Be the “CEO” of Your Health Using Tried and True Methods Along with Trusted Tools and Support
By Caroline Carrai
We all try with our health, don’t we? Most of us aren’t training for an Iron Man or working on publishing an organic cookbook, but we make good faith efforts to somewhat regularly move our bodies and skip the Big Mac meal deal.
With our busy schedules, it’s a small wonder we fit in our existing health efforts at all. We are steeped in a culture of “Go, go, go!” that prioritizes filling our time with activities that, in theory, should enrich our minds, make us “better” in some way, or at the very least be entertaining. What we’ve lost in this rush to “do,” however, is how to “be.”
And we’re not just talking about being mindful or being present—we’ve lost the sense of importance about being healthy, which actually requires at least a small amount of regular, dedicated time spent exercising, eating well, getting enough sleep, and de-stressing. We’ve also forgotten that doing these things is more within our control than we realize.
Taking Control Like a CEO
If “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,” sounds a little too heady, then how about this—your health will be markedly different if you do 15 minutes of exercise each day, every day, rather than skipping it. Your health will be much better if you choose to eat as nutritiously as you can, most of the time, rather than not.
Think about it: plaque in arteries from regular Big Macs over time can lead to heart attacks. If one Big Mac led to having a heart attack, most of us wouldn’t think that special Mac sauce is worth it. In the same way repeatedly eating fattier burgers can result in future health ramifications, eating vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and healthy fats in reasonable portions over time will result in stronger, leaner bodies. Combine that with exercising 15 minutes a day (that’s almost two hours each week!), and you can expect better overall health.
Being the “CEO” of your own health is possible. Yes, you’ll have to make time to cook more nutritious meals and get in that exercise, potentially at the expense of some activities or by making adjustments if possible in how you fulfill your obligations, but most would say better health is a worthy outcome. In sum, it’s not only OK to prioritize your wellbeing a bit, but it is necessary to take care of yourself.
Choosing the Right Systems and Support
So, now that you’ve been reminded your health is more in your control than you thought, what about the aspects that you are absolutely not able to change? For example, reliance on a medically implanted device to ensure your body works the way it should. You can be the “CEO” of your health in this area, too. Here’s how: choose trusted systems, tools, and support that will ensure you have the information and tools you need.
Taking the medical implant example further, if you’re someone who relies on a defibrillator, a pacemaker, a hip implant, or even someone who elected to have breast implants, you must ensure you have the most up to date information about the device in your body to stay healthy. In this case, sometimes what you don’t know can cause serious harm.
The good news is there’s already a comprehensive tool that will electronically notify you in real time of any FDA-issued defect related to your specific implanted medical device—and this service is completely free for you to use. Registering for this potentially lifesaving service, TrackMy Implants, is fast, cost-free, and a way for you to further take control of your health. Think of TrackMy Solutions, the company that designed TrackMy Implants, as a trusted partner interested in using technology to safeguard and improve your health.
Founder Jeremy Elias started TrackMy Solutions after a dear family friend passed away as a result of a defective pacemaker, and Jeremy’s wife Caitlin is passionate about educating others about taking control of their health. Taking action to protect and improve your health can start now, through choosing to eat more nutritious foods, taking a walk or enjoying a bike ride, and signing up for TrackMy Implants today.
To register for TrackMy Implants, please click here or visit the TrackMy Solutions website for more information.