A Pound of Cure from Cinergy Health and Daniel Touizer

In the case of the overburdened health care system which is now being scrutinized for ways to be improved, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure, quite literally.

While it is certainly a good sign that the number of smokers in the United States has gone down by 18.5% since 1995, the number of people considered obese has risen by close to 85% in the same time span. Obesity has surpassed smoking as the country’s number one preventative health concern.

But there is no reason to be discouraged. The CEO of Cinergy Health, Daniel Touizer believes people will take their health into their own hands when they realize the dangers of obesity and that they can effect change with just a bit of extra effort.

Dr. Margaret Lewin, the medical director at Cinergy Health, has developed 5 easily doable tips to help you get into shape and stay healthy and save money, too.

a.    Alcohol is quite caloric. Lay off the liquor, including wine and beer. Even just a 50% reduction in consumption will save you a lot of calories, and keep you healthier, too.
b.    Activate your walking muscles. Get going! Just walking for 20 minutes a day will make a difference in your overall health. Try and avoid elevators and remember to park a few minutes away from your final destination just to achieve a few extra minutes of muscles in motion.
c.    Water, water everywhere, and all of it to drink! You only think you’re hungry. Miss read body alerts make you reach for that chocolate bar instead of wonderful, cool, clear cup of water. When you are on a weight reduction program you need extra water to wash away toxins and impurities from your body. On average a person needs between 8-10 cups of water each day.
d.    You are what you eat. Stay away from foods which have lots of calories and very little nutritional value. Instead eat wholesome foods which taste good and are good for you, such as meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Yum!
e.    Get to bed earlier. Sleep is a crucial, yet forgotten, part of good health and fitness. Your body needs to rest to stay strong and in good working order.

Keep the weight off and help keep the country’s medical bill down.

A Healthy 2010 with Cinergy Health

As the New Year begins, it’s important for us to evaluate our lifestyle choices and to try to make healthier choices. So say the American statistics on obesity, which find that obesity rose by 85% in the last 15 years.  As Daniel Touizer, CEO of Cinergy Health explains, this has a major impact on healthcare costs for both individuals and employers.

With these statistics in mind, the Medical Director of Cinergy Health, Dr. Margaret Lewin, offers the following tips.  In the course of each day, try to exercise for at least 20 minutes, drink 8-10 cups of water, and eat a balanced diet with about 2000 calories a day.  Sleep 6-7 hours each night, and cut back on alcohol consumption.

As Daniel Touizer explains, “Cinergy Health created this guide to encourage Americans to take charge of their healthcare, which will in turn lower premiums.” Here’s to a happy – and healthy – 2010.