Healthy Eating Tips for a Better Lifestyle

Healthy eating is a choice as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Due to the studies conducted on the conditions and effects of unhealthy eating, people are now more cautious about what they eat. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke heart diseases and some cancers are caused by unhealthy eating. This knowledge is helpful to those who understand what healthy eating means. It is not depriving yourself some type of foods or skipping meals to stay thin or lose weight. It is more than that. To really understand healthy eating, here are some tips;

·      Consuming a healthy diet

There are thousands of nutritional advice articles written by doctors and nutritionists. Each of these list different conditions and foods to avoid. At some point, it may become confusing since one diet plan may restrict certain foods but another be based on the restricted foods. A healthy diet, however, is one that consists of fats, protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, and fiber. These foods should be consumed in the right amounts as suggested in the healthy eating pyramid. Only then can one claim to have eaten healthy.

·      Eating right

Many of us have bad eating habits such as eating unnecessarily or eating processed foods with high added sugar.  Eating healthy means eating in accordance to how active you are, especially in the consumption of calories. Avoid processed foods as much as you can. If consuming packaged foods, check the nutritional information so as to pick a much healthier choice. Studies show that it's often better to go natural.

·      Eating a home cooked meal

For those of us who work late or have demanding jobs, eating a home cooked meal may not be a convenient option. However, spending the time to home-cook your meals can be well worth the extra time it might take vs grabbing a fast food burger on the way home.  Whenever you get a chance, cook and eat at home where you will control the preparation methods and ingredients to use.

·      Breakfast is important

Breakfast gives us the energy to start the day off on high concentration and mental health. Often, people think that eating breakfast is unhealthy and contributes to weight gain. This is not true. What matters is what your breakfast consists of. Having lower sugar, whole grain cereals with a slice of fruit will not lead to weight gain. Your choice of breakfast should not have high calories foods or foods and juices with added sugar.

·      Water is essential

Our body needs to be hydrated to avoid some conditions such as fainting.  Even though the food we eat contains water, a couple of glasses of water or lower fat milk helps keep the body energized and hydrated. Sugary soft drinks are no substitute to water and neither are unsweetened fruit smoothies. These choices are high in free sugar and added sugar.

These are just a few aspects of what healthy eating entails. When one follows the right path of healthy eating, it not only nourishes the body but also boosts mood and the overall body’s performance. Make the choice to eat healthily, and live a happy life.

Remember to live life to its Fullest

Dr. Kevin Crawford

4110 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 792-4329

Disclaimer:  This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.  Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is not only for those individuals suffering from chronic back or neck pain or have been involved in an accident. This healthcare can benefit anyone with a variety of health conditions. 

Chiropractic care is usually used to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, for example, neck pain, back pain, joint pains and chronic headaches. Physiotherapists use drug-free, hands-on approach to help relief disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The following are reasons why you should consider physical therapy:

Management of back and neck pain

The most common reason why people go for physiotherapy is for back pain relief. Lower and upper back pains are attributed to spinal problems and misalignments. Through spinal readjustments and massage, a physiotherapist can help relieve these pains without the use of any drugs. By taking you through a physical routine checkup, your therapist will establish the reasons why you experience those pains and the best way to help relieve them.

Reduction of chronic headaches

Did you know that vertebral subluxations can lead to headaches? Yes, this is very true. When the nervous system is completely out of balance, it can cause spinal misalignments which in one way or another affect the signals sent to the different parts of the body. This can result in a number of problems including migraines, headaches and several other ailments that are associated with misalignment of the spinal bones. But, with the careful manipulations given by a physiotherapist, all these pains will be eliminated.

Maintenance of good posture

Physical therapy is not all about pain relief, it is also important in maintaining a good body posture. A good physiotherapist will not only help in keeping your musculoskeletal system in check but will also advise you on how to maintain a good body posture. Joint pains, back or neck pains can be caused by poor lifestyles, for instance, poor sitting positions and generally an absence of exercises. A good physiotherapist will establish the reasons for the pains and advise accordingly on the best way to reduce or avoid such pains in the future.

Management of stress and tension disorders

Fatigue is one of the leading causes of stress and tension disorders among most people. Through the massages and alignments given by a physiotherapist, your tensed body muscles will relax and you will generally feel the stress and tension slip away.

If you are looking for the best alternative treatment for back pain, neck pain or joint pains, consider visiting a physical therapist that will help you manage these pains and other health issues as seen above.

Remember to live life to its Fullest

Dr. Kevin Crawford

4110 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 792-4329

Disclaimer:  This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.  Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.

Outreach Athletic Training

Bringing the best athletic training services to our high schools and programs is the Mission of Lubbock Sports Medicine's Outreach Athletic Training Program.

With LSM's program, we help enable our local athletic programs that lack full-time trainers to obtain the experienced medical staff needed to keep athletes off the training table and back in the game.  The LSM-affiliated network of professional athletic trainers expands to schools throughout Lubbock and the Great Plains.

Lubbock Sports Medicine provides professional care for your Sports & Active Lifestyle Injuries.

LSM specializes in advanced Sports Medicine for the serious athlete to those following an active lifestyle.  With our state of the art techniques and equipment, our experienced doctors will work with you at each step of your recovery.  From torn ligaments to concussions to knee sprains, LSM is there to help.  

Rest assured that you will receive the best care from our highly trained clinicians and doctors, providing you with top orthopedic care for your well-being and treatment.  Experience the sport medicine difference at Lubbock Sports Medicine and Lubbock Sports Rehab.

Dr. Kevin Crawford

4110 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 792-4329

Disclaimer:  This information is provided as an educational service, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.  Anyone seeking seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.