4 TIPS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FOR A BETTER YOU… AND FAREWELL UNCLE MANNY
First I had to amend this letter to say goodbye to my 98-year-old uncle Manny. Quick story, he was drafted January after Pearl Harbor. He tested off the charts in math, so the army sent him to Michigan State to learn weather. After a year there he was detailed to San Angelo to teach female pilots about atmospherics. After the war he went to work for the government as a meteorologist without a degree! He went to
Luis Zuniga PT, DPT, CHT, MTC
school at night and finally in 1966 the same year we won the NCAA championship he completed his degree in Physics. A brilliant physicist and mathematician, he retired and taught in college. Uncle Manny’s passing marks the end of era. He and his siblings came from modest means with a determined work ethic. They all had amazing success professionally and personally. God Bless you tio. Christmas and the holidays are going to be very, very different from what we’re all used to. Those of us who usually have specific traditions and plans with our families may find that our plans have to be drastically altered in order to accommodate for the many changes we’ve experienced. Even though the holidays this year are bound to be out of the ordinary, there are still a handful of things you can make sure you and your family are doing to maintain your health and safety! Let’s have a strong start to the new year… 1. Watch your eating habits. Holiday gatherings are chock full of food, food, and more food. It can be hard to limit yourself when it comes to sweets, snacks, pies, as well as second helpings of whatever our favorites are. Be sure to keep up with your daily medications if you’re on any as well; it can be difficult during the hustle and bustle of the holidays to stay on schedule and remember to take them. The same goes for excess drinking; it can be easy to get carried away with alcoholic beverages during the holidays. Make sure you’re consuming plenty of water to stay hydrated! 2. Get a balance screening done at FYZICAL El Paso. No one wants to be the person falling off of the eight-foot ladder during the holidays. If you’re in charge of hanging up decorations and lights this year, a balance screening may be a good choice for you! This is a preventive measure that can save you a whole lot of pain and money. Bring in this note and we’ll do it for free! Having your balance checked can prevent you from a possible injury, and give you peace of mind as you get into the holiday spirit. Our experienced physical therapists at FYZICAL El Paso can address any concerns you may have regarding your balance, or dizziness you’re experiencing. 3. Monitor your mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and depression affect many individuals during the holidays. This is very real. For some, this time of year is difficult because of loneliness. Many people may associate the holidays with loss of a family member or friend, and therefore experience a change in their mental health. It’s important not to isolate yourself when you’re feeling this way.
Alone time is good for the soul, but if you’re feeling withdrawn, sad, depressed, angry, or any other combination of emotions as the holidays get closer, it may be a sign to speak with a counselor to have your mental health assessed. 4. End the year on a good note by getting your physical health in order! This goes hand in hand with using up your insurance benefits before the end of the year. There is no better time than now to make those appointments and start treatment if you’re in need of it. You want to make sure you’re starting 2021 off on the best foot possible, and you can’t do that if you’re still suffering from 2020’s chronic pain. If you’ve suffered from an injury this year or are feeling pain in certain areas of your body, having an assessment done at FYZICAL El Paso could be the first step you take towards a successful new year. Our therapists will complete a thorough evaluation of your condition to determine what the underlying cause of your pain is and create a treatment plan to address the problem head on. Call our clinic today. Contact FYZICAL El Paso to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy, and how you can take control of your health. This year has been difficult and uncertain for many of us, however, there’s no better time than the present to seek help and become more active for the new year.
Best! - Luis, FYZICAL El Paso
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