lifestyle pillars

nutrition

Food quality matters. The focus of HolSpanMD is to guide patients towards sustainable nutrition practices to help reduce the risk of urinary, sexual, and reproductive issues. We believe the best way to nourish your healthspan is by balancing what you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat.

Nutritional Tips

exercise

Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health and longevity. Exercising regularly improves brain activity, supports healthy muscles, reduces your risk of disease, and improves overall sleep quality. Exercise can also impact concerns related to erectile function and urinary health.

Fitness Tips

sleep

Sleep is perhaps one of the most overlooked Lifestyle Pillars, with 33% of Americans sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night. However, a good night's sleep is incredibly important for physical recovery, boosting your immune system, regulating hormones, as well as maintaining and restoring neurological pathways.

Tips for Sleeping Well

mental state

Mental and physical health are more connected than you might think. A poor mental state can increase your risk for a variety of metabolic concerns. Stress and anxiety, in particular, can aggravate urinary conditions, along with sexual and reproductive concerns. Cultivating a positive mental state is important to your overall well being.

Mental Health Tips

Habits

Daily habits affect physical health. Choices like water intake and device usage impact well-being. Our experiences and environment perception also influence our lives. Substance abuse, negative experiences, and mindsets harm us. Developing healthy habits around sleep, diet, exercise, substance use, mindset, and experiences strengthens routines and healthspan.

Tips for Developing Habits

connections

It may surprise you, but your relationships and the connections to those around you play a key role in your metabolic health. The same way health concerns can impact relationships, positive or negative relationships can have a significant effect on your urinary, sexual, and reproductive health.

Tips for Mindful Connections

There are many small choices you can make right now that will positively impact your health. HolSpanMD recommends these steps to help you optimize your health.

span up guide:

  • SPAN your day for moments to reflect on general healthy habits

  • Stand up and go for a walk to limit long spans of sedentary time

  • Choose water over sugary or processed beverages

  • Get outside or near a window for sun/greenery to balance long spans of time indoors

  • Have a healthy discussion with others to release your emotions productively 

Take Control of Your Metabolic Health

HolSpanMD counsels patients on a personal level to achieve their optimal metabolic health, focusing on precision wellness and preventative care. Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment or ask a question.

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