Obstacles to Health: Harmful habits

By Dr. Timothy Douglass

Today, I would like to write an article of encouragement and the potential in every one of us to improve our habits of life. Do you get plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, and get enough rest? Do you eat salt and salty foods? Do you abuse coffee, tobacco or alcohol, use refined white sugar, or eat products so processed that they actually take away rather than build you back up? Do you drink unfiltered water? These simple questions are important to the understanding of your health potential today and the rest of your life.Studies have shown conclusively that diet and exercise, as well as proper rest and relaxation, are vital not only for the quantity but more importantly for the quality of life. As a doctor of chiropractic, my training is focused more on the prevention rather than the treatment of disease.Every day I see patients in pain and suffering from the habits of their lives. The stress of poor posture and overwork ruins their lives.No one on their death bed ever said, I wish I would have put in more hours, or made more money. The love and joy of family have been replaced by stress, work, worry and depression.Happiness is a natural right of every human being. Start today to realize that the God-given right to health, happiness and even prosperity is a gift that each and every one of us needs to open and enjoy.Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Dont wait! Make sure the ones you love get checked today. A visit to your local chiropractor is a learning experience in natural health.Dr. Timothy Douglass, of Douglass Chiropractic, has offices in Conway and Glen. Phone numbers are (603) 447-2244 and (603) 383-4822. Visit the Web site at www.douglasschiropractic.com.