George K.
We live in a fast-moving world that does not wait for anything or anyone. We are all running to get forward in this race of life. Due to this continuous haste, we forget about the single most important thing in our lives. Our health. We are conditioned to take our health for granted. We don’t stop a minute from enjoying life, let alone take care of our bodies and mind. Not only do we neglect our physical health, we even forget to tend to our mental well-being. This lack of attention can cause serious harm to our lives.
This neglect can cause various illnesses. If we start to neglect our physical well-being, we can fall prey to a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, etc. These diseases can grow and even cause disabilities in some cases.
Aside from our physical well-being, our mental health also takes a toll. The battle against anxiety and depression has been ongoing for ages now. Having an unhealthy lifestyle can easily get people to become more overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out. Our generation tends to get stressed out over everything. It doesn’t matter whether it is school, work, or home problems; getting anxious is a regular occurrence in our daily routine. For us to live a successful life, we need to work hard every single day. However, the same goes for our health. In order to live happily without issues that can ruin all your hard work in the office or school, you need to adapt to a more healthy lifestyle.
This article is meant to provide readers with tips about augmenting actions in their daily lives to have a healthy lifestyle. We will try to include key factors needed in order to lead a healthy life.
Stay Hydrated At All Times
Water is the most important commodity in our lives. Life cannot exist without water. It makes sense because 50 to 75 percent of our body composition consists of water. It is essential that you drink a sufficient amount of water every day. Dehydration can cause a lot of issues that are easily avoidable. Issues such as:
- Headache.
- Sleepiness.
- A decrease in urination.
- Low blood pressure.
- Decreased skin elasticity
- Dark yellow- or amber-colored urine.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Dry mouth and mucous membranes (lips, gums, nostrils)
To stray far from these issues, all you need to do is drink water when you feel a bit parched. You do not have to drown yourself; just drink enough water, so you do not get dehydrated. Experts recommend adults need to drink about eight glasses a day at least. Also, try reducing the consumption of sugary and caffeinated drinks. Being hydrated is great for strengthening your immune system. It also helps burn off more calories even during times of inactivity.
Get More Exercise
Exercising regularly is very important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps keep your mental and physical health in check. Exercise can also help you elevate your mood and boost your immune system. Aerobic exercises or better known as cardio is a form of physical exertion that helps burn more calories in a lesser amount of time when compared to other exercises. It helps regulate your heart rate as well.
Studies show that cardiovascular exercises are great for helping you lose weight, maintain your health, and keep your body toned. Aerobic exercises can be performed anywhere and at any time as they do not require any other additional equipment.
In these times, it is recommended that you perform social distancing. Therefore, if you are tired of being at home all the time, go out and enjoy the fresh air. There are plenty of things you can do outside; you could go out for a nice relaxing walk, you could do your cardio in the garden, run a couple of times around your block, or even go to public parks and exercise there. Moreover, try partaking in high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT is an extreme level of cardio that burns a lot more calories as it requires heavy physical exertion and incorporates intense exercises. You could also try milder exercises that incorporate cardio in them, like bouldering, skating, cycling, etc.
Bodyweight exercises are also super helpful. Pull-ups, push-ups, muscle-ups, dips, crunches, and other abdominal exercises are great and do not require any equipment.
Try Using Supplements
Our body requires a lot of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to function at an optimum level. However, it is hard to provide all of these with just your diet. Therefore, you need to try supplementing. It is a great way to provide your body with everything it needs. Supplements help improve your immunity. Thus, providing you with a much better chance of fighting off the coronavirus.
Here are a few essential supplements you should take if you want great mental and physical health:
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Astragalus
- Vitamin B complex
- Andrographis
- Garlic
- Elderberry
- Selenium
- Echinacea
- Licorice
One of the best supplements that is a must to use is turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that is extracted from the turmeric plant. It is regularly used in Asian food. It is also widely used to make medicine. It can be ingested in the form of turmeric powder, which can be added to food. Turmeric pills are also readily available. If you’re wondering how much turmeric to take? Don’t worry; you need about 500 mg of turmeric twice daily. You could also use turmeric curcumin with Bioperine.
Bottomline
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t very hard. All you need to do is be consistent. Consistency is key among all of these things. You need to do them daily for the best results possible. Doing them once a week or even once a month will get you nowhere. Also, consult a dietician or a health expert to have the best plan. All body types are different; therefore, you might need to make some adjustments in your routine to live the healthiest lifestyle you possibly can.
