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Good health is more than healthy eating and exercise, it’s about having a healthy lifestyle. Information about these options are covered in our health tips. Over 70 percent of American adults and 20 percent of our kids are obese or overweight. Taking good care of your body is necessary to prevent health problems from starting and from getting worse.
To live a healthy lifestyle, you need to make healthy drink and food choices, exercise regularly, get quality sleep, stay hydrated, manage stress, think happy thoughts, laugh, quit or stop smoking and get regular medical check-ups. Tips to help you move toward a healthier life include: eat more vegetables, drink water not sugary drinks, meditate to reduce stress and make exercise fun or work out with a friend.
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Alternative Medicine is a great source of general health information. This section provides health tips to help you live a healthy life.
If you have been researching on healthy living, you have probably come across many books and articles on the subject. A significant proportion of such materials may have had industry jargon that is difficult for you to comprehend. Others may have been too detailed. While such challenges may exist, giving up on the quest for healthy living should not be an option given that it has the potential to keep you in good shape and extend your lifespan. We have simplified the approach to healthy living, and here are some tips for you
Good personal hygiene
You already know by now that personal hygiene is a prerequisite for good health. Make sure to do the following for improved sanitation.
- Daily brushing and flossing of teeth to avoid bad breath and a buildup of plaque
- Take a shower daily
- Wear clean clothes at all times
- Get your nails trimmed weekly
- Wash your hands after visiting the washroom
Proper Diet
While we all have to eat for survival, only an appropriate and consistent diet will ensure maintenance of a healthy body. Ensure you take three meals a day. Avoid skipping meals as they contain vital nutrients essential for normal functioning of various body systems. Without a steady nutrient supply, emotional and intellectual functioning are affected negatively. Some of the signs of such effects kicking in include fogginess, moodiness, and irritation.
Proper nutrition can help you maintain an appropriate weight while at the same time lowering your risk of chronic illnesses including cancer and diabetes. A balanced diet will give your body the required nutrients. For proper nutrition, consider ensuring that most of the calories you consume come from fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and lean proteins. A proper balance of such food items ensures your body tissues and organs work effectively.
Physical activity
You should consider regular physical exercise as it lowers the risk of illnesses especially lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. A person who engages in physical activity is also able to enhance his or her physical and mental fitness.
For starters, take part in physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day. Consider accumulating from 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. Alternatively, you may choose to go for 75-150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. A combination of both can also do the trick.
Regular medical check-ups
Having regular medical check-ups will enable you to determine potential health issues early and seek the appropriate treatment promptly. Early detection and treatment allow you to prevent severe deterioration of your health. You also get to minimize the medical costs that arise with health complications.
