Top 10 health tips

[sirisha]

Top 10 health tips





1. Shake your Body!



Every day find new ways to move your body. Use the stairs rather than an escalator or elevator. Walk your dog (or a neighbours' dog if you don't have one!) , chase your kids, play ball with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute cardiovascular class or body pump or kickboxing. Move more and feel better!



2. Cut the Fat



Don't eat the obvious fat in your diet such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats. Eat dairy products like cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts and even then in their low fat verions. Most are available in lower fat versions.



3. Reduce Stress



Stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., go back to number one above!, exercise is a great stress reducer, Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible.



4. Stop Smoking



All the experts agree on this one. Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to your health, people have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' image of smokers. Find ways to quit smoking hypnosis, support groups and even prescription medicine such as Zyban is available to help you..



5. Reduce your exposure to Pollution



Not everyone can live in a smog-free environment, but we can all avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning where air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution deterrent. If you ride a bicycle in traffic, where a small pollution mask over your mouth and nose.



6. Clunk Click every Trip



Statistics show that the wearing of seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes.



7. Don't Drink too Much Alcohol



Whilst it is true that a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more alcohol than that, or binge drinking on a night out, can cause other serious health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer.



8. Floss Your Teeth



Harvard Medical School studied longevity and found one of the most important contributing factors was daily flossing! Flossing and brushing your teeth daily can make your RealAge as much as 6.4 years younger. These studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't?



9. Maintain a Positive Mental Outlook



There's a definitive connection between living well and healthily and having a cheerful outlook on life. Yes, keep on smiling and laughing!



10. Pick Your Parents Well !



The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. You can't pick your parents, but just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you can't counteract the genetic pool handed you. So follow the first 9 tips above

[yamamura]

Wow.. Thank you for your useful health tips... Thats nice

[andersonk1271]

Thanks for sharing this tips. I have learn many health tips from this thread which i never read it before. Everyone has to be very conscious for their health. Because if your health will be good than you could do whatever you want to do.

[dealsbells]

Establish healthy eating habits and life of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables and dietary fiber, stems, seeds and grains are rich. Increase your protein intake, and have more carbohydrates in the diet. Calcium-rich diet is also necessary for women because they tend to suffer from osteoporosis after menopause in many. You should do some yoga, exercises, and on the basis of daily work, so you can keep fit and healthy.

[roxferdmeccos]

These are some tips for good health :
1 Eat slowly
2 Drink much water
3 Think positive
4 Avoid junk food
5 Do Yoga and Meditation
6 Organic food is good
7 Be optimist
8 Reduce stress
9 Eat fruits and vegetables salad
10 Stop smoking and alcohol

[Brandon]

Eat right carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy and contribute to the growth of body tissues, including hair. Are an important source of B vitamins that are vital for healthy hair. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, brown rice and potatoes should be an essential part of their diet.

[Adrian]

Stop Smoking:

All the experts agree on this one. Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to your health, people have been reducing their use of tobacco products,
Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens....

[craigwilson]

Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. When you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition. Snacking between meals can help curb hunger, but don't eat so much that your snack becomes an entire me

[sreelavanya]

Breakfast is a must

Have you ever wondered why some people stay much healthy and fit than you. They must not put on much weight too. The reason behind this is that they take a heavy breakfast which you might not take. You should never skip a breakfast. The long gap of no consumption of food affects your health very badly. Our breakfast always comprises of healthy foods and it adds lot of nutrition to our body. The positive effects of breakfast are mentioned below:

1. It helps to reduce weight.

2. The body gets enough nutrients daily.

3. Breakfasts are generally rich in fiber and wholegrain. This in a way help in curing metabolic disorders. Blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol are all controlled by having a nutritious breakfast.

4. Your breakfast must have fresh fruits, hard boiled egg, fruit juice and whole grain cereals.

5. A good breakfast also helps to stay stress free.

[jamescremy]

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats.Most are available in lower fat such as butter substitutes, free fatty cheeses and mayonnaise.