Seven Simple Steps To Good Health And Happiness
Recently with the higher cost of medical care and with the aging of the baby boom
generation there has been a move toward greater personal health and wellness. This trend toward achieving better health and wellbeing has led many to explore all sorts of modalities, practices, and methods of improving their health, happiness and wellness.
Due to the changing dynamics of health care you are encouraged to take personal responsibility for your health and wellness. With that said let us get started using the seven simple steps to increase your health and wellness regardless of what condition you may currently be in.
The seven simple steps to good health are:
1) Proper rest! It has been observed in the hospital ICUs (intensive care units) this is one of the most disregarded elements of good health and recovery. Proper rest should rank as a top priority in our fast paced society. Rest is often one of the first things to go when life gets hectic and the pressure to perform becomes paramount.
Without proper rest your body just does not have the ability to make efficient and rapid recovery. As simple as it may seem a little more rest will speed the recovery from flu, colds and other common ailments.
So when you first begin to get run down or are beginning to catch a cold or the flu, take some time to care for yourself and use rest to refresh your wellbeing and combat the stress of your fast paced environment.
2) Water! Most people are chronically dehydrated and do not drink enough water. Water helps flush toxins from your system. It also is very important in the maintenance of your kidneys and other organs. Proper amounts of water are vital for joints to function smoothly and remain in good repair especially as you grow older.
Proper daily amounts of good fresh water is a must for optimal weight loss!
So do not forget the adequate amount of water each day! As you know there is a wide choice of the type of water you can drink. It is suggested that you drink the very best water that you can afford or find available.
3) Diet! More and more your diet has continued to suffer with ever greater quantities of prepackaged and fast foods. Also the quality of base foodstuffs has deteriorated with the use of pesticides and genetically engineered seeds.
Organic fruits and vegetables definitely help but because many do not have the money or resources to obtain quality food there is a need to supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals in the form of liquids or pills.
4) Exercise! When it comes to exercise it is hard to beat old fashion walking. Walking just a short distance daily will help your cardiovascular and immune system immensely. Walking help move fluid out of your legs and back up into your circulation. So if you are experiencing swelling in your feet or legs from sitting too long a short walk may prove very beneficial.
Walking will effortlessly assist you in any weight loss program!
Walking or moderate exercise will also assist you ability to get a restful night of sleep and it acts to reduce stress and promotes anti-aging mechanisms within your body.
5) Breathing! This may be one of the least known health items in the modern society but for thousands of years Asian cultures have know about the immediate and long term benefits to your health that good breathing techniques have.
Practice taking 30 deep breaths in a row several times a day! This will greatly improve your oxygenation and respiratory functions. Good pulmonary health will assist all parts of your body to maintain optimal function.
You will find you will have greater mental clarity and a sense of wellbeing when you practice deep breathing everyday and when you walk!
6) Attitude! Without a good attitude it next to impossible to have good health. You must believe you are happy to be happy. Likewise you must feel and believe that you are healthy to be healthy.
If you go around complaining of being sick and tired you will be sick and tired. It is very important to cultivate an attitude of wellness and health. This can simply be done by focusing on the blessing in your life and thinking about uplifting thoughts such as love, peace, joy, kindness, forgiveness, faith, hope, bliss and serenity.
7) Love! It may be possible to live a life without love but who would want to? Love quite likely is the most important quality of your life! Love refreshes your spirit! Love heals, sooths, comforts and gives hope. Love makes life beautiful and eases the pain of loss. Love may be the greatest healing miracle know to man.
Learn to tell people you meet that you love them. This can easily be done by silently saying to those you meet, I love you. Make that a daily practice and you will notice that your own wellbeing will increase. You will also be assisting to heal and help the environment around you that is so desperate for loving energy.
Well that is it the seven simple steps to greater health and happiness. Practices the steps everyday and watch your spirit fly, your love soar and your body vitality replenish with strength and vigor. Best wishes in your journey and all my love goes out to you.
by: Steven Shaw
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