5 simple rules for optimal health-livelife

5 simple rules for optimal health-livelife

    

Being healthy often seems incredibly complicated. There are advertisements everywhere and various experts giving conflicting advice.

However, leading a healthy life doesn’t need to be complicated.

People were much healthier in the past, before all the dieting and "health products" take place of our society.

1. Do Not Put Toxic Things into Your Body

   There are so many things in the environment that are downright toxic to our bodies.

Some, such as cigarettes, alcohol and abusive drugs, are also highly addictive, making it hard for people to give them up or avoid them.  If you've got a problem with those... then diet and exercise are the least of your worries.

Alcohol is fine in moderation for those who can tolerate it, tobacco and abusive drugs are bad for everyone.  But what is MUCH more common today is eating unhealthy, disease-promoting foods.

If you want to gain optimal health, then you need to minimize your consumption of these foods. Then you need to minimize your consumption of these foods.

➤SUMMARY: You can't be healthy if you keep putting disease-promoting substances into your body.  This includes the usual suspects like tobacco and alcohol, as well as certain foods and ingredients.

2. Lift Things and Move Around

   Using your muscles is extremely important for optimal health.

            

No... it's NOT just so that you can get a sixpack and a bulging vein on your biceps. Lifting weights and exercising goes way beyond just looking good.

You also need to exercise to ensure your body, brain and hormones function optimally.

Lifting weights lowers your blood sugar and insulin levels. It also raises your levels of testosterone and growth hormones, both associated with improved well-being.

It also increase your cardiovascular health.

Exercise can also help you lose fat, especially if it's combined with a healthy diet. Not just because it burns calories, but because it improves your hormonal status and overall function of your body.

Going outside to hike or take a walk is another important thing you should do, especially if you can get some sun while you're at it (for a natural source of vitamin D). Walking is a good choice and a highly underrated form of exercise.

If you're completely out of shape or have medical problems, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor or a qualified health professional before starting a new training program.

➤   SUMMARY:   Exercise doesn't just make you look better, it 

also improves your hormonal status, makes you feel better and 

reduces your risk of all sorts of diseases.   

3. Sleep Like a Baby

   It’s highly recommended to make time for good, quality sleep.

Sleep is very important for overall health and studies show that sleep deprivation correlates with many diseases, including obesity and heart disease (14, 15, 16, 17).

If you can't seem to sleep properly, Here are a few effective ways to improve sleep:

·         Do not drink coffee late in the day.

·         Try to go to bed and wake up at similar times each day.

·         Sleep in complete darkness, with no artificial lighting.

·         Dampen the lights in your home a few hours before
bedtime.

·         More tips here.

   ➤  SUMMARY:  Getting quality sleep can improve your health in more ways than you can imagine. You'll feel better both physically and mentally and lower your risk of various health problems down the line.

4. Avoid Excess Stress

                    More smiling, less worrying!!

Being healthy is about more than just diet, exercise and sleep. The way we feel and how we think is also very important... and being stressed all the time is a recipe for disaster.

Excess stress can raise cortisol levels and cause severe harmful effects on metabolism. It can increase junk food cravings, fat in the abdominal area and raise your risk of all sorts of diseases (18, 19, 20).

Studies also show that stress is a significant contributor to depression, which is a massive health problem today (21, 22).

In order to reduce stress, try to simplify your life. Do some exercise, practice deep breathing techniques and maybe even meditation.

If you absolutely cannot handle the burdens of your daily life without becoming overly stressed, consider seeing a psychologist.

Not only will overcoming your stress make you healthier, it will also improve your life in other ways. Going through life worried, anxious and never being able to relax and enjoy yourself is a big waste.

 ➤  SUMMARY: Stress can wreak havoc on your health, leading to weight gain and various diseases. There are many ways you can reduce your stress.

5.Nourish Your Body With Real Food

    The simplest and most effective way to eat healthy is to focus on real food.   

  

It is best to eat a combination of animals and plants... Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, as well as healthy fats, oils and high-fat dairy products. If you're healthy, lean and active, then eating whole, unrefined carbs is absolutely fine. This includes potatoes, sweet potatoes, legumes and non-gluten grains like oats and rice.

However, if you're overweight, obese or have shown signs of metabolic issues such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome, then cutting back on major carbohydrate sources can lead to dramatic improvements (14, , 16).

People can often lose a lot of weight simply by cutting back on carbohydrates because they subconsciously start eating less (17, 18).

Whatever you do, make an effort to choose whole, unprocessed foods instead of foods that look like they were made in a factory.

 ➤  SUMMARY: Choosing whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, seeds and whole grains is very important for your health

                        You Need to Stick With it For Life

It's important to keep in mind that the "dieting" mindset is a bad idea, because it almost never works in the long term. For this reason, it is critical to aim for a lifestyle change.

Being healthy is a marathon, not a race. It takes time... and you need to stick with it for life.