Upgrade your whole health

By Courtney Kozek, PA-C Maple Health DPC

You’re a caregiver, a spouse, a professional—not to mention a chef, chauffeur, maid, teacher and event planner. Sound familiar? Women naturally assume an exhausting menu of roles, often taking care of everyone else in their lives while neglecting their own health and wellness.

During one-hour appointments at Maple Health Direct Primary Care (DPC), we take the time to address the whole person. Our minds affect how healthy our bodies are, and how we treat our bodies (nutrition, exercise, and even posture) can impact mental well-being. When you work with a DPC, your total health advocate, you can enhance your whole health.

Here are some habits to clear some head space, improve focus, decrease stress, and feel better overall.

• Spend time in nature – “Forest bathing” reduces stress, frees up creativity and can lower your heart rate and blood pressure.
• Connect with others – Call a friend or family member, take a walk with a neighbor.
• Monitor screen time – Your kids aren’t the only ones who need a reminder to step away from the screen. Adults are equally preoccupied with digital noise—notifications, status updates and mindless scrolling.
• Get moving – Exercise releases feel-good endorphins.
• Set a sleep alarm – Staying up too late to finish all the things? Aim for seven or more hours per night for optimum health.

At Maple Health DPC, you get one-on-one attention from a provider who is tuned into your whole health. Courtney Kozek is accepting new patients at Maple Health DPC, a full-service, membership-based primary care practice that offers flexible access, longer appointment times, less waiting and a relationship with a practitioner you know and trust. Access affordable, quality healthcare 24/7. Learn more at MapleHealthDPC.com or call 440-655-8017.