A new year is a fresh start full of new opportunities. Whether you make resolutions or not, you can take advantage of the fresh energy of the new year to boost your health. Some of you will love setting new goals and planning how to achieve them while others will be more comfortable just easing into them. Whatever you choose, we hope you take advantage of this new year to create better health.
Here are some of the areas we recommend focusing on:
Improving Health Habits – It is likely the most common new year resolutions are around diet and exercise. Our health habits tend to slip over the holidays, leaving us feeling a little behind and more ready to get back on track. Or, we may want to finally lose weight, get strong or choose foods that are better for us. Diet and exercise are powerful ways to improve your health whether you have a big plan or just lean into one small step at a time.
Limiting Unhealthy Things – If there are things in your life that are inhibiting your health or happiness, now might be a good time to let them go. They can be things we put in our body like sugar, alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vaping. For some of you they may be things you do too much of, like gaming, TV, gambling, shopping or watching news programs that leave you feeling upset. Actually, anything that detracts from your ability to live well and enjoy life could be considered.
Committing to Medical Visits and Screenings – Annual wellness checks, mammograms and other routine screenings are important for maintaining health and catching any challenges early while they are easier to resolve. We recommend scheduling these ahead when you can so that you don’t forget. If you are due or overdue, now would be a great time to call. (714) 486-1228
Staying Up to Date on Vaccines – Vaccines prevent illness and can even save your life. Current recommended vaccines include HPV, Flu, Covid, Pneumonia, Shingles, Tetanus and more. Please be sure to check with us if you are not sure what you are due for.
Practicing Safe Sex – For those of you who are not in trusted monogamous relationships we recommend practicing safe sex. These methods can help prevent life threatening diseases, infections and unwanted pregnancies. Prevention is always better than dealing with unhealthy consequences later.
Making healthy changes is not always easy and we encourage you to seek help if you need it. In the end, being more healthy and feeling better will be worth it. If you have questions or would like to set up an appointment, please give us a call.
Miracle Orchids Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA – (714) 486-1228
