The top six easy tips for living a healthy lifestyle include:
1. Stay active
Exercise on a
daily basis, even if you only have time for 15 or 20 minutes. Your body
needs to move and our time consuming jobs often leave us sedentary for
most of the day. You don’t need to complete the Iron Man to be healthy!
The key to sticking with exercise is making it enjoyable. Find an
activity that fits your personality. Join a league, wake up early and go
on a brisk walk, or plan an evening workout with friends, family or
even your pet. Whatever form of exercise, make sure you raise your heart
rate intermittently, which will keep your heart healthy. Regular
exercise will also strengthen your muscles and bones and will help
protect your body against disease.
2. Focus on a healthy diet
With all of the bad choices available to us in modern society, keeping a
healthy diet is probably the most challenging piece of good health. The
key is including a variety of fruits and veggies, and focusing on
“whole” or unprocessed foods. Limit foods and drinks that are high in
calories, sugar, salt and fat. Limit alcohol consumption, which often
results in extra calorie intake, as well as harm to the liver. A
balanced diet is the key to receiving the vitamins and minerals that
your body needs. A healthy diet will strengthen your immune system and
will help you control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
3. Embrace probiotics
Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your digestive
track, improving digestive as well as strengthening the immune system. A
probiotic cleanse is a great way to detoxify the body, while also
boosting the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and antioxidants.
4. Keep Hydrated
About 60% of our body weight is made up of water. Water plays a vital
role in nearly every bodily function. It constantly rejuvenates our
cells and it is especially important to drink water in morning to help
the cells replace the oxygen they lost the night before. Water is also
essential for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. It helps remove
toxins from the body and regulates our body’s temperature. A general
rule is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day to
provide your body with its minimum water replacement requirements. Tap
water can carry many impurities so it is best to incorporate some type
of purification or water conditioning system. One of the most effective
and natural water filtration systems is ion water purification using far
infrared ceramics.
5. Protect yourself
Protect yourself, your skin and your body from harm. Wear sunscreen and a
hat to protect you from the powerful sun. Insect repellent is a great
way to protect you from bugs and avoid contracting an insect spread
virus. Wash your hands regularly to stop the spread of germs. Avoid
smoking and being around second hand smoke, which can both cause major
harm to your body and lungs. Know what to do in an emergency and have an
emergency kit nearby.
6. Manage stress
In
modern society, being stress-free ironically takes a bit of work, but
managing stress can greatly improve your quality of life, and reduce
many stubborn health issues. Balance work, home and play by deciding on
priorities and making enough time for each aspect of your life. Surround
yourself with a strong support system that can help you stay sane when
things go awry. Ask for assistance when you need it and stay positive.
Try to focus on solutions instead of dwelling on problems. Take time to
relax and make sure to get enough sleep, about seven to nine hours, each
night. If you still find yourself struggling with stress, consider
incorporating yoga, mediation and massage into your life.
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