Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy World
You may have noticed a lot of media attention to the latest health concern over the Swine Flu (H1N1). Here are some tips to keep you healthy and at your prime for fighting anything that may come your way.
- Get proper rest
- Eat a healthy diet including:
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Healthy oils (fish, olive, flax)
- Lean meats
- Nuts and seeds
- Whole grains
- Increase your water consumption
- Exercise 3-5 times per week
- De-stress your life through planning and organization
- Cut down on caffeine, sugar, and refined foods
- Take supplementation of vitamins, minerals and probiotics
- Spend time playing
- Focus on positive things
- Get regular adjustments
Some other good practices to adopt are:
- Wash your hands as soon as you come home
- Use anti-bacterial wipes or lotions when touching public surfaces
- Keep your hands away from your face
- Use your own pen
- Open the restroom door with a towel
If you do get an illness, Dr. Giles has many herbal, homeopathic remedies and detoxification processes to help you repair quickly.
Weekend Warrior Protection Strategies
It starts out as a “friendly” game, then before you know it, it’s a full-out tooth and nail competition. Monday rolls around and you’re paying for the weekend of fun. Sadly, many injuries can turn into long-term problems. Here’s how to protect and repair yourself if an injury does occur.
Prepare:
Arrive early to prepare for the event
Warm up with 5 minutes of cardio exercise followed by stretching the key muscles
Hydrate your body prior to your game
Gear up with the correct equipment for the specific event
Listen to your body’s clues that you’ve had enough
Prevent:
Replenish electrolytes, minerals and protein within 2 hours of the game to recharge your cells
Stretch post event to keep muscles loose
Keep moving as your body cools down to prevent muscle spasm
Repair:
Have a chiropractic adjustment to align anything that may have jarred during your activity
Protect any areas that feel stressed or over-stretched
Rest to give your body time to repair and rejuvenate
Apply compression to strains or sprains
Ice or a cold compress will ease muscle pain
Elevate swollen areas to allow blood to leave the site of injury
Contact Dr Giles Directly!
Phone: 801-298-4646
Email: FamilyWellnessInfo@yahoo.com
Address: 565 West 2600 South, Bountiful UT 84010