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Control Portions and Boost your Workout
Boost Your Workout
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Everyone has heard that to be healthy you have to exercise, eat well, get a good night's sleep and
just as importantly be happy. These are four cornerstones of good health. The lifestyle of a truck
driver is not always conducive to being healthy. Truckers wake up early, eat, drive, eat, drive some
more, then sleep for a few hours and start all over again - not necessarily the healthiest lifestyle!
Many prevalent health problems in the general population include heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
back pain, depression and fatigue, which are influenced by our lifestyle. Simple lifestyle changes
can help reduce these problems.
In order to understand the importance of good health, it is first essential to have a proper definition
of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." There are many
people who believe that if they are not sick or in pain, then they are healthy - but considering the
WHO's definition of health, this is not necessarily true. Being healthy is a state in which everything
(physical, mental and social) is in sync and the body is functioning to its optimum potential.
Good health allows us to enjoy life to the fullest. Some of the important benefits of being healthy
include, increased energy, less stress, less fatigue, the ability to fight off infections and generally
feeling physically stronger and happier. The daily stresses of the trucking lifestyle can at times be
overwhelming. The healthier you are, the better you will be able to cope with the daily grind of life
on the road. That sounds good to me! So the next time that car cuts you off, think about your
health, take a few deep breaths and think positively, your body will thank you.
It is never too late to start making changes to become healthier. Small changes, for example, such
as eating a salad instead of french fries; having water instead of Coke and a grilled chicken
sandwich instead of a burger a couple of times a week; are a great start. Walk a bit more, sleep a
bit more and smile a bit more. These are small changes that are easy to make and that will have a
huge impact on your overall health and well being. The good news is that once you start you won't
be able to stop, because you will feel so good!
Too many people make the mistake of thinking they are healthy, when actually they are not. Pain,
is what most people consider when evaluating their health. Unfortunately, pain is not the best
indicator of your health. Pain is a symptom, and a warning signal from your body letting you know
that something is wrong. But prior to this pain signal, damage can be occurring without you even
knowing.
For example, suppose you wake up one morning with a toothache. You go to the dentist and are
told you have a cavity. Do you think that cavity just occurred that morning? No. It has likely taken
months or even years for the cavity to gradually grow to the point where you will begin to
experience some discomfort. For the past couple of months, although you felt no pain, the health
2. of your tooth was poor.
The same is true for the rest of your body. How healthy do you think the person's heart was the
day before a heart attack? Probably, not very healthy. So, pain is really not always the best
indicator of health. Regular visits to your eye doctor, dentist, medical doctor and regular
chiropractic care are great ways to stay healthy and catch small problems before they become big
ones. Prevention is the name of the game!
Remember that pain is a symptom; it is your body's way of letting you know that something is
wrong. It is not always the first symptom to appear, but when it does appear it is a definite
indication that there is a problem and should not be ignored. Imagine driving down the road and
the engine warning light on your dashboard comes on. This is a good indication that there might
be a problem. Now imagine ignoring this light for days, weeks or even years because your truck is
still running so you figure it must be okay. Imagine what kind of damage is being done to your
engine if you simply decide to wait and see if it will go away. Even worse, imagine sticking a piece
of tape over the light so you can no longer see it. Would this solve your problem?
Definitely not, but believe it or not, this is how some people choose to respond to the pain signals
from their body. They experience back pain, headaches, leg pain, toothaches and they simply take
painkillers that work by blocking the pain signals. These medications do nothing to correct the
underlying problem, but simply mask the pain symptom.
As with a truck it is easier, quicker and less expensive to fix small problems in your body before
they become big problems. Better yet, it's much easier to take proper care of your body to prevent
these problems from developing (regular oil changes and tune ups). Some live in pain every day
and think it is normal - but it's not. Take care of your body and pay attention to warning signals.
Unlike a truck, your body cannot be replaced when it breaks down!
Dr. Jerry Singh is a Chiropractor working in London, Ontario at Westown Chiropractic. He also
worked at Trans Canada Chiropractor in Woodstock, Ontario where he catered to the trucking
industry. His website is http://www.WestownChiropractic.com
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