For people who feel good every day, physically and mentally, the quest for perfect health may be far from their minds. But for many others, being in great shape and enjoying their body and mind on a daily basis is a journey.

The road looks long and hard, and is often paved with conflicting information. It can be difficult to know where to start to build a better relationship with one’s body and achieve greater health overall. But many health care professionals agree that a smart place to begin is with five basic building blocks for a healthy lifestyle and a healthy body. [Read more…]