A note from the Health and Wellness Committee and Larry Roberts, FirstLight Home Care of South Bay, on Mens Health Month. Happy Mens Health Month and Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers (June 18 th) . Young or old, everyone can use the information presented at https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/, as it identifies 6 ways we can all live healthier including “We will protect this heart”, ”Bro, you don't even have to lift”, ”Preventive Maintenance”, “Quitting Time”, “Hey man, you good” and “Be #VaccineReady”. For instance, “We will protect this heart” suggests we should eat more fruits and vegetables. Whether you refer to a ‘pyramid’ or a ‘plate’ it is suggested that at least half your plate be fruits and vegetables. Also be aware of how your food is prepared and try to reduce the bad fats during preparation and in the making of sauces and gravies. If you think a supplement will help, please check with your doctor and or nutritionist first. Fiber and vitamins help your whole health, so, lets “Eat to Live”. The second area addressed by the HHS is “Bro, you don’t even have to lift”. Young or old as soon as you get done reading this article Get Up! Move around a bit, even as little as 30 minutes of walking will help everything from digestion to balance and no lifting of weights are involved. Before you start a more in-depth workout program you may want to clear it with your doctor first. Be careful and go slow when starting and make sure you stretch before exercising, injuries can be more costly than one would think. “Bro, get your heart pumping”. “Preventive Maintenance” through regular visits to your doctor and dentist will help you identify small problems before they become big ones. Many issues concerning our health, if caught in time, can be cured, mitigated, or adapted to. A routine medical physical for all ages is recommended before activity or exercise are begun. This helps to set your base lines so that abnormal results can be identified, and treatment begun. With good health practices and preventive visits to the doctor and dentist you will have a complete “Preventive Maintenance” program in place. There is a time for all things under the sun, if you smoke, vape or put anything else in your lungs this is “Quitting Time”. Our lungs and heart work as a team to circulate the nutrients, oxygen and other gases to every part of our body. Just like we need to eat healthily for our heart we need to breathe clean for our lungs. So, if you don’t put anything beside air into your lungs, don’t start, if you smoke, vape or whatever its time to stop. Easier said than done? Set a “Quitting Time” date and stick to it. In addition, let those near you know for support and understanding. Getting support and understanding is what “Hey Man you Good” is all about. Sometimes it’s hard to show and discuss your feelings, founded or unfounded, even though it helps to let it out. We sometimes need to talk before we can discuss and set new goals. If someone you care about has been down for a period of time ask, “Hey Man you Good?” Help is available, just call 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crises help line, 24/7. “Be Vaccination Ready” after the recent COVID 19 health emergency should be a no brainer you say? Getting vaccinated is an individual choice that most find in the long run is better than not being vaccinated and getting the disease. We ask that you be well educated, from multiple sources, on what the vaccine is for, side effects and weigh the cost to you and your fellow human beings on getting it or not. If not vaccinated from a particular disease try to stay away from areas of the world where it is prevalent. “Being Vaccination Ready” means being educated from multiple sources and when you decide to take the vaccine be comfortable in your decision. Young or old, everyone has choices when it comes to their health. It can start with healthy heart, lung and exercise habits, combined with preventative measures such as medical and /or, mental services and vaccinations when needed. Hey man what are you waiting for? The Health and Wellness committee and FirstLight Home Care of South Bay wish you a Great Mens Health Month and Happy Fathers Day! By : Larry Roberts
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