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Studies have shown that individuals who suffer from work or emotional stress are more likely to develop health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Stress can also affect our mood and cause irritability, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Unfortunately, we aren’t always able to control the things that cause stress in our lives, but there are things we can do to help manage them.
Stress Symptoms: Effects on Your Body And Behavior
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987
A healthy diet has been proven to provide numerous health benefits including reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. A diet that consists of whole foods, rich in vitamins and minerals, are essential for one’s overall health.
When you join ‘Ekahi Wellness, we’ll help you develop meal plans that are customized to your health care goals, as well as your lifestyle. Here are some recipes to give you a taste of the healthy meals you’ll learn to make during the program:
Exercise can provide many health benefits, but it can be difficult to make time for it in our busy schedules. However, exercising does not have to take up a significant amount of time. Research shows that just 30 minutes of aerobic exercise can be beneficial. Healthy aerobic exercises can include brisk walking, jogging, rowing, hiking, team sports, swimming, stair climbing, and low impact aerobics.
Wondering where to start? First, talk to your doctor to ensure the type of exercise you want to do is safe for you. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation going: