There is an old saying
"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise!"
We learn this when we are in pre-school. We teach this to our children, but seldom do we apply this statement in our lives.
Most of us are aware of what is good and what is bad. But we try to cheat ourselves by breaking the laws of nature. As a result we sooner or later get punished by getting diseases and ailments.
It is difficult to follow the basic principles for good health is because of people around us!
Human being are social animals…
we are tend to follow what is happening around us.
We find it difficult to eat an apple when everyone else in the office is having a pizza. BUT …….. it is at your will to follow others, or REALITY.
After all it is your health which is at stake…
If you are like most of the people who have forgotten the basic principles of good health. Perhaps, here is a quick reference to remind you of what is good and bad….
Mistakes one should avoid for better health:
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Stress
There is a saying
Man who can't handle stress, dies young
Stress is one of the major factor that has a bad impact on our health. When we are stressed our body constantly produce harmful toxins which reduce body's immunity.
There are many ways you can reduce stress you can also treat depression without taking any medicines.
Stress and depression are very closely related and both are underlying reasons on why we get ill.
Anyone who is happy, eats well and stay physically active is less prone to any ailment and lives longer.
Sleeping late
After 10 o clock our body produces more acids in the stomach.
The nerves get stressed. If we don't take adequate sleep body is not able to recover the losses made through out the day.
Also read: insomnia
Lack of physical activity
Lack of physical activity is underlying cause of constipation and indigestion.
Indigestion leads to toxins formation and malnutrition. Malnutrition leads to lower immunity levels, which ends in ailments and diseases.
Not drinking enough water
Our body needs water to eliminate the toxins out of the system.
Sweat and urine both helps in eliminating the unwanted and potential harmful chemicals from the body.
Also read: panchakarma
Smoking
Smoking increases risk of pneumonia and taxes body's immunity.
Smoking is proven to reduce life-span. There is not a single instance or condition when smoking can have some benefit of any sort.
The only people who benefit from smoking are the companies selling cigarettes.
Alcohol
Too much alcohol and beer damages nervous system and damages the liver.
Read: cirrhosis of liver
In low doses alcohol helps in increasing body strength. Wine is healthier option. But always take in limits.
Eating for tongue and not for tummy
Eat food for the tummy and body rather than for the tongue.
Many junk foods like Pizza and burger taste great but are not good for health.
People who are over weight should stay away from junk foods found in many food joints.
Go for healthier alternatives while eating out. You can always scan the menu and find out better options to eat.
For example
When you are traveling banana can be a very good quick meal which requires no cooking or cutting.
Eat a banana instead of junk food!
Social eating in the parties and marriages
Attend parties and social gatherings but not at the cost of your health.
Eat little and chose wisely. It is a good idea to eat more salads rather than oily foods and meat.
Also read: scientific reason on why humans should be vagan
Our attitude (mind body relationship)
Thinking makes a huge difference. If you have anxiety you will be more prone to constipation or diarrhea.
If you worry a lot your intestines will work either too much or too slow. You will experience fatigue.
Also read: depression
NEVER Skip meals
It is always better to eat 5-6 small meals in a day rather than 2 huge meals.
The body organs responsible for digestion of food find it easier to process less quantity food at one time.
Over eating leads to indigestion and constipation. Drink lots of water to cure constipation. Chew 30 times before gulping the food.
Falling in the trap of advertising and not reality
Don't believe in whatever is shown on TV.
Many beauty products and health supplements are nothing but packed and branded version of staple foods available abundant in nature and grocery stores.
What's more these packaged foods include processing chemicals and usually do not have that rigor as compared to fresh version that you can find at the vegetable market.
Try to eat fresh rather than packed. This includes dairy products like milk, curd and any other eatables.
Staying away from nature
People living in villages are less prone to diseases and ill health. This is for a simple reason that villages have less pollution. More trees fresh water and air.
If possible travel to countryside over the weekends. Nothing best than settling down if you can commute to work.
Lack of physical activity
In the modern world everything is mechanized and automated, we are surrounded by machine.
We don't have to do much physical activity. Lack of physical activity slows down our metabolism, once our metabolism is slow the cells in our body recover slowly from any damages. The blood circulation is in adequate. We suffer from constipation, which results into toxins in our body, incomplete digestion leads to malnutrition, this results into weakness and poor quality of life.
The good lifestyle checklist
- Eat a little less. Stop eating before you feel full.
- Wake up at 4 o clock in the morning.
- Sleep for at least 6 hours daily. Maximum sleeping time must be 8 hours.
- Have a balanced diet
- Include a body Massage routine at least once in a week.
- Engage in physical activity
- Yoga and pranayama
- Drink at least 3-4 liters of water daily
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