Archive for January 2012
While working in the Allied Health Field of Medical Billing and Coding, you have probably recognized how important it is to take care of yourself. There is nothing that makes us appreciate our bodies and lives more then being around people who suffer from illnesses and health afflictions. Whether you are studying to become a medical billing and coding specialist, or getting a political science major health is an important component of your well-being and happiness. In the blog today we would like to suggest ten simple ways that you can improve your health.
1) Wear a Seat Belt – Int eh last decade seat belts have saved more then 40,00o lives and prevented millions of injuries.
2) Eat Extra Fruits and Vegetables – adding more fruit and vegetables to your diet can improve your digestion and lower your risk of several cancers.
3) Get Enough Sleep – A good night’s rest provides the energy you need to make it through the following day.
4) Take Regular Stress Breaks – A few quiet minutes spent stretching, looking out the window, or simply letting yourself unwind, are good for the body and soul.
5) Lose a Pound – If you’re overweight, you may not think a pound will make a difference, but its a step in the right direction.
6) If you’re a woman, examine your breasts regularly
7) If you’re a man, examine your testicles regularly. These simple self exams can spot the early signs of cancer when they’re most likely to be cured.
Get Physical – Just a little exercise will do some good. A regular workout schedule is good for your heart, lungs, muscles, bones and even your mood.
9) Drink More Water – Eight glasses a day are what you need to replenish lost fluids, prevent constipation, and keep your digestive system working efficiently.
10) Do a Good Deed – Caring for others is a wonderful way to care your your own soul and connect with others.
Most of us think of wellness in term of illness. We believe that the absence of illness indicates how well we are. There are actually many degrees of wellness, just as there are many degrees of illness. You as an individual are the only one who can implement wellness into your life. Whether you are studying how to become a medical biller and coder or studying how to become an accountant, wellness applies to you. While people often lack physical symptoms, they may still be depressed, bored, unhappy, or generally anxious with their lives. These negative emotional states can often set you up for physical and mental disease. Even cancer may be brought on through the lowering of the body’s resistance from excessive stress. The same feelings of hopelessness or lack of control can often lead to other harmful behaviors that result in abusing your body such as; smoking, overeating, and drinking….sometimes we do all three!!! These behaviors are usually substitutes for other more basic human needs such as recognition from others, a more stimulating environment at work or at home, rewarding relationships where you feel appreciated and cared for, and greater self-acceptance. Wellness is not a static state. High levels of wellness involves giving good care to your physical body, expressing your emotions effectively, allowing your creativity to flow, using your mind constructively, and being involved and interactive with the world and people around you. Wellness involves your physical, psychological, and spiritual environment. Begin to notice how you are feeling on a regular basis to determine your level of wellness.
