Wellness Plan

What is wellness?

Wellness means taking a holistic or whole-person view of your health and well-being. Wellness takes into account every influence on your health, from your genes and medical history to your environment and lifestyle.

Wellness also acknowledges the vital link between physical and mental health, and that each depends on the other. As an internal medicine specialist, Dr. Bobé has extensive knowledge about how all your body's systems work in harmony. He can help you optimize your wellness for a happier, healthier life.

What is a wellness plan?

A wellness plan is a program you and Dr. Bobé create together that aims to improve your overall health and well-being. It looks at four key aspects of your life and what you can do to improve them. These aspects are:

Sleep

Sleep is vital for your health, and not getting enough causes daytime sleepiness, headaches, and low mood. There are also links between lack of good quality sleep and conditions like diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, obesity, and cancer.

Exercise

A lack of exercise leads to weight gain and loss of mobility. It also increases your risk of chronic diseases like arthritis, mental health problems, and cardiovascular disorders.

Nutrition

Your diet is the foundation of good health. If you put poor quality food into your body and don't give it all the nutrients it needs, it can't operate properly. The result is disease, reduced quality of life, and shortened life expectancy.

Stress management

Not all stress is bad. A degree of stress can be stimulating and help you function better in critical situations. However, if stresses, fears, and anxieties keep your body in a permanent state of alert, it can harm your mental and physical health.

Dr. Bobé can conduct a physical exam to assess your current health, an important factor in creating your wellness plan.

What might be in my wellness plan?

Your wellness plan is unique to you, taking into account everything that could make a difference in your health and well-being. It includes interventions that target your specific needs and may include:

• Improving sleep quality
• Understanding your body clock
• Finding ways to be more active
• Healthy meal planning strategies
• Understanding portion control
• Identifying triggers for overeating
• Adopting stress management strategies

The approaches that work for you in your wellness plan could be completely different for someone else. For example, many people find yoga or meditation to be excellent ways to manage stress. Others prefer going for a walk or spending time gardening.

If you want to unlock the door to optimal health, arrange an appointment with Richard R. Bobé, MD, and create your own wellness plan. Call the office or book online today.