In this time of instant information through television and the internet, we have so much input, sometimes it’s hard to know our best course of action. Here’s a list of healthy habits that can cut through the noise and focus you on the actions and behaviors that will serve you best.
- Get enough rest. This is a common mistake, and a costly one – depriving yourself of sleep can compromise every aspect of your lifestyle, from mental sharpness to physical strength. It’s ideal to get 7-8 hours each night, but if that’s not possible, at least make sure your bed is comfortable and supportive, your pillows are not too hard or too high, and that you avoid eating or watching upsetting television before bedtime. Ask your doctor of chiropractic about your mattress or any special pillows that may support you better
- Drink enough water. Dehydration is a sneak thief of good health – often missed by doctors, it is at the root of many health issues. It robs us of normal function, and prevents our bodies from experiencing proper breathing, digestion, circulation, and cleansing of waste products. You need anywhere from eight to twenty glasses of water each day, depending on your body weight and other dietary choices – some authorities say half your body weight in ounces, so if you weigh 128 pounds, you need 64 ounces, about 8 glasses, and if you weigh 192 pounds, you need about 12 glasses.
- Eat wholesome foods. Avoid processed, sugar-laden or heavily fried foods, and find the right eating rhythm for you – some people like three square meals, others prefer five or six smaller meals, so figure out what your body responds to best. A variety seems to appeal to most people, and the healthiest foods for you to choose are live foods – fruits and vegetables, with high water content. Moderate your intake of sugars, fats and alcohol – you can have some, but 70% or more of your diet should consist of live foods, for optimal health.
- Take things in stride. Stress is a killer, driving up blood pressure, preventing normal digestion, increasing toxicity and generating overall bad feelings. If you can learn to reduce or defuse your stresses, you will be healthier in every way, and that doesn’t mean take more anti-depressants – lifestyle choices like exercise, meditation, and meaningful conversation can all relieve stress and make your like happier – get on it and do it every day.
- Exercise regularly. That doesn’t mean lift your car or run twenty miles – it just means you need to use your body or else you will lose it. Something as simple as parking your car at the other end of the parking lot and walking the hundred yards to your workplace each day is a good start. Many researchers believe that as little as three thirty minute sessions of light exercise, like walking, stretching or swimming, can make a profound change in your metabolism, leading to more fitness, less overweight, and better health in general.
- Consult the appropriate professionals to get the advice and care you need. Visit your dentist for your teeth, your optometrist for your eyes, your podiatrist for your feet, and make sure to include your chiropractor for your spine and nerve system. Your body needs some maintenance to work at peak efficiency – let the experts help you and advise you for optimum health and wellness.
Don't fall into the trap of only taking action when you are sick- be proactive, develop healthy habits and you will be delighted with the results!
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