Improving your overall health doesn’t have to be difficult. To get on
the right track, here are ten simple changes you can make to begin
living a healthier life:
1.Start Stretching
You don’t have
to be an athlete to benefit from stretching. As little as 5 minutes of
stretching a day can improve your flexibility and help you avoid a wide
range of mobility problems.
2.Put One or More Live Plants Inside
of Your Home
Multiple studies have found that people who have at
least one live plant inside of their home experience less stress and
are happier on a daily basis. What’s really neat about this change is
not only will it make you healthier, but it will also add character to
your home’s interior.
3.Stop Drinking Calories
One of the
biggest nutritional shifts of the last few decades is the number of
calories that people now consume from drinks. Fancy coffee drinks and
elaborate cocktails can have anywhere from 300 to 700 calories.In
addition to water, if you still need something warm to drink try decaf
green tea….its a healthier choice than coffee and has far less calories.
4.Complete a Body Cleanse
Following a 10 or 20 day program to
eliminate toxins from your body can significantly improve your overall
health.Some of the benefits of detoxing include lower cholesterol, more
energy, better sleep and less joint pain.
5.Don’t Rush Through
Your Meals
One reason people eat more than they actually need is
because they don’t give their body time to digest.By slowing down and
enjoying your meals, you will give your brain time to register the fact
that your stomach is full.
6.Avoid Sitting for More than an Hour
at a Time
Recent studies have found multiple problems that can arise
from sitting all day. If you have a desk job, make sure you at least
stand up for a few minutes at the beginning or end of every hour.
7.Start Lifting Weights
Free weights aren’t just for
bodybuilders. Not only can resistance exercises help you build lean
muscle that will give your entire body a toned appearance, but they can
actually increase your body’s ability to burn calories.
8.Go for a
Daily Walk
A lot of people believe that they don’t have time
for cardio.However, cardio isn’t limited to 75 minute sessions on a
treadmill. You can improve your cardiovascular health with a simple 15
minute daily walk.An additional benefit is the exposure to sunlight will
help keep your circadian rhythm in sync.
9.Ask for a Different
Side
Most restaurants serve sides that are some form of highly
processed carbs.Instead of settling for these less than ideal
complements to your meals, simply ask to substitute raw, grilled or
steamed vegetables.
10.Smile
As silly as it may sound,
smiling can make you healthier by improving your overall psychological
state.This simple change is so effective that health professionals often
incorporate it into their treatment of various conditions.
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