What if I told you that our health is the most important asset
we have. Would you believe me? Why is it today that everybody
seems to be plagued with bad health.
You can make a stand and try incorporating these health tips
into your everyday life and see if they make a difference to
your total health.
Lets have a look:
Don't Smoke - One of the main reasons why people decide not to
give up smoking, and sadly, the reason why some people take it
up is the effect smoking supposedly has on you weigh gain or
loss. It is true that smoking has been associated with an
increase in metabolism it is a drug!!
However it is a dangerous, addictive drug and surely the tiny
effect it has on your metabolism is outweighed by the huge risk
of dying from lung cancer.
Interestingly in regards to weight gain and loss, although
smoking over 25 cigarettes a day can increase your metabolism by
up to 10% overall, smokers have been found to be fatter than non
- smokers!!
Take In More Water - You can live three weeks without food,
However you can only live for three days without fluid, just
think 3 days and its all over, one could suggest that fluid is
fairly important!
Your body is anywhere between 60 and 70 percent fluid. The fluid
in your body is responsible for helping to keep every system of
your body in good working order, including all of your metabolic
processes.
De-hydrate and everything slows down. The fluid in your body
will also ensure that you can move well and be active.
If you start to dehydrate, your body's ability to do basic
activities will slow down and your ability to exercise
effectively or even enjoy exercise will be reduced. You will
feel tired, lethargic and will probably get a headache.
Eat A Variety Of Foods - For protection from the majority of
illnesses such as heart disease and cancer you need a variety of
foods that deliver that mix of nutrients and minerals.
Aim to eat different coloured fruits and vegetables. Try to eat
a different food each month. Eat an apple a day as the apple
pectin cleanses the body's digestive system by removing toxins
and therefore preventing degenerative health problems such as
cancer.
Relax For 20 Minutes a Day - Relaxing for at least 20 minutes a
day will go a long way to reduce blood pressure and your
reactions to stress. Sit or lie somewhere comfortable, Breathe
slowly in and out of the nostrils breathing deeply into your
abdomen. Say HAM as you inhale and SA as you exhale.
These suggestions are charged with positive energy and will help
you control your emotions. Try once a day for fantastic results.
Floss Every Day - Flossing your teeth every day is the best way
to prevent gum disease and protect your heart. Gum disease,
which is left untreated, can lead to inflammatory reactions in
the body that can trigger heart disease and stroke.
Drink More Tea - Try drinking more tea instead of coffee to help
protect your body from damaging effects of free radicals. Tea is
a rich source of antioxidants that play a big role in protecting
against some cancers and cardiovascular disease.
Get Active - Aerobic activity not only burns calories but also
increases your metabolism and can keep it elevated for several
hours after a workout. You don't need to spend hours each day on
the treadmill or bike to reap the benefits.
Exercising aerobically for as little as 20 minutes, three to
five days a week will make a big difference. Extra movement
throughout the day is also essential, take the stairs instead of
the lift, lose the remote and move at every opportunity you can.
Get More Sleep - Lack of sleep changes your hormone levels and
capacity to metabolise carbohydrates so less sleep = slower
metabolism.
Studies have revealed that deep sleep causes cell repair and
cell growth, which will speed up the metabolism and burn
calories. So aim to get at least eight hours sleep a night.
Eat More Protein And Boost Your Energy Levels - Protein
stimulates the major brain chemical dopamine which keeps us
alert, try chicken or tuna salads for lunch. Go for complex
carbohydrates rather than white flour and sugar, as they will
provide a sustained energy source as opposed to a quick hit.
Another reason to leave simple carbohydrates out of the diet is
that they have a negative effect on your skin and how it ages.
The more sugar that is in the body the more you force a chemical
reaction causing sugars to attach to proteins and this is very
detrimental to your skin.
So go ahead and introduce these tips into your everyday life, I
am sure you will reap the benefits as you go forward.
Gary Matthews is the author of the popular fitness eBooks
Maximum Weight Loss and Maximum Weight Gain. Please visit
http://www.maximumfitness.com right now for your 'free' weight
loss or muscle building e-courses.
About the author:
Gary Matthews is the author of the popular fitness eBooks
Maximum Weight Loss and Maximum Weight Gain. Please visit
http://www.maximumfitness.com right now for your 'free' weight
loss or muscle building e-courses.
