If you’ve ever been to the dentist to fill a root canal, and promised yourself half way through that you’ll never eat sugar again – you’ve come to the right place. If you’ve ever pulled a muscle during a run and then swore to always stretch before hitting the pavement, I’m so glad you’re reading this.

Because chances are, you are living your life in a reactive manner – and until you reverse the curse of reactive living, you’ll always be chasing a quick fix for feeling good.

The cure for reactive living is developing a proactive approach to health and wellness – one that allows you to be in control of how your body feels and functions. To be proactive means controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it already has. And in a world where we are always feeling behind on to-do lists, running late for appointments, or rushing to our next activity, if being in control of your health is an option – why wouldn’t you take it?

Dr. Gena of Dr. Gena Chiropractic, well educated on living life in a proactive way, has always viewed chiropractic care as a means of proactive living, though clients sometimes treat it in the opposite manner.

“Often times, clients don’t come to us until they’re at a level 8 or higher on the pain scale – desperate for some relief and realignment. Of course we can make this happen with commitment to regular visits, but the key to prevent maximum discomfort is to treat your body right while it’s still feeling good, to avoid breakdown.”

Here are Dr. Gena’s 4 surefire ways to reverse the reactive curse, and start living your best life:

1. Move

Whether it’s for a brisk neighborhood walk at the end of a long day, or a dedicated relationship with your local gym – get up and move. Moving not only helps with blood flow, cardiovascular function and controls weight gain – exercise is a proven way to boost your mood and energy levels. A sweaty 30 minutes is always the perfect pick me up for a bad day!

2. Rest

Sleep is the body’s way of regeneration, recuperation, and relaxation. Too little of it can lead to a slew of health and emotional problems – starting with decreased energy and irritability. As mentioned by Arianna Huffington, author of The Sleep Revolution, adequate sleep plays a vital role in our every waking moment and every aspect of our health – from weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s.

3. Eat

It should come as no surprise at this point that what you put into your body determines how you feel, how it functions, and how it recovers. You literally are what you eat. No one has ever woken up after a night of clean eating to feel sluggish, bloated or slowed down. But everyone knows how it feels to wake up the morning after an unhealthy meal – and that feeling tends to last way longer than we’d like. Committing to a clean-eating routine, staying away from fad diets, is a guaranteed approach to keeping you feeling good on a daily basis.

4. Repeat

“There are two key parts to your body’s ability to heal: time and repetition.” – Dr. Gena says. Because as with anything, consistency is key. Remaining devoted to a lifestyle that promises to treat your body right proactively gives you control over your long term wellness is a real recipe for success.

Remember, your health is in your hands, but Dr. Gena’s hands are here to help.

For more tips on healthy living or to get started on a chiropractic care regimen that helps get your body in working order, visit Dr. Gena Chiropractic in Plantation, Florida – located just 15 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale.