Health/Wellness

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So you’ve been living a fairly active and productive life. Good health so far. You’ve saved up to enjoy the outdoorsy RVing lifestyle and you’re ready to spend some quality time exploring more of the world around you. Everything will be fine “as long as you’ve got your health.”

"The secret to old age? Keep having birthdays!"
- George Burns, Comedian
And that’s the problem with life. Without good physical vitality our entire world can come crashing down and the very things we had so planned for may never come to pass. If we neglect looking after our bodies both nutritionally and exercise-wise, we run a greater risk of short-changing our opportunities to really live!

So, on this page of the web site we’d like to give you a “heads up” on some ideas to minimize your risks and maximize your enjoyment of your remaining years … especially those years your still wish to get out in your RV. Yes, there will come a time when you “hang it up” but lets see if we can extend your years of enjoyment.

First and foremost you have to want to be healthy. If you don’t, read no further. The following information will be of no value to you.

Next you have to continue the good exercises and nutrition and supplements you’ve already learned about and are practicing. Then keep learning! If you have procrastinated, procrastinate no more.

The internet can be a valuable resource as can be many periodicals available at your local bookstores and newsstands.

One of the highest recommended books that we can endorse is called The Seven Pillars of Health by Dr. Don Colbert. This is a book that you should read over a period of 50 days. Each week is a new subject (Pillar). Each day gives you plenty to ponder and act upon. Each reading takes only a few minutes (except for a couple of longer chapters). You can find the book through our LoveRVing.com Bookstore in the RVing Lifestyle category.

Have you struggled with being overweight and totally "fed up" with all those fad diets "that don't work"? Believe me, there's thousands of them out there! We've discovered a most helpful and practical book called "The F-Factor Diet." The "F' stands for that naughty little word "fiber." Decrying fad diets, board-certified dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot devised a diet that emphasizes fiber consumption without worrying much about carbs, fats or calories.

The key, she asserts, is combining fiber with lean protein at every meal. Besides all the health benefits fiber provides-discussed here at length-an additional benefit is that, since fibrous foods are more filling, diners feel full more quickly and are likely to eat less. Be sure to read the foundational chapters 3 - 5 before even starting....then success will come! This book is also available through our LoveRVing.com Bookstore in the RVing Lifestyle category.

A merry heart does good like a medicine.

Proverbs 15:13

Need a laugh? Click the Happy Face.

A Prescription For Living - If you want your heart to be healthy for the rest of your life, follow this prescription: 1. Get plenty of exercise. 2. Follow a good diet. 3. Keep your heart clean and drug-free. Some good practical advise on this site.

AARP Foundation works everyday to improve the lives of people as we live and age. We are committed to helping the most vulnerable members of society maintain or improve their quality of life.

American Diabetes Assoc. on Exercise The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Exercise works the same way. Taking that first step can be hard, especially if you've been diagnosed with diabetes. Remember -- it's never too late. You can always improve your level of fitness.

American Heart Assoc. Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can do to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

Boomertowne.com Find everything you need to know about your health and how to stay healthy, including medical information, as well as mental health, nutrition, exercise and even alternative medicine topics.

CARP (Canada) works to promote and protect the rights and quality of life for older Canadians by developing practical recommendations to enhance health care, human rights and income, working with government on policy initiatives, providing information on key political and economic issues as well as lifestyle choices, and negotiating group benefits and savings on services and products.

Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. The new Canada Food Guide can be found on this site.

My Health & Wellness : It’s true what they say—if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. Or, to put it another way, when you have good health, you have everything. This site offers many links to evaluate various health concerns. Worth checking out.

National Heart Foundation of Australia Your heart needs care for life. A healthy heart is about enjoying a healthy lifestyle and making this part of your everyday life. It is also about taking positive steps to reduce risk factors. The good news is that if you lead a healthy lifestyle, as outlined in this section, you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by the faculty of partner universities.

Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them.

Seniors.org This Senior Resources Directory offers information on how to be in charge of your own health and well being and attempts to stay abreast of emerging information with timely articles.

Seniors’ Health - a very informative paper on the process of maintaining good health while in the senior years of life.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa is a community-based organisation established to reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke by providing education and supporting research.

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