Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The 60-Second Guide to Healthy Living

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

Healthy living is something we all aspire to ascertain, in a world where everything is achievable. It is not only a matter of physical health - spiritual and psychological health is an essential foundation upon which we can build physical health.

Research has demonstrated that people with mental health problems tend to be at an increased risk of a range of physical illnesses and conditions, including coronary heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease and greater levels of obesity. Research also shows that people with severe mental illness die on average 10 years younger than the rest of the population.

As over weight links to all sorts of diseases, it is critical to understand that control and management weight is really important in healthy living. And good diet and regular exercise is the key to control your weight.

Healthy changes you can make to your diet is to reduce the amount of 'trans' fat in your diet, and have at least 5 servings of fresh fruit or vegetables every day Eating 2 portions a week of oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel or sardines.

Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle by keeping fit is necessary to help boost your energy levels, as well as your metabolism. Just by boosting your daily activities as part of your routine, will ensure that you can reap these rewards.

Physical health is anything that has to do with our bodies as a physical entity. Cycling, Dance, Football, Gym, Running, Jogging, Racket Sports, Swimming, Tai Chi, Walking, Rambling and Yoga all this kind of activities and sports can get you moving.

To help alleviate illnesses or symptoms by using alternative medicines and health supplements will help encourage a healthier lifestyle and your well being on the whole. There are increasing numbers of people worldwide are helped by using these medicines to reach their healthy living aspirations.

Eating right, getting physically fit, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness and prevention are all apart of creating a healthy lifestyle. Start taking responsibility and making smart health choices for today and future's happiness.

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