With the fall season ending, it seems fitting to enter the winter months giving thanks to our health. As we reflect on the challenges of the past season and all we have overcome, the emphasis on the health and good outcomes that have resulted will bring about plenty more. If we dwell on what we are missing or the disease, we will never have enough or find health. Many people find themselves focused on their misfortunes, mistakes, disease that they lose sight of all the wealth, achievements and health. There are often many reasons that can prevent recognition of the health. The first step in finding the health among disease, pain or health difficulties is to consult a heath care professional for the appropriate action measures. A health care professional can examine your current medical conditions and discuss appropriate steps to take for success in healthy lifestyle changes.
This article looks at some steps to finding the health through challenging circumstances based on personal experience and medical training. These tips do not replace the role of a qualified professional. If you are experiencing medical challenges, consider consulting a medical professional. As a health care professional, my approach is to discover the cause of the problem and provide measures to restore the health.
CONNECT WITH YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
We are now entering the colder winter months which increases common cold illnesses. Taking measures to protect your immune system is important. Below are a list of tips to improve your immune system:- Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables to help heal inflamed mucous membranes and strengthen the immune system.
- Make sure to have your vaccinations up-to-date and get vaccinated with the flu vaccine if you are in an at-risk group.
- Get the appropriate amount of sleep at night.
- Exercise regularly to help with your cardiovascular fitness and reduce stress.
- Remember the importance of hand hygiene by washing hands regularly.
Despite these measures, sometimes contracting illnesses can be inevitable. As a mother of two wonderful kids, I have encountered my share of infections as my youngest entered preschool this fall. As many working parents can relate, the start of school and crowded classrooms often results to the unfortunate exchange of germs and illnesses. My daughter's preschool went through two rounds of hand, foot, mouth disease which she managed to contract both times.
Parents with little children will likely relate to the frustrating lost work hours devoted to caring for sick children and disinfecting the home daily. Every time she went back to preschool, my daughter seemed to return home with a new viral infection despite our efforts to keep her immune system healthy. After her fourth common cold illness with spiking fever, I took my daughter to a pediatrician for an outside perspective. The pediatrician could only warn me that children in preschool have an average eight to ten illnesses in a year and sometimes more during their first year of entering a new school environment. Unfortunately, I had to accept the various infections my daughter was contracting. I appreciate how my daughter was free from infections while at home her first years of life. Her little body is now having to strengthen its immune system by exposure with illness.
Sometimes we must go through suffering and pain in order to realize the resilience of our body. What challenge has your body gone through to make it healthier?
Parents with little children will likely relate to the frustrating lost work hours devoted to caring for sick children and disinfecting the home daily. Every time she went back to preschool, my daughter seemed to return home with a new viral infection despite our efforts to keep her immune system healthy. After her fourth common cold illness with spiking fever, I took my daughter to a pediatrician for an outside perspective. The pediatrician could only warn me that children in preschool have an average eight to ten illnesses in a year and sometimes more during their first year of entering a new school environment. Unfortunately, I had to accept the various infections my daughter was contracting. I appreciate how my daughter was free from infections while at home her first years of life. Her little body is now having to strengthen its immune system by exposure with illness.
Sometimes we must go through suffering and pain in order to realize the resilience of our body. What challenge has your body gone through to make it healthier?
HARMONIZE WITH YOUR HEALTH
Challenging our body to make it healthier is not easy. The path to health is a daily commitment of making difficult choices at every turn. If we always consider what is in our best interest before we act, we may find ourselves naturally on a healthy path. However, excuses and complaints often prevent us from acting in our best interest.
When undergoing a challenging situation, our body and mind will often complain and resist before going in the right direction. My son started 3rd grade with difficulties meeting the expectations of his new academic and social demands. Instead of embracing the new challenges to build his knowledge and character, our son resisted with excuses and complaints. As parents, my husband and I found ourselves focused on being critical of all that he was doing wrong. We failed to listen to the difficulties our son was having in school. We didn't provide the support or encouragement when our son was undergoing challenges. Afraid of being reprimanded for making a mistake, our son avoided trying at all. It took advise from a special education teacher, his teachers and a therapist to remind us to praise his accomplishments instead of focusing on his mistakes. We created reward charts at school and at home for behaviors we wanted to encourage. In order to build consistency in proper habits, we highlighted what good behavior or actions looked like. As a result, our son is doing better at school, home and with his extracurricular activities. He still has a tendency to complain or explain when he doesn't want to do something that is challenging. But, he is more willing to accept challenges and we are more patient when he makes mistakes in the process.
Motivational speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer encourages us to, "Never complain. Never explain. Just do the best we can." Think about the last time you complained or explained to justify not challenging your body to become better. What was the challenge you avoided by making an excuse? How can you acknowledge and reward yourself for making the steps to success?
Motivational speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer encourages us to, "Never complain. Never explain. Just do the best we can." Think about the last time you complained or explained to justify not challenging your body to become better. What was the challenge you avoided by making an excuse? How can you acknowledge and reward yourself for making the steps to success?