Healthy Living.......
If you are not feeling 100% then chances are a couple of these keys will make an amazing difference in your life! You will notice that all of these are practical common sense. But life gets in the way and we forget to take note how we are feeling. You can avoid problems by adjusting your habits as you go along. For most of you, this will be review, but worth taking notice of.
Key # 1: NUTRITION
This is all about putting great quality fresh alive foods into your body. Try to make sure a large proportion (ideally 50-70%) of your diet is fresh/raw fruit and vegetables in their natural state. Eat a variety of foods each day and cut down on meats, especially red meats. Avoid fried, fatty foods.
TIP: Eating slowly causes saliva to aid the digestion process which results in better absorption of vitamins and minerals and also less stress.
Key # 2: EXERCISE
Keeping active is a key requirement for good health. "Move it or lose it" is very true. Your body needs at least 30 minutes of exercise three times per week. That is movement, any movement that causes to to breath deeper.
"Those who cannot find time for exercise will have to find time for illness"
TIP: Arranging set times each week to exercise with a friend or spouse will make sure you do not miss out.
Key # 3: WATER
Our bodies need 8 glasses (2 Litres) of pure water a day. Tea, coffee, juice, flavoured waters do not count! Don't wait until you are thirsty, sip water throughout the day.
TIP: Have a sipper bottle with you all day, that way it is beside you when you need it and you can make sure you are getting 8 glasses a day. Have 2 glasses of water with a squeeze of lemon first thing in the morning to clear out your system
Key # 4: SUNSHINE
The sun has many healing and rejuvenating properties. You feel so good when you get some sunshine.
Experts believe we need at least 10 minutes of sun on our arms as a minimum per day!
TIP: If you are ever unwell or sick see what a difference half an hour out in the sun makes.
Key # 5: TEMPERANCE
Temperance is a word that means having balance in the good things of life and avoiding the bad things in life. We all know that drugs, cigarettes and alcohol are bad for our health. Our bodies are much better off if we minimise or avoid them altogether!
Key # 6: AIR
Good clean air is necessary for your body.
Breath deeply and slowly. Many people are fast shallow breathers. The optimal number of breaths per minute is around 6-10. If you breathe faster than this you need to focus on slowing down. As much as possible get out into the county and breath fresh, clean air.
TIP: Sleep with the window open and you will get a better nights sleep. Take 10 big breaths when you get up in the morning to oxygenate your blood!
Key # 7: REST
Most people generally need 8 hours per night
If you are not waking feeling refreshed and rested you need to get to bed earlier. A consistent sleep pattern is good for the body, the same time to bed each night.
TIP: Some experts say the hours before midnight are worth double for sleep. Get to bed earlier if you can.
Key # 8: TRUST
This is all about the mental and spiritual side of health. Search out and find the wonderful things that God can do in your life. "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isa. 26:3
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