All
of us are born to live and live healthy. Many saints and health experts
assert that health is wealth and it is our primary duty to keep ourselves
healthy. We also know well that our life does not get better by chance, it gets
better by change and life has no remote. Nevertheless, even those people who
are financially well-off do not remain normally healthy and disease free. Truly
speaking, any amount of medical expenses by self and the government will be
insufficient to do away with or drastically curb the incidence of frequent
illness among the large majority of our population for many reasons. So, what
exactly should you do to address this growing health problem on a sustainable
basis? Undoubtedly, through practising better living habits you can
very well address these vital issues of your life. Obviously, the end result
would definitely be better health and productivity for self and all family
members in all places – home, workplace and elsewhere. The bonus will be
reduced medical expenses and overall feel-good feeling – the real win-win
situation. Let us therefore discuss the main components of healthy living.
Drink
Water Properly: It is said
that water is life. As such, it is better to learn the art of drinking water -
how much to drink, how to drink, when to drink and when not to, so that you can
keep your body adequately hydrated and reasonably toxin free thereby reaping significant
health benefits. So, depending upon your body type and climatic conditions, you
should drink 2 to 4 litres of water daily. Yes, it is better to drink water
slowly while seated comfortably. Drinking at least half a litre lukewarm water
just after waking up in the morning and before going to bed at night proves
extremely beneficial. Experts do advise not to drink water in between any meal
and just before or after any meal. Yes, you should drink water at least half an
hour before and after any meal.
Eat
Right: Taking healthy
food means eating a variety of foods that contain nutrients necessary to
maintain our health and keep us going. These include protein, carbohydrate,
fat, vitamins and minerals. In other words, the crucial part of healthy eating
is nothing but having a balanced diet. It means consuming eatables from
different food groups in the right quantities, as one single food group can’t
provide everything an average healthy person needs. Nutritionists opine
that there are five main food groups – Fruits; Vegetables; Whole grains; Milk
and dairy products, and Egg, fish, meat, nuts, beans etc. Eating seasonal
fruits and vegetables regularly has added advantages. It’s better to say no to
junk food items.
Regular
Exercise: Starting the day with a
few minutes of warm up session is widely recommended by health experts. It is
necessary for loosening your muscles as they become stiff while resting for a
couple of hours at night. In fact, the body needs to be rightly ready for
intense exercise or work-out. If for any reason, you are not going out for a
walk, you may very well do spot jumping/running and other free hand exercises
for a few minutes. This should be done preferably during morning hours
before your breakfast.
Yoga
and Meditation: Regular
practice of yoga and meditation is simple, easy and cost-less. It has immense
health and medical benefits. Besides protecting you largely from minor as well
as major ailments, the stress related multiple diseases can very well be
prevented and addressed effectively through these activities. This becomes
possible due to sustained improvement in your Blood Circulation; Digestion; Immune
System; Physical Flexibility; Detoxification Process; Memory Power; Level of
Concentration; Awareness & Consciousness; Intuitive Ability;
Self-confidence; Energy Level and Peace of Mind.
Sleep
Well: Doctors and medical
researchers are of the firm view that a good sleep at night is very essential
for proper health. Studies have shown that adults sleeping for 7-8 hours
every night have fewer chances of contracting one or more diseases in the long
run, than those who sleep for fewer hours. The science behind it claims that
sleep calms the brain and facilitates the normal hormone secretion necessary
for the body's strong defence system as well. It is also interesting to
know the deep relationship between sleep and immunity. In fact, a good
immune system and good sleep are interdependent and mutually beneficial.
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