Someone one’s said that the
greatest gift in life is one’s health for it’s the core of true happiness. Lets
take a closer look. Health may be understood as the physical, mental, social
and emotional well being of an individual. Generally, one tends to relate
health issues to the bodily aspects; however body can only perform efficiently
when the mind is stress-free and emotions are well balanced. Contemporary
lifestyles are hectic with materialism enveloping most of us in its tight grip.
Dawn and dusk have lost their beauty somewhere within the limitations of work
and home. During such times, health is often compromised to junk food, odd
eating hours, sleepless nights, lack of exercise and a tired willpower. With
the passage of time, one gets so engrossed in day to day living that he ignores
the value of health in life. And suddenly, diseases happen. Everything comes to
a standstill and one awakens to the need, meaning and importance of optimal
health.
Time to take stock of the
situation and plan for a healthy lifestyle is here and now. Highlighted below
are a few ways to achieve and keep good health, thereby improving the quality
of your life and living.
Determine Your Health Status :
Begin by weighing yourself and don’t be scared to face what you never wanted to
acknowledge. Being true to yourself will come handy in the long run. Commit to
a regular check-up routine to even out the oddities of the mind, body and soul.
Embrace Discipline, Eat In
Balance : A disciplined lifestyle always promotes a healthy life. Promise
yourself a daily dose of physical activity at times that suit you and your way
of life. Meet an health expert or a fitness instructor and work out a
beneficial exercise regimen for yourself. A balanced meal with the right
proportions of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fiber is the
key to health. Use the weekends to take out time and fix a meal-plan you could
use during the coming week. Remember to include proper meal timings. Do treat
yourself once in a while.
Love Nature : Nature is the best way to de-stress and rejuvenate. Take breaks and appreciate the environment around you. Practice yoga to calm your mind. Force yourself to sleep soundly and stay away from needless pills and medicines. Enjoy the company of positive people and try to stay motivated. Your family can be your biggest strength, help your family help you to maintain a healthy and happy life.
Love Nature : Nature is the best way to de-stress and rejuvenate. Take breaks and appreciate the environment around you. Practice yoga to calm your mind. Force yourself to sleep soundly and stay away from needless pills and medicines. Enjoy the company of positive people and try to stay motivated. Your family can be your biggest strength, help your family help you to maintain a healthy and happy life.
Be Aware : Look out for waning
signals from your body. In case of a doubt, find out! Read newspapers and
health magazines to keep abreast of the latest technological, biological and
other advances in the field of health and use the information to your benefit.
Shying away from medical tests can only make life more complicated and harm
your health to a great extent.
There is little doubt in the
age-old saying that health is the ultimate wealth. Gift yourself what you
deserve to own; gift yourself health. The rest is sure to follow.