EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Sept. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Elliot Foster, a chiropractor with Wellness One of South Bergen and Family Chiropractic Center, is working to raise awareness about how making basic lifestyle changes can dramatically improve overall health. As part of Dr. Foster's lifestyle education and empowerment campaign, the chiropractor delivered a guest speaker address at a recent "Lunch and Learn" event at the Metropolitan Building in East Rutherford. According to Dr. Foster, changing just 10% of an individual's lifestyle can significantly reduce stress and improve overall well being. Dr. Foster frequently serves as a wellness and lifestyle speaker for local businesses, civic groups and community organizations.
Changing just 10% of an individual's lifestyle can dramatically improve overall health, reduce stress and reduce the risk for chronic illness. That's the message East Rutherford chiropractor Dr. Elliot Foster is sharing with Bergen County residents.
Dr. Foster recently spoke at the "Lunch and Learn" event at the East Rutherford Metropolitan Building earlier this summer. His workshop, "Stress Management and the Healthy Lifestyle," discussed how making small lifestyle changes can make a big impact for overall health.
"Our country is in crisis: the average American is overweight, under chronic stress, and at risk for developing serious health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes," said Dr. Foster. "Between work and family commitments, it can be difficult finding time to sleep, much less adopt healthier lifestyle habits. When individuals do try to make sweeping changes, they often become discouraged and fall back into old habits."
According to Dr. Foster, individuals who are trying to lead healthier lives can benefit from making just a few small changes, rather than focusing on hard-to-achieve goals, which may derail progress.
"My message is simple: small changes add up to big results," said Dr. Foster. "Start small and don't over commit. For example, taking a yoga or meditation class once a week can help with stress management. If a patient is overweight, I tell them to focus on integrating healthier eating habits into their diet, rather than obsessing over the 25 or 50 pounds they need to lose."
He also recommends that individuals incorporate natural pain management and healing treatments into their lifestyle. For example, East Rutherford chiropractic care and acupuncture treatments can help naturally manage lower back pain caused by sciatica or a personal injury. According to Dr. Rutherford, these treatments are an effective, drug-free alternative to prescription pain medications.
"Many individuals who are overweight or over-stressed also struggle with chronic pain," said Dr. Foster. "Chiropractic care and physical therapy are two naturally ways to help managing pain. Unlike pain medications, these treatments address the underlying causes for pain, such as a spinal misalignment, and help promote whole body health."
Dr. Foster frequently delivers free speeches on stress management and wellness lifestyle changes. To arrange a speaking engagement, contact Dr. Foster at 201-933-3040.