Balance for Health, Not Just Nutritional

Balance is critical to good health. It prevents falls; helps us move along uneven surfaces, and keeps us upright for all types of activity. Balance can be achieved or improved if it is lost through aging, illness or injury. Improving balance can be a simple matter of standing on unstable surfaces and trying not to wobble and fall. With practice, there will be improvement. Visual focus is a large part of balance. When the eyes are open and focused on a single object, its easier to remain steady. The balance practice can also be a strength training activity. It will take muscle activity to adapt to the unstable surface. Once stability is achieved while standing, try lifting one leg off the unstable surface and balance then try the other leg. Keep making the activity more difficult to continue to improve balance.

I have just noticed a reduction in my balance and am going to renew my efforts to improve.

Be Happy Stay Active!