With the busy pace of life, it can be easy to overlook certain health-related to-dos. From putting off appointments to forgoing parts of your self-care routine, weeks and months can pass before we remember to tend to these concerns.
With personal care infrequency, the consequences can result in more of a problem than anticipated. This is especially true with certain aspects of our health. Irish Dancing Magazine reveals four areas of your health that you should never ignore in order to look and feel your best.
Pain or discomfort
Whether you feel occasional twinges or straining or intense pain, never ignore discomfort of any kind. Your pain could be the sign of something serious that needs to be addressed right away to prevent further damage or suffering.
Even if the cause of your discomfort isn’t due to something serious, you don’t have to live with it for the long-term. Instead, seeking chiropractic care and/or massage services can help you eliminate any kind of pain that you are experiencing. If you have pain in your back, shoulders, knees, feet, or anywhere else, regular adjustments can correct the underlying structural imbalances. Chiropractic adjustments and massage can also promote healing for many other concerns and conditions. When you fix the root cause of your pain, it is much easier to feel and look your best.
Oral health
Another major area that you should never ignore is your oral health. Everything from the alignment of your teeth to the treatment of chronic bad breath can do wonders for your physical health and self-confidence.
Many people feel self-conscious about having crooked teeth, which can cause them to stop smiling or smile less frequently. In addition to causing distress about one’s appearance, crooked teeth can also cause major oral health problems. Since crooked teeth are hard to clean, they’re more prone to bacteria build-up and plaque, which contributes to bad breath, cavities and decay. Having straighter teeth can help keep teeth cleaner, thereby reducing your chances of larger dental problems down the road.
If you have an overbite or crooked teeth, it’s important to address the issue. The simple use of an aligner can help your teeth gradually move into proper alignment, making it easier to clean and floss them effectively. At-home treatments like Byte are perfect for correcting simple misalignment issues like minor spacing and crowding. This option is also extremely convenient (no trips to the dentist!), affordable, and takes less time to show results. Keep in mind, however, that if you have a more severe misalignment issue, you may require in-office treatment.
Exercise
Moving your body on a regular basis is critical in keeping you strong, flexible, and free of chronic disease. However, as we continue to stay at home more often due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, you may have fallen into a more sedentary pattern. Even before COVID, modern-day lifestyle patterns were leading many to get far less exercise than needed to stay healthy.
If you’ve been putting off regular workouts, now is the time to break the habit of being sedentary. Start by doing 30 minutes per day of a favorite exercise — including walking, running, swimming, tennis, yoga, and dancing. Before beginning a new workout routine, be sure to check in with a health professional.
