The Benefits of Healthy Habits

Although there are countless benefits to healthy habits check out the following top five that are the most beneficial.

Weight Control. This one probably goes without saying, but a healthy diet not only helps you control your weight, but it also has the added benefit of increasing your energy level. This means that a healthy diet does double the work for you! And even if you’re not trying to manage your weight, remember that a healthy diet can also improve your cardiovascular health and boost your immune system.

Improved Mood. The healthy habit of physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins which are the brain’s chemicals that have the power to make you feel happier and more relaxed when they’re released.Are you wondering if there’s another way to improve your mood without exercise? Studies have shown that making social connections can also improve a person’s outlook. Try spending time with family and friends, or volunteering for a cause that you feel strongly about.

Combatting Disease. There’s no doubt about it, a heathy lifestyle can help combat diseases such as diabetes, depression, arthritis, certain types of cancer, and more. Contact us for more.

Improved Sleep. Just as a healthy lifestyle and weight control go hand-in-hand, so do a healthy lifestyle and improved sleep. Why should you be concerned about not getting a quality night’s sleep? It’s been proven time and again that a poor quality of sleep may be responsible for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and even lower life expectancy. There are ways to treat restless sleeping without the use of ingested sleeping aids which often come with questionable effects.

Increased Longevity. Just as we’ve mentioned how lack of quality sleep can negatively impact life expectancy, the added benefit of a healthy lifestyle is increased longevity. According to the American Council on Exercise,individuals who walked just 30 minutes each day significantly reduced their chances of dying prematurely.

Are you ready to take control of your weight, mood, health, sleep, and lifespan? If so, contact a Complete Psychiatry and Medical Care to learn how you can start the process where wellness and beauty blend naturally for both men and women.