Health Management
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Prevention of illness is the best medicine! Follow as many of these guidelines as you possibly can:
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DON’T SMOKE – or
at least cut
down and switch
to a very low
tar and nicotine
cigarette. * SEATBELTS – should be worn whenever you are in a car. * LIMIT SALT IN YOUR DIET – it is the major cause of elevated blood pressure. * LIMIT HIGH CHOLESTEROL FOODS – limit to two to three eggs, and two to three servings of whole milk and other dairy products and red meat each week. * KEEP YOUR WEIGHT DOWN * KEEP ALCOHOL INTAKE TO A MINIMUM—any drinking that interferes with your functioning (driving, work, family, etc.) is excessive. * GET REGULAR EXERCISE – 20 – 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 3 – 4 days per week is recommended. * HAVE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED OFTEN. * GET ENOUGH REST, RELAXATION, AND VACATION TIME. * HAVE A COMPLETE HEALTH UPDATE ANNUALLY. * KEEP IMMUNIZATIONS UP TO DATE. * COUNSELING – Consider counseling for family or personal problems. Stress, anxiety and depression contribute to most physical problems. * LIMIT CAFFEINE – intake should be kept to 3 cups per day including coffee, tea, and soda pop. Also avoid eating excessive amounts of chocolate. * INCREASE FIBER – eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals and breads. |
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