Steps for living a Healthy Life...

Steps for Living A Healthy and Happy Life

You are a fantastic being with a perfect body and mind, but to keep it going in the long run you should treat it well. People get illnesses and injuries due to the lack of care they give to this body. Nowadays problems with diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Heart disease, Obesity, Kidney problem, Liver problem, Gastrointestinal problems are very common. All these are due to an unhealthy lifestyle. The focus should be in the right direction, for that you have to keep certain steps in mind to keep our body healthy and working.

1.   Eat nutritious and well-balanced food- The food which has carbohydrate, protein, vitamins and fat should be taken in adequate amount. The nutritional and calorie requirement should be met in each meal. Unbalanced food can cause certain deficiencies in the body.

2.  Wash your hands- Wash your hands with soap or sanitizers. If your hands are very dirty, you clean them nicely. Improper cleaning can transmit microorganism to your body which may cause disturbance in your health by reducing the immunity of your body.

3.   Drink fluids – To remain hydrated is very essential. Your body can go for periods of time without food but not without water. Water helps in the metabolic processes of the body. Caffeinated and alcohol drinks tend to dehydrate so try to avoid them instead take fresh juices or water.

4.  Exercise – It is a must, it can be any sort like aerobics, walking, jogging, cycling, swimming anything which makes your heart pump blood. Exercise early in the morning won’t make you feel lazy in the day. It improves blood circulation and releases muscle tension giving you a stronger body and mind.

5.  Sleep well- Get a minimum 8 hours sleep. Proper sleep relaxes your mind and keeps you healthy. Most of us focus on the work more and try to skip night sleep. Sleep increases our productivity levels and helps us in getting our tasks done faster.

6.   Limit on snacking- Eat when you are hungry. Avid fried food and calorie rich food in between your meals. Snacking will cause problems related to obesity. Even snacking at late night is bad for health. Avoid excess salt and oil.

7.   Relax and meditate- Remove stress and find some time for a good relaxation by either listening to songs or reading a book or enjoying nature. Find some time for meditation and thank the Almighty.