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Important information for business people and corporate executives: The United States spends $1 trillion annually on health care, far more than any other country in the world.
According to the Wellness Councils of America, "the average annual health care cost per person in the United States far exceeds $3,000 - lifetime costs per person are somewhere in the neighborhood of $225,000."
The alarming part is that these costs are avoidable. Today's business environment requires a high-level performance from both employee and employer. But the strive for corporate achievement sometimes translates to an unenviable comeuppance of physical, emotional, and mental stress. And it does not do justice when one falls ill with work-related symptoms.
Most health experts would suggest providing a fitness-based work environment to minimize work-related illnesses. Considering economies of scale, a healthy worksite program befalls practically for corporations with a huge employee base. Thousands of dollars can be saved by the mere inclusion of personal wellness in the corporate culture. Maintaining a work environment of this kind could increase productivity, thus, place the company even closer to attaining its goals.
What business people themselves can do to improve their health
To be able to establish a health-based work culture, an entrepreneur should be able to start with his/her self. According to CEO of the Manoa Natural Wellness Center, Dr. Ryan Ferchoff, a daily 30-minute exercise is required to maintain a balanced physical condition. A walk in the park during the day or a visit to the gym before or after work is enough for the body's dose of physical activity. Topped with a strict diet of fruits, vegetables and proteins may further improve wellness.
"Make sure that you are exercising at least half an hour a day, either doing it in the morning or at night or even if you have a lunch break, going out and getting a quick half hour, like even if it's a simple walk," Dr. Ferchoff said. "As in diet, if you are going out and eating meals, just stick to the basics; good fruits, good vegetables like a salad and stick to some good proteins like fish and chicken."
"If you stick to those things, within a week you're going to see some changes and even feel some changes," he added.
However, it is a challenge especially for busy people to religiously abide by these basic rules of fitness. Starting a healthy diet and maintaining a workout regimen involves dedication, commitment and sometimes support from peers. This is where Wellness Centers come to the fore.
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