Top 10 Tips for Staying Healthy When Money is Tight
06 July 2009 - 11:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Leading health care organizations help Ohioans live healthier lives
INDIANAPOLIS, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Several area health
care organizations agree that today's tough economic times can make
staying healthy a challenge. The organizations provided tips for
Ohioans to stay healthy. Those organizations are: The Athletic Club
of Columbus, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Columbus Dietetic
Association, Lilly USA, Mental Health America of Franklin County,
NAMI Ohio, Ohio Association of Free Clinics, Ohio Department of
Health and Prevent Blindness Ohio. Helping people live healthy
lives is a top priority for these healthcare organizations,
especially during today's tough economic times. In addition to
providing 10 tips for staying healthy, the organizations
participated in the Ohio Health Fair at the Ohio Statehouse in May
which was presented by Mental Health America of Franklin County and
Lilly USA. The tips include: 1. Seek balance in your life through
energizing your body, engaging your passions, and enriching your
mind. (The Athletic Club of Columbus) 2. Anyone who has diabetes
and hasn't attended a full Diabetes Self-Management Education
series should call the Central Ohio Diabetes Association at (614)
884-4400 and register. It will make all the difference. (Central
Ohio Diabetes Association) 3. Keep a food journal. Recording what
you eat can help you identify trouble spots in your day and find
empty calories that are slowing your weight loss goals. A
Registered Dietitian can help you make quick, easy recommendations
to improve your health. (Ohio/Columbus Dietetic Association) 4.
Free health education materials to help people live healthy lives
are available at http://www.lillyforbetterhealth.com/. (Lilly USA)
This information includes "A Healthy You! - America's Guide to
Healthy Living," a 148-page book that brings together a wide
variety of health information from reliable sources. The Web site
also features information about patient assistance programs for
individuals who need help paying for their medications. 5. Stay
positive. Thinking negatively can drag down your mood and your
health. But don't let that worry you. Experts say you can learn to
be less gloomy. Don't assume the worst. Our fears often don't
materialize. Ask yourself how realistic yours are. Keep a gratitude
journal. Write down anything that makes you smile, like great
relationships or special occasions. (Mental Health America of
Franklin County) 6. Mental illnesses are medical conditions that
disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to
others, and daily functioning. Serious mental illnesses include
major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive
compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder
and borderline personality disorder. The good news about mental
illness is that recovery is possible. Most people diagnosed with a
serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by
actively participating in an individual treatment plan. (NAMI Ohio)
7. Concentrate on good nutrition. Cut the juice and go for the
whole fruit instead. Whole fruit has been shown to satisfy hunger
better than juice, with the added benefit of more fiber, vitamins
and minerals. If you really want the liquid, make a smoothie using
whole fruit instead of pouring a glass of juice. (Ohio Department
of Health) 8. Invest in your health. Being physically active can
save you money in the long run by helping you avoid medical
treatments later. Just about everyone can walk, and the only
investment is a good pair of athletic shoes. Walking even for 10-15
minutes at a time, as with other types of physical activity, has
also been shown to improve mood. (Ohio Department of Health) 9.
Quit smoking. If you smoke one pack a day at $5 a pack and quit,
you will save $1,826 a year (Moneycentral.msn.com). For help
quitting, call the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you
are ready to quit, we can help. (Ohio Department of Health) 10. A
healthy lifestyle and regular comprehensive eye care is the most
cost-effective way to ensure healthy sight. Take these simple steps
now to reduce the likelihood of eye disease later in life: eat
healthy foods, exercise, monitor your health, don't smoke, and get
a comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis. (Prevent Blindness
Ohio) About Eli Lilly and Company Lilly, a leading
innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of
pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its
own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent
scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind.,
Lilly provides answers - through medicines and information - for
some of the world's most urgent medical needs. O-LLY
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