The Benefits of Being Well
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. The many benefits of being well 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 wellness is dependent upon your immune system, 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 benefit of keeping ourselves
well. 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.
The mental capacity for continued learning, teaching, and
experiencing is a direct result of our efforts to keep our
selves mentally well, and fit for the opportunities and
activities that present themselves over the course of our life.
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.
If we use our resources wisely and educate our selves about the
things our body needs to maintain wellness, over the course 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.