Do you want to have a body that can support you well into your old
age? Do you wish to have mental clarity, quality relationships, good
working internal functions, or even an overall feeling of well being?
Well, living a healthy lifestyle is what can get you there, or at least
improve your condition. There are three specific things that you should
do:
1. Exercise
You shouldn’t be surprised that this one is on the list. It is
unavoidable. Physical activity is essential to healthy living. The body
was meant to move, and when it does not, it can become unhappy and ill.
Physical activity stimulates the body’s natural maintenance and repair
systems that keep it going. It improves circulation to our heart and
lungs. It gives us strength to stave off injuries, and it increases the
mobility in our muscles and joints. Physical activity also releases
endorphins; the feel good hormones that create a sense of general well
being. Physical activity is good for the body and the mind.
Exercises include brisk walking, cycling, dancing, swimming, rowing,
elliptical workouts and jogging. Yoga, and pilates are also good
exercise workouts; however, they should be performed in conjunction with
the cardiovascular-type workouts mentioned above.
2. Eating healthy
Have you ever heard of the saying “you are what you eat” or “garbage
in garbage out”? Well, it is true. What you put into your body directly
affects how you feel physically, your mood, your mental clarity, your
internal workings, and even your skin. Eating healthy does not mean
eating expensive foods with little taste. As a matter of fact, there are
some fantastic health recipes online and in cookbooks that are very
healthy. Basically, you want to aim for a diet that is low in salt, fat
and unprocessed foods and is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and omega-3 fatty acids. It is also good to take a multi vitamin to
ensure you are meeting your nutrient requirements.
3. Reduce stress
We have got to get rid of all of this stress. Stress happens when
your life becomes out of balance physically, mentally or emotionally.
This imbalance can be caused by internal stress like worrying too much,
environmental stress like pressure from work, family or friends, or by
stress from being fatigued or overworked. Being stressed out has the
potential to affect your health in a variety of ways. You can become
tired, sick, tense, irritable, and unable to think clearly. If you want
to live a healthy lifestyle, you will need to manage the stress in your
life so that it does not overtake you. This means taking charge of your
thoughts, emotions, tasks, and environment to get your body back in
balance.
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