The winter time serves a great opportunity for men to take control of their health by visiting a Jonesboro Chiropractor.
With a brand new year right around the corner, now is a great time to develop a plan of action that allows for a healthier version of you.
Battling Disease
For men of all different ethnicities and backgrounds throughout the world, cancer and heart disease remain the leading causes of death. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the most common cancers men suffer from are:
- Colon
- Bladder
- Lung
- Prostate.
Taking Control
The CDC reports that approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. This figure accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths or 25% of the population.
Despite this staggering statistic, there are a variety of options and opportunities that exist for men who are interested in taking control over their health and long-term future.
Preventing Heart Disease and Cancer
Heart disease and most forms of cancer are either preventable or can be treated when detected at earlier stages of development.
At 35 Years Old
Men who are at least 35 years old should start scheduling regular checkups with their Chiropractor to have their blood pressure and cholesterol tested. If you happen to have a family history that sees multiple members suffer from diabetes, heart disease, or cancer, you should start visiting your doctor even earlier.
If you are an active cigarette smoker, quitting as soon as possible is the most effective way to prevent the development of lung cancer and heart disease.
Cigarettes are well documented for causing a variety of health problems, including:
- Emphysema
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney failure
- Bladder cancer
- Hip fractures
- Pneumonia
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Blindness, cataracts.
At 45 Years Old
At this age, men should start to get tested for prostate and colon cancer.
These conditions can be prevented with the inclusion of the following habits, in your every day routine:
- Eat healthy;
- Reduce stress;
- Use alcohol in moderation;
- Exercise daily.
Staying On Track
Once you’ve begun to
incorporate the previously mentioned habits into your normal routine, make sure that you remain diligent and focused for the long-term.
Speak with your Chiropractor about how often you should schedule a screening or examination to monitor your health and prevent these types of conditions from developing.
Make sure that regardless of what extenuating circumstances exist in your life, you stay committed to receiving Chiropractic adjustments on a monthly basis, while also exercising at least three times a week.
Give Us A Call
Scheduling a free consultation with our doctors is the first step in taking control over your long-term wellbeing.
While there is never a bad time to meet with a Chiropractor on a regular basis, if you are a male and are at least 35 years old, you should seriously consider giving us a call.
Our staff consists of highly experienced, fully-accredited Chiropractors who are trained at treating various ailments and conditions through holistic solutions. Because of this, our patients are able to address the root cause of their pain and stifle any concerns over how to effectively manage their long-term health.
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