January 16, 2017 |  written by IVX Health

How to Set and Achieve Effective Health Goals


If one of your resolutions for the new year is to improve your health, you’re not alone.  According to Google’s search results data, getting healthy and getting organized are the top two new year’s resolutions for 2017.  And as it turns out, the two often go hand in hand.  Read on to learn how to set and achieve effective health goals in 2017 and beyond.

Make Health Goals Measurable

“Getting healthy” is a great idea, but it’s not a measurable goal.  One of the best way to set achievable goals is to make them measurable.  For instance, part of “getting healthy” may include lowering your cholesterol levels, eating more vegetables, drinking more water, or being more active.

Set Rules to Support Your Health Goals

Once you’ve pinpointed your specific health goals, the road to achieving them means setting rules.  For example, if you want to drink more water, set a rule to drink 8 to 16 ounces of water first thing in the morning before you do anything else.  Want to get more sleep?  Set a bedtime and stick to it.

Track Your Health Goals

Once you know your rules, it should be easy to track your progress toward health goals.  You can record your data in a simple journal, a spreadsheet or an app, but just make sure whatever method you choose is one you’ll use consistently.

Stack Your Health Goals

It can be tempting to take on all your health goals at one time, but that makes it easy to get overwhelmed and fall off the wagon.  Adopting one or two health goals to start with so you can really focus on turning them into habits is usually more effective.  It takes 28 days to create a habit, so it makes sense to stack your goals from month to month.  Health goals are more evolution over time than flipping a switch.

Prioritize Health Goals with IVX Health

If IV infusions are a part of your health plan, then consider scheduling your next appointment at IVX Health.  At IVX Health, you can enjoy both the warmth of a spa and the comforts of home at any of our offices.  You can receive your IV treatment while catching up on your favorite TV shows on our HDTVs, digging into the latest hit novel on our eReaders, or by simply hanging out with friends or family in your own private room.  You can bring your laptop and work if you’re on a tight deadline at work, or you can even bring your spouse and call it a date!  It’s the right care at the right place to get both your physical and emotional health back on track.

We’re invested in helping you live your best life, so we offer appointments during days, evenings and on Saturdays at any of our convenient locations.  If you’re ready to experience the difference IVX Health can make in your life, give us a call at any of our locations.

Treatment at IVX Health

If biologics like Remicade, Actemra or Orencia  are a part of your chronic illness treatment plan, then consider choosing IVX Health for your ongoing care needs. IVX Health makes it possible to receive your therapy in a comfortable, convenient, and private environment.

With a private suite for every patient, you can watch your favorite Netflix show or movie on the big screen TV in each room, use a laptop or other mobile device to surf the web, or simply hang out with family and friends. We always have chairs for guests, and each center has a family room that is spacious and private if you need to bring your kids to your treatment. We also offer flexible appointment scheduling – including evenings and Saturdays – at any of our convenient locations.

At IVX Health, we truly are invested in helping you live your best life. If you’re ready to experience a new kind of infusion clinic, click here to learn how to move your infusion or injection therapy to IVX Health.