How Do We Evaluate Wellness?
Wellness of the body occurs when all the body processes,
physical and mental are functioning as the peak levels. What
does it take to achieve a complete body wellness? It requires
more than simply taking a trip to the gym, or a walk in the
park. To evaluate our state of wellness, we must establish the
goals we achieve through being well. We make our lives more
enriched and easier to live. We are able to reap the benefits of
well thought out plans of diet and exercise many years into our
life, just because we have taken the time to remain well and
fit.
Your immune system is a tale tell sign of your state of
wellness and one of the real benefits of a healthy, well immune
system is the prolonging of the onset of many age-related
diseases. Conditions such as macular degeneration, Alzheimer's,
strokes, heart attacks, and overall feelings of good health
depend upon a healthy immune system.
Our ability to continue in a normal routine many years past
the accepted age of retirement is a goal achieved through
maintaining a state of wellness. To many older people, their
work becomes a genuine source of enjoyment. Work no longer
appears as the thief of our free time, it becomes an old friend
that we are accustomed to visiting with. It can become a reason
to continue to get up and go about our day. Either way, our
ability to continue participating is a direct benefit of our
state of wellness and continued good health.
In evaluating our wellness goals, and state of being, the
mental capacity for continued learning, teaching, and
experiencing is a top priority. Mental sharpness comes from
continued use of the mind to learn, communicate and think. The
benefit of retaining those resources is felt even longer than
the benefit of physical wellness.
What about the physical benefits of continued wellness? The
peace of mind that comes from knowing your body is in top shape,
ready to deal whatever comes along, is a priceless possession.
To be able to ascertain that you've spent your day wisely, and
invested in yourself is a real accomplishment. The benefit seen
from adding just 20 minutes of exercise to your daily routine
are unbelievable. I can attest to the tremendous increase in
energy, as a participant in walking for exercise. I lost a total
of 74 lbs. in one year, by simply adding walking to may routine.
I had been dieting for almost two months, with very little in
the way of results. Walking was suggested by my physician, and
I've never been so impressed. My energy levels were three times
what they were prior to beginning the exercise program.
Increased energy levels are one of the greatest benefits of a
well and fit body.
Continued wellness and evaluation of our level of wellness is a
lifetime responsibility. If we use our resources wisely and
educate our selves about the things our body needs to maintain
wellness, over the duration of our life, it isn't a difficult
thing to attain. The benefits of continued wellness are reaped
will into our later years. Look at it as an investment you make,
not of dollars and cents, but of time and education. The return
on your investment is as yet unmatched by any prescription
available.