Healthy Habits You Should Always Live By The secret of healthy living lies in in the power of habits. Your daily health routine, from brushing up to smelling wired, here are 18 good health habits to keep you constantly on top of your games.
1. Be a copycat! Copy your dog: cultivate the habit of stretching exercises when you wake up or when you’ve been sitting for a long time. It boosts blood circulation and digestion, and eases back pain.
2. Brush up Properly. It might sound unbelievable that many people don’t know how to brush their teeth properly. Bad teeth brushing habit can cause a lot of damages to the teeth and gums. Lots of people don’t brush for long enough, don’t floss and don’t see a dentist regularly. To brush properly, hold your toothbrush in the same way you hold a pen, and brush for about two minutes at least. This process will include brushing the teeth, the junction of the teeth and gums, the tongue and the roof of the mouth.
3. Don’t miss breakfast. Recent studies confirm that eating healthy breakfast is one of the most natural things you can for those trying to shed some flesh. Breakfast skippers tend to gain more weight. A typical balanced breakfast should include fresh fruit or fruit juice, a high-fibre breakfast cereal, low-fat milk or yoghurt, whole-wheat toast, and a boiled egg. (It’s not necessary you eat all though).
4. Smell Weird. Yea! That sounds weird right? Garlic, onions, spring onions and leeks all contain things that are good for your health. A study at the Child’s Health Institute in Cape Town found that eating raw garlic helps fight serious childhood infections and heart disease. This habit is common amongst Asians and they really smell weird a times but it works
5. Pure water. Don’t have soft drinks, sodas or energy drinks while you’re exercising. Stay properly hydrated by drinking enough water during workouts and exercises (please don’t overdo things, drinking too much water can also be dangerous). Nonetheless, you might need energy drinks for long-distance running, but while in shorter workout sessions in the gym, your body
6. Berries to belly. Mention them all, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries all contain anthocyanidins, a plant nutrient which are powerful antioxidants. Blueberries and grapes are rivals in concentrations of resveratrol, the antioxidant compound found in red wine that has assumed near mythological proportions. Resveratrol is believed to help protect against cancer and heart disease
7. Say hello to Tomatoes. Tomato is a Champion in the fruit and veggie kingdom. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful cancer fighter. For those that can’t eat raw tomatoes, not to worry! Cooked tomatoes are also nutritious, so use them in pasta, soups and Jollof rice, as well as in salads. According to the British Thoracic Society, tomatoes and apples might cut your risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases. They both contain the antioxidant quercetin. To see the benefits, eat at least five apples a week or a tomato daily.
8. Mindful living. You’ve probably heard the old adage that says “life’s too short to stuff a mushroom”. However, you should consider the opposite: that life’s simply too short NOT to focus on the simple tasks. By slowing down and concentrating on simple things, you’ll clear your mind of everything that bothers you. Concentrate on sensations and experiences again: observe the rough texture of a strawberry’s skin as you touch it, when your partner strokes your hand, pay careful attention to the sensation on your skin; and learn to really focus on simple tasks while doing them.
9. Power of Vitamin C. An average individual need at least 90 mg of vitamin C daily and the best way to get this is by eating five or more servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day. So hit the oranges and bananas.
10. Ask about Mad Aunt Patience. Have adequate knowledge of your family history. You need to know if there are any inherited diseases in your gene pool. According to the Mayo Clinic, USA, finding out what your grandparents died of can provide useful tips and life-saving information about what is in store for you. And to be candid, not coy: 25 percent of the children of alcoholics end up becoming alcoholics themselves
11. Don’t dare to beer. After exercises and workouts, don’t eat carbohydrates. This will force your body to break down body fat, rather than using the food you ingest. Stick to fruit and fluids during that hour, and never beer!
12. Asthma-friendly sports. Swimming is the most asthma-friendly sport of all, but cycling, and walking are also good, says to the experts. Asthma need not hinder peak performance in sport. 11% of the US Olympic teams were asthmatics, buy between them they won 41 medals.
13. Self-check 1-2. Do regular self-examinations of your breasts (for females). Your partner can be of help in this area, not just because breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Note that, the best time to examine your breasts is in the week after your period.
14. Laugh till your belly burst. Having a good sob is known to be good for health. So is laughter, which has been shown to help heal bodies, as well as broken hearts. Recent studies in Japan show that laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body get rid of allergic reactions.
15. Sex therapy. Stress and sex make bad bedfellows, it seems. A US survey showed that stress, kids and work are main factors to dampen libido. With the advent of technology that allows us to work from home, the lines between our jobs and our personal lives have become blurred. People work longer hours, commutes are longer and work pervades all aspects of our lives, including our sexual relationships. Place intimacy on the agenda, just like everything else.
16. Smart people go for help. Ask for support. Gnashing your teeth in the dark will not take you anywhere. Asking for help is a sign of strength and people will respect you for that. If you have a relationship problem for instance, ask married people of go for counselling. Help is on the way!
17. Good rest. Rest restores the body and has shown to reduce the risk of heart trouble and psychological problems.
18. Learn. Reading health tips is a start to an healthier Lifestyle.
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