No matter our age or state of health, there are six key factors that play a critical role in our health. Often simple and overlooked, these fundamentals build upon one another as the foundation to keep us healthy and help us recover from disease. If you find yourself wondering how to better manage or maintain your health, consider the following elements:

The old adage goes, you are what you eat. As physicians, we talk about the importance of healthy eating and exercise with our patients but often overlook our own advice.  Through the years, I’ve reflected a lot on the meaning of that saying, and one specific memory comes to mind.