Health and Wellness: Be Healthier in 2017

2017 is well underway, and you made your New Year’s resolution to be healthier, right? Maybe you know some easy steps to improve your health and wellness: stop smoking, lose weight, and eat healthy. But, Dr. Faist in Beachwood, OH has a few more tips to improve your health and wellness, feel healthier, have more energy, and boost your mood!

1: Sleep 8 hours per night.

Sleeping 8 hours per night is imperative to feeling healthy, having energy, and being in a good mood. In addition to this, getting more sleep can actually improve your appearance (yes, beauty rest is a real thing). In addition to this, if you are not getting enough sleep, you may be at a higher risk of becoming obese or developing diseases like diabetes.

2: Minimize how much sugar and caffeine you are consuming.

It shouldn’t be shocking to you that caffeine and sugar are not good for you. Yes, after consumption, sugar can boost your energy, but it can also cause a crash. Oftentimes, people find themselves having more energy after they have cut excess sugar out of their diet. Additionally, caffeine can overstimulate you and cause anger and aggression issues.

3: Start exercising more.

One of the biggest challenges in being healthy is exercising on a regular basis. So many people hate lifting weights or getting on the treadmill to run a few miles. Dr. Faist recommends finding something that you love doing and sticking to that for your exercise. These activities may include swimming, biking, rowing, weight lifting, running, and many more options! Exercising on a regular basis will help you burn more calories and make the pounds fall off! Additionally, when you exercise, your body naturally releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, which help to improve your mood and boost your energy.

Dr. Faist hopes that these helpful hints can lead you to healthier living in 2017! In addition to these hints, it is important to remember that good overall health starts with good oral health. If you have been putting off going to the dentist, 2017 is a great time to start going again. We always welcome new patients, so whether you have been to us before or not, we welcome you to contact us to schedule an appointment at our office in Beachwood.