Military members! Here is a great article on how to stay healthy! The points in this article are also great for civilian readers. Emily Walsh is the Community Outreach Blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. You may read her blog here. She contacted me when she read my blog and wanted to be sure you all had this valuable information. This is such a great reminder to us all as we go about our busy and demanding military lives. My husband has told me, "I am so thankful to have a job that requires me to stay in good health!" While he does have PT to complete, he also needs to make sure he is making wise choices in other aspects of his life (like diet- he texted that his lunch today, from a fast food restaurant, made him feel like he needed to go into a coma!). Enjoy and please visit Emily's blog!
How to Stay Healthy as a Veteran
Staying healthy after serving in the military is not always an easy task. Veterans were exposed to many toxins and hazards while serving including asbestos, loud gun noises, and other chemical elements from warfare. To prevent conditions from worsening, when veterans are exposed to the elements of war, steps must be taken to avoid chronic conditions:
1. Keep Exercising
When you were in the military, you exercised and trained for war. Your body is accustomed to frequent exercise. Veterans need to continue a regimen of 30 minutes per day at least five days per week. This is necessary to manage cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other conditions that may develop or worsen because of a sedentary lifestyle. If you keep moving, you will help to build the body’s natural defenses.
2. Eat Healthy
Some people view eating healthy as not enjoyable, but healthy eating can also be flavorful. Veterans should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that will fight cancer in patients with mesothelioma. Leafy green vegetables, berries, legumes, and nuts are high in antioxidants. Eating healthy can help improve mood and concentration. Overall well-being and health is improved with a healthy diet.
3. See a Doctor Regularly
Go to the doctor regularly for check-ups. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you should inform your physician and be checked regularly. When physicians can treat mesothelioma early, the chances of survival are greater. Seeing a doctor regularly can also help to plan for a healthy retirement.
4. Monitor Asbestos Exposure
If you were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military, you should monitor your health and also use the resources available to treat the condition. Think back to all the possible places asbestos exposure could have occurred. The most common places are at the shipyard, in insulation, on plumbing, and in tiles around places with significant exposure heat. Beware of these places because of asbestos hazards.
Help to Keep Veterans Healthy
Help to keep veterans healthy by following these simple rules. Veteran health is important because life can be stressful after serving the country. There are times when veterans are depressed and miss the camaraderie of others. Eating healthy and exercising regularly can help to prevent depression and help to maintain good health.
Staying healthy after serving in the military is not always an easy task. Veterans were exposed to many toxins and hazards while serving including asbestos, loud gun noises, and other chemical elements from warfare. To prevent conditions from worsening, when veterans are exposed to the elements of war, steps must be taken to avoid chronic conditions:
1. Keep Exercising
When you were in the military, you exercised and trained for war. Your body is accustomed to frequent exercise. Veterans need to continue a regimen of 30 minutes per day at least five days per week. This is necessary to manage cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other conditions that may develop or worsen because of a sedentary lifestyle. If you keep moving, you will help to build the body’s natural defenses.
2. Eat Healthy
Some people view eating healthy as not enjoyable, but healthy eating can also be flavorful. Veterans should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that will fight cancer in patients with mesothelioma. Leafy green vegetables, berries, legumes, and nuts are high in antioxidants. Eating healthy can help improve mood and concentration. Overall well-being and health is improved with a healthy diet.
3. See a Doctor Regularly
Go to the doctor regularly for check-ups. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you should inform your physician and be checked regularly. When physicians can treat mesothelioma early, the chances of survival are greater. Seeing a doctor regularly can also help to plan for a healthy retirement.
4. Monitor Asbestos Exposure
If you were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military, you should monitor your health and also use the resources available to treat the condition. Think back to all the possible places asbestos exposure could have occurred. The most common places are at the shipyard, in insulation, on plumbing, and in tiles around places with significant exposure heat. Beware of these places because of asbestos hazards.
Help to Keep Veterans Healthy
Help to keep veterans healthy by following these simple rules. Veteran health is important because life can be stressful after serving the country. There are times when veterans are depressed and miss the camaraderie of others. Eating healthy and exercising regularly can help to prevent depression and help to maintain good health.
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