Recently, Dr. Terry Mason, former Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Chicago, was a guest on CROE-TV discussing how we can stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. He shared four key steps that should implemented for good health during our current crises and at any time:
1. Manage Stress
When our stress is high, our the stress hormone cortisol is released into the blood stream. Cortisol increases our heart rate, blood pressure, constricts our blood vessels and increases blood glucose levels.
These health impacts over an extended period of time can lead to significant health issues like heart disease, heart attacks, stroke and diabetes.
2. Get Proper Sleep
Poor sleep can increase inflammation, blood pressure, insulin resistance, cortisol, weight gain, and cardiovascular disease, as well as decrease blood sugar regulation.
Less than five hours sleep per night on a regular basis is associated with higher mortality, and having less than seven hours sleep for three nights in a row has the same effect on the body as missing one full night of sleep.
3. Drink Water
All of the organs, tissues and cells in our bodies require water for proper functioning. But remember you do not just have to jug a gallon size bottle of water, if we are eating fresh fruits and vegetables, they too contain water.
Water is also good for bowel motility, joint health (the cushioning agent of joints and discs of the spine – consists of about 80 percent water),hair and skin.
4. Eat Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Dr. Mason advises us to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those deeply colored. These foods have antioxidants which protects our blood vessels. It is essential that we intake nutrients and minerals from their original sources (fruit and vegetables) so that they are more likely to be absorbed and used by the body
Dr. Mason's interview can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ccWQOrKV4E. Dr. Mason continues to be a leading expert in health and wellness and was most recently the chief operating officer for the Cook County Department of Pubic Health.
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