in our daily lives, use alcohol responsibly, stop smoking and avoid the misuse of prescription drugs and illegal substances we invest in our physical well-being. Making good choices today impacts the way we feel today and in the future.
Take simple, small steps everyday to develop healthy habits and make healthy choices:
- Be heart healthy — monitor your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
- Exercise to maintain flexibility, endurance and bone health.
- Be aware of your food choices — what you eat does affect how you feel.
- Know the signs of physical illness and where to go for help in Ventura County.
- Get enough sleep.
