HEALTH & WELLNESS n ENTREPRENEURSHIP
An Old Age Saying,
Health is Wealth
IS NOT A CLICHÉ
By Marie Elmore, Wellness & Lifestyle Blogger
When one takes the initiative to improve
their financial health, physical and mental
benefits improve as well. Many people
have reported the physical problems occur
when their debt levels are high and credit is
poor; it becomes imperative to alleviate the
financial situation to improve their health.
Finances Affect = Physical Health
Wellness lifestyle, when well-balanced,
includes ensuring paying attention to the
property of one’s future. Some of the com-
mon manifestos of physical health implica-
tions due to financial concerns.
• Diastolic Blood Pressure – The rise of
` higher blood pressure in a North
western University study has shown
young adults ages ranging from 24 to
32 who had higher debt, an age
group that should have optimal
health, also may lead the heart attacks
and stroke.
• Muscle Tension – Muscle tension in-
creases, including back pain, head-
aches/migraines which may all be re-
lated to high stress if suffering from
money problems. One should con-
sider an exercise plan like Yoga, Sim-
ple Stretches, and Pilates, along with
a revision or a new program for im-
proving one’s financial status.
• Digestive Symptoms – When under a
great deal of financial stress, many
irregular eating habits develop, caus-
ing digestive tract problems, and ul-
cers may develop.
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• Men and Young Adults Avoidance
of the Doctor – Today, many avoid go-
ing to the doctor to seek help due to
lack of health insurance and the in
ability to pay for medical bills. Many
today fall into just skipping the doc-
tor, consider a focus on the financial
situation and making corrections, see-
ing health improve, and being able to
see a doctor when necessary.
• Now Your Mental Health – When the
overall quality of one’s life impacts our
psychological impacts also damage
our physical health. If you struggle with
mental health concerns, consider con-
sulting a counselor or a free national
hotline (1-866-306-4083) which is a 24/7
treatment hotline for mental health.
• Anxiety – Panic, and anxiety over financ-
es may be the catalyst to an unhealthy
lifestyle. Many in this situation take
on a sedentary lifestyle, just sitting
around watching TV, smoking, over-
eating, and drinking alcohol, staying
in fear of paying bills.
• Embarrassment – There is much em-
barrassment occurring when one has
Finances Improved =
Health Improved
As with many instances, there is light in
the end, or what goes down will go up.
As you become debt-free, one begins to
feel healthy and mentally well. The weight
of a financial burden lifted. Your world be-
comes focused; you begin to heal mentally
and physically. Your self-esteem boosted;
your confidence turns on like you flip a
switch. You cannot deny the science be-
hind finances and health.
If you are struggling to improve both
health and finances, there are several links
to research information further for your re-
view. Visit:
www.health.com/stress/7-ways-debt-is-bad-for-
your-health
www.nbcnews.com/id/25060719/#.U-0qVSRyC7J
Marie Elmore,
Certified Wellness Advocate,
Blogger & Author
www.natural-u.com
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ince the 1980s, researchers are
finding more connections between
health and one’s finances with phys-
ical symptoms going far beyond
stress. The lack of sufficient funds has aid-
ed in the increase in society's heart disease,
strokes, and mental health illness, and fi-
nances are partly the blame.
to admit you are in poor financial
standing, your card rejected when
making a purchase, and if you are
struggling with repeated money issues.
You start to feel judged by friends or
family.
• Depression – Despair is a familiar feel-
ing with much debt, as things looks
bleak. One study found those who
reported having severe depression
found it was related to debt, and de-
pression systems increasing with ev-
ery 10% increase in personal debt.