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Improving your health and well being shouldn’t be done with a pill or an unnatural method. This is something you should do as naturally as possible. It’s all too easy to take a pill and believe that our problems will disappear, but they will still be there under the surface. This isn’t to say medication is a no-go for everybody – it’s important for some. The tips below can be used by everybody. Read on to find out what you need to do:

Eat A Nutritious Diet

The foods we eat can make the biggest difference to our bodies. If you eat junk food, then you’re going to feel terrible, as a rule. You’ll have less energy, you can easily be put in a bad mood, and you’ll likely be even hungrier as junk food doesn’t truly fill us up. When you eat proper balanced meals with nutritious food, you’ll stay fuller for longer, have far more energy, and you should notice that your mood is better. Just shop the perimeter of the grocery store and stay out of the aisles, for a better diet.

Drink Plenty of Water And Avoid Stimulants

Water should be your drink of choice, rather than caffeine based drinks. You can drink tea and coffee, but do so in moderation. Drink about half your body weight in ounces of water a day. If it makes it easier for you, grab a bottled water variety pack so you get a bit of flavor. Whatever you do, avoid sugary drinks and energy drinks, as they can cause jitteriness and other health issues.

Get Plenty Of Quality Sleep

Quality sleep is important, so make sure you’re making it a priority. Go to bed at the same time every night, and get up at the same time every morning. Figure out how much sleep helps you to function best. For example, are you at your best after a solid 8 hours? More? Less? In general, you should never get less than 6 hours sleep, as studies suggest this is just as bad as not getting any.

Exercise Consistently

You can’t claim you hate exercise when you haven’t experienced some of the incredible benefits that it can give us. Getting sweaty can be uncomfortable at first, but what about that rush of endorphins afterwards? What about noticing changes in your mood, mind, and body permanently? What about staying healthy and living a longer life? You just can’t argue with the benefits of exercise, so find something you like and commit to doing it at least 3 times per week.

Laugh More

Laughter is a must. If you’re not laughing enough, figure out what’s missing from your life. Maybe you need to spend more time around the people you love, or you need to stop taking life so seriously. Maybe you need to leave your job that’s causing more problems than it’s worth. Maybe you need to join a class or start a new hobby. If you don’t make a change, then nothing else will change.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is much more than just a pain reliever. Chiropractic helps your body function at its optimal level. The chiropractic adjustment resets the brain, which regulates all the hormones and essential nutrients in the body. It also boosts the immune system to help you feel your best. If you want help starting an exercise and/or diet program talk to your chiropractor! Having someone to keep you on track can help you reach your goals quicker!

~Dr. Lacey~
Carder Chiropractic Clinic
El Reno, OK 73036