Having a Healthier Lifestyle

Introduction

There is no better gift you can give yourself than living a healthier lifestyle, Health they say is Wealth. In this hectic paced world that we live in ,it is so easy to neglect your health through so much involvement in other life activities, work, family, social engagements takes lots of our time that the last thing on the list definitely will be health and wellness. At every point in time it's necessary to pause, access, and take good and realistic assessment concerning your state of health and make considerable changes where necessary. A healthy lifestyle will affect your life positively both physically and mentally. By taking care of your health, you could live, a long and healthy life. The following are easy and practical steps to stay healthy and live longer.

Go for routine check up

There is no better and practical way to start living a healthy lifestyle than first getting full and true assessment of your current state of health. Most people wait until they are in their mid age or going true a serious health crisis before going for check up. For some those works out, but for others it might end up being too late. It is better to have regular check up so health issues arising could be quickly nipped in the bud. If you notice any anomalies, consult your physician immediately don't wait it out, doing so might end up fatal. Early, detection is crucial in healthcare and routine check up is key to this.

Drink Enough Water

Water is life. It is essentially necessary to drink at least 8 cups of water daily. This helps flush out toxins and free radicals build up in the body. Free radicals cause various ailments and is also linked to cancer cells formation. It is a known fact that 60% of the human body mass is made up of water, and everyday we lose a lot of water through perspiration, urine, and bowel movement been properly hydrated is important. Optimal hydration can be attained by consuming enough water. Drinking water helps your body fluid maintain its balance, this are necessary for good digestive health, creation of saliva and maintaining body temperature. Dehydration has been known to trigger headaches and migraines in some individuals, being properly hydrated will prevent this from occurring. It is an absolute most to replenish your body everyday by consuming enough beverage and water. Nam recommends the daily average intake of water for men be 3.7liters and women 2.5liters.

There are lots of health benefits of drinking adequate water daily:

• flush out toxins
• improve your complexion
• Restore lost energy
• Regulates the body temperature
• Help prevent headaches and migraines
• Prevent and relieve constipation

Exercise

Exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining optimal health. It is also one proven way for keeping fit and in shape. As we age our bodily function starts to decline, so it is essential to stay active or else the ageing process will be put in fast mode. Involving yourself in some form of physical activities at least 3 times in a week is good for your health.

You don't necessarily have to join a gym(you could if you want to), if you're scared of the gym, the weightlifting and other stuffs or you just simply don't have the time for going to the gym regularly, there are many easy, and fun workouts that could be so beneficial for the body and time flexible. Walking, jogging, running, dancing, skipping rope, are some easy ways to introduce physical activities into your life and keep fit. Make sure to include cardiovascular workouts in your daily exercise. Aerobics is a great way to work the heart easily.

Healthy Diets

Balanced diets plays a crucial role in your overall health. Eating healthy is important in attaining optimal health. Be sure to include all the major food groups in your diets, grains, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat. Individuals that eat food that is high in Fiber, Fruits, and Vegetables have been known to be more healthy and have a long lifespan. Introduce at least 30g of Fiber daily into your diets this will help reduce the risk of some diseases like Heart disease. When Eating for a healthier lifestyle, it is important to choose the right grain, fruits, vegetable that goes with your taste bud and one that you can keep eating for a long time. It is very easy to become bored when following a healthy diet, try different grains, fruits, and vegetables combination to keep your meal nutritious and interesting always.

Meditation

Meditation is an excellent way to relax and relief stress. Taking out 10 minutes daily to meditate can lead to a calm and peaceful mind and this will have a positive effect on your overall health. The American Heart Association in it's report conclude that Meditation is an integral part of a Heart Healthy Lifestyle. Meditation has the potential of reducing risk of some heart related diseases. including meditation in your daily living will lead to improve sleep quality, less stress, lower blood pressure, alleviate anxiety and depression.

Living a healthy lifestyle is not rock science and might be easier than you think. Making small lifestyle changes here and there will lead to a better quality of life. Eat balanced diets, Drink enough water daily, Be active, and take time to meditate, this small changes if followed diligently will lead to a more healthy lifestyle and optimal health.