Nurturing your health
From the Editor
We all wear many hats in this life. I know that I wear quite a few of my own throughout any given day. I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a caregiver, writer, editor, tutor, and the list goes on. I spend most of my time caring for or serving others except for one hour per day that is dedicated solely to my own self care. For those 60 minutes, I take care of the one person that I am most responsible for. Whether I am at the gym, in the yoga studio, or running, I dedicate that time to my physical and mental well being. It’s a daily appointment with myself that I will not cancel.
Some call it self care, fitness or even therapy. At times I’ve felt selfish or even self indulgent for claiming it as mine. But I know that you cannot pour from an empty cup and it is up to me to make sure my cup is filled. If I do not preserve and nurture my own health, I will have nothing to offer the others in my life.
Many people take their health for granted, until a problem strikes. The first time I realized how precious and fragile my health is was when my children were very young. I reached down to pick up a cheerio (Yes, a 2 ounce CHEERIO) off the floor, like I had done a million times before. But this time something slipped out of place in my back and suddenly I was in excruciating pain. Every tiny move that I had taken for granted became painful and laborious. It was in this season of my life that I decided my health would always be a top priority in my life.
Your health truly is your wealth. Without it, everything quickly becomes meaningless. Our health is multifaceted and complex. Mental health, physical health and preventive healthcare all play vital roles in our well being.
Check out Hometown Heroes, volunteers in Medicine. This organization is an amazing network of volunteer doctors, nurses and clinicians right here in Egg Harbor Township that offer free healthcare for members of our community that may not otherwise have access.
Nancy Adler Nutrition has become a go-to health staple in our community. She has helped countless people restore and maintain wellness. Check out her column in Shore Local and tune into Nancy Adler Nutrition Live on air every Sunday 2-4 on 1400 AM.
It takes 21 days to develop a habit and 90 days to establish a lifestyle. As we fall into the rhythm 2019, we challenge you to do something for you that will nurture your health. Give it 21 days! There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
