Whether you are recovering from an illness or injury, practicing preventative techniques and stress reduction or trying to expand your horizons, you'll be pleased with all that the Wilmington, Ogden and Porters Neck areas have to offer.
You'll find several excellent health food stores that sell whole, natural and organic produce, grocery items and prepared foods, along with stores that sell vitamins and supplements that support optimal health.
For staying physically active and fit, you'll find a full range of fitness centers, health clubs and sports opportunities. Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes are widely available, at local yoga studios and fitness centers. Outdoor exercise is especially popular in Wilmington's mild climate, so be sure to see our Sports, Fitness and Parks section, Golf section or Watersports section for more information about local sports opportunities. And don't forget about ocean swimming and everyone's favorite stress reducer — walking on the beach.
In addition to the area's fine medical community, many practitioners of complementary medicine, natural healing and non-traditional and alternative therapies offer their services in Wilmington. You'll find acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation and much more.
As balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle, don’t forget to check out our Pets, Arts and Volunteer Opportunities chapters to find out more about other ways to enjoy the wonderful quality of life that has attracted so many to this area for so long.
