By: Dr. Justin Walbom, DC and Dr. Greg Millar, DC CCEP
Millar Chiropractic - Madison Al
Health insurance costs have been out of control for some time now. We're all painfully aware of this inflationary spiral. Monthly premiums are through the roof. Co-payments always seem to be on the rise, with out-of-pocket expenses that are so costly we might begin to wonder what we're saving by buying health insurance at all.
Millar Chiropractic - Madison Al
Health insurance costs have been out of control for some time now. We're all painfully aware of this inflationary spiral. Monthly premiums are through the roof. Co-payments always seem to be on the rise, with out-of-pocket expenses that are so costly we might begin to wonder what we're saving by buying health insurance at all.
This is a burden we all share. For the self-employed, the monthly premiums for adequate individual health insurance are often $1000/month or more. Because of this, many small business owners, choose catastrophic coverage instead. Catastrophic policies will probably still cost $4000 - $5000 or more per year, and if you encounter medical problems, you could end up paying $5000 or more for out-of-pocket expenses.
Some savvy self-employed people combine a less expensive catastrophic (high-deductible) policy with a Health Savings Account (HSA) which allows them to save and use pre-tax dollars for health related expenses, included alternative and preventative treatments.
Dr. Greg Millar and Dr. Justin Walborn of Millar Chiropractic Clinics in Madison, Alabama say it is more important than ever for individuals and families to do what they can on their own to ensure better health. Improved health and well-being always translate into reduced health care costs.
Health-promoting lifestyle choices make a significant difference in both short-term and long-term well-being. Bad habits may need to be broken and replaced with new more positive habits. Nurturing good, healthy habits will pay dividends in better health, and will usually result in increased monetary savings by reducing your health care expenditures.
Nutrition and fitness are usually the main categories in need of improvement. Obesity, heart disease, chronic high blood pressure, and diabetes are a few of the main culprits that raise our national health insurance costs. Each of these can be positively impacted by engaging in regular exercise and improving your diet.
Other vitally important changes include stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, drinking water instead of soda, reducing your snacking and portion sizes, and significantly reducing the consumption of processed foods - especially sweets and carbohydrates. Making all these positive changes, slowly over time, will improve your overall state of health.
Think in terms of the long haul rather than short-term results. Lasting change is a process that doesn't happen overnight. Our goal is a lifetime of good health supported by good habits. Think about how you can make small changes, one at a time, that will become part of your long-term lifestyle.
Dr. Greg Millar and Dr. Justin Walborn of Millar Chiropractic Clinics in Madison, Alabama say it is more important than ever for individuals and families to do what they can on their own to ensure better health. Improved health and well-being always translate into reduced health care costs.
Health-promoting lifestyle choices make a significant difference in both short-term and long-term well-being. Bad habits may need to be broken and replaced with new more positive habits. Nurturing good, healthy habits will pay dividends in better health, and will usually result in increased monetary savings by reducing your health care expenditures.
Nutrition and fitness are usually the main categories in need of improvement. Obesity, heart disease, chronic high blood pressure, and diabetes are a few of the main culprits that raise our national health insurance costs. Each of these can be positively impacted by engaging in regular exercise and improving your diet.
Other vitally important changes include stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, drinking water instead of soda, reducing your snacking and portion sizes, and significantly reducing the consumption of processed foods - especially sweets and carbohydrates. Making all these positive changes, slowly over time, will improve your overall state of health.
Think in terms of the long haul rather than short-term results. Lasting change is a process that doesn't happen overnight. Our goal is a lifetime of good health supported by good habits. Think about how you can make small changes, one at a time, that will become part of your long-term lifestyle.
It is also helpful to focus on what you are gaining, rather than what you are giving up. For example, focus on preparing wonderful high-quality whole foods that are full of flavor rather than focusing on the less healthful foods you are giving up. To successfully replace your habits with more healthful ones, make sure to frame things positively. Instead of stuffing yourself with low quality purchased sweets that are filled with chemicals you can't pronounce, indulge your sweet tooth with one or two organic, dark chocolate truffles that are filled with antioxidants. Eat slowly, chew your food well, and really allow yourself to enjoy your meals. Become a picky eater - make an effort to choose high quality whole foods and small portions instead of larger quantities of junk food. Chances are, you will learn to enjoy eating this way.
Chiropractic health care is an important part of the process of restoring well-being and reducing health care costs. Regular chiropractic visits can help a person stay active and are an important component in regaining your fitness. Chiropractic treatment helps to improve flexibility, stability and balance, which can increase your ability to exercise and make it more fun.
Millar Chiropractic - Madison AL
1908 Slaughter Rd.
Madison, Alabama 35758
(256) 430-2700
http://millarchiro.com/millarchiropractic-madisonal-chiropractor.html
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3Pearce PZ: Exercise is medicine. Curr Sports Med Rep 7(3):171-175, 2008
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