Wellness

While wellness is a something of a buzzword these days, working to improve your overall physical, mental, and spiritual well-being has long-term health benefits. At Mountain Medical Arts, PLLC in Burnsville, North Carolina, the medical team helps patients of all ages to improve their wellness with personalized attention, medical treatments, and alternative therapies. Call Mountain Medical Arts or schedule a consultation online today to learn more about how you can enhance your health and well-being.

What is wellness?

More than just the absence of disease, wellness encompasses your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It’s the process of developing and maintaining healthy habits so that you not only survive, but thrive. For example, wearing sunscreen every day and educating yourself about sun damage can help you not only reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and discoloration, but also limit your risk of skin cancer.

While your physical health is a crucial component of your overall wellness, you also need to consider your mental and spiritual health. Relationships, social connections, and mindfulness contribute to these aspects of your wellness.

Why is wellness important?

Actively pursuing wellness provides long-term benefits for your quality of life. For example, nutrition and exercise are critical to your physical and mental health. If you follow a healthy and nutritionally balanced diet and get sufficient exercise, you can maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of several chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes. Giving your body the nutrition it needs and getting regular exercise also helps regulate your mood and enhance your mental health.

How can I improve my wellness?

The team at Mountain Medical Arts offer customized wellness plans to help you improve your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. They provide personalized, holistic care that takes your total wellness into account, aiming to help you achieve optimal health outcomes throughout your life. Your provider tailors your wellness plan to meet your needs specifically, but each plan includes improvements to several aspects of your life, such as:

Nutrition

Eating a balanced diet provides your body with the nutrition it needs to function correctly. It also helps you maintain a healthy weight, which reduces your risk of disease.

Physical activity

You should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. Your doctor can provide suggestions for safe exercise, especially if you’ve been leading a sedentary lifestyle. For example, if you don’t know where to start, you could take a brisk walk on your lunch break or after dinner.

Sleep

More than 1 in 3 American adults don’t get enough sleep. Everyone has unique needs, but on average you should aim for seven hours of sleep each night. If you’re frequently tired during the day or are moody or irritable, talk to your doctor about how to improve your sleep.

Mental health

Your doctor can also encourage you to get involved with your community and develop your relationships with friends and family, as a strong social support network is essential for mental health. They can also recommend counseling services and other practices to support robust mental and emotional wellness.

Call Mountain Medical Arts or make an appointment online today to learn how to improve your wellness.