In this regard I would like to point out then what a positive attitude does for you as well as some humor in your life. You see, stress does more harm to your health than you think and I am not speaking of merely having ulcers. Stress and depression lowers your immune systems ability to respond to infections and diseases. Whats more depression lowers your endocrine functions and we all know what important roles your hormones play in terms of growth and over all well being. So laugh a little and don't take life so seriously. Roll with the punches, dust yourself off, get up and start again. That is how you fight the good fight in life. Never give up and don't sell yourself short to someone else's standards.
The key to optimal health is to take the following simple steps:
1. Eat in moderation. It's ok to have that piece of chocolate chip cookie and not feel guilty about it. Eat to sustain your body's needs, not overload it.
2. Make a habit of doing some 30 minute exercises in the morning, enough to get your heart rate up. Cardiovascular exercise do not only burn fat but also helps your heart. Remember that it too is a muscle. If you prefer walking, go that route.
3. Cleanse your body once in a while. Our bodies are made up of over 70% water and one good way to remove toxins from your system is water cleansing. Simply adding 2 or 3 glasses of water to the recommended 8 glasses of water a day should start you up very nicely.
4. Know your RDA's( Recommended Daily Allowance). Vitamins and Trace elements also have a recommended daily intake. So don't over supplement yourself.
5. Visit your primary physician regularly and have your check up done. Blood Sugar Levels and Lipid Profiles are there to see if you are not a candidate for Diabetes or Heart Disease.
^. Know your Greens. Eat fruits, salads, and fibers a lot. Do your research on the health values of some of your veggies. Garlic has been shown to be good for the heart. So is drinking pineapple juice. Some fruits high in anti-oxidants can also be cancer preventive. So it's beneficial to know what you buy in the supermarket and it's health benefit.
7. Stress shortens your life. Avoid being stressed out all the time. We will cover the effects of stress and dealing with stress in a later blog.
8. Depression is a disease. Like stress it has health issues. We will talk about the signs of depression and how to dealwith it also on future blog.
9. Do mental exercises. There are memory games out there as well as games such as crossword puzzles to keep your mind sharp. These exercises sharpen your focus and help in retention. Remember that as we age we tend to forget more, and this is natural.
10. Go to church often. Don't just talk the talk but do your part and practice good Faith.
11. Serve others. You'll feel good that you did. Feeling good is a good way to boost your immune system and alleviate stress and depression as well.
12. Understand that there are Lifestyle Diseases brought about by the way you live your lifestyle. Vices such as smoking and Alcohol I don't have to tell you about. These two multiplies your risk several fold for certain types of cancers and other related diseases.
13. Respect your body because it is the finest instrument you own. Exercise when you can. Eat in moderation when you can't exercise.
Always remember that your health doesn't just include your physical well-being. Although some overweight individuals have depression and have high stress levels, Health in general includes mental and spiritual aspects as well.
So there you have it.
The key to optimal health is to take the following simple steps:
1. Eat in moderation. It's ok to have that piece of chocolate chip cookie and not feel guilty about it. Eat to sustain your body's needs, not overload it.
2. Make a habit of doing some 30 minute exercises in the morning, enough to get your heart rate up. Cardiovascular exercise do not only burn fat but also helps your heart. Remember that it too is a muscle. If you prefer walking, go that route.
3. Cleanse your body once in a while. Our bodies are made up of over 70% water and one good way to remove toxins from your system is water cleansing. Simply adding 2 or 3 glasses of water to the recommended 8 glasses of water a day should start you up very nicely.
4. Know your RDA's( Recommended Daily Allowance). Vitamins and Trace elements also have a recommended daily intake. So don't over supplement yourself.
5. Visit your primary physician regularly and have your check up done. Blood Sugar Levels and Lipid Profiles are there to see if you are not a candidate for Diabetes or Heart Disease.
^. Know your Greens. Eat fruits, salads, and fibers a lot. Do your research on the health values of some of your veggies. Garlic has been shown to be good for the heart. So is drinking pineapple juice. Some fruits high in anti-oxidants can also be cancer preventive. So it's beneficial to know what you buy in the supermarket and it's health benefit.
7. Stress shortens your life. Avoid being stressed out all the time. We will cover the effects of stress and dealing with stress in a later blog.
8. Depression is a disease. Like stress it has health issues. We will talk about the signs of depression and how to dealwith it also on future blog.
9. Do mental exercises. There are memory games out there as well as games such as crossword puzzles to keep your mind sharp. These exercises sharpen your focus and help in retention. Remember that as we age we tend to forget more, and this is natural.
10. Go to church often. Don't just talk the talk but do your part and practice good Faith.
11. Serve others. You'll feel good that you did. Feeling good is a good way to boost your immune system and alleviate stress and depression as well.
12. Understand that there are Lifestyle Diseases brought about by the way you live your lifestyle. Vices such as smoking and Alcohol I don't have to tell you about. These two multiplies your risk several fold for certain types of cancers and other related diseases.
13. Respect your body because it is the finest instrument you own. Exercise when you can. Eat in moderation when you can't exercise.
Always remember that your health doesn't just include your physical well-being. Although some overweight individuals have depression and have high stress levels, Health in general includes mental and spiritual aspects as well.
So there you have it.
